Yeah I just love being behind a vehicle towing something beyond it's capabilities on a twisty 2 lane. Some good advice there lol.
I can relate doing 20 km/h on the twisty parts of Hwy 1 through BC on my cross Canada ride, one hand supporting my chin, pouting in utter disappointment. Mostly because of semis but BC is camper season. Want wide open twisty roads? Go first thing in the morning.
Did we have another travel trailer thread? I thought I saw one recently but couldn't find it.I think we're buying an RV but we're still working on the deal. It's 4,600 lb dry and 7,500 gross so I think I'm stuck with my big blue gas guzzler. My Sequoia only has a tow rating of 6,500 lb so wonder if that's going to be an issue? I don't see us carrying 2,900 lb of stuff in the trailer and the water tanks will be empty. My brother bought a Prolite Profil 14 last year with a GVWR of 3,000 lb and the dealer almost didn't let him take it home with his Venza 4-cylinder with a tow rating of 2,500 lb, even though the trailer has a dry weight of 1,595 lb.
My reply was more in response to the advice to ignore weight ratings etc and just tow. Irresponsible advice when you are on the highway with others and have your family on board. But then again it's their choice. Cause an accident due to overloading and they would bankrupt you in the US. Fortunately here in Canada we assign a limit to damages. YMMV.Back to auto advice. Double check that your transmission and rear differential oil is fresh and preferably synthetic. With a little prep and research you will be fine.
What trailer are you looking at?
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Actually,Here is a used one that is perfect, and pretty much exactly what I want. Even down to the bunk beds and outdoor kitchen.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/winnipeg/2015-keystone-rv-bullet-243bhs-ultra-lite-bunks-sleep-8-big/1401911146
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 11:50:13 amActually,Here is a used one that is perfect, and pretty much exactly what I want. Even down to the bunk beds and outdoor kitchen.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/winnipeg/2015-keystone-rv-bullet-243bhs-ultra-lite-bunks-sleep-8-big/1401911146That exact model is on my short list. Meets my needs. Double bunks, U-shaped dinette, double axle wheels, decent amount of storage, TV in decent position. Warranty above average, and build quality above average.
Quote from: Solstice2006 on January 17, 2019, 04:00:57 pmQuote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 11:50:13 amActually,Here is a used one that is perfect, and pretty much exactly what I want. Even down to the bunk beds and outdoor kitchen.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/winnipeg/2015-keystone-rv-bullet-243bhs-ultra-lite-bunks-sleep-8-big/1401911146That exact model is on my short list. Meets my needs. Double bunks, U-shaped dinette, double axle wheels, decent amount of storage, TV in decent position. Warranty above average, and build quality above average.Ya, me too. It's pretty much perfect. It even has an outdoor kitchen, which is on my list of wants, because we do most of our cooking outside.
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 04:15:35 pmQuote from: Solstice2006 on January 17, 2019, 04:00:57 pmQuote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 11:50:13 amActually,Here is a used one that is perfect, and pretty much exactly what I want. Even down to the bunk beds and outdoor kitchen.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/winnipeg/2015-keystone-rv-bullet-243bhs-ultra-lite-bunks-sleep-8-big/1401911146That exact model is on my short list. Meets my needs. Double bunks, U-shaped dinette, double axle wheels, decent amount of storage, TV in decent position. Warranty above average, and build quality above average.Ya, me too. It's pretty much perfect. It even has an outdoor kitchen, which is on my list of wants, because we do most of our cooking outside. Us too. The kitchen is part of an extra package I believe. It's a want not a need for me. Depends on the extra weight it adds, the price, etc.
Quote from: Solstice2006 on January 17, 2019, 04:20:03 pmQuote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 04:15:35 pmQuote from: Solstice2006 on January 17, 2019, 04:00:57 pmQuote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 17, 2019, 11:50:13 amActually,Here is a used one that is perfect, and pretty much exactly what I want. Even down to the bunk beds and outdoor kitchen.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/winnipeg/2015-keystone-rv-bullet-243bhs-ultra-lite-bunks-sleep-8-big/1401911146That exact model is on my short list. Meets my needs. Double bunks, U-shaped dinette, double axle wheels, decent amount of storage, TV in decent position. Warranty above average, and build quality above average.Ya, me too. It's pretty much perfect. It even has an outdoor kitchen, which is on my list of wants, because we do most of our cooking outside. Us too. The kitchen is part of an extra package I believe. It's a want not a need for me. Depends on the extra weight it adds, the price, etc. ^^Yeah, weight isn't really an issue for me anymore, at least in this class of trailer. It's one reason I bought a half-ton, so I wouldn't have to nickel and dime myself to death when looking at trailer weights. I'm willing to spend the extra money to buy a trailer with the outdoor kitchen, because it just looks like it would accompany our camping lifestyle very well, which is to spend most of our time outdoors. Anyways, I'm planning on doing one more summer with our current trailer, then maybe looking for a new/used trailer in 2020.
Question to you travel trailer aficionados...where do you store it when not in use?Now that I have a dog, I'm taking a closer look at this set up for family vacations and such...just curious thx
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 24, 2019, 04:07:41 pmQuestion to you travel trailer aficionados...where do you store it when not in use?Now that I have a dog, I'm taking a closer look at this set up for family vacations and such...just curious thxPlaces like these.Railtonhttps://www.uneedstorage.ca/
