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Re: Tips for maintaining a third vechile as a tow only
The way I maintained a extra vehicle was, pick a day, every week or two and drive it all day. Get the fluids running, wheels turning, battery charging, etc. That also was a easy way for me to justify the minimum insurance payment, tag fee and property tax payments. Also nice to know that I had a backup, in case the main car was out of commission for a few days. "Also, I am looking at something with the 100k mark on it or more. I plan do the 100k service to whatever I get right away. But, what else might I need to consider along the way?" I would look at something that you feel is reliable enough to make the longest camping trip your going to make.620Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help picking a TV
Yeah I like the Burb and was looking at maybe 2006 Tahoe/Yukon. I'm worried about early trucks. Fords have spark plug problems, Chevys have piston slap and dodge has tranny problems. I was wanting a truck, in case a good deal on a 19' scamp came up. I was in a 17' casita and liked the size for me and my 14lb dog. So SUV's are getting a look.394Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help picking a TV
bikendan wrote: lee4019 wrote: The size of TT's I have decided on are casita, scamp, KZ sportsman classic, etc. They are in the 3500 gvwr range. I drive 100 miles a week to work, with snowy winters. So 4X4 is a must and being able to make the 1200 mi roundtrip would be important. Maybe I should have said "Most dependable 4X4 TV for $12k" Great info so far. Thanks just be aware, nearly all regular TT's with GVWR's of 3500lbs. have extremely poor cargo capacities. the sportsmen classic models with that GVWR, have CCC's that range from 660lbs. to 1217lbs. BUT this doesn't factor in the weights of so-called "options" that nearly all trailers have. oven, awning, battery, spare tire, a/c all have to have their weights subtracted from the CCC. and propane and water have to come out of that also. so, it's entirely possible that the one with only 660lbs., could have only 100lbs. left over. here's KZ's statement about their UVW numbers: "UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT (UVW) - The typical weight of this trailer as built at the factory. The UVW does not include cargo, LP gas, fresh water, options or dealer-installed accessories." I'm looking for the TV to haul some of the bulky cargo like a chair or 2, mat, grill, etc.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help picking a TV
The size of TT's I have decided on are casita, scamp, KZ sportsman classic, etc. They are in the 3500 gvwr range. I drive 100 miles a week to work, with snowy winters. So 4X4 is a must and being able to make the 1200 mi roundtrip would be important. Maybe I should have said "Most dependable 4X4 TV for $12k" Great info so far. Thanks276Views0likes0CommentsHelp picking a TV
Hi Folks I need your help. I have decided on a TT. The gvwr is around 3500 lbs. I would like to get something that can tow 5000 lbs. With cash and trade-in I have about $12,000 to spend. Here are the specifics 1. Prefer a truck, but would look at suv. 2. Daily driver 60% Towing 40% 3. Must be able to tow 1 1200mi roundtrip, 3 to 4 600 mi round trip and 3 300mi roundtrip per year. 4. 4 wheel drive 5. Last me 5 to 6 yrs I found a 02 Toyota Tundra V8, that fits number 1 and 4. Kinda worried about the gas millage for daily driver. Any input is appreciated Thanks6.6KViews0likes38Comments
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