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Re: Slidder Topper suggestions help needed
Gaffer222 wrote: wmoses wrote: Gaffer222 wrote: We will be picking up our new Outback terrain 250TRS in a couple weeks. Anyone have input/suggestions on brand etc of slide topper. The TT trim is all black so I assume black topper is the way to go. I think that you will be happier with the appearance of the black topper. Take a look at my trailer and you see why. The heat-reflection that white would provide is largely insignificant on a slide topper. The sun will beat down on whatever you have and from all sides. I believe I have Dometic slide toppers which came from the factory with the trailer. So I think I'm going black and white. Going to make a decision tomorrow. I think I'm going with the Carefree SlideOut Kover III. Black hardware, black protective cover and white vinyl. Here is a link/picture from the Carefree website. Carefree SideOut Kover III i just installed my carefree topper two weeks ago. heres some tips. get the white vinyl for sure, the sun heat will deteriorate the black. i have the kover III. it is the best one. it includes all the hardware. the aluminum cover on the top is not included and is very expensive. if you want the cover be sure the dealer orders it or you won't get it. it is optional. it is easy to install if your handy. it took me about 1 1/2 hours. it will take 2 people to slide the awning in the track. i made a wire fork stuck in the end of a pvc pipe and my wife supported the end from the ground while i slid the other end in the track on a ladder. piece of cake. remember the aluminum cover is an option. my dealer screwed up and did'nt order it with my awning. i priced it the other day and it was $266.00 plus shipping for an 80" one. make sure you measure the total width from out side edge of each flange to figure the size. your material needs to be at least that wide. hope this helps439Views0likes0CommentsRe: Goose Neck to 5th Wheel
Nwatkins176 wrote: Hello everybody. I just now bought a tow vehicle for my 36' 5er toy Hauler, 15k loaded and 3k pound hitch weight. I got an Tundra.... Just kidding got a 2011 RAM 3500 DRW. The truck already has a goose neck hitch installed. I know there are plenty of adapters to hitch my 5er to the goose neck and even a new king pin to turn my 5th wheel into a goose. My question is since I don't and probably won't be towing a goose neck can I use one of these adapters as a permanent solution or would I be better off putting a 5th wheel hitch in the truck. What is your opinion. Thanks for the help. Bare with me as this is my first 5er and still learning about the hitches. i have pulled many horse trailers with gooseneck hitches and had a 5r with a goose neck conversion. goose neck is the only way to go. i don't know why all 5rs aren't made with the goose neck hitches. i had a fold down ball in my last f350 that gave full use of the bed. if i got another 5r it would have a goose neck conversion. some 5rs may not be built heavy enough to handle the front to rear added stress. mine worked fine.295Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone towing with a 2008 Ford Sport Trac 4.0
i pulled a flagstaff 21fbrs with my 2011 supercab 4.0 ranger. from iowa to missouri almost 300 miles. no problem. trailer dry weight is 3700 with 300 lb tongue weight. it has tow package and 2" factory bolt on hitch. get that crappy little hitch cut off and see if a ranger hitch will fit. probably the same frames. you will also need a good equalizer hitch and stablizer. trucks will suck you all over the road with out it. i have an 800lb reese. it works great. i have since moved up to a new f150 to get a bigger foot print on the road. power wise, the 4.0 has plenty. the wind really drags it down.698Views0likes0Commentstowing with a new 3.7 f150
i just bought a new 2013 super cab f150 3.7 v-6 to pull my 21fbrs flagstaff. does anyone have any experience with this motor? the maximum tow capacity is 6700 lb and my trailer weighs 3700 dry. i pulled the trailer home to missouri from iowa 300 miles with my 4 liter ranger super cab with no problem. used speed control and no overdrive most of the way. just wanted a truck with a bigger foot print on the road. the 3.7 has alot more power than the 4.0 in my ranger. i haven't towed with the new one yet. it has the trailer tow package and 3.73 traction lock rearend. just wondering what to expect. 300 miles is about as far as we will be going from home.2.3KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Manufacturers - How Do You Answer This
don't blame the manufacturers. it is human nature. a minority of human beings are capable of perfection and mentaly programed from birth to demand and produce nothing less, and the major majority has'nt a clue how to put forth quality wokmanship or the drive to do so. i'm a machinist and see it every day. people place more importance in thier ipads then doing the high quality work that is expected . if you fire them you will run out of people to hire. perfection is a god given talent. most folks got left out. let the bashing begin. ps this includes management.280Views0likes0CommentsRe: Marcus?
now that i know who marcus is, i have a major request. how bout a new camping world in st. charles, mo. on i-70 by st. louis. i'm tired of driving to columbia to shop. we have thousands of campers down here and even a big bass pro. maybe even hook up with them on a new venture. just a thought i had.0Views0likes0CommentsRe: Are all Forest River products garbage?
gemsworld wrote: 720Deere wrote: As a former FR Rockwood owner, I will say that I am not a fan of Forest River products. They use the same components that most other manufacturers use so it is not fair to judge them based on component failure complaints. My complaints about FR in general is poor attention to detail and poor construction techniques. Fit and finish is usually lacking on their trailers and you will find a higher percentage of little annoyance type failures. All things considered, when you buy a FR trailer, you are not paying the same price that you would for KZ, Mobil Suites or any other top of the line models. The old adage that you get what you pay for rings true with Forest River. They are good for what they are (upper entry level units) and nothing more. Most of the complaints, including mine, come from people that probably expect more than they paid for. I don't mind less than perfect fit and finish in a low-cost TT but I won't compromise on construction quality. Most of the negative owner comments that I read seem to stem from poor construction problems. i bought a new 2014 flagstaff over the christmas holidays and have been over it with a fine tooth comb. the construction is high end, and the quality is impeccable. the dealer totally checked everything out and gave me a one hour walk through. i ordered it with most all the bells and whistles. the laminate fiberglass aluminum frame construction is top notch. this ain't my first rodeo. ive had two 5rs, and an ultra lite. this is by far the best consructed yet.519Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you pick up new camper in snow???
medpbuch wrote: We are scheduled to pick up our new Keystone Hideout 280 LHS tomorrow in Iowa. It is a 3 hour drive for us. We have snow on ground and I'm sure they do too. Expecting between 1 - 2 inches tonight and tomorrow. Would you make the trip? This is not our first camper so we have experience driving campers, just not in snow or wintry weather, or ice. Really want to pick her up but..... really don't want to wreck with a brand new camper. Honest answers please. Would you or wouldn't you??? Thank you. i had a two day window christmas day to pick up my trailer at cheyene camping center in iowa. made it from st. louis and back no problem. i would'nt pull any trailer in the snow, and i have pulled alot of trailers92Views0likes0Comments
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