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  1. GordKey22

    60 Foot Custom Trailer With 7 Slides

    I just got a couple of pictures of a 60 foot trailer, with 7 slides, that is under construction at a friends shop. The Owners plan to live in this unit for 10 months out of 12. Moving every 2 weeks. This trailer will have Corian and granite countertops, all the cabinets are built to an...
  2. poriggity

    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Upgrade for a Family of Six

    I haven't posted here recently, but after our last camping trip, and trying to cram 2 adults and 4 children into our No Boundaries 19.5, my wife and I decided it was time to start looking at upgrades. With us having 4 kids, a bunkhouse obviously ranks in the top contender, so thats what we are...
  3. WJ

    F-150 Towing Limits for Grand Design Imagine Trailers

    Tow Vehicle: 2024 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost v6 4x4 with Max Tow Package (using Husky CenterLine TS WDH) Payload: 1804 Max Tow: 13,500lbs Current Trailer: Forest River Flagstaff Microlite 23LB Trailer Weight Empty: 3998lbs I’m currently looking at 2 new Grand Design travel trailers. My fear is...
  4. MA

    Choosing a Travel Trailer for Retirement Trips with an F-150

    My wife and I are considering the purchase of a travel trailer to see the US in our retirement years. We are currently 70 years old and want to take a couple of long trips a year (3-4 weeks) and a few short trips to areas near to us in Texas. I have a 20024 F-150 XLT that is rated at around...
  5. BU

    Considering a Grand Design Solitude 414LJMJ

    Hello everyone, me and my wife are considering upgrading from a smaller 28 BH up to the 414LJMJ. It seems to fit everything perfectly for our family. Is there any concerns that anyone has over this so far? I know it’s a new model. What’s the general consensus from everybody? That’s actually been...
  6. JA

    Chevy 1500 Payload for Towing an Escape 5.0

    Buying a used Escape 5.0. Got a Chevy 1500 pickup. Payload capacity of the pickup is 1300lbs. Pin weight of the Escape is 650lbs. (more when loaded, right?). Add weight of wife + me + dog, already at 1000lbs. Leaves 300lbs for cargo. What would you do? Option A = Just tow it. It'll be...
  7. CR

    Choosing an Escape 17B or 19 With a Tacoma

    I will soon be purchasing my first Escape. Haven't decided if a 17BF1 or a 19F1. For towing I have a 2022 Tacoma 3.5L 4x4 with 46,000. Go for the 17 or the 19? Plan to live in it on/off throughout the year throughout different parts of the US. in warmer areas in the winter months cooler during...
  8. jasin1

    Fifth wheel to 24 foot travel trailer pros and cons

    Thinking of switching to a 3/4 ton truck and a something around a 24’ travel trailer…trying to simplify my life but don’t know how much extra work and aggravation it is dealing with a travel trailer. Those that made the switch do you regret it? Is it much more work leveling and hitching up...
    • jasin1
    • Thread
    • fifth wheel hitching leveling tow vehicle travel trailer
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Travel Trailers
  9. KF

    Fear of driving with a travel trailer in tow

    I am getting ready to buy my first RV travel trailer ever, and as I get closer to the date to pick it up, I am getting more anxious by the minute. I am wondering what the heck I am doing. Is it natural to be worried? Advice on handling the trailer?
  10. DA

    Slider Hitch and Truck Choice for 40-Foot Fifth Wheel

    I am switching from a class C to a 40 ft Jayco Northpoint Fifth Wheel. Note this will be first experience with a fifth wheel. Plan to pull it with a GMC 2500 Duramax with 6.5 bed. I am seeking comments, pros and any critics on this truck choice. Also looking for pros/cons on using a slider hitch.
  11. dznf0g

    Airstream 100,000 Mile Club

    ...is there such a thing? As of this evening my Classic has 100,601 on the clock!
    • dznf0g
    • Thread
    • airstream hubometer mileage tow vehicle travel logs
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Off Topic Forum
  12. KK

    Nissan Titan XD for Towing a Salem Hemisphere

    I have a pretty heavy Salem Hemisphere 27rl. I would like to go to a 3/4 ton, but it is also my daily driver. I drive 62 miles round trip each day. My F-150 gets the job done but I would like a heavier duty truck. What are some experiences with the Nissan Titan XD. The reviews seem very...
  13. jasin1

    Dually Benefits For Heavy Fifth Wheels

    Not the usual tire blowout scenario…Brinkleys are pretty heavy though…especially single rear wheel pickups….believe this is a 2016 2500 diesel…watching a single rear tire explode makes the argument for a dually on heavy fifth wheels I believe this is a brinkley Z 3400 with a 2016? 2500 diesel srw
    • jasin1
    • Thread
    • dually fifth wheel payload tire blowout tow vehicle towing safety truck tires
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Tow Vehicles
  14. CA

    Stay With Tow Behind or Move to 5th Wheel?

