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Re: Small trailer suggestions
I have owned my T@B for thirteen seasons. It's the 320 size. I have travelled coast-to-coast, as well as FL to MT more than once. Hubby has recently began coming, too. We currently have it in twin bed mode. For stays over 3 nights we often utilize the fully-enclosed add-a-room. Suits our needs. I also second looking at the 400 model. They made some good improvements for the 2023 model year, IMO. I also admin a Facebook group for T@Bs and accessories for sale if you want to join and take a look at used. Search for "T@B, T@G, and T@DA Campers/Accessories/Parts for Sale-North America".1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Little Guy Xtreme mini max tour
I've owned my Dutchman T@B for twelve seasons. Love that thing. It's just a bit smaller than this LG Mini Max. Contrary to popular belief, the T@B was never made by Little Guy. They were made by Dutchman from 2004-2010, and then the present factory began the manufacture, Pleasant Valley Trailers. Little Guy was the marketing arm for Pleasant Valley for several years, but they now market under their own brand, nuCamp.531Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinion on a campground?
garmp wrote: For what's it's worth. There is a rather large commercial campground/float park relatively near our city and is very popular. The owner was smart with his layout of the park. ONE section near/on the gravel bar is the party section well separated from the family camp section. Does have quiet hours but isn't very strict about it. The two areas are a good distance apart and the sound hasn't been an issue that I know. I'm across the river in southern IL, and I believe I know the park. We visit there, and yes it works well.692Views0likes0CommentsRe: How Often Do you Get Skunked on FCFS Camp Spots?
mleekamp wrote: Recently, we had a reservation at a campground on Rend Lake in southern IL. Beautiful lake, and we were staying 9 days and wanted a FU site ... so we reserved. Apparently, the check out time at that park is 4pm, and it's common that folks stay until 4pm. Yes, I know that's the rule...but we arrived at 1pm thinking we would get in (Sunday reservation). Nope. Between 3:50pm and 4:30pm, the place was nuts with people leaving. Never seen that before in 23+ years of camping as an "adult". I camp at Rend Lake often, although I haven't been this season due to family. Normally people are leaving their sites before noon and park in the parking lot while they boat all day. A small number will boat and then come off the lake around 3:00 to pack up and leave. Usually it's pretty quiet by 1:00.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Which comes first, the trailer or the hitch system?
bikendan wrote: IMHO, first find the right floorplan/model. 2nd, find the tow vehicle easily capable of towing that floorplan.{especially TV's payload capacity} 3rd, find the right WDH for the tongue/GVWR of the TT. 1)Trailer chosen 2)Test driving trucks tomorrow and Saturday with double tow rate of dry trailer (one exception that has only 2k over camper dry weight). 3)This post is all about finding the right hitch once that truck is purchased. Apparently I've posted too soon, but just wanted advice on who and where does that...private business, prospective buyer, dealer.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which comes first, the trailer or the hitch system?
BarneyS wrote: It looks to me like that trailer will probably have a tongue weight around 700lbs when loaded for use. I think it would be an excellent candidate for an Andersen hitch. This hitch is a new design (in past several years) and works well with light tongue weight trailers. It also does not put a lot of downward force on the smaller A frame trailers like a traditional WD hitch does and has anti-sway built in. Before purchasing a hitch, check with the dealer on what size ball is required for that trailer. Most travel trailers take a 2 5/16" ball but many of the smaller ones only use a 2" ball. Barney Barney, if he ends up purchasing the Laramie, with a 9,095 tow capacity, Hemi, heavy duty cooling, class IV hitch receiver, tow package, etc., it's possible he may not need the weight distribution part, correct? Just the sway bars and hitch?636Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which comes first, the trailer or the hitch system?
Grit dog wrote: Missing the other half of the equation....what's he towing it with. That's a little trailer for a full size rig, hook it up and drag it home, may/likely not need anything at all. If towing with a mid size truck/SUV then yeah, need a wdh fo sho. He has a RAM but it's a V6 so is also truck shopping for a Hemi. Initially was going with a lighter camper with the present truck. Now he's going to test drive a Laramie with a tow capacity of 9,050 this weekend. He has two others on the list but all have sufficient axle ratio and engine, tow package, etc. I would rather him at least have 7k capacity, and at the lowest 6k. He will be going cross country and staying in it for up to 13 weeks. Not weekend camping or a vacation. He will be the only passenger.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which comes first, the trailer or the hitch system?
camp-n-family wrote: Blue Ox sway pro is a popular newer hitch with built in sway. It would be a good choice. The dealer will try to sell you what they carry which may not be the best choice. Whatever you get you should learn how to set it up yourself. There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to do it. It’s really not that hard. The dealer will usually install it for you, or have it included in the deal. Either way, the dealer won’t usually take the time to adjust it properly and it will be set for an empty trailer. You will need to adjust it once loaded up. Yes, I believe after initial setup he can make adjustments. I just want someone to set it up and show him. He may be able to have them adjust it after it's loaded instead of prior. Others in my camping group are telling me dealers will usually set it up first. That's not your experience? He should ask that before purchasing.172Views0likes0Comments
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