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Old 04-02-2018, 09:47 PM   #1
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We are just purchasing a Grand Design 285 BHTS travel trailer.

The trailer is fairly loaded but we have added a camera and an equaliser 4 point hitch, our truck is a Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel crew cab short bed, single wheel and 4wd.

I have never owned a travel trailer but have owned many trailers both tag along and goosenecks of varying weights up to 40' long so I am comfortable towing & backing. I did own a class A previously but said never again after all the issues.

Does anybody have any tips or advice regarding travel trailers or RV's in general.

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Old 04-04-2018, 07:04 AM   #2
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Well first off it looks like you made a good decision on a tow vehicle and hitch. Both are more than sufficient for your trailer. That is where most people go wrong when starting . . . trying to tow too much with too little.

My first piece of advice is MAKE SURE your roof is checked annually and resealed if necessary. A lot of people don't understand that or just don't do it. They are the rigs you see with delaminated sides. This also goes for anything else that enters a wall like an outside speaker or whatever. If you get water intrusion, that can get very expensive depending on where the water goes.
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Old 04-04-2018, 09:06 AM   #3
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A TT will need similar maintenance as your motorhome minus all the engine/transmission stuff. A TT will sit much better than your motorhome.

The weak spot on trailers IMHO are the tires. They typically come with China Bombs. When the tire blows it can cause damage to the trailer so make sure you have good tires with proper inflation.
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