Travel trailer with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi guys and gals. I have a pretty good case of RA so have limited strength and joint movement. I'm considering a 16' toy hauler to tow out west for camping. Are there any of you with RA or simila...
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Thanks for all the info.
My main goal is to get out west to high elevation, remote areas & set up my telescope and photo equipment at primitive dark sky sites.
I need to talk to my doctor about meds. I think my trips will be limited by my 30 day prescription cycle.
For the WDH, I've been looking at the Anderson, which appears to be the easiest to handle. I'm hoping to keep the trailer & tongue weight light enough to not need the WD function, but just use it for anti-sway. If I can get by without a WDF, then there is also the option of an electrical anti-sway device. I would have problems handling a 60lb chunk of steel. Heck, I have problems handling the full pot of coffee in the morning. However, I was able to lift my 5 gallon diesel can into the pickup last week. I just can't bend my wrist while lifting any weight at all.
I'm going to rent a trailer, probably a Camplite 14 or 16 and try it out. If my truck tows it fine and I can survive a week in and around the trailer, then I'll go from there.
And roadside assistance will be purchased.
My main goal is to get out west to high elevation, remote areas & set up my telescope and photo equipment at primitive dark sky sites.
I need to talk to my doctor about meds. I think my trips will be limited by my 30 day prescription cycle.
For the WDH, I've been looking at the Anderson, which appears to be the easiest to handle. I'm hoping to keep the trailer & tongue weight light enough to not need the WD function, but just use it for anti-sway. If I can get by without a WDF, then there is also the option of an electrical anti-sway device. I would have problems handling a 60lb chunk of steel. Heck, I have problems handling the full pot of coffee in the morning. However, I was able to lift my 5 gallon diesel can into the pickup last week. I just can't bend my wrist while lifting any weight at all.
I'm going to rent a trailer, probably a Camplite 14 or 16 and try it out. If my truck tows it fine and I can survive a week in and around the trailer, then I'll go from there.
And roadside assistance will be purchased.
