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RE: Need Help Buying Our First Travel Trailer
4campnuts is giving some good advice.
"Buy your 2nd trailer first".
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06/05/08 07:27am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Need Help Buying Our First Travel Trailer
R-Visions has a great Low Profile ultra light line.
When we were shopping around I wanted to get am Antigua (Starcraft) 305QBS
The GVWR was I believe 7100 and dry was 5100lbs.
But then I saw the TC30QBSS with a dry of 4439 and GVWR of 6,027lbs.
They were identical floor plans
They do not have Quad Bunks but they have a full bed on the bottom (I think it’s a full) and a standard size bunk on the top.
With 6, you would need to utilize the dinette as a bed and use the sofa bed.
I liked the R-visions TC30BHDS the best but a bit heavy for me.
I think Jayco makes a Nice quad bunk that’s fairly light.
I just posted this part in another topic.
Rules of thumb do not always apply to every setup; I noticed wheel base mentioned which many people overlook.
One thing about the wheel base rule of thumb is there is another factor to consider, "low center of gravity".
I am pulling a TC30QBSS with a suburban and it handles beautifully, but it’s a Low profile trailer “low center of gravity”. If I used the general rule of thumb I think I max out at 25’ with a wheel base of 130” My trailer is 31.7’
Another (general) rule of thumb is you want the GVWR of the trailer to be no more than 75% of your tow capacity, this is another rule of thumb that I have broken, the max for me should be 5400lbs GVWR, and I am at 6,000lbs although my tow capacity is 7,200lbs.
Another issue is the GCVWR
That is the total weight of both vehicles.
Sometimes the GVWR of your tow vehicle can be exceeded but you still have play in your Tow Capacity, an example of this is a light duty suspension opposed to a heavy duty suspension both with the same towing capacity.
It gets a bit confusing
Just make sure you are comfortable with your choice. And you don’t skimp on Hitching equipment and a brake controller.
Check to see if you have a tow package also.
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06/02/08 12:22pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Leaky window
Mike I had a similar problem but mine leaked at the seal.
The cutout for the window was so bad that the butyl seal could not do its job.
I used a white silicone and have had no problems.
I think for your application a clear silicone would work on the glass. Its what they use on fishtanks to seam the glass together.
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06/02/08 12:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Anyone pulling TT with Chevy Trailblazer?
Rules of thumb do not always apply to every setup; I noticed wheel base mentioned which many people overlook.
One thing about the wheel base rule of thumb is there is another factor to consider, "low center of gravity".
I am pulling a TC30QBSS with a suburban and it handles beautifully, but it’s a Low profile trailer “low center of gravity”. If I used the general rule of thumb I think I max out at 25’ with a wheel base of 130” My trailer is 31.7’
Another (general) rule of thumb is you want the GVWR of the trailer to be no more than 75% of your tow capacity, this is another rule of thumb that I have broken, the max for me should be 5400lbs GVWR, and I am at 6,000lbs although my tow capacity is 7,200lbs.
Another issue is the GCVWR
That is the total weight of both vehicles.
Sometimes the GVWR of your tow vehicle can be exceeded but you still have play in your Tow Capacity, an example of this is a light duty suspension opposed to a heavy duty suspension both with the same towing capacity.
It gets a bit confusing
Just make sure you are comfortable with your choice. And don’t skimp on Hitching equipment and a brake controller.
Check to see if you have a tow package also.
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06/02/08 11:54am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
If its like my fridge, the use of the battery is in milliamps and is only used to open the gas valve.
Look for phantom loads and I would also put kill switches on the radio and other power devices.
Also what is a big marine battery?...I would suggest two 6 volt batteris in series and a good quality standalone charger to charge the batteries from the generator.
If the solar panels have a decent output, that should be enough to keep youre batteries up to snuff barring any phantom loads.
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05/14/08 12:04pm |
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RE: Portable Waste Tank - Opinions?
I use a 32 gallon 4 wheel tote and absolutely love it.
I have a 30 gallon grey tank and the possibility of overfilling the tote is impossible.
I tow it to the dumpstation pop on a clear elbow (no hoses) and position the elbow over the hole loosen the small cap pull the blade and thats it.
Very easy to lift empty.
The problem with a portable tank smaller than youre on board tank is it could result in a mess if youre not careful.
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05/14/08 11:46am |
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RE: Portable BBq
Sorry bout the earlier mess up, lets see how this works
http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/40202/2724496080041211880S425x425Q85.jpg
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05/08/08 07:57am |
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RE: Portable BBq
how the heck do you post pics??
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05/08/08 07:53am |
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RE: Portable BBq
The campchef's have a modular system that works well... a bit pricey but check oput their site.
I can cook for a dozen peeople on th griddle and have a 28 pot cup of coffe brewing.
Then for dinner I can pop off the griddle and pop in the Grill box and boil a pot of soup on the side.
