Adventurer vs EC
Still pursuing for a TC, life seems to keep getting in the way lol but liking the looks of the new adventurer 116DS anyone seen one in person? I also like the EC1160 I know there are differences bet...
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jerryleejr wrote:
The 1191 is very nice but I'm looking at weight/budget, I have a unique situation we always take two vehicles due to family size, the older kids use a tent the TC is more like a base camp and we are never out more than a long weekend, also thinking of going SRW yes I'm aware of the raging debate on SRW vs DRW but again budget. I'm having to get a truck as well my sig truck is now gone :(.
JJ
I don't know if you have really looked at the DS116's weight. It shows it is over 3700# dry.
Here is a list of options that is going to add to that weight if you decide to go with any of them.
•24? LCD 12V TV W/Triple Pivot Mount
•Air Conditioner
•Awning-Slide Topper
•Black Holding Tank Flushing System
•Exterior BBQ Quick Disconnect
•Fan-tastic Fan Exhaust Roof Vent
•Folding Stove Cover/Backsplash
•Generator Ready / Req w/Gen Opt
•Generator-2500 W Cummins /Onan LPG
•Heki Bedroom Skylight
•Jack Brackets-Swing Out Dually
•Microwave
•Patio Awning 12v Power Travel’r Carefree
•Phat Ladder – Hinged
•Roof Rack System – (Maggie w/Bars)
•Solar Panel – 100 Watt w/Regulator
•Stereo-AM/FM/CD/DVD/Bluetooth w/Ext Speakers
•Theater Seating – Wall Hugging Recliners with center console storage
•TV Antenna – Amplified – Digital Signal
•Windows-Thermopane
Now are you going to put any batteries in it. Add over a 100# for 2 batteries. Plan on carrying any water in it add this weight. What about food and personal items?
The dry weight alone is over every SRW 1 ton that I know of on the market today. This is more than the 1191. That is a lot of weight to be putting on a SRW. By the time you are wet and loaded you are going to be pushing almost 5000# if not more. This means you have to upgrade the at the least the rear tires. If you are going to do upgrades to the SRW the money might be better spent to get a dually. It would probably come out cheaper than upgrading all the items on a SRW to attempt to carry one of these units on a SRW. This is way out of a SRW weight range. I know I wouldn't consider doing it.
This is IMO.
