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RE: TV Advice
We have a 290BH as well. Loaded for camping it weighs 7000 lbs (5240 dry). Used to tow with a 1500 suburban that was okay on flat roads. With 5 people and 2 dogs the burb was maxed out weight wise. The scales will surprise you.
I was thinking upgrading to a 2500 chevy of some sort or a F250/Excursion, when a '99 F350 dually found us. A world of difference. Anyway, the F350 seats six and has room for 80 lbs of dog inside with no crowding.
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Twain
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04/26/13 06:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: spa sensations mattress????
We used a Spa Sensations, 4" topper on our home queen bed. Then we bought a king bed, bought another brand 8" mattress from Walmart. We had to go buy the Spa Sensations 4" topper to add to the 8" one and now we are back in business. We use the queen topper in our TT on top of a basic TT mattress. We sleep very well in both beds and we both think its the best setup we've ever had. Used this setup for about 4 years at home and two years in the TT.
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Twain
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02/06/13 03:31pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: So, you bought a toy hauler...what would you do differently?
Lots of good info here. We have a family of 5 plus 2 dogs and use a 33" TT with a quad bunk house and am researching a toy hauler. What I haven't seen mentioned is the use of the bunks as storage for the kid's stuff. They take along lots of toys, games and such that the bunks hold during the day. This is a concern with the less than ~34ft long toy haulers. There is less storage in the rear half of the camper for their stuff, and not to mention clothes closets.
We are looking at going 5th wheel, but use the truck bed to haul 5 bikes and 4 canoes, kayaks, wood, dump tank.... and that has lured us to 5th wheel toy haulers. Another concern with the 40 footers is getting into campsites. At least two of the sites in the past year just would not have to room for another 10 feet of rig. Our favorite campground have some "vertically challenged" sites as well.
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Twain
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11/12/12 08:41am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fort Desoto questions
We've camped at Ft Desoto at least 10 times in the past two years. Yes, the weekends can be a little noisy, but things are normally quiet after 9pm and there is a 10pm curfew that the rangers will enforce. During the week its normally quiet. The beaches are a 1-4 mile bike ride, depending on the beach you choose.
The campground has tons of foliage and the sites are usually private. Check the site dimensions before booking as the sizes will vary. Some are 100 ft deep. There are 3 sections; tent/popup, RV, and pet. Most non-tent waterfront sites are on a 3-4 foot seawall. Half the tent/popup site have a grass field between a beach and the site. The others are either not on the water or have an opening between mangroves that slope to the water.
I bring kayaks and prefer the ones that slope to the water. They don't have the open space at the waterline the seawall spots have, but they are much easier to guide kayaks/canoes in and out. It is our favorite campground.
Taking pets? I have a few site recommendations.
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Twain
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09/07/12 05:35pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Ft Desoto and Tropical Storm evacuations.
I know they will give everyone the boot, probably tomorrow morning they have a tropical storm warning at the least. I fully except them to be vacated Sunday, Monday and possibly Tuesday.
My questions revolve around how they handle the reservations during that time. Credit, (refund not likely), sorry buy bye, bye?
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Twain
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08/25/12 09:54am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Ft Desoto and Tropical Storm evacuations.
Yeah, but Tuesday the winds should be pushing water against the westcoast raising the tides a couple of feet.
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Twain
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08/24/12 07:47pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Ft Desoto and Tropical Storm evacuations.
Does anyone know what Ft. Desoto does in the event of a tropical storm?
They claim no refunds and give credit that's good for a year. But I'm sure they are in a level 1 evacuation zone so what do they do when they have to clear out the campground? credit, refund, better luck next time?
Our check in is Tuesday and its not looking too good with Issac. The website does no good. Phone calls work when you can get through. On the plus; plenty of sites open that were taken 4 weeks ago.
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Twain
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08/24/12 06:52pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: find christian sites (like the Creation Museum, in KY)
Fields of the Wood in Murphy, NC is interesting if nearby.
x2 DesertHawk even with my limited NP experience - Zion and GC for sure.
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Twain
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07/28/12 07:50pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Will a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Work?
I used a 95 GC, 5.2L, 3.73s and a 6,400 lb tow rating to pull a 24 ft boat that weighted about 5,500 lbs loaded. The 105 inch wheelbase kept me at or under 45 MPH. The tail would wag the dog at anything higher than 45.
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Twain
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07/28/12 06:11pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Uhaul Story
I've had both experiences:
In FL tried to rent a 6x12 1500 lbs cargo trailer. She doubted my Grand Cherokee 5.2L w 3.73 could pull it. The she checked the door jamb, looked at the GVWR (52xxlbs)and said ok, it'll pull it.
