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Re: Reasonably decent towed vehicles for a Class A
TomNLauraWA wrote: Thank you very much to all of you who've given me your thoughts and advice. I deeply appreciate hearing from each of you about this as it helps me better to decide what I want to do and how to go about it. I'm pretty sure I won't be DIYing this, though. I'd much prefer to have it professionally set up initially. I'm also very open to used vehicles since this new-to-me motorhome is used. I think we've bought two new vehicles in our lives. We tend to buy well-maintained used vehicles because they frankly hold their value better depending on what they are and they're usually far less expensive. You do have to do your homework with them, though. For those who tow with dollies or trailers, do you find that you have trouble fitting into or finding places to stay that have extra room for the dolly or trailer? Does it complicate finding a place to stay? I'm not averse to towing trailers as that's the rig we have right this minute (we bought the motorhome in Florida which is where it is right now and we're in WA). We're both very, very experienced with towing trailers but not with a motorhome, yet. Thank you everyone for your kind and valuable words. I appreciate it! BTW this is Laura. Tom doesn't post here. I'm more the RVer than he is but he goes along for the ride. I towed on a dolly for a couple years cross country trips. I never had a problem finding a place to put it in a camping spot. When hooked up it is no longer than a flat tow and mine slid right up under the back of the rv for storage taking up maybe two extra feet. The main complaint I had with it was keeping the wheel tie down straps tight. At first, it took several stops right after hooking up to get it really snug. I learned you really have to crank that ratchet. If I had to do it again I would try an electric impact wrench!1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Load range E--ST Tire
Don't run an ST at anything less than the rated load pressure (80 psi in the case of and E tire). There is not a load based adjustment for ST tires. So yes, pump em up to 80, cold, meaning before you take off, and roll. There's a couple variables like how old they are and is the rubber in good shape (no hairline cracks in the tread grooves, weather checking on the sidewalls. But otherwise...1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone towing a pontoon with their coach
Y-Guy wrote: I can't speak to a pontoon boat, but our Winnebago Sightseer does great with our boat. Tracks great, and with the rear view camera launching is pretty easy as long as I can keep it straight going down the ramp. Only had one ramp that I had to winch it up, as the week we were there the lake dropped enough and I didn't want risk getting the generator (back of the RV) wet. I'm curious what is your total length and how to you deal with getting around at gas stations?649Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is there any REAL quality out there?
You just have to go in with the knowledge that you are going to have to be a handy"man". It is always something, but most things are within the capabilities of an owner who is not afraid to dig into it. One thing that has improved over the years is the chassis. Engines, transmissions, fueling, cooling - all of it is pretty reliable these days. Things like refrigerators, stoves, AC units, are not likely to give much trouble either. So that leaves the poor attention to assembly details. It's not that bad, but it is a constant nuisance.714Views0likes0CommentsRe: class A safety
I'm convinced much of the problem has to do with the driver. When I brought mine home from Florida to Arizona it was white knuckle terror for almost the entire trip. It seemed to lurch from side to side in the lane and require constant correction. As I drove more, even on that trip it got easier. Now, I pretty much one hand it and it's steady. What changed? Me. I learned not to overcorrect on every little movement. It is not a conscious thing, just experience. My advice for those new to the Class A game would be to give it some time before you drop big bucks on chassis mods. One mod I do recommend - a steering ball, aka suicide knob (no, they are not illegal). It makes maneuvering the beast in tight quarters and right turns and backing so much easier.386Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wire kit fir tow
I recommend one of these Curt wiring harnesses. They have the diodes built in. For my application it was plug and play, but it looks like you would splice in the kit for your truck. Still much easier and fool proof than anything else on the market. This looks like the one you need, but verify make, model, etc. https://www.curtmfg.com/part/58923568Views0likes0CommentsRe: Why can't I access trip planner?
The website and the membership data are terrible. Admins never follow through on anything. I have been trying to get an updated membership card for nearly a year. Now that Roadside and Membership are combined, I can't get into my membership area - says my number is not valid.0Views0likes0Comments
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