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08-26-2013, 06:44 PM
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Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Newbies in the Pacific Northwest
Hello to all you RVers from the Hood Canal area of the Evergreen State. With my wife's recent retirement we now have the time to start camping and traveling about this grand country.
We've spent sometime looking at trailers, mostly in the 22-26' range of the lighter weight variety. Somewhat bewildered by the range of options and prices, but we'll figure it out eventually! LOL
First order of business will be to find a replacement for our '98 F-150 which has 198,000 miles now. It's been a great truck, but WAY too tired to pull a trailer safely. Most likely will get another Ford, or perhaps a GM product, half ton only as we don't have any intent of traveling far or doing the full time thing. 
Enough for now I suppose, see ya on the road! 
Bill J
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08-26-2013, 07:08 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Roanoke, Va
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Hello and welcome.
Love the PNW pretty country.
Have fun with your quest in finding the right TT or 5er.
Blessings
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2006 HD Ultra Classic
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08-26-2013, 07:11 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeabeckS
half ton only as we don't have any intent of traveling far or doing the full time thing. |
It's not how much or how far you tow that dictates the towing vehicle needed. It's the weight and size of the towable that will do that.
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08-26-2013, 07:38 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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08-26-2013, 07:39 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Brandon Ms
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08-26-2013, 09:24 PM
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Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
It's not how much or how far you tow that dictates the towing vehicle needed. It's the weight and size of the towable that will do that.
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Thanks Mr D, I do get the correlation between TT And the TV. Some experience with trucks, weight, and towing...former tanker driver for ARCO and fire truck operator. That's why we're looking for a lighter weight trailer.
And to the other responses, thanks for the welcome! 
Cheers, BJ
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08-26-2013, 10:04 PM
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Howdy and welcome! 
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08-27-2013, 02:52 AM
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RV Trip Wizard
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Welcome to irv2
Cliff
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08-27-2013, 03:28 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
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 from NH.
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US Navy Vet.
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08-27-2013, 03:59 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Michigan
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Howdy and wlecome. Have a great time shopping for the new truck and TT. 
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Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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08-27-2013, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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