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Re: Short box dually?
What I'm really wondering is how this thread about truck campers ended up in the travel trailer forum, when there is a forum for truck campers. On the old RV.net, human moderators would move topics to the right forum if they deemed it necessary. Is that still a thing, or do they rely on Artificial Idiocy to handle it (or not)?1.4KViews0likes1CommentRe: Surprised
I agree, it seems like this forum uses algorithms to sort posts. Computers still lack the ability to think abstractly, so they do things that don't make any sense to a human with a functioning brain. I've noticed that most of the top posts listed in ATC are literally about sitting around a campfire. Apparently the algorithm doesn't understand what a metaphor is. 🤔1.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Backup camera for 5th wheel camper
There are many options (Amazon shows around 1000) for wireless RV backup cameras out there, with many that can mount on your rear view mirror. Solar is an option, but if you want the camera to work at night or in the dark of winter, pulling power from your RV battery or backup light circuit (if your trailer has one) is a much more reliable option.432Views1like0CommentsRe: Tow Ratings
Just my opinion, but the best resource for a particular vehicle regarding towing is the manufacturer. Ford, in particular, has a very comprehensive towing guide that details the capabilities of all the different configurations of their tow vehicles. Stellantis and GM also have good towing guides, but not as comprehensive. Other manufacturers tend to have less detail, but still better than generic towing guides which often only list maximum capacities based on a particular configuration.2.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Ford f150 Payload
Nissan still has their Titan XD, with an 8750 GVWR and payload of about 2300 lbs. But it's a little on the heavy side empty- 6400 lbs IIRC. Plenty of motor, with 400 hp and over 400 lb/ft of torque. Unknown what the RGAWR is, but probably well under 6K. Not enough to carry the OP's camper.3KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Heading to Seattle
No matter which route she chooses she will face mountain passes and the possibility of snow and ice. She'll need to carry chains no matter which route she takes. I can't speak for other states, but in Washington (if she chooses a northern route using I-90) she will need to chain up even when snow tires are advised- that's required for vehicles over 10K GVWR. I would advise her to be flexible and monitor weather reports carefully to avoid having to drive over passes in the snow. But she may not have a choice.643Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford f150 Payload
If the Lance is 2750 dry, its actual weight will be over 3000. Virtually all of a TC's weight will sit on the rear axle. I doubt there is an F150 in any payload configuration, especially a short bed, that can carry 3000 pounds on the rear axle without grossly overloading it. The only possible exception would be the 7850 GVWR version, which is only available in a long bed, regular cab configuration-about the same length as a short bed extended cab truck which is available in a HD model.1.8KViews1like0CommentsRe: My Travel Trailer Fell Down
A properly built crib box is MUCH more stable than the stack of plastic blocks in your picture (speaking as a long time structural collapse rescue tech)- wood makes great material for this application for two reasons. It crushes in a slow, noisy, predictable manner (unlike a cinder block which could fail without warning), and it has more friction than plastic. The more weight that is on it, the less likely it is to slip, provided the cribbing is plumb (straight up and down), and on a firm, level surface.2.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: My Travel Trailer Fell Down
I would first try putting wood blocks under the trailer frame, and then retracting the jack enough to get some wood underneath the jack. If there isn't enough space to do that (if you can't retract the jack enough to get wood under it), you could try getting a floor jack under the frame to lift the tongue. You've probably figured it out by now, but it's best to set up on a firm, compacted surface. You can do it on grass, but you need to use something substantial (like wood) to spread the weight of the trailer out so it doesn't sink or shift.1.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Where are the tow vehicle and dinghy posts?
Agreed, we all know that the old RV.net site was no longer supportable, but some of the most popular forums on that site were dovetailed into various forums on this site that don't really make sense. I'd like to at least see a forum on tow vehicles. Admins, are you listening?713Views0likes0Comments
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