Roll back 20 years in SC I had a Silverado, 4.3, manual tranny, 3.08 tow rating a whooping 2000 lbs. They sold me a class IV hitch and rented a car trailer to haul a 70 Buick to FL. I had to have been 4k lbs over. He did say it might have issue in mountains but wouldn't know its back there. sure...
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Twain
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07/21/12 05:24am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 98 2500 or 02 2500 suburban
Starting maybe in 04 - 07 GM put in highway gears as the standard gear to bump up the highway rated mileage in the Tahoe and 1500 burban so one has to be careful. Once found an 07 with 3.08s, crazy.
I'd go with the 02. Lots of improvements over the 90s era burban.
My 02 manual says the 2500 4x4 has the following tow ratings with the 6.0:
3.73 - trailer - 7,900 lbs, GCWR - 14,000 lbs
4.10 - trailer - 9,900 lbs, GCWR - 16,000 lbs
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Twain
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07/18/12 03:59pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Bradenton, Sarasota, or Longboat Key, Fl. Rv places?
About 15-20 miles out is Myakka River SP. It does have a full hookup loop and you can paddle with the gators along the river. It is the boonies.
Thanks,
We have been there many times and know it well.
We like to get the wilderness permit and paddle the wild and scenic lower river to the lowere Lake, and then the out fallof the lake wher we have to get out and chase the hundreds, ( I mean that literally) gators) off the sand bar, so we can drag our kayaks over to paddle farther down. Most people never even get to this portion.
Jack L
About a year ago a new county ran access point was created down river. It's about 3 miles east of I-75 exit 195 (Laurel Rd.), so if you go downstream, its a much shorter ride to an exit point at about 5 miles south of the lower lake.
That run from Ft Desoto to Key Largo sounds interesting. My kids have thier own kayaks and I usually play tug boat after about a hour. :(
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Twain
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07/15/12 01:20pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Bradenton, Sarasota, or Longboat Key, Fl. Rv places?
About 15-20 miles out is Myakka River SP. It does have a full hookup loop and you can paddle with the gators along the river. It is the boonies.
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Twain
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07/15/12 05:33am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 2 2500 'burbs in our radar....which one would you choose?
See above. The 8.1 has a good bit more towing capacity and if it has the 4.10 rear....drool. :B
I'd still look at both and go on condition first, seating second (buckets would be so nice unless you need to seat 8. We've sat 8 maybe 4 times in 6 years.) Third would be the 8.1 until I focus on torque.
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Twain
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07/12/12 08:13pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Master bedroom/bed size questions
I'm 6'3" and have a RV queen 60x74 with an entertainment center at the foot of the bed along with a sloped front cap that cuts into the headroom. My thought process was to stuff a real queen mattress in there to get more length. Then we added a 4" pad to make it cozy. Problem is with a sloping head board the higher mattress cuts into the length because it hits the slope sooner. I have to hang my feet off the corner. I would not do this again.
Next time its 80" and lots of room at the end of the bed.
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Twain
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06/28/12 05:43pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Florida State Park closures
Some of the closure notices have closed some water activities due to extremely low water waters or drought like conditions. Guess they can reopen tubing as long as you wear a life jacket and helmet.
BTW - We're heading to Curry Hammock Saturday. First time in the Keys since the mid-70s.
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Twain
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06/28/12 04:58am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: F150-7700
So when I'm on a lot looking for one with the HD payload cap it will be easier to find.
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Twain
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06/27/12 03:55pm |
Tow Vehicles
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F150-7700
Saw an older F150 today that had a 7700 badge on the tailgate. First time noticing one like that. They should stamp the GVWR on the outside of all trucks.
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Twain
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06/27/12 01:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1500HD vs. 2500
To the OP, there is another rare bird out there; a 2500 Avalanche in the '02 - '06 models. The same frame as a suburban. It only came with the 8.1L gas hog, but that is perfect for a tow only vehicle; lots of torque for pulling power and the towing mileage is about the same as any other gasser 8 - 10 MPG. It also has a bed for yardwork and such, although a small one.
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Twain
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06/26/12 02:24pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1500HD vs. 2500
Back in '02 I was new truck shopping and saw a new '01 1500HD LS crew cab for $19k. Ended up spending more for a '02 1500 Avalanche. Should have snatched up the HD.
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Twain
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06/26/12 02:04pm |
Tow Vehicles
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