All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: Aluminum vs FiberglassI was married got divorce 2yrs ago became handicap ( Neuropathy ). At that time I had a 2005 Excursion pulling a Rockwood 2601s. Became depressed and sold both. I have 3 kids and now my spirits are up and ready to enjoy life. We want to get back into RVing. Pulling up to a hotel is much different than pulling into a campground. Last month I sold my 2013 Explorer and brought a 2013 Expedition EL Limited with tow package 8900 lbs. I want something with Murphy bed. Under 30 feet...I like the Jayco White Hawk 24MBH. I like the Lance but not sure if I can afford it. I plan on taking 1 yr paying down on the Expedition at the same time saving up for a good down payment on a used trailer. Thanks for all the replies. Also I am hearing so much on Fiberglass delamination will all fiberglass trailers eventually have delamination issues?Re: Aluminum vs FiberglassWhat RV manufacturer have wood frame units?Re: Aluminum vs FiberglassWhen I had my fiberglass it was easy to wash & wax. It seems like both types have good and bad.Aluminum vs FiberglassHello.....I am looking to buy a travel trailer. I have previously own 2 Fiberglass units. I saw a program on TV talking about RV's and the person was saying aluminum trailers were better in a lighting strike than fiberglass. I would like to know what is the pro & con of the two.Thanks for your wisdom & knowledge.Re: 2013 Expedition EL LimitedThanks...I try to stay on top of the maintenance.Re: 2013 Expedition EL LimitedThanks for the reply.....it has 96000 miles good maintenance records ....I have had the dealer change the plugs and coolant. They change oil every 5000. I am looking to buy a Hensley or Pro-Pride.2013 Expedition EL LimitedHi I use to have a travel trailer and a class A. Two years ago I went through a divorce and I became disable(Neuropathy).This caused me to get depress and I sold my excursion and Rockwood 2601S. I have 3 kids and we enjoyed camping.Now my spirits is up and want to continue to enjoy life and get back into RVing. I brought this 2013 Expedition EL with the tow package. I am looking at this 2018 Jayco White Hawk 24MBH unloaded weight 5625 lbs GVWR 7350.The Expedition EL has a max tow rating 8900 lb tongue weight 1335 lb.Cargo & occupants 1478 lbs.GVWR 15000 lb. The trailer is 29.2feet. Can the Expedition handle this trailer? Thanks for your replies.
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