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Re: Traveling in the winter with a TT
Sjm9911 wrote: How cold does it get down there? Just curious. It takes a bit for stuff to freeze. How long is the tow? 8 hours then hooked up again? If its only around freezing and a short 8 hours or so, i wouldn't bother doing anything special. The forecast highs and lows for our time period are - Day 1 - 50 to 27 arrival date (we moved it because of day 2 wx) Day 2 - 35 to 12 - windy with gusts to 50 Day 3 - 28 to 15 Day 4 - 39 to 21 Day 5 - 43 to 26 Day 6 - 36 to 21 (planned departure date with a 20% chance of precip) Day 7 - 33 to 18 Day 8 need to be back home to work The tow is 10 hours long the coldest weather is at our destination which is listed above.614Views0likes0CommentsRe: Traveling in the winter with a TT
Yes we have a location to park it when we arrive with 110 electricity. We pulled it in November to the same location. It was cold inside the TT when we stopped to take breaks. It would be nice if it is ok to run heat while on the road. Our truck has a 220 Amp alternator so I think it will be able to keep the batteries charged. We have two batteries on the TT. Is it safe to run a propane furnace while pulling the TT I guess is a big question for me. I know the refrigerator is running on propane on the road but I would think that is a smaller flame. Still a flame never the less. We encountered very strong winds on the last trip, but, was very fortunate that it was a tailwind. Best MPG we had ever seen. Just luck though. So noted on the drunk buddies pulling you on an inner tube ;-) This is the advice and wisdom we are looking for.323Views0likes0CommentsTraveling in the winter with a TT
We are considering traveling from Arkansas to Omaha, Nebraska in the next week or so. We are going to watch the weather, but, if the forecast is wrong. It would be nice to have some wisdom from experienced folks. Our Flagstaff 25FKS has an all season package to include tank heaters. 1. When going down the road our TT does not have heat on, how do you keep pipes from freezing while pulling? 2. Tips for if we get caught on snowing/slick roads.5.6KViews0likes25CommentsRe: Towing challenges with flagstaff 25FKS
We really appreciate all of the responses! Yesterday we traded in our Chevrolet 1500 Gas in for a Chevrolet 2500 HD Diesel. We pulled our TT with the HD and WOW! What a difference. The TT is no longer in control and we are no longer along for the ride. Having the heavier truck and bigger engine really makes a difference. We are still using the WDH as per recommendations on this forum. I'm actually looking forward to the next trip. Thanks again!821Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing challenges with flagstaff 25FKS
When we get past Lansing going north on 127 then I75 it just seems like there are not as many gas stations right off the road and not very large for a truck pulling a TT. won’t be as big of a deal if we were getting better MPG. It is beautiful country up there and can’t wait to go back when it warms up.358Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing challenges with flagstaff 25FKS
Thank you all for the awesome input. We have learned over the last 7000 miles of pulling the trailer in the last 6 months that slower is better. The most comfortable speed pulling the trailer is 68 MPH unless it is windy then 60 - 65 MPH. We did finally get the WDH adjusted correctly after pulling it on a 2300 mile round trip. The next time we took that trip it was so much better. We think a lot of the issue now is just windage. We have bugs on the front of the trailer down to the top of the tailgate. It has a pretty blunt front with a little curve on top. One of the biggest challenges is the MPG. We travel up to Michigan and about the middle part of Michigan and going north fuel stations get few and far between. You really have to plan the fuel stops. With our current truck we leave the gas station looking for the next in about 150 miles. BTW when you get real low on fuel the chevy no longer gives you Miles Remaining it just says low. Good news we rolled into the gas station when it said that phewww. All of the comments have been very helpful. We think we are going to go the Chevrolet 2500 HD with a Duramax. That also gives us room to grow into a larger RV in the WAY distant future and helps our current situation greatly. The comment on taking a bath trading in the 2020 chevy, actually the truck has held it's value well along with a high demand for used trucks it is a mere flesh wound. We will keep you posted as to what we do and how it turns out. Thanks Again!!358Views0likes0Comments
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