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12-21-2011, 08:46 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Another newbie
Might as well formally introduce my/ourselves. We recently bought a new R-Vision Onyx 25RB (in early November). Intended to pull it with my '11 Toyota Tacoma with a V6. After one night out and pulling it home, I/we made the decision that a bigger tow vehicle was in order.
Upgraded to a '12 Ram 1500 Larime 4x4 with a 5.7L. I think that was a good move. Love the ride and it seems to have plenty of excess power. As they say "There is no replacement for displacement." And the ride is pretty good, too.
Originally bought the trailer to live in while on various projects until I retire in about 4 years, or so. And that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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2016 Denali 289RK w/a Hensley Arrow Hitch
2015 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings
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12-21-2011, 09:11 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Your right about "no replacement for displacement", goes along with "go big or stay home" Should tow a little beter with the new truck. You got to get pictures up on the "New Rig Show Off" for everyone to see now. Have fun with the new trailer.
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08 F350 King Ranch hauling a 09 28' Jazz 5th wheel.
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12-21-2011, 09:16 AM
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Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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John Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new truck. Smart move...
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John, Deb; & our dog, Benji, Forever in our hearts.
2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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12-21-2011, 09:29 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Forgot to mention to get an equalizing hitch if you dont already have one, it help with the tow peformance making your ride much safer.
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08 F350 King Ranch hauling a 09 28' Jazz 5th wheel.
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12-21-2011, 09:42 AM
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Howdy and welcome!
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12-21-2011, 09:57 AM
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National RV Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
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Hello and welcome to iRV2.......
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Darlene
2014 Gulf Stream Conquest Lite Model 218MB
2013 Chevy Traverse LT
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12-21-2011, 11:25 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Appalachian Campers Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North Carolina
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Hello and Welcome! Congrats on the new rig and TV. I am sure you will have many enjoyable trips. Happy Travels.
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Raisin our mixed hound and BooBoo our cat.
2004 Itasca Suncruiser 
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12-21-2011, 02:05 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Knoxville, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randyranger
Forgot to mention to get an equalizing hitch if you dont already have one, it help with the tow peformance making your ride much safer.
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Fortunately, it came with a hitch. I may have to update that as well with an Equalizer. Had one on the Airstream I had 30+ years ago. Yeh, I full timed when I was in college.
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John Price
2016 Denali 289RK w/a Hensley Arrow Hitch
2015 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings
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12-22-2011, 09:42 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi John! Welcome to IRV2! Great to have you join us! Congrats on the new truck! Merry Christmas and God bless!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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12-22-2011, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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I second the equalizing hitch. Will make a huge difference.
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John, Deb; & our dog, Benji, Forever in our hearts.
2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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12-22-2011, 05:38 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Welcome John. Enjoy your new rig.
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Jim
2006 Tiffin Phaeton - 2011 Cadillac SRX
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