ToddD wrote:
Ok, so if I'm looking at this 2012 23SS, what *are* the downsides compared to a TT?
outside noises but not quite as bad as a tent or popup due to the full walls. need to use PUGs and Reflectix to help with temp control, slightly extra time to setup beds but look at how much extra sleeping capacity you get for a little extra work and you may have to put away wet canvas and dry them out when you get home.
How much work is it to pop open the beds and prepare them? Are high winds a threat (what is a PUG?)? Is the lack of insulation on the canvas sections a load on the HVAC?
like others said, an extra 10 minutes or less with the newer pre-attached canvas ends. PUG's has already been answered. only a minor extra load for HVAC.
Now some generic trailering questions:
What's a CCC?
Cargo Carrying Capacity
The campground we go to frequently on the Chesapeake has "quiet time" between 10pm and 7am. That means I can't even run my EU2000. AC won't run off a battery pack, I assume, so I guess I would need to rent a site in the RV area to use the hookups there?
if you plan on staying where it's going to be hot all nite, get a hookup site.
If we didn't care about the AC, can the fridge run off on board batteries, or is it propane powered?
if you plan on dry camping a lot, get two batteries and use your Honda to recharge them. also will need a tote tank to empty gray tank, when dry camping.
fridge uses very little battery power for the electronics, when on propane. it's the furnace that will drain a single battery for one night of continuous use.
Would a 23SS come with an inverter, or should we be prepared to add one? Brand and size?
hybrids don't come with inverters, but all RV's come with converters. only needed if you plan on dry camping. i installed a 400w inverter in my 23SS for the tv/dvd/electronic devices charging.
Can you just load up bikes and luggage inside for the trip, or should they be properly secured?
i have a truck so i don't need to store my bikes in the trailer. luggage doesn't need to be secured.
More to come, I am sure. Thanks again for all the great advice!
