Size Matters???
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Jul-10-2021 03:33 PM
2018 Titan XD 5.6 V8 Kingcab
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Jul-25-2021 10:44 AM
With so many large "atrium windows" it truly feels larger than what it actually is. The fit & finish is excellent! So DW is happy, therefore I am happy. Now we just have to wait for Ford to deliver our F-350 on order. Trying to be patient, but it is hard.
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Jul-15-2021 08:01 PM
We much prefer state parks over KOA campgrounds so that takes us off the beaten path often so size did matter.
We're in a 30ft trailer and find it spacious for the 2 of us and can comfortably navigate the backroads.
Also pulling with the 7.3 gas engine.
We're over 2000 miles and over 30 nights of camping in 2021 and no urge to go bigger.
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Jul-15-2021 07:32 AM
ksss wrote:Lantley wrote:IdaD wrote:Lantley wrote:
I have a carry it all mindset. I'm not looking to compromise or make do. With that in mind I want a large RV with lots of space, lots of storage and lots of carrying capacity. A genset or now days A/C capable solar is a must. I want the ability to be totally self contained if necessary.
I don't want to fear or struggle with hills or mountains going up or down. I want my entire experience to be relaxing.
With all those factors in mind I have a diesel dually truck and a 40' 5th wheel.
You're fooling yourself if you think a dually and 40' fifth wheel doesn't involve compromises. You can't get that setup to most of the spots I camp, and the truck stinks off-road and in snow/ice. Obviously you can be comfortable with those compromises because they may not bother you, but they're certainly compromises that would be deal killers for other folks.
I see you are in Idaho. Living in Idaho would be my firt compromise!
I wish all the people moving here viewed Idaho like that.
That's Funny^^^^!
I have nothing against Idaho or any other state....Just not where I live.....But I would not mind visiting someday.. I imagine Idaho winter weather would scare me away real fast!
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Jul-15-2021 06:28 AM
Lantley wrote:IdaD wrote:Lantley wrote:
I have a carry it all mindset. I'm not looking to compromise or make do. With that in mind I want a large RV with lots of space, lots of storage and lots of carrying capacity. A genset or now days A/C capable solar is a must. I want the ability to be totally self contained if necessary.
I don't want to fear or struggle with hills or mountains going up or down. I want my entire experience to be relaxing.
With all those factors in mind I have a diesel dually truck and a 40' 5th wheel.
You're fooling yourself if you think a dually and 40' fifth wheel doesn't involve compromises. You can't get that setup to most of the spots I camp, and the truck stinks off-road and in snow/ice. Obviously you can be comfortable with those compromises because they may not bother you, but they're certainly compromises that would be deal killers for other folks.
I see you are in Idaho. Living in Idaho would be my firt compromise!
I wish all the people moving here viewed Idaho like that.
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Jul-15-2021 12:03 AM
Edd505 wrote:
36ft 13,000 SRW F350 with the 6.7 diesel. The gas F350 shouldn't be a problem, your more interested in how much weight it can carry, what it can pull is useless.
Well with a gas engine, it is less about what the truck can carry, than what it can pull.
Towing ratings are derived by pulling a flatbed trailer loaded to a determined weight. Most of the time because the gas engine is lighter and has less pulling capacity than their diesel counterpart. In addition there is the limitation of frontal area for gas engines. Most towing guides have limitations on frontal area for gas engines. I didn’t see any in the owners manual for our 2001 Ram CTD, or for the 2016.
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Jul-14-2021 07:45 PM
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Jul-14-2021 07:25 PM
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Jul-14-2021 10:03 AM
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Jul-13-2021 02:43 PM
valhalla360 wrote:Lantley wrote:
I have a carry it all mindset. I'm not looking to compromise or make do. With that in mind I want a large RV with lots of space, lots of storage and lots of carrying capacity. A genset or now days A/C capable solar is a must. I want the ability to be totally self contained if necessary.
I don't want to fear or struggle with hills or mountains going up or down. I want my entire experience to be relaxing.
With all those factors in mind I have a diesel dually truck and a 40' 5th wheel.
If you are going to stick to large commercial campgrounds, that works...it's a compromise but it works.
Air/con capable solar system is still not practical. It can be done but it really gets silly very quickly or you are back to compromise in terms of limiting the cooling use.
I will agree, if you are going to get a 40ft monster, diesel dully makes a lot of sense as the tow vehicle but again it comes as a compromise.
I think we are mis using compromise. Compromise implies sacrifice or not getting what I realy want.
When I take my rig out I'm not sacrificing or compromising at all.
I don't wish I could go to some remote area or travel down a logging road.
I want to go somewhere that can accomodate my 5 slide unit.
I have no problem finding those places.
No the plces I go are not packed like sardines, although I have been to very tight places I have learned where to go and where not to go.
We all learn to pick our destinations and gravitate to places we like.
If I chose to remote camp, I would likely have a smaller unit, but again that is not my style or what I want to do.
If I wanted a rig that was easier to back up, I would most likely have a smaller unit but again that is not my desire. I don't mind the challeges/requirements of having a larger unit.
I don't think the guy in the scamp or TC is sacrificing because they chose a smaller RV. They are merely going with what they like.
There is no sacrifice or compromise involved if you have made a decision to do it your way.
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Jul-13-2021 08:26 AM
Lantley wrote:
I have a carry it all mindset. I'm not looking to compromise or make do. With that in mind I want a large RV with lots of space, lots of storage and lots of carrying capacity. A genset or now days A/C capable solar is a must. I want the ability to be totally self contained if necessary.
I don't want to fear or struggle with hills or mountains going up or down. I want my entire experience to be relaxing.
With all those factors in mind I have a diesel dually truck and a 40' 5th wheel.
If you are going to stick to large commercial campgrounds, that works...it's a compromise but it works.
Air/con capable solar system is still not practical. It can be done but it really gets silly very quickly or you are back to compromise in terms of limiting the cooling use.
I will agree, if you are going to get a 40ft monster, diesel dully makes a lot of sense as the tow vehicle but again it comes as a compromise.
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Jul-13-2021 05:53 AM
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Jul-12-2021 02:12 AM
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