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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-24-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,373
Posted By DanFromGC
We had a bunkhouse for about 8 years and it...

We had a bunkhouse for about 8 years and it served us well. With the bunks, couch, dinette and bedroom we could take our 2 kids and their friends, or even another couple with kids and all fit...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-11-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By DanFromGC
My experience was that the brakes DID still work...

My experience was that the brakes DID still work and all the lights on the trailer still worked. But every few minutes the dash would ding and tell me the trailer was disconnected. It clearly was not...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-09-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By DanFromGC
I had the same issue when moving from a 2013 to a...

I had the same issue when moving from a 2013 to a 2015 f150. It was an issue with ground wiring on the trailer. NO issues at all with the 2013 but the 15 could not drive a mile without errors that...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-18-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,234
Posted By DanFromGC
Totally agree! I bought the ecoboost because it...

Totally agree! I bought the ecoboost because it pulls my 8k+ trailer up mountain passes without a problem. I average just over 10mpg in mixed towing and I am fine with that. If I drive under 65mph it...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-17-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By DanFromGC
I’ve got a ‘13 Jayco 28BHBE, and in the same...

I’ve got a ‘13 Jayco 28BHBE, and in the same ballpark for weights. Yellow sticker is 7050. In the scales it came in at 8300. We have a lot of stuff in it but did not expect it to be 1200 pounds.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-04-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,862
Posted By DanFromGC
Mine was not quite the same, but similar. On the...

Mine was not quite the same, but similar. On the last trip home we did not latch the doors so they slid back and forth. At some point, the inside door snapped the little retainer clip at the top, and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-03-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,675
Posted By DanFromGC
Can you turn the pump on for a few seconds and...

Can you turn the pump on for a few seconds and try to locate the general area by the sound? I’m not familiar with that model but mine makes enough noise to locate it within a few feet.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-03-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,820
Posted By DanFromGC
Go to amazon and search “camco”. You will see...

Go to amazon and search “camco”. You will see hundreds of items that are available and reasonably priced. It will give you a good idea of what is out there and the comments can give you an idea of...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-24-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By DanFromGC
We have that same sofa, and it came with an air...

We have that same sofa, and it came with an air mattress. It does not fold up well with even an egg crate foam topper and the flat air mattress, so I think you are stuck with that option.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-24-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,589
Posted By DanFromGC
The fridge will only run on propane or electric,...

The fridge will only run on propane or electric, not the battery. You are right, some refuse to travel with the propane on and suggest any who do are a danger to themselves and others. Some say they...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-25-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,549
Posted By DanFromGC
Have you considered the "Hybrid" travel trailers?...

Have you considered the "Hybrid" travel trailers? Rockwood, Cub & Jayco all make a hard sided camper with bathrooms and all the normal options, but they have canvas beds that fold out. It's a hybrid...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-23-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,161
Posted By DanFromGC
Truck / TT or 5th

Usually the cargo weight assumes there is a full tank of gas and a 150lb driver. So you can take 150 off your combined weight. You should be in good shape. * by that I mean the 1295 is in addition to...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-23-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,161
Posted By DanFromGC
Your biggest limiter is the cargo limit of just...

Your biggest limiter is the cargo limit of just 1295. That means the hitch weight (closer to 750) plus the WD hitch (150 or so) your wife, the kids, dogs, coolers, anything that goes in the truck...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-01-2017, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,118
Posted By DanFromGC
Agree with what tnrver said. Make sure they take...

Agree with what tnrver said. Make sure they take their time with you and show you everything. Mine wanted to explain it vs showing me. Take notes, video it and and ask lots of questions. Don't be...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-30-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,700
Posted By DanFromGC
If you don't have the truck yet, look at the...

If you don't have the truck yet, look at the 250/2500 class. Gas or diesel would be fine, plenty of truck and would suit your daily driver needs. I have a 2015 F150 and I'm within my limits pulling a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-15-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By DanFromGC
You need to do the math. If you buy a $55k truck...

