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SeaDog_BRR
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Jan 24, 2016

Class A to 26' TT

Downsizing from my class A to a TT because my style of camping has greatly changed and the Class A does not lend itself well to backcountry Idaho.

I am new to TT section but not new to the open road forum. I had a great experience this weekend in Spokane at the RV show and purchased a Flagstaff 26' FKWS from RnR RV. They met me halfway with a deal we could both live with. I bought it on Friday and because their Airway Heights store is closed for the RV show and I wanted to tow it home on Saturday they had their Head Mechanic Scott service the trailer on Friday then meet me at 0800 Saturday morning for a 2.5 hour orientation to Flagstaff, we covered all systems outside and inside and re-winterized (much easier then my winnie) the trailer hooped up to my F350 checked the lights and brakes and I was on my way home.

I was surprised at how easy this trailer pulls without a WD hitch, it pulled straight as a string with no sway @ 60 mph and I averaged 16 MPH with my 6.0 diesel. Overall a very pleasant experience I look forward to learning new things about TT camping on the forum and by real life experiences with my new TT. I have been RVing for about 12 years.
  • Congratulation on your new TT.

    I think the easy towing is due more to pulling with a F-350 diesel than anything else. Of course with the trailer being empty, could have a little to do with it too. Speaking as a previous TT owner, watch how you load the trailer to insure a correct balance. Also, keep in mind those ST tires on the trailer are only rated for 65mph.

    I think I would still invest in a quality WD/Sway control system.

    When we got our first MH, I really wanted to keep our TT just for camping as I knew the MH would be too big for most campgrounds. Unfortunately, I let my DW talk me into selling it.:(

    Ron
  • Thanks Ron
    I'm ordering a good WD hitch with sway system tonight. I am also downsizing the stuff I carry so that I do't overload the TT with un-needed things from the motorhome.