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Re: Stabilizing jacks don't really stabilize much at all
Huntindog wrote: DE88ROX wrote: Huntindog wrote: DE88ROX wrote: Huntindog wrote: DE88ROX wrote: As long as the tires are touching the ground, youll have varying degrees of wiggle. I made a set of chocks that mimic the X-Chocks,. out of some 4x4's and some threaded rod. Ive notice it does help with the wiggle to a degree and the trailer has less back and forth roll. Im sure some do, but most don't set the wheel chocks up tight, so there is some play. Also, get yourself one of these It really helps with the motion that's created going in and out of the trailer. Plus if helps with the steps getting flexed. I noticed mine looked like they were getting flexed on the left side, because thats where most people step to get into the trailer because thats the side the door handle is on and the door swings to the right. I attached a small block of wood to my save-a-step and lightly rounded the corners to protect my awning mat from getting holes in it from the sharp corners. That is a pretty neat gizmo. It will only work on single step TTs though. Not too many TTs anymore that don't have 2-3 steps. No, it will work on those 2-3 steppers as well. Place it under the bottom step and it supports ALL of them. Most steps are just bolted to the frame and basically hang in mid air with no bottom support. This keeps the entire step assembly from flexing. I have 2 steps on my 2012 trailer and they are rock solid when I slide this under the steps and adjust it. That is impossible with my steps. They fold up. I would need 2 of them much longer than that one. My steps fold up as well and it comes in 2 lengths. Watch this it explains how it works. I know how it works. I have three steps, and the two lower ones BOTH fold up. Putting it under the lower step like he does in the video will do NOTHING to support the second step. When you step on that one, it will want to go down, and the lowest supported step will simply fold up a little. Not true. You would think that but it helps significantly. Must of your drag is on that last step the closer you are to the bracing the less pull you're getting. I use it on a trailer with 3 steps and helps significantly.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: ***Traveling out west*** Need Suggestions
It can be done. I'm from around Cincinnati and two years ago took a very similar trip. We had 19 days but also adding traveling to the grand canyon and a stop to see relatives in Colorado coming back home. We have 3 kids who at the time were 5,4, & not quite 2. Best vacation we've ever taken. We moved a lot and spent a lot of time driving, but quite a bit of the travel is beautiful scenery and didn't bother us in the least. My truck is equipped with a dvd player which helped keep the kids entertained, but honestly they were even better travelers than we were. This kind of trip wouldn't be for everybody but you know your family and if they can handle it. To answer your question I wouldn't want the rv personally because I wouldn't want to break camp every time to go somewhere, you're going to be doing that enough. If you're comfortable with your vehicles reliability and stability that would be my vote. Just keep in mind obviously you'll be going over some serious mountain grades.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: Frustrated by short beds and uniformed salesmen
pickjare wrote: Op, on the subject of bathtub or not: BUY a trailer that has a small tub. Our trailer has a small tub and for kids it is as useful as the large tub in our house. When our kids were babies we bathed them in kitchen sink. Now 2 yrs. and 5 yrs. they bathe in the small tub. Works excellent. We have a 6 gallon water heater that produces truly scolding hot water. I don't know how the pipes, connections, and valves handle it. Think about it, if you mix 6 gallons near boiling water with 6 gallons cold water you fill a small tub with very comfortable warm water. Half hour later another 6 gallons is ready. It's great, one of the best parts of our camping is the small tub and 6 gallon water heater. On an early spring outing last year, our kids both took hot baths at 7,000 feet with snow outside. I told them not many people have taken a nice hot bath way back in the mountains like that. It's what a camp trailer provides for us. Get the 6 gallon water heater and small tub. Good luck on the mattress. Couldn't agree more. I'm thinking the people who tell you the bath wouldn't work do not have small children. Ours works perfectly. Our five year old can still bathe in there although she's beginning to prefer showers. The bath was a deal breaker for us. As for the salesmen, they will be totally and utterly useless in my experience. They only give you access to look at the campers physically. They have no idea what they are selling or what features it has or doesn't. Do all your work online and then when you head to the lot know what units specifically you want to look at.367Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2016 Keystone Laredo - Water Damage Rear Wall
If you purchased the trailer at Holman RV's best of luck. They have the best prices and the worst service. I purchased our tt from there and when we had massive problems ended up having to go around them directly to the manufacturer who did at least approve the work. Good Luck!534Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wildwood 27RLSS
We have a 2015 Wildwood 31QBTS( I think i'm right on the model #'s) Layout is perfect for us. We have had several major problems, and one catastrophic, and tons of tiny problems. We use it a lot. 2 vacation trips and 10 + camping trips. Last fall we used it once in the fall and did not discover a new problem. That was the first time that happened. If I could run away from the trailer I gladly would, but my hope is now that the major things have hopefully worked themselves out and won't lead to more major problems. I personally will not purchase another wildwood product. That's my story, i'm sure there is plenty of people that are happy with theirs.422Views0likes0CommentsRe: Where to Camp in Southwest Ohio
It all depends on what you are looking for. As previously mentioned Olive Branch is nice, full hookups available with a pool on site. This is one of our favorite places to stay. Roads are all gravel is the only downside for us with little ones that like to ride bikes. Winton Woods has a nice campground if you're more into rving. Site's are pretty close together but they have some full hookups and some just water and electric. Nice playgrounds, right next to the park with a water park, canoe rental etc. Best shower houses, though if you have the full hookups not as important. We stay here fairly frequently. You have to have a reservation pretty far in advance for here typically unless there is a cancellation. East Fork SP gives you a little more room and is nice enough. They only have a handful of sites that are full hookups so you will most likely be power only here. This is getting closer to camping than just RVing. We enjoy it here all roads are paved, and shower houses are just nice enough to shower in. There is a couple decent private parks in the Wilmington area. We've stayed at Beechwood Acres there. You are packed in super tight here. Nice place with a pool. Not our favorite due to closeness of spots, but if you're looking for an rv park with a pool you could do worse. We're east of Cincinnati so tend to stay in that direction.414Views0likes0CommentsRe: Backing up a TT
Ha yep. We were beside a massive motorhome last year. The guy was cranking it hard and if he continued he was going to hit the water spigot. I got him to roll down his window informed him of this and he told me his wife knows exactly where's he at (she's was on the other side of the coach.) I just sat back down and watched run it down the side of the motorhome leaving a nasty scratch. He got out looked at it didn't say a word and got back in and drove away.230Views0likes0CommentsRe: Backing up a TT
It wasn't as difficult for me personally as I thought it would be. And once you're in a routine with someone as a spotter use them. I've had campground host try to help me and it is never as smooth as when my wife does, and so I no longer bother with them I tell them they can watch if they like but my wife will be the spotter. We have learned to communicate with each other (we are on cell phones btw with mine over the radio via bluetooth). We are generally at this point the where we want to be first try, maybe occasionally pulling forward just to straighten out because we know we can get it exactly where we want it. My other piece of advice is don't get too worked up. Most people have struggled with backing up at some point, so if you don't get it right the first time pull forward and try again. You'll find it gets easier.229Views0likes0Comments
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