You need to do the math. If you buy a $55k truck and keep it 10 years, do your maintenance, etc. you are probably looking at a $60k investment over that time. If you spread that out without interest...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-24-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,982
Posted By DanFromGC
The quick connect system is AFTER the regulator...

The quick connect system is AFTER the regulator that keeps the gas in your system low pressure. Your grill probably had a regulator too. So there is not enough pressure to heat up your grill. They...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-13-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,506
Posted By DanFromGC
There should be no connection between the tanks...

There should be no connection between the tanks except for the drain point. I would not open both gray and black at the same time, as you could get black water to run back up into an empty gray tank....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-23-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By DanFromGC
I purchased the Prest-o-fit covers on Amazon as...

I purchased the Prest-o-fit covers on Amazon as well. Went with the jumbo curved ones back in 2013 and they have lasted well. They are held on with little springs underneath. Only bought them for the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By DanFromGC
We mainly camp within 100-150 miles of home, with...

We mainly camp within 100-150 miles of home, with a longer trip once a year. Usually 3,000 or less a year. No where near your 16k (I'm jealous) but much more than the few hundred the OP mentions.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,196
Posted By DanFromGC
Your truck can handle it ;-) In your case,...

Your truck can handle it ;-)

In your case, you could literally put everything in the truck and make do with the crazy carrying capacity. But, if still be a little concerned that it is close to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,196
Posted By DanFromGC
This may be the issue. Their target audience...

This may be the issue. Their target audience might be everyone with a vehicle that says "Max towing capacity is 3,500lbs". That way the dealer can say, "see your vehicle will tow this no problem!" ...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By DanFromGC
You might look at the alignment or balancing of...

You might look at the alignment or balancing of the tires. I'm only 2 axles, but starting on year 5 with the same tires and have gone several thousand miles. If they are coming apart or wearing...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-09-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,196
Posted By DanFromGC
I would stay away. That seems to suggest the...

I would stay away. That seems to suggest the axles/frames are just enough to support the camper itself. If you can't put 250lbs of cargo in, how would you put 2-4 adults, food, clothes, water,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-04-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,284
Posted By DanFromGC
What they said! Congrats on the new purchase. On...

What they said! Congrats on the new purchase. On our first trailer, we got treated like second class citizens because ours was only $25k vs the couple in front of us who bout the big expensive 5er....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-29-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By DanFromGC
Tuffr2, my buddy did the same thing. He opened...

Tuffr2, my buddy did the same thing. He opened the 2 valves in and out of the hot water tank, but forgot to close the bypass valve. So water was going in to the tank and heating up. But, since the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-29-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By DanFromGC
Timcharlie, you will have to look for access to...

Timcharlie, you will have to look for access to the bypass valves. Mine is under the bottom bunk, and when I remove the mattress there is a small trap door that is directly above it. Mine has three...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-21-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,194
Posted By DanFromGC
I don't think I would let them tow my camper...

I don't think I would let them tow my camper anywhere. Too much can go wrong. However, I have towed the camper to campgrounds within 100 miles of my home and set it up for my son. He has been by my...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-16-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By DanFromGC
Black / Grey Tank Storage

I keep it in during camping season. We try to get out at least once a month. When I know for sure we have seen the last trip, I bring the pink antifreeze with me and go ahead and winterize on the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-16-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By DanFromGC
We rarely use our fresh water tank since my...

We rarely use our fresh water tank since my lovely bride insists on full hook up. So, I typically sanitize the fresh at the start of the season and then drain it and forget about it. That tank has a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-15-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,624
Posted By DanFromGC
Not sure if Jayco has changed much, but we are...

Not sure if Jayco has changed much, but we are about to start our 5th camping season in our 2013 Jayco JayFlight 28BHBE. Fit and finish is OK but it seems to be built solidly. 7050 dry, about 8,300...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-01-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,576
Posted By DanFromGC
Make sure on the dimensions for that queen bed....

Make sure on the dimensions for that queen bed. The women laying down in the photo has her knees bent and appears to be filling up most of that head to foot room. Unless she is really tall she is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-16-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By DanFromGC
If you leave a tank open, the gasses from the...

