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Looking for Smaller Fiver With Long Bunks
Seems my son got into some fertilizer, and at 10, he's burning up all things related to his height... the current bed in our travel trailer included. He's about 5'-4" now, and I surmize he'll be be close to 6 foot into next camping season. I've been looking at travel trailers, and nothing out there is built for a boy growing like this. Making matters wors, my daughter is supposed to be about 6'-3" they say, and she's growing like a weed, too.
I think we will be looking for a small fiver next round, but all I find has 72" to 75" long bunks. Tee same is for most travel trailers, too. I don't care to look at 40,000 dollar fivers or trailers, jst because I figure the DW and I will trade off when the kids hit college. I'd like an outdoor kitchen,too, but beggars can't be choosers, right?
So, do any of you share the same problem? We own a K-Z Coyote Lite, and I see one Spree model has a 92" bunk and an 84", or two. The layout is compact and maybe too small. We had a 31 foot North Trail, and downsized to our 23 footer, and that won't happen again. I'd like to be back in the low 30 foot range. and a fiver drawing over the truck bed could be longer. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Kampfirekid
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09/14/11 08:34pm |
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RE: 1/2 truck pulling a fifth wheel
11,300? Again, and again... It's an empty truck with a 230 pound driver, no passengers- period, no aftermarket accessories, no tools, no pets, and nothing in the upholder, either, that fits the 11,300 capacity.
That said, anyone buying a half ton to haul 11,300 needs their head examined. I'm sure the EcoBoost can hold it's own, but that weight has serious potential for the tail wagging the dog.
OP, you are asking for trouble. Stay away from the fiver until you can be sure the cab configuration and build support the pin weight plus a substantial margin. Front storage in a fiver adds up very fast. I've run out of payload very easily with a travel trailer that has front storage to the point of blowing over axle ratings. With a fiver, you won't tighten up the weight distribution bars and transfer weight to the front axle like a TT. Be careful.
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Kampfirekid
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06/29/11 10:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Wow, decals are expensive!
I have been doing graphics on vehicles for 25 years in vinyl and Mylar. I do most of my trucks to set them apart from everyone elses Ford F-150 of the same color. I am used to doing custom work since well before these screen printed graphics were thought of. I find it hard to believe paint could be done cheaper unless a trailer graphic is plain colors with no fading, blending, or special effects. The prep and cleaning the gun for simple jobs with 2 ounces of paint will kill the cost.
My K-Z Coyote is just starting to show cracks in the graphics. I will buy graphics for a fraction of the selling cost, but unfortunately, they will not be from K-Z. Frankly, my Coyote will will have the first redesigned graphics for 2012.
Before you commit to the expense, browse online and see what you can find. Anauto body shop may amaze you with a good installation cost, and your trailer will look like a new model.
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Kampfirekid
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06/29/11 10:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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