Give them somewhat of a break

BurbMan wrote:

Lantley wrote:
You raise a good point. However the info is there many are just reluctant to accept it. Letting someone know there combo is poorly matched is not intended to be critical but is meant to inform them.
There is a lot of misinformation as well but at some point along the line a newbie will encounter the real truth and become enlightened.
Sometimes the truth hurts,sometimes the info is too late and a mismatched sale has already taken place nevertheless I wouldn't be too critical of the messenger especially if the messenger is attempting to enlighten and newbie with valid towing facts and parameters.

Well said.

Too many find this forum after they are new TT owners, and after reading a few threads on weights, realize that they too may be overweight. Many come to that conclusion on their own and then post here looking for someone or anyone to tell them it's OK. Others post here asking about the "trailer of their dreams" and when 12 out of 12 posters tell them it's too much trailer for their truck, they complain about the "negative" tone here.

I was once a newbie like that too....I bought our first TT based on what the salesman told us and vigorously defended the merits of towing a 6500 lb TT behind a Ford Expedition. It took a whole season of towing before I realized that the guys here on the forum were right and that I was an idiot. Over the years I also came to realize the merits and benefits of the Hensley Arrow, real extendable tow mirrors, 6V batteries, quiet generators, LT tires, TPMS, and a host of other items.

I'm on my 16th season with an RV, and I would say that some of the new guys need to give us a break....

I couldn't agree more ... However it's that in grained characteristic that NO ONE wants to admit they are WRONG and that stubbornness goes off the chart when the $$$ has already been foolishly spent.

Larry