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2010 Freedom Express 170RB - Private Sale Questions
I have made an offer on a 2010 Freedom Express 170RB, contingent upon my returning to the seller (private sale) next week to look over everything with a fine-toothed comb to ensure it's in working order. It's currently winterized, we want the seller to dewinterize and fill the fresh tank so we can test water heater and all plumbing. We will also need to ensure the 120V electrical works (12V side is fine) - seller says they hardly used the A/C or microwave (they boondocked mostly) but we plan to use them so we need to ensure they work. I'll also bring a ladder and check the roof and underbelly. Seller states tires are of unknown age (we will be the third owners) but they didn't look overly worn or rotted, they seemed to have at least a year or two left. I plan to check the date code when I return - it was too dark and rainy to read them today. Assuming it's all good and we buy, I know this is a 9 year old trailer but it's a Coachmen and is in immaculate condition from my inspection today. I struggled to find anything wrong aside from the screen door out of adjustment. What do I need to look for besides the things I outlined above? Thanks!775Views0likes4CommentsRe: K-Z Escape Mini M181RK Carrying Capacity
goducks10 wrote: It's probably less than that. Brochure weights are usually off. An R-Pod-179 which is identical has 1036 lbs for CCC. Doubt you can add 600 lbs since there's really no where to put very much stuff unlike a large TT or 5th wheel. You'll probably be at the max on the axle. Not sure what kind of camping you intend to do so if you want to carry water then that will eat up 240 lbs alone. Yeah my concern is the max on the axle, seems like they really should have made this puppy a tandem. We do plan on doing some boondocking so we will be traveling with water a decent amount. I'm wondering if this is a good trailer for us with this in mind, or if I am worrying about nothing. 300lbs of gear after water is a lot of gear, probably more cargo than this trailer has space for.352Views0likes0CommentsK-Z Escape Mini M181RK Carrying Capacity
I am looking at getting one of these, going to go to the dealer a little later on this week to look at it in person - so far I'm just going off discussions over the phone with the dealer, and information online from the dealer and K-Z's website. Initially my concern is carrying capacity. The trailer weighs ~2500lbs dry, with a rated carrying capacity of ~600 pounds. I'm concerned that 600lbs is not much. My wife and I would eat up at least 3/4 of that weight. We wouldn't even be able to put a loaf of bread in the trailer without overloading it once we add propane, batteries, and a tank of water. Obviously we would not be in the trailer when in transit, but we would be in it when camping. Am I thinking about this wrong? Here's a link to the trailer's specs from K-Z's website: https://www.kz-rv.com/products/escape-mini-travel-trailers/M181RK.html1.2KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Tire plugging
I've had plugs as recently as 10 years ago last the life of the tire. I don't think plugs are inherently more prone to failure than a patch, but a patch is certainly a better way of doing it since it covers a larger area - less pressure on the repair. Discount Tire (if there is one near you) will patch a tire at no cost, provided the tire can be patched - the hole has to be a certain distance away from the sidewall, etc. You do not have to purchase the tire from them for them to patch it. I'd imagine that with a trailer tire, you'd ideally want to take the wheel off the trailer and bring it to the store in your pickup or trunk. They will also rotate your tires at no cost.501Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dogs in RV parks
Naio wrote: I have a situation like that at my s&b, a neighbor whose dog barks all afternoon, every day. I have not talked to her about, it, don't know if she knows. It's sort of a difficult dynamic because last year she ran over and killed my other cat. She is a renter so i have been just waiting for her to move out. I guess this means I would not be a good dog owner. Luckily my remaining cat is extremely cooperative in personality, is quite willing to do what I ask. Sorry to hear that one of your cats was ran over. How strange that you have a cat that does what you ask. Mine come when they're called, but when they realize it's not because I have food for them they quickly turn into obdurate beings and ignore everything I say.302Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dogs in RV parks
Campfire Time wrote: We've been camping for over 32 years. Tents, a pop-up, and 2 hybrid trailers. We've boondocked, stayed in state parks, rustic RV parks, fancy RV parks, and COEs. it's pretty rare to encounter out of control barking dogs. Campers with dog are generally pretty respectful and also really like it when you ask about their dogs. It's far more common to hear someone else's music blaring because they want everyone to know what genre they like. It's far more common for the guy with the F350 to think it's a good idea to start his diesel at 4 am and let it run for an hour. It's far more common for the neighbor's kids to be out of control and running through your campsite dumping your chairs over and pulling your plug out of the pedestal. Corky12 wrote: I will never understand the American people's fascination with dogs :h Umm, how is this just an American fascination? Sounds like I should worry less about the dog and more about the other end of the leash! LOL178Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dogs in RV parks
jplante4 wrote: Almost everyone that RVs has a dog. It's less of a problem than imagined because if more than 5% disregarded the rules, it would be chaos. Interesting point, thank you! I appreciate everyone's comments. We're definitely going to rent an RV at least once or twice before we buy, so we'll be able to get real world experience then - but in the meantime it sounds like we can simmer down about the dogs at RV parks.206Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dogs in RV parks
wildtoad wrote: How many cats do you have? We have just one and if we’re going to be gone more than 10 Days we’ll take her with us. Otherwise a big bowl of dry cat food, automatic water bowl, and a large cat box and off we go. She is always happy to see us but tends to scold us when we get back. Cats are very self sufficient and could care less if we are there. We have 3 so it's either a cat sitter if we're gone for more than 3 days or so, or take them with us. We have tried leaving out extra boxes - they still just use the few that are out all the time and leave the extras alone. We'd really prefer to travel with them if we're going to do the RV life. It will allow us to go on longer outings, plus they'd be company on the road. Honestly, the cats coming with us are unrelated to the dog question since our cats aren't really spooked by dogs. One had a boxer living subservient to her for several months one summer. We just don't enjoy having dogs bark all the time and have to deal with their leavings because their owners won't, or have them come up to us. My wife was attacked by a dog at a young age and has feared strange dogs her entire life. Doesn't matter how much the owner says "she's never hurt a fly".263Views0likes0Comments
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