If you leave a tank open, the gasses from the septic tank will flow up into your hose and into your tanks. They are supposed to be vented to help it go out the top of the trailer, but those gasses...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-01-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,738
Posted By DanFromGC
Here is a link to the 2000 towing guide....

Here is a link to the 2000 towing guide. https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2000/bbcamper.pdf

Look on page 14. Assuming you have the automatic, 4x4, it looks like the maximum trailer...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-27-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,768
Posted By DanFromGC
Now that is funny! I actually did LOL

Now that is funny! I actually did LOL
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-13-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,886
Posted By DanFromGC
What Podivin said. As long as you stick to the...

What Podivin said. As long as you stick to the limits you should be fine with either. The temptation with a van would be to load it up with people or stuff and eat into your available payload...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-13-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,106
Posted By DanFromGC
I have not tried this, but I've had people tell...

I have not tried this, but I've had people tell me to buy flea and tick collars, cut them into pieces and place the pieces inside the larger open areas like hot water tank and fridge vents. I guess...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-12-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,106
Posted By DanFromGC
Essentially, any openings where wasps and yellow...

Essentially, any openings where wasps and yellow jackets might find a safe haven to build their nests. They make them for nearly every opening. Look near the furnace and refrigerator exhausts/vents...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-24-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,319
Posted By DanFromGC
You might check out the hybrid trailers like Cub....

You might check out the hybrid trailers like Cub. They are around 2900 dry, have hard sides and bathroom/shower. The ends fold out like tent campers. You save some weight with the tents, still get...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By DanFromGC
I agree with the votes for removing the bars...

I agree with the votes for removing the bars first if needed. I had a situation where the trailer was level, but the site went downhill where my truck was while hooking up. The truck was at such a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By DanFromGC
My Jayco had the light and it comes on when I...

My Jayco had the light and it comes on when I flip the outdoor light switch. Both the little one under the stairs and the one just to the left of the door come on together with the switch. I'd test...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-12-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By DanFromGC
Not sure, but look for "park model" in your...

Not sure, but look for "park model" in your searches. For something they won't tow and plan to spend a lot of time in that may be the way to go. Looks like Forest River has a line of park model RV's....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-12-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,590
Posted By DanFromGC
Smart idea!

Smart idea!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-10-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,426
Posted By DanFromGC
This forum is the best place for almost any...

This forum is the best place for almost any questions. Great folks who like to help, and ranges from newbies to 40+ year veterans. Looks like you have most of your answers above. Some quick things I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-10-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,426
Posted By DanFromGC
Lots of great advice here already! The wasp...

Lots of great advice here already! The wasp covers are little screens that cover the vents on the sides of the trailer by your fridge, furnace and hot water tanks. The fully enclosed underbelly just...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-08-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By DanFromGC
I have not heard that you need to stop, and have...

I have not heard that you need to stop, and have not done so yet (Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania & New York). Would be interested to hear if there are states where you need to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-05-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,085
Posted By DanFromGC
Ours has two. We've used he furnace about 4 times...

Ours has two. We've used he furnace about 4 times in 4 years. We use the propane for the heater when we have many showers, otherwise the electric is fine. Used the oven about 4 times (brownies, pizza...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-04-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,287
Posted By DanFromGC
Very true! Every sales person has a brother or...

Very true! Every sales person has a brother or friend who has your exact vehicle and tows an even heavier trailer!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,978
Posted By DanFromGC
Don't forget the GCWR of 14,200. If your empty...

Don't forget the GCWR of 14,200. If your empty truck is 4,700, the trailer PLUS anything else you carry is limited to that 9,500 remaining. Payload seems good, for you, the family and the hitch...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,324
Posted By DanFromGC
Hitch weight, empty, is 1420 lbs according to the...

Hitch weight, empty, is 1420 lbs according to the website. If you start adding stuff (water, food, clothes, chairs, etc) you have to assume 25% of that will be hitch weight. My truck has 1900lbs of...
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