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Renting an RV in Alaska
My husband and I are planning a trip to Alaska for the month of September 2020. We own a travel trailer, so have plenty of experience, but don't have time or inclination to drive all the way to Alaska and back from NM. So we plan to rent an RV in Anchorage for the month. I've done a fair amount of research but have not found many current reviews of the rental companies. Does anyone have any experience, pro or con? The 3 I am mainly considering are CruiseAmerica, ABC RV Rental, and Great Alaskan Holiday. The last 2 are local companies and seem to get the best reviews, but again, most of what I've seen in at least several years old. Thanks!3KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Weight total for trailer and hitch on F150
I am trying to figure out the same thing because we are thinking about upgrading our trailer, which would definitely mean an increase in weight. We have a 2013 F150 4x4 5.0L V8 Supercrew short bed. GVRW is listed at 7350 lbs. Front GAWR is 3750. Rear GAWR is 3850. Maximum occupant/cargo weight is 1551. I have not been able to weigh it yet, but googling that model of truck, it appears to have a curb weight of about 5600 lbs. altho subtracting cargo max. from GVRW would be closer to 5800. It has a 36 gal. tank, so a full tank would weigh 216 lbs. People and pets about 400. Gear packed in truck maybe 500. If I am doing the calculations right, the way people here have described, then the total truck and gear weight is 6720 - 6920 lbs. Using the lower number, subtract that from GVRW and you get 630 lbs., meaning tongue weight of trailer should not exceed 630 lbs. Using the 15% figure, the fully loaded trailer should not exceed 4200 lbs. Is this right? This is very discouraging, because it pretty much means we can't upgrade. We don't want a big trailer, just a little more space and some 4-season protection for colder weather and probably dual axle. We're hoping to drive to Alaska next year. Getting a new truck not an option. Can't afford it. Towing capacity is supposed to be 7700 lbs. and we don't want to get close to that, but there is nothing on my consideration list that would be less than 4200 lbs. I know people here have said to just ignore the towing capacity numbers, but this makes it so far off (like 50% almost) that I wonder if I am doing the math wrong. Any suggestions?699Views0likes0CommentsAny warnings on brands to beware of?
I posted a few months ago about looking to upgrade our 2015 Jayco 19FRB to a similar size trailer but with one slide. After hours looking at floor plans, I've found a few that would work for us, from lots of different manufacturers. I've tried looking for reviews and it seems you can find both glowing reports and horror stories for everything, even the really expensive ones. Hard to know what to believe. Does anyone have experience, either positive or negative, with any of the following brands? Winnebago Micro Minnie, Coachmen Freedom Express Ultralite, Cruiser RV Fun Finder, Palomino Palomini, Forest River Flagstaff MicroLite, Keystone Premier Bullet, or Pacific Coachworks (they have a bunch of different names with basically the same floorplan - Tango, Panther, Sea Breeze, etc. Not sure what the difference is, All are Pacific Coachworks) Thanks for any advice. I will probably be looking to buy a lightly used one. Partly to save money and partly because we live in NM and only a few of these are carried by a dealer anywhere close to us.14KViews0likes27Commentssuggestions for trailer with walk around bed?
We are thinking about upgrading our Jayco 19RB to something with one slide-out to get more width / living space. Must haves are walk around or island queen bed, good storage space, enough floor space to roll out a yoga mat and have room to move, prefer a bigger fridge with a separate freezer compartment. Do NOT need fancy stuff like entertainment center, electric jacks, levellers, awning, etc. Would like to stay under 23' and under 4500 lbs. There seems to be very little out there that fits. Anyone have a suggestion?6.2KViews0likes20Comments
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