Forum: Campfire Chatter
11-18-2016, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,921
Re: Cost of Ownership
Well, cost isn't everything and usually hobbies of any kind aren't cheap. We camp because our kids have severe food allergies and eating out is difficult. We also do it because our kids get to...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
11-10-2016, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,455
Re: Balancing
Ok, I tow a 30' travel trailer that weighs about 8000 lbs, the Laredo 291TG. I have probably towed it about 20,000 miles in the last 6 years. The first 2 years were just as it was from the...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
11-07-2016, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,322
Re: 5/8" hitch pin
Hi mosquitoman,
I pull a Laredo291TG travel trailer, weighs a little over 8k loaded. I use a Reese Dual cam WD hitch with 1200 lb bars and on my previous TV, a 2010 GMC 2500HD truck, I noticed...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
11-01-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,071
Re: Am I crazy?
In the last 6 years my kids who are now 16 and 11 have traveled to 27 states (that includes the trip to Disney) with a goal of having them to the lower 48 before my oldest graduates. You have paid...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-26-2016, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,246
Re: Hitch Recommendations?
Hi Deankoe,
I bought a Silverado back in July with the 5th wheel prep. I'm guessing one of the first. As far as hitches go, there isn't much choice yet. I believe only B&W and Curt are making...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
10-20-2016, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,686
Re: MORryde Step Above
We just saw these on a new 5th wheel at the dealer. I don't remember what brand it was, don't think Keystone. I had the same thought as CaptnJohn, seems like you would get alot of dirt inside. ...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-07-2016, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,600
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-03-2016, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,600
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
09-09-2016, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,367
Hi Covered,
If you are going to buy a new...
Hi Covered,
If you are going to buy a new truck, why not just go for a 3500, but single rear wheel (SRW). Thats what I did, it increased the payload by over 1000 lbs. The cost for the 3500 SRW...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
09-02-2016, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,019
I live about 15 minutes from the Airstream...
I live about 15 minutes from the Airstream factory here in Ohio. That is also a Thor owned company. I know several people that work there and it appears to me that Thor pretty well leaves them...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
08-28-2016, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,282
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
08-26-2016, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,129
Thanks for the ideas, hadn't thought about the...
Thanks for the ideas, hadn't thought about the insurance, will definitely have to check into that. My kids would be 12 and 16. We are still debating where to go, we may head to the southern US...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
08-22-2016, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
08-22-2016, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,129
Canadian vacation
For the last several years we take a 2 week vacation with our kids, for next year we were thinking of heading to Canada. We are in Ohio so we would be crossing at either Detroit or Sault St. Marie. ...
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Forum: Towing
08-18-2016, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,819
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
08-17-2016, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,225
Get one of these,...
Get one of these, https://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Hopkins/HM09715.html , it will even tell you which side of the camper to raise and how much. I have had them on both the current TT and the...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
08-15-2016, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,207
Hi slow,
I installed 2 sets of these...
Hi slow,
I installed 2 sets of these https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Axle-K71-175-01-Trailer-Shock/dp/B003VAX7C4 on my Laredo291TG. This is not a plug and play type of install. My shocks are...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
08-01-2016, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
Hi bagged123,
I just went thru the same...
Hi bagged123,
I just went thru the same decision, I decided on the SRW. I only have a TT right now, but we are planning on a 5ver next year. The 5ver's we are looking at are in the 12K-13K GVW...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-30-2016, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
Well I brought the truck home today. Wowwww. ...
Well I brought the truck home today. Wowwww. My biggest problem is learning all of the electronics, good thing I have teenagers to help me. :) As far as modifications, I think everything will...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-29-2016, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-28-2016, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
Well, I will find out if I like it or not on...
Well, I will find out if I like it or not on Saturday when I pick the truck up. Thanks for all the replies. Once we have the truck I guess we can really start looking for a 5ver. :cool: I'm...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-28-2016, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
I'm getting a 2016 in Butte Red Metallic,...
I'm getting a 2016 in Butte Red Metallic, whatever that is. :) I have done a lot of reading as this is my first diesel. I wanted to stick with the 2016, figured the 400 HP and 765 lbft of torque...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-28-2016, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-28-2016, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-28-2016, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,108
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