    I know this is a really generic question, and realize that the answer probably comes down to personal preferences, but I am considering moving from our current tow behind to a fifth wheel, and would love any input, particularly from folks who have owned both. Current Rig - 2022 Outdoors RV...
  15. Isaac-1

    Lightweight Sporty Toad Options Under 3,000 Pounds

    I am looking for potential ideas for our next TOAD car, my requirements are relatively light weight, under 3,000 pounds, preferably under 2800, enough ground clearance that I don't have to worry about it constantly scraping while being towed, manual transmission ok (preferred even), less than 20...
  16. NO

    Lithium Trailer Batteries Not Charging From Tow Vehicle

    Hello We are on a road trip and noticed that trailer batteries are not charging from the tow vehicle. Charge from solar fine when sunny. We have two lithium 100 amp batteries We replaced the fuse responsible for tow vehicle circuit under the hood. Checked terminals ok Any ideas much...
  17. NU

    Towing a 7,400 lb Trailer With a Ford F-150 Hybrid

    Hello Fellow RVer's - I would like to get information from people who maybe presently or are planning to tow their Travel Trailor using the new F150 Hybrid Pickup. I presently tow my Nash 18FM (Dry Weight 5662 lb - Loaded Approx 7400 lb) with my 'old faithful" 2001 F350 Dually with the...
  18. QU

    Lightning Safety in Fiberglass Escape Trailers

    I've heard Fiberglass RVs aren't safe in a lightning storm. I just got my first E5, and with it parked in the driveway my wife and I were in our house during a violent storm and made me start to wonder and research. I dont presume Escape added any magic to help protect the RV or its occupants...
  19. Wayne and Becky C

    Adding Extra Length When Booking Campsites

    We have a 2019 Montana High Country 321MK and pull it with an F-350 DRW, long bed. The Montana is 35 feet and Ford is 22 feet. Even though we give campgrounds this information we too frequently end up with a site that is too short to comfortably park the truck once we unhitch. We were recently...
  20. Robertsonbl

    Towing a 25 to 28 Foot Airstream With a 2019 Escalade 2WD

    As I am having transitions in life, I am considering 2 options: 1-keep my 10,500# GVWR 34' airstream with a slide AND Change my tow vehicle to a 2500-3500 Ram/Chevy/Ford OR 2-replace my airstream with a 7600# GVWR 25'-28' airstream AND KEEP my 2019 2WD Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2 L engine and...
    • Robertsonbl
    • Thread
    • airstream cadillac escalade payload sway control tow vehicle towing weight distribution hitch
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tow Vehicles
  21. ErnieDurbin

    Why I Bought a Gas Truck for Towing My Airstream

    Ever since I took delivery of my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, I’ve been preparing for a conversation that I know is coming. In fact, if you’ve spent any time around Airstream owners, you’ve probably had it yourself. It usually starts with a friendly question: “Nice truck. Is it a diesel?”...
    • ErnieDurbin
    • Thread
    • airstream towing diesel truck fuel cost gas truck payload silverado 2500hd tow vehicle
    • Replies: 188
    • Forum: Tow Vehicles
  22. GB

    Ford F-150 5.0 V8 vs Chevrolet 1500 for Towing

    Hi, Looking for a new tow vehicle. Have driven Chevrolet trucks for 50+ years. Always had great service except for my last two. Had to put a transmission in my 2008 at about 160000 miles. Our current truck is a 2018 that does a great job towing our 2019 21C. Except I have had to put 2...
    • gbb
    • Thread
    • chevrolet 1500 ford f-150 tow vehicle toyota tundra truck reliability
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Towing and Hitching
  23. GA

    Amazon TPMS Interference With Ford F-150 OEM TPMS

    Has anyone experienced interference using one of these tpms sold on amazon? My amazon tpms was causing a message on Ford f150 dash regarding OEM TPMS Lost Signal.
    • Gary60
    • Thread
    • amazon ford f-150 tire pressure monitoring tow vehicle tpms
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tech Talk
  24. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4x4 in Anvil Grey. 42,700 miles

    For sale 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4x4 in Anvil Grey. 42,700 miles

    2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4x4 in Anvil Grey. 42,700 miles. Camp in the mountains and run the trails with this trail made Jeep Rubicon, 2 door soft top, great condition and well maintained. 14’ 6” length and 5,000# GVW. Set-up to flat tow – very easy hookup with its 4WD system. For towing...
    $18,000.00
    • TFF56
    • Classified ad
    • toad tow vehicle
    • Questions: 1
    • Category: Toads
  25. Gypsydad

    High-Mileage F-250 Service Before a Long Tow

    Foot note on my 2017 F250 King Ranch with 195K miles..took in for service before our trip even though had about 1500 miles left before oil change. Had some other issues I needed to have checked out: "check engine light", and brake check (buffeting) yesterday...after Ford was done with the...
    • Gypsydad
    • Thread
    • brakes diesel ford f-250 maintenance tow vehicle
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tow Vehicles

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