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Slide Seal Repair/Replacement NEeded
TT is a 2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf 26DBH-L Last trip, during a storm, I noticed some water puddling on the floor where the front edge of the slideout meets the body/floor of the TT. When the rain stopped I went out to check the seal along the side of the slideout opening and it looks like it's cracked from the bottom to about 4" up. Doesn't seem like this would be causing the leak, but I can't find a failure anywhere else. I should have taken a picture. I think it's called a wiper seal. Does this seem like it would be causing the issue? Any thoughts on where to figure out the part number I need to replace it? Is replacing a wiper seal fairly easy? I'm also going to post this on the Forest River forum.1.7KViews0likes2CommentsRe: F350 SRW Enough Truck
Me Again wrote: What is the GAWR for the rear axle of the truck? That is the first place most get in trouble with. Disregarding that, the dry pin weight of the trailer is fairly low. I think it will be fine if the truck has a 7K RGAWR. Does not sound like you will be installing a W/D in a front closet and generator, two things that both add to pin weight. I will be ordering it so I’d assume I can pick from the options below. I will be sure I choose the highest. If that isn’t available with the combo of other options I want, I’ll have to rethink things.246Views0likes0CommentsF350 SRW Enough Truck
Hi all. I currently tow a 7k lb TT with an F150 and we’re thinking about upgrading to a fifth wheel. Looking at the Sabre 37FLL - link with specs below. This is totally new to me and I don’t want a dually or a diesel. So, my question is would a 2021 F350 gas/SRW be enough to tow this camper for 8-10 trips a year mostly within 3 hours of home? It would be extremely rare that we would be in any mountains. Our TT is currently about 1,000 lbs more than dry weight, so assume we add a bit more than that to the new 5’er. I don’t think we’d get anywhere near the 2900 lb CCC. I’d assume pin weight would be 3k at the most. Sabre 37FLL7.6KViews0likes36CommentsRe: 2016 Eco boost
I can't speak to a 2016, but I do have a 2018 F150 with the 3.5 EB. Tows my 7,000 TT really well. 9,000 is really pushing the limit for a half-ton. At 9,000 lbs, you're looking at 1,100 lbs+ tongue weight, plus the weight of the WDH. You'll likely run out of payload before anything else. The 3.5 EB is a towing beast, but the truck itself is still just a half-ton.746Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fastway e2 weight distribution
I had the E2 from when I was towing an Apex Nano 193 BHS and figured I'd give it a go with my new Alpha Wolf 26 DBH-L - just upgraded the spring bars. I fully expected that I'd end up upgrading to an Equalizer, but it tows absolutely beautifully with the E2. Loaded weight is just a hair under 7,000 lbs and it's 32 ft hitch to bumper. Now, I've never used an Equalizer or any other hitch for that matter, but I have no complaints with this one - no sway, very stable. Granted, I haven't hit crosswinds more than 15 MPH or so. If I didn't already have the E2 and was buying one, I'd go with the Equalizer just for peace of mind.376Views0likes0CommentsRe: About to buy Rebuilt TT (previous salvage) Please help!
There are enough issues with the general lack of quality control with new TTs, let alone piling on the rebuild/repair issues that will likely crop up with one that's been in a wreck. Sounds like something that could end up being much more expensive in the long run. It would be one thing to have to take it in for repairs when you'd like to use it, but even worse to get stranded somewhere as a result of shoddy work.458Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel trailer recommendation
We tow a 2019 Alpha Wolf 26DBH-L - which sounds like it checks your boxes. It's right at 7,000 loaded and ready to camp. We tow it with a 2018 F150 3.5 EB. It tows beautifully, but from what I've read, may be a bit much for an SUV. It's also creeping up toward your max. Tongue weight is right at 850 lbs loaded. It's 32 ft hitch to bumper and longer than I initially wanted, but my wife talked me in to it. Fortunately, it tows really well. We see plenty of people towing TTs this size and larger with SUVs, but I'm not certain how safe it is in an emergency situation.790Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to Purchase Lightweight Bunkhouse Model
For you tow vehicle, that KZ seems like a good fit. We had an Apex Nano 193 BHS, which is a very similar floor plan. Our family is my wife and I, two young kids (5 and 3 at the time of purchase) and two large dogs - 85 lbs each. One thing I notice about the KZ is no sink in the bathroom. That was a must for us - I didn't want my wife to be prepping a meal and someone to have to come wash their hands right there after using the bathroom. The Nano lasted us a season and a half, mainly due to bad weather luck on trips. Being stuck inside all weekend in that small space could get rough, so we upgraded and I bought a truck. However, I wouldn't have done that if I wasn't certain that years of RV camping were in the cards for us.264Views0likes0Comments
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