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Re: Trailer weight vs. towing capacity
HMBdave wrote: I'm just wondering if the RVing community has tried to do something about what is considered "dry weight" ? I think it would be beneficial to the manufacturer, dealers, and end consumer if that weight was for the trailer with all possiable options installed. I think It would make it easier for people to see those numbers and make simple addition of all thing caried in the trailer to find the total weight? If anything they might be lighter if the rv isn't fully optioned out. Solution could be as simple as a RV dealer having the portable "roll on" scales that fit under each tire... That way buyers could see exactly what the RV weighs as it sits on the lot, without having to move it around a bunch... Seems like it would be a worthwhile investment for an *honest* dealer to make, but we all know how *honest* most RV dealers are - they don't WANT you to know real weights, they want you to believe what you are told, you know, you can tow that 10K trailer with your minivan.728Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer weight vs. towing capacity
For military move purposes (we were told we could include "cargo" weight carried in our 5th wheel bunkhouse) we took out EVERYTHING from every cabinet, emptied every tank, emptied every under-belly storage, took extra bedding off of beds, etc. (Family of 5 - two adults and 3 kids) Weighed the camper loaded and unloaded. All the stuff we took out weighed OVER 3,000lbs. VERY eye opening experience regarding what the stuff weighs that we consider "nothing" and statements that we could "never" reach the gross weight of our campers...729Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV on a ship
RoyB wrote: ...I know some of our DOD groups that went to CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, ALASKA for required inspections in my working years had to take their own GOVT own vehicles with them. This is located in about the center of Alaska near Anderson,AK. Roy Ken Not sure if Clear is operational anymore. Never heard anyone speak of it... Location wise, it is on the highway system south of Nenana. If the shipment of those vehicles was anything like it is now, they get shipped out of Texas - Galveston, maybe? - and arrive in Anchorage 6 weeks later. Someone would then have to drive them to Anderson, AK, or I suppose a company could be hired to transport them. Gov't alternatives to shipping the vehicle from TX include accompanying the vehicle on the ferry (does not pay for private cabin) or driving to AK from your current duty station. We chose to drive, and don't regret it for a second. Dodge dually pulling a 25' gooseneck horse trailer and a GMC Denali pulling a Kia Spectra on a dolly. USAF gave us 11 days to make it from OKC to Anchorage with 2 kids (1 was an infant), 1 dog, and 2 drivers. It was AWESOME! Even boondocking along the road on the way up.470Views0likes0CommentsRe: carry bicycles or small scooter to Alaska?
We loved having bikes in Seward and Valdez. Easier to zip around on a bike than look for parking spots for the dually. Bikes are handy in downtown Anchorage, too. If they are easy to take along, don't add a lot of weight and don't take up storage space, why not take them.448Views0likes0CommentsRe: 40ft toy hauler
CTSSEO wrote: Toy Hauler is used to place your toys.They have a garage in the rear with a ramp to drive a "toy" up inside to haul, while at the same time offering all the comforts of home up in the front area.So its required to use {SNIP} Reported. I would not click on link... Suspicious post, link, grammar, new member...509Views0likes0CommentsRe: camping with a smart car
We have a Smart car. If you are tent camping, you should have plenty of room in the car for a tent, sleeping bags, clothes, etc. You won't have room for a massive cooler, though. But you should have plenty of room for short fun tenting trips... I know there is a member here on RV.net that does tow a small pop-up tent type trailer with his Smart, but IIRC his is a diesel model. Not sure I would tow much of anything beyond a motorcycle pod with the gas model of Smart that we have...184Views0likes0CommentsRe: Covered RV Storage in ALASKA
There was a RV-geared indoor only storage lot that opened up in south Anchorage back in 2010 or 2011? I think. It was pricey, but it even had indoor garages with full hookups and venting so that the RV's could be lived in while there. No idea on the name, or if it was successful and is still open. Heard about it via an article in the Anchorage Daily News. You could also check with some of the RV dealers or repair facilities in Anchorage. They may know what you are looking for.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Housebreaking a male Border Collie!!!!!! Update pg 6.
BCSnob wrote: Be aware that once you have tossed an item (toy, rock, stick, shoe, glove, etc) for a Border Collie that knows fetch: 1. that dog will continue to bring the item to you to be tossed until your arm falls off 2. fetch increases a Border Collie's physical stamina without tiring the dog for long 3. that item is only good for tossing and is no longer good for self amusement Regarding #3 - Our BC's will drop their balls down the stairs, chase them down to the bottom, bring them back to the top, drop them again. Over and over and over and.... Sadie our BC also LOVED the infant stage of our boys - where they where just learning to sit and throw, and would sit in one spot and throw what ever she brought them. Of course, they could only throw it about 3', but they would do it forever, and giggle the whole time. That infectious little baby giggle that they soon outgrow....264Views0likes0CommentsRe: To trailer or not
Taking the trailer means you can put a small CF freezer in it to store all the fish you are going to catch! You can also load it up with cheaper frozen foods at the "big" towns along the road system. We've taken a freezer with us a bunch of times. It will stay frozen for days if it is full in Alaska temps, and when we get to warmer temps in the lower 48, we plug it in nightly. Never had a problem with anything thawing.305Views0likes0CommentsRe: The best BLT & home fries in Alaska (and any where else too)
Moose's Tooth for unique and AMAZING pizzas and beer. In Anchorage. Heck, even Sicily's Pizza beats all the typical lower 48 chain store pizzas! Hula Hands for Polynesian/Hawaiian food. Also in Anchorage. Wasabi Garden in Eagle River has the best sushi we have ever had anywhere. Piccolinos in Eagle River for Greek/Mediterranean food.256Views0likes0Comments
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