New to travel trailers
My son and I are thinking about buying a 2012 Outback Keystone 312BH. They are charging $24,900 for it. It seems to be in great shape. Since we are a 66 yr. old mom and 25 yr. old son, the 312 with th...
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Franbak13 wrote:
Thanks for all the advice. By the way, I have looked at a lot of units, considering the size, floorplan, condition and this is the best TT floorplan to fit my son's and my privacy needs. We have a 2004 GMC Sierra 5.3 V8 Extended cab.
I realize this is a large unit and I do have concerns about pulling it, but also know I probably won't be buying another one anytime soon. So, we checked it out again yesterday and checked for leaks, awning, fridge, a/c, etc. Everything seems in working condition. Also, the dealership is going over it now doing maintenance on it.
IMHO: Towing that trailer with your truck is not going to be much fun let alone safe. Even lightly loaded you will have well over 1,000# of TW and WDH. Check the payload of your truck, probably in the 1500# or less range which will not leave much room to load people and or gear. That trailer is 35' long and the tail will be wagging the dog in all but the flattest/best weather conditions.
If you are going to just park it somewhere and live in it it won't be a problem but if traveling is in your future it is going to be a white knuckle adventure. Good luck! :C
