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JWP127
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Nov 22, 2017

Buying my first TT, and I have a few questions

Looking at a new 2017 Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2790BHS (stick and tin). I walked around the trailer and liked some of the features, but realised it was missing a few things, and I wanted your input to see if these are big deals.

1. No electric tongue jack.
2. No water heater bypass.
3. No black water flush inlet.
4. Roof is rubber with walk on joints.

It does have:

1. Small outside kitchen.
2. 15000 BTU a/c (ducted) with quick cool feature.
3. Covered and insulated underbelly.
4. Two gray water tanks.

There is a cable hookup for the tv's, but the technician was unsure if this would hook up to satellite, like Dish. He said there should be a decal stating it will and I did not see one. Will it? Also, I did not see a switch on the refrigerator to switch from electric to propane. The technician said it's automatic. If you're not hooked up to electric, it will automatically run off propane, and when you hook up, it starts running off electric. Is this true or BS?

TT shopping is exhausting, and your help is appreciated.
  • 1. No electric tongue jack.
    No big deal - I bought mine on Amazon and installed it myself

    2. No water heater bypass.
    I have one and never used it - again no big deal

    3. No black water flush inlet.
    I've never had one - so I don't miss it.... I usually fill my black tank with 5 galls of water before leaving, let it swish around on the drive to campsite and empty it when I get at the camground

    4. Roof is rubber with walk on joints.
    I've had 3 campers with rubber roofs - never had a problem - just remember to maintain it every year or two.