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Re: first time RV towing
The weight police may disagree, but even with cargo and passengers, you should be under the trucks payload. The Frontier should have a payload around 1400 lbs, aka the same (or more) as many half ton trucks. Your tow vehicle isn't ideal, but the users of this site generally lean very conservative with towing capacities.350Views0likes0CommentsRe: PA & MD questions
I've been to Raystown almost a dozen times. Always loved the area. Lake Raystown Resort has RV sites, and has waterfront sites. They also have a small Waterpark for the kids, and various other types of lodging. We used to rent a houseboat there every year and spend a week on the water. Raystown may be one of my favorite places in the world. If you aren't bringing a boat, then make sure you rent one. Maybe just a pontoon boat for the day. You can't really enjoy the lake to its fullest if you're not ON the water, you won't regret it.300Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to Travel Trailers - Nissan Pathfinder V6 TV
Just another option, although they are expensive, is the Trailmanor campers. They are hard sided pop ups, and very light for their size. You'd be able to have the best of both worlds, small enough to tow, big enough to live with. Still, you could always just get a pop up. Honestly, I had just as much, or even MORE fun in tents and pop ups as kids. Sure when it rains and you're in a thunderstorm it's not fun, but when I look back, those thunderstorm nights are the ones I remember most.745Views0likes0CommentsRe: Visiting the Statue Of Liberty
Campfire Time wrote: I wouldn't drive a car in NYC let alone a class A motor home. Find the nearest commuter train station to where you are staying (or drive to one that's closer to the city, the parking at these stations is pretty good), take the train to Grand Central, then take the subway. There is a subway stop about 2 blocks from Battery Park, which in itself is a cool place to visit. The ticket/check-in station and ferry dock for the islands is in Battery Park. I know of no place in the area that could accommodate a class A. That said, be prepared for two security checks. One on on the mainland, and one before you enter the statue. Lines can be slow, especially weekends. Much worse than most airports. Make sure you include a stop at Ellis Island, if it's not included with your tour. We thought Ellis Island was going to be boring, but it was very cool to see. Honestly, driving in the city isn't as bad as you'd think. I've been through all the boroughs excluding Staten Island with my 1/2 ton truck, and it's really not bad. Sure it's busy, and you need to be very aware, but I'd rather drive through NYC than DC any day. My hardest part of driving in the city was finding a parking spot for a 1/2 truck in mid town Manhattan 4 days before Christmas.544Views0likes0CommentsRe: Smaller bunk house trailer recommendations
Most people I know who have bought a trailer that size, always end up upgrading, especially since you have small kids. Small trailers have their advantages, but space can be a big issue. If your kids like being outside, and so do you, then small isn't so bad. If you want to spend your time inside the trailer, they get small in a hurry. My aunt has an Jayco 184bh, she likes it quite a bit, and bought it new for like $12k. I like how the couch flows right into the dinette seating, creating basically a huge couch, I dislike that it does not have a real bed other than the bunks and dinette bed. In your price and weight range check out hybrids. They aren't for everyone, you have to like sleeping under canvas, but for the size they have a ton more room since the beds don't take up interior space. If I was going for a really small RV (less than 20ft) I would definitely get a hybrid.314Views0likes0CommentsRe: Choosing a toad: is 4wd a good idea?
Remember also, 4x4 or AWD is useless without proper tires. If you have a 4x4 with summer tires you're not much better off. If you have good tires, especially with the severe service emblem, then winter conditions will be no concern for 95% of where you want to go, even with a 2 wheel drive vehicle. For the remaining 5% of the places, a 4x4 gives you extra insurance and capability. fwiw, I think buying a 2wd Jeep is a pretty poor investment. A wrangler is designed for off roading, and is comprised on road because of it. Getting a 2wd Wrangler means you're now compromised on road AND off road. The new Wranglers are worlds better than the older models, but they still ride and drive significantly different than a regular passenger vehicle. Some people love them, others can't stand them because of their road manners. Make surr you take a prolonged test drive if you want a wrangler.271Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone OUTBACK TERRAIN 250TRS
My thoughts, I have a 260trs, which may interest you. As for climbing over each other getting in and out of bed, this is ONLY for the old queen models. The new models have a king sized bed, you sleep with your head at the rear of the trailer, no need yo climb over anyone. Also the concern of sleeping by a wall is eliminated somewhat due to it being a king sized bed, and must bigger than basically every other TT bed in that size/price range. Kitchen counter space: yes very limited, which is solved by the 260TRS having an full outdoor kitchen. Ives never cooked anything inside my trailer. Bathroom is small yes, too small to change clothes, again this is solved by the 260TRS since it has a separate front bunk/living area that is plenty big enough and definitely private enough to change. Watching tv.... yes in the main area, sucks to watch tv... solved with the 260trs since there is the front living/bunk area that has an entertainment center with tv hookups. Just move the tv there or buy another tv if need be. The 260trs is narrow, very narrow, and some people don't like that. I didn't know if I would, not an issue whatsoever for me though. there's very fee TTS out there, that length, that have a king bed, separate bunk/living area, outdoor kitchen, and 2 couches. Quality of the Outback Terrain? I had one issue, a light switch stopped working. Simple fix. It's otherwise been trouble free. I've found a few tiny bits of trim that aren't perfect and a few small imperfections... but really, no complaints.536Views0likes0CommentsRe: Outdoor Kitchens
Guess I have to weigh in... I would never EVER under ANY circumstances buy another RV without an outdoor kitchen. It is worth it's weight in gold 10 times over. It's the single greatest thing that has happened to RV's since slide outs. It's absolutely without question a MUST HAVE for me. Then again, I tent camped my whole life, we always set up our own outdoor kitchen. We cooked everything outside, 2e had no other choice. Now that I have a TT, I also cook outside. I prefer it. If it's raining and cold, I'll still cook outside, that's half the fun for me. I've never used my inside kitchen, other than the fridge. Havi ng a sink outside, AMAZING. Having a fridge for drinks outside, AMAZING. Having cabinets outside for random items, AMAZING. Not sure if I made myself clear... I love my outdoor kitchen.478Views0likes0Comments
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