We're a recently retired family of four (two young kids) looking for some serious adventure and fun out there on the road for 4-6 months of the year.Right now we have a truck/TT that we've owned for the past 7 years. We never did get to use it as mu...
Is that going to kill the tires? Unfortunately I won't be about to move it periodically. Putting it up on blocks is not an option.FWIW it gets very cold where I live and the tires are M+S rated.I've added Diesel fuel stabilizer.... anything else I s...
looking for a class a diesel, for a family, with a garage.What's the word on these brands (Show Haulers / United Specialties)?New they are in the 350-500K price range, but 8-9 year old models are a lot more reasonable. But how is maintenance/upkeep?...
Just looking at what our best options might be for our future trip (full timing for ~1 year in the west).No doubt we're a bit optimistic with what's realistic, so please set us straight.We are a family of four. Kids will be 7 & 9 when we're ready go...
I want to get a hitch installed on the rear of my TT so I can carry a dirt bike.The bike is 220lb, probably closer to 240 wet. The travel trailer is a Nash 19B (has a heavy duty off road frame and is ~ 5,000lb ready to go). It also has had it's axl...
Mr.Mark wrote:C71, the bigger the RV, the more comfortable your family will be. For all the toys that you want to bring, a tag axle would give you plenty of CCC.You will want at least a 10,000 lb. towing capacity as I'm sure you are aware, the short...
Thanks for all the responses guys! Good to know the tires will be OK.I'll pull the batteries and put down some bait. I've had chipmunks nest inside the truck when it's been parked for two weeks. Who knows what will move in over winter.Someone menti...
tahiti16 wrote:Check licensing requirements in your state, 2 live axles in some requires a higher license. One reason busses and most motorhomes have a tag.You will also wee most of the 5th wheels using a class A truck will have one axle only on the ...
PhilipB wrote:Mileage is very low for this type of rig. I'd double check that if it were me. Upkeep on this engine/transmission/rear ends would probably be less than some lighter class A's or C's. And service for a Detroit engine can be handled by...