Can even do a 14 lb turkey
I love it because it eliminated 3 things I used to take camping...3 burner stove...a RVQ Grill...and a table.
I have the pans and utensils hanging right on the grill.
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05/08/08 07:51am |
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RE: Portable BBq
Looks great...
Heres what we have recently added...
BLOG
pic is at the bottom of the blog
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05/07/08 12:11pm |
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RE: Mirrors for Chevy Silverado 1500
Mckesh ..Love em!
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05/07/08 12:06pm |
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RE: towing with new Jeep Liberty
My guess would be a wheel base problem
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05/07/08 12:03pm |
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RE: Flouresent lights
I put a few in mine, Mainly for boondocking, but I like the light output better than the incandescants.
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05/07/08 12:02pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Finally, everything worked
I would think so..but its hard to say without a more detailed post of the problems.
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05/07/08 11:57am |
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RE: Maiden Voyage - Long post and Pics
Awesome!!
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05/07/08 11:49am |
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RE: No tv when camping was I wrong.
I don’t think having Luxuries on board is a bad thing, hey I’m all for the “Condo on wheels” scenario.
I am sure some can relate to the following statement that we heard a million times from our parents, “Go outside and play its beautiful”.
I think a good portion of individuals feel that if you are around beautiful scenery, hiking trails, fishing areas Natural areas and many other things we don’t usually see on an every day basis, that you should try and enjoy that before the typical luxuries most of us enjoy at home.
I have no problem kicking back and having some snacks and watch a movie with the kids, but not in place of enjoying the surroundings and what the area has to offer.
I also have ordered Take out on my cell phone for pickup…it’s pretty hard to get a delivery guy to deliver at a campsite, but I will try next time out.
Short Story
For about 12 years I would go on an annual fishing trip in April with anywhere from 10-15 other guys to our hunting cabin in Waterville Pa, they never fished, we would hang out and drink beer and play horseshoes all day…ok that wasn’t so bad but then over the last 5 or so years that I have gone, they all decided the bar down the bottom of the mountain was better than hanging out and playing horseshoes.
So we would sit in a smoky bar for about 6-8 hours a day…this I tired of real quick.
I haven’t been on that trip in at least 6 years.
I could not se me driving 240 miles to sit in a bar when I can walk to one around the corner from my house. I grew to dislike the trip; however the other guys still love it!
Now I plan a fishing trip every year and we actually fish, hell we party too and enjoy the camaraderie and yes we watch movies.
Heres a Blog of our recentl trip
http://assateagucampingtrip2008.blogspot.com/
The key for me is to Prioritize
My point is, “Enjoy your Family/Friends”, “Your Surroundings” and your “Luxuries”…in that order. Or all at the same time.
To each his own, that’s what makes this a great forum, people sharing their opinions.
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04/30/08 12:15pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Any Pa campers?
Booked Knoebles Memorial Day and Labor Day, Big Meadown VA in July Killens Pond DE in November and just got back from Assateague, Below is a blog. I want to try and make it to Hickory Run this year (Primitive Side)and we have 2 more trips still undecided.
http://assateagucampingtrip2008.blogspot.com/
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04/25/08 12:05pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Any Pa campers?
Philly Here
6 yr Boy
11 Yr grl
14 yr girl
We camp mostly eastern PA, Some MD, NY and DE.
Just got back from Assateague
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04/16/08 02:19pm |
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RE: No tv when camping was I wrong.
It seems the main issue would have been the parents showing up and giving the kids the DVD player after you had told them no.
I would have sent it back.
Now onto what I believe was youre second issue which would be the statement "We there to spend time as a family an enjoy the woods".
This is a matter of preference, I too did not want the kids watching TV when its nice out, but I have found it extremely important to have a distraction for a 3 year old (now 6) so I would bring my laptop and put on winnie the pooh.
Worked like a charm...and trust me all my fellow campers would rather not hear a 3 year old screaming for an hour.
My new trailer has a 20" lcd tv with a DVD player and it has its advantages.
Its still a good distraction for my 6 year old, it chills him out before bed.
It was also handy on a couple of occasions when we had poor weather and were stuck indoors, of course we played games but we also enjoyed a family movie night.
I still would have been upset for your parents not respecting your wishes.
To each his own.
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04/16/08 02:12pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Looking for a new BBQ
This is a letter from a Camp Chef Rep I believe they are both the same size.
It weighs 83Lbs. I don't know what the dimensions are when its folded up
because it really doesn't fold up, the legs just come off. Here are the
dimensions that i have for it 18" x 44.5" x 14"
And this was from the rep also
The SPG90 comes with the bbq box and only has one side shelf,it also has
removeable legs, the Pro90 doesn't come with the bbq box, it has two side
shelves plus the windscreen and it has foldable legs. The BB90L will fit
on the Pro90 and it will cover two burners. The recommended griddle for
the Pro90 would be the SG90 or the Sg100. The SG90 will cover two burners
and the SG100 will cover all three burners.
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02/07/08 02:22pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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