Signing the papers tomorrow!

Sinnettc wrote:
What's the caulk of choice for this kind of stuff? I know what to use on the boat, not sure on a TT.

Start a new thread with a more specific question. There are different types of sealers that work best in different applications.

What's the caulk of choice for this kind of stuff? I know what to use on the boat, not sure on a TT.

Nvr2loud wrote:

Sandia Man wrote:
Sounds like a nice unit, but only being used a few times I wonder if maintenance on roof seams was kept up which is ever critical with all the moisture Oregon receives annually. We stocked our TT just like a second home and purchased accordingly. Took maybe a couple of trips to get it right, luckily Walmarts and Targets are everywhere making the process uber simple. Here's hoping you many awesome trips in your Trail Cruiser.

What needs to be done to roof seams? I was of the impression you just don't touch the roof unless a leak happens.

The goal is stop the leak before they happen. You need to visually inspect roof membrane for potential rips/tears and all the seams. Look closely where roof and sidewalls, front cap, Vents, AC meet. If the caulking has cracked or missing touch up as required. Aldo inspect sidewall seals; corners, windows and around lights. Same thing, if the caulking is cracked or missing, time to repair.

I check mine closely once a year, but do quick checks pretty regularly.

Enjoy the trailer.

Had a 05 Trail Cruiser and now have a Trail Lite both have been dependable. You might want to check the R Vision Camping club site, not as active as this one but a lot of knowledge about R Vision products. You may want to pull the hubs and chheck the bearings and brakes before you take it out since it hasn't been used much. Happy Camping

Thanks all, for the good wishes & suggestions.

I hadn't thought about camping in the driveway but that's a great idea. Neighborhood association isn't likely to go for it, though. I think we're now limited to 8 hours or something stupid like that. Used to be 72, then 48, now it's pretty much load it and leave.

We have the 22' sailboat so I'm intimately familiar with the concept of overdoing the tools and spares. First time we did a week-long cruise we had so much extra gear that the boat sat almost 2 inches deeper in the water than normal. Last year we did much better, which was good because I had to deal with a leak the 2nd day out.

I'm in the same camp as the others who say to only get the things you know you will need. And Camp Backyard is the best way to figure those things out.

Buying things you think you will need will most likely result in some items that never get used, and unnecessary weight you're hauling around.

Have fun!

There are so many variables it is difficult to say. One place where I see so many people going overboard is with "just in case" items. A few(minimal) RV specific hand tools were added to the few tools I keep in the truck. Every trip we take, I go thru stuff. If I find stuff that has not been used, out it goes. Keep it simple! Don't over think it.

Sandia Man wrote:
Sounds like a nice unit, but only being used a few times I wonder if maintenance on roof seams was kept up which is ever critical with all the moisture Oregon receives annually. We stocked our TT just like a second home and purchased accordingly. Took maybe a couple of trips to get it right, luckily Walmarts and Targets are everywhere making the process uber simple. Here's hoping you many awesome trips in your Trail Cruiser.

What needs to be done to roof seams? I was of the impression you just don't touch the roof unless a leak happens.

Sounds like a nice unit, but only being used a few times I wonder if maintenance on roof seams was kept up which is ever critical with all the moisture Oregon receives annually. We stocked our TT just like a second home and purchased accordingly. Took maybe a couple of trips to get it right, luckily Walmarts and Targets are everywhere making the process uber simple. Here's hoping you many awesome trips in your Trail Cruiser.

Congratulations. Enjoy.