We live in Texas and are heading to New Mexico's Alberquerque/Sante Fe region, down to Carlsbad, then back to Dallas this summer.Does anyone have any advice on good places to see and hike? We've two sons - 13 & 9 (by the time we leave).Also, althoug...
Is a WDH always needed?I just recently changed out my TV from an F-150 to an F-250, 4x4 CC, 6.7L diesel. The GVWR of my TT is 7650 lbs. According to the Ford site, this TV can tow up to 8,500 lbs without a WDH. But, I know there's more to it than ...
I was thinking of using a Flojet and pumping my gray tank into a Thetford in the bed of my truck. This would allow me to easily tote the Tote to the dump station when we have a multi-day stay at a campground that doesn't have sewer connections at th...
Bill & Kate wrote:I would suggest that you decide on a basic floor plan that you think will work for, then make a list of make/models you see that seem to fit. Then look on the used market for late model one of those. Tons of people buy new, then f...
Thank you, both. Good advice.We've done extensive web searches on NM and have written to them and gotten the standard tourist documentation. We've also checked out books from the library that are pretty good. But, sometimes, it's hard to distingui...
Ron Gratz wrote:Merlisk wrote:Assuming the TT is level after hooking up, do the numbers above warrant using a WDH?According to Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity (bottom of page 28),the tongue weight for your truck is limited to 850# without a WDH.If you...
Sandia Man wrote:Although our truck can handle our 32' TT, our WDH has integrated sway control (SC) and I wouldn't get on the interstates without it with the kind of winds we have to deal with here in the four corner states where we camp most often. ...
This link seems to say a WDH is needed:When Is Weight Distribution Needed?You would likely benefit from a weight-distribution system if:- Your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR)The GVWR of my TV is 10,000. I...
