Sold hybrid, looking for bunkhouse TT
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Apr-05-2014 06:53 PM
I am considering buying a new Shadow cruiser 280qbs. Really like the floor plan, its a bunkhouse although small, like the little table, like that is only 32 feet vs. 35/36, like the weight since we have 1/2 ton, outdoor kitchen, large deep slide in living.
Never really thought would consider buying new, but I am but now having second thoughts.
I have a 6 year old son and we take friends etc with us. Is bunkhouse too small? Should I do double over double and get 2nd entry door into bathroom?
Really limited by weight and price and length.
Any advise on shadow cruiser or bunkhouses in general is appreciated.
Thanks, KIM
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Apr-06-2014 12:49 PM
2014 Keystone Springdale 294bhssrwe - Hensley Arrow!
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Apr-06-2014 12:39 PM
APT wrote:
No TREAD act sticker before 2006.
I had a tread act sticker on my 2004 titan, also seen them on older trucks.
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Apr-06-2014 12:03 PM
Ugh, I would have kept the HTT for another year and upgraded the truck first. Your tow rating with 17" wheels is about 7200 pounds, 7700 for 16" wheels. 6k dry, bunk house, that;s 7000-7500 pounds loaded.
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Apr-06-2014 10:37 AM
texgirl wrote:
Thanks all. Our TV is 2002 f150 crew cab, 5.4. Does that help? We hope to get newer truck next year, but for now this is it.
I was trying to stay below 6k dry since our max is 8k.
Found a jayco but too heavy at 7k.
Thanks so much, KIM
Is that 4x4 and what is the payload from the tread act sticker. Thats the yellow tire loading sticker on the drivers door jam. And what weights are you going to be carrying as I said above?
6000 lbs dry sounds heavy for those earlier model f150s because they had a lower starting payload next to the current generation.
I wouldnt even put any thought on the tow rating from Ford. That is for a boat or car hauler trailer with no height or heavy tongue weight. Thats why in the manual they have a section for payload and max fronal surface area.
You might get away with 6000 lbs dry if it's just you in the truck with little gear.
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Apr-06-2014 10:06 AM
I was trying to stay below 6k dry since our max is 8k.
Found a jayco but too heavy at 7k.
Thanks so much, KIM
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Apr-06-2014 09:28 AM
texgirl wrote:
I like the 260trs, very nice... my only concern is the queen bed slide, my dad has ALS and I am not sure if he could get up in it... That is the main reason we sold our hybrid was to get a TT with a normal bed so he could get in it easier... but I really like it! Darn.
While that floorplan isnt my cup of tea, getting into the bed should be easier than getting into the camper itself.
I like the 250trs floorplan, very roomy and with big bunks.
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Apr-06-2014 09:02 AM
I love our 26bh as it has tons of sleeping and sitting areas for up to 7 people, has almost every amenity, is luxurious (IMO), has a tall ceiling, tons of storage, and is light enough to be towed by my truck with reserve.
Plus its a Jayco with long lasting "Stick and Tin" build quality.
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Apr-06-2014 08:04 AM
All that being said... I agree with the post about the tow-vehicle (TV) being a major consideration. It was for me. It kept me from getting "1-foot-itis" as I knew that. Wanted to be at 28 feet and 6000 lb. dry-weight max.
Good luck and happy hunting.
Dean
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Apr-06-2014 05:59 AM
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Apr-05-2014 09:32 PM
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Apr-05-2014 08:32 PM
My solution was to buy a trailer that has the bathroom entry right in front of the main entry. You don't have to walk across the TT to get to the bathroom. We also always remove our shoes before going in our, or anyone else's unit. Not a problem since we all wear slip on shoes while camping.
Check out my 260trs. Half ton towable, 29ft bumper to hitch, with a separate bunkhouse.
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Apr-05-2014 08:06 PM
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Apr-05-2014 07:32 PM
Wiscampsin wrote:
With a 6 yo and his friends a 2nd entry door into bathroom sure would reduce the traffic thru the rest of the camper and keep alot of the dirt/mud/sand restricted to the bathroom.
x2 on the door to the second bathroom.
We have a great BH, but to heavy for 1/2 ton, but we do not have door to the bathroom...a royal pain when all the kids want to use the bathroom...a couple next to us has a half ton towable BH (a Wilderness, I think it is by Heartland) with a door to the bathroom and it is great, all the kids go over there..
Cale
New: 2014 Voltage 3950
Traded: 2014 Outback 323BH
Still Have: 2007 Fleetwood Nitrous 23ft Toy Hauler