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I am looking for a propane stove that can be easily regulated. We have the basic Coleman which sounds like a jet plane when you start it and is hard to regulate. Looking at more expensive units if they are good operating. Not sure what to get. I would appreciate your recommendations. Thank you1.8KViews0likes9CommentsWhat Equalizer Hitch to Choose
We have a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express Liberty Edition 320BHDS. Dry weight 7914#. Max cargo 2744#. Tongue weight 841#. Tow vehicle is 2003 GMC Sierra 2500hd diesel long bed. I have an equalizer hitch from previous trailer but it was a light weight trailer. This trailer is at least 3000# more and I don't feel this hitch is adequate for the new trailer. I love the equalizer system and prefer to stick with it. Equalizer has a calculation to choose proper hitch. Not sure what amount of pounds I should use for after axle. Usually have an ez-up, light weight chairs, tool box, portable wagon in the back of the truck. Also some trips we have two kayaks on top. How many pounds of gear on average do people load in their camper? Does this add to tongue weight. I thru some numbers and came up with the 90-00-1200 model. Is this the proper one or should I go with the 90-00-1400 model? Thanks for any input you can give me.3.9KViews0likes16CommentsRe: Tow Vehicle Feedback Appreciated
It appears I may have had my weights incorrect. Looking this trailer up on other dealer websites they show the GVWR at 10700. Who knows how much we will put in but obviously a better truck is needed. Looked briefly for used trucks. Saw a Ford F250 XLT 6.0l Diesel. Also a Chevy 2500HD 6.0l Gas.432Views0likes0CommentsTow Vehicle Feedback Appreciated
We just bought the Coachmen Freedom Express Liberty Edition 320BHDS in October. Base Weight is 7,374 and the sticker on the camper says GVWR is 7,900. I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD 5.7l Hemi Quad Cab that is paid off. I would like to not have to buy a different truck if I don't have to. I only use the truck for camping or hauling other things. Can this truck do the job? The backend does sag some. Should I put air bags on to help the suspension? I hauled it to and from the dealer and I thought it pulled fine all things considered. It is heavier than our last travel trailer. I am concerned about breaking something. I did a lookup on towing on dodge trucks and came up with 7,500 for the truck. I am getting mixed reviews from various people about this. The rv dealer sold us the camper without really verifying that it is doable. We did do a test pull without using the sway bars and it pulled fine. I thought the backend would have sagged more. The backend still sags some with the sway bars on. Some people tell me to refer to the owners manual. Some people tell me to beef up the suspension. What should I be concerned about? The axle? If i put airbags on will that take the concern off the axle? Is there something else I should be concerned about? We have a 800 mile trip planned for June and I would like to have all my ducks in a row and feel confident about being safe on this trip. Thanks for your feedback on this matter.4.6KViews0likes20Comments
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