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Re: Keystone Bullet Premier
BillB800si wrote: Friend of mine pulls a 2011 303RKS Lacrosse trailer with his Ford 150 with eco-boost. He doesn't go through the mountains AT ALL!! He drove through the mountains in Virginia and white knuckled it all the way. Engine was screaming going up hill and he was on the brakes down hill. He now travels through the Midwest and to Florida each winter. Be careful.. Ok, I think per the specs that the Lacrosse is a good extra 1k# versus the 31BHPR, maybe that doesn't help. Morrow351Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Bullet Premier
Anyone of you pulling the 31BHPR trailer with a 1/2 truck? I looked at the possible numbers on the F-150 with either the V8 or Ecoboost with Max tow, and I would have about 1700# payload capacity if I don't take too much extra fancy gadget, which I don't really plan on doing and 9500#ish tow. This is for an FX-4 with Max tow only. If I put the HD payload, I get to I assume around 2100 ish when calculating options (2300 on brochure for max payload vs 1900ish on brochure for max tow) So my calculations are as follow: Trailer + WD height weight = around 1100#. That leaves me with 600# (225+120+50+30 family weight right now = 420) let's say they grow up to be 125 pounds each in the next 10 years... ;) that brings me to roughly 1700#. I don't expect to have much in the truck, as I rented a F-250 this year to travel and we didn't have much in the truck. So, I might be a bit tight with the Max Tow, but I would definately be of as per the ratings with the Max Payload. I know it'll be a bit rougher than with the F-250, but I'm usually pulling 1 or twice a year for about 600 miles total. So if I can save on the truck a little while still being under the rating, I would go with the F-150. And it seems like I would be able to, but for some reason I'm not convinced... I don't plan to change my 31BHPR for anything bigger (obviously) for the next 10 years, so Fifth-wheel is not necessairly something to take into consideration. so basically, if some people here pulls their 31BHPR with an F-150 builded to pull and have no issue, it think it would really clear my mind.... ;) Thanks! Morrow307Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Premier Bullet 31BHPR
I have a 2012, and we went camping with 4 adults and 4 kids (range from 1 to 4 1/2 year old). We had 2 foldable cribs for the 2 younger ones, and we managed to do fine with the inflatable sofa (which takes like 2 minutes to inflate or deflate)for the other couple. Just note that the bunks are 150 pounds max, so if the kids are older/heavier, the one over the kitchen is 300 pound rated). So we didn't drop the table every night, which is what I think you're looking for.352Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Bullet Premier
Hey, Been camping for 2 week-ends with my 31BHPR (2012 used) and so far I love it. I have 1 little question tough. I'm having a minor issue with the outlets. I'm assuming that the rear fridge is on the same circuit as the one over the sink, as they seems to be both connected to the GFCI in the bathroom. It happened a few times now that the only thing plugged in is the refrigerator from the kitchenette in the back, and that the GFCI just trips. Came back for the week-end and noticed that the little fridge was not very cold, so I resetted the GFCI. I was good for the whole week-end though after that. It happened a couple of time too in my first week-end in the trailer, and it doesn't seems to be related to if there's anything else plugged (I have a power bar plugged, so the powerbar also has a GFCI on it) It doesn't seems to trip when the toaster is on or when we're boiling water in our kettle. (It's hard to tell though if the fridge is working at the same time or not.) So anyway, I was just looking for clues as to what could be the cause. I usually just keep water/cola/drinks in the that fridge so it's not the end of the world, it's just a little annoying. Thanks! Fred364Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Bullet Premier
Hi, I just bought a 2012 "used" 31BHPR. Going to get it May 17! It will be stationary most of the time, but I plan to rent a 2500 RAM once a year to go out for a week. Anyway... I was wondering what people bought for the exterior carpet. I'm wondering if I should get one that goes from the outdoor kitchen all the way to the front door (25 feet long x 9 feet???), or get 2 individual ones... Thanks!489Views0likes0Comments
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