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librty02

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Posted: 04/22/12 03:12pm

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So the wife and I are looking to go the the dark side

We have found the perfect trailer for us and that is the premier 26BHPR. What do you guys think of this trailer with my TV setup? It is
UVW 5048 lb
CC 1852 lb
Hitch 645 lb
29' 2" in length
I have as in my sig a 2011 F-150 ecoboost with max tow my payload is 1614 lb.
I have me my wife and 3 yr old daughter that will be traveling.
I will estimate 1000lb of cargo in the trailer while towing. I never ever will or have carried water to wherever I go as I either have full hookups or fill up when I arrive at the campground.
Anyone here have this trailer? Pros? Cons? to the brand??
Also I will be looking into WDH most likely will order a equalizer from rv wholsalers as they are much cheaper from there.
Thanks!!

* This post was edited 04/22/12 03:25pm by librty02 *

2011 FORD F-150 FX4 CREW CAB ECOBOOST!!!
2013 Keystone Passport 2650BH, EQUAL-I-ZER 1K/10K

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Posted: 04/23/12 06:23am

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I tow a Bullet 286QBS w/ no problems. You should have ZERO issues with that setup, especially if you have the Ecoboost. Isn't your capacity around 11k lbs? If so, you could probably tow a loaded weight of about 8k lbs confortably as long as you're not exceeding any axle capacities, tire capacities, etc. The setup you refer to here will be smooth as butter for you.

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Posted: 04/23/12 07:30am

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I should have also mentioned that I have weighed my setup on multiple occasions to ensure I'm well within my limits on my F150. So considering my trailer is similar in specs to yours, you are good to go with that setup.

gregrc75

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Posted: 04/23/12 02:08pm

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There is a large 135 page thread on the Bullet Premier here in the travel trailer section. Lots of reading but informative!

Bullet Premier thread

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librty02

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Posted: 04/23/12 06:25pm

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Thanks guys and ty for the thread link!

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Posted: 04/24/12 08:54pm

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I have the 27RBPR (close to same trailer weightas you, actually heavier I believe) and a GMC 1500 w/towing capacities LOWER than your truck (7300#). I hold it back to 60-62 mph depending on conditions but that's just me.

Our truck will pull this trailer anywhere we want to go and if I wanted to run it higher speeds I have absolutely no problem.

Neither will you, you'll be fine and fyi, we LOVE our Bullet Premier.

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Posted: 04/25/12 05:35am

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We wanted a Premier too. Still bummed we didn't get one. The only one that really fit for us was the 31BHPR, which is a little too much for my TV. Had to go with the 286QBS. Very happy with it.

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Posted: 05/28/12 06:19pm

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We have a 2003 Toyota sequoia and are interested in the keystone premier 26bhs. A couple of questions:

1) can you put a bike rack on the back of the trailer?
2) how much space is between the master bed headboard and the TV console? (I am 6'7".)
3) is it possible to get an outside grill installed?

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Andy F

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Posted: 05/28/12 07:13pm

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BigSur2 wrote:

I tow a Bullet 286QBS w/ no problems. You should have ZERO issues with that setup, especially if you have the Ecoboost. Isn't your capacity around 11k lbs? If so, you could probably tow a loaded weight of about 8k lbs comfortably as long as you're not exceeding any axle capacities, tire capacities, etc. The setup you refer to here will be smooth as butter for you.

I'm towing a Bullet 281 BHS with a Toyota Sequoia and I'm not having any problems--you certainly won't. I've been surprised at how smoothly it pulls compared to our old Rockwood Roo which had rubber/torsion suspension. The wide stance axles seem to make a difference as advertized. I was a skeptic about the advertizing but I have to admit it tows beautifully.

We've done two trips now in stiff cross winds and I've got a cheaper generic hitch w/two sway bars--with everything dialed-in correctly it tows beautifully.

Andy
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2004 Toyota Sequoia
ProPride 3P - what a hitch!

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Nights camped in 2013=5, planned=36
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Andy F

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Posted: 05/28/12 07:17pm

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librty02 wrote:

Also I will be looking into WDH most likely will order a equalizer from rv wholsalers as they are much cheaper from there.

I'd look at the newer Husky Centerline hitches or even a Hensley Arrow or ProPride hitch--the Husky sounds like an improved hitch over the Equalizer. I'm going to be looking for something on sale towards the end of the camping season.