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RE: TRAVEL TRAILER COVERS - WHAT'S A GOOD ONE
I am also looking at a cover for my 28 foot travel trailer. I live in New England (snow & rain). Is there a big difference between the SFS Aqua Shed cover (which says great for rainy climates) verses the Tyvek (which says best choice for all climates).
Price for the SFS Aqua is less than the Tyvel.
opinions ?
I purchased RV anti-freeze yesterday ready for October winterizing, bummer lol.
cheers,
happy camping
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nhshep
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09/13/11 09:29am |
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RE: Travel Trailer with Outside facing Bathroom door
Hey,
Thanks for the replies, makes good sense with those who have kids saves wear and tear and probably keeps the living room clean.
happy camping
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nhshep
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07/31/11 08:38pm |
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Travel Trailer with Outside facing Bathroom door
Hi,
I noticed some new model travel trailers have a outside facing toilet door. As you can imagine I had a few laughs with DW on situations. i.e. playing jokes opening the door when sitting on the toilet for laughs. On a serious note, why on earth do they have a toilet door as an exit, is it a new regulation ?
It just seams an odd design. I've seen people ask the same questions at camping shows with no real reason other than some say it's an emergency exit door off the toilet. No offence to those who have these models just thinking what the reason behind the design.
When you let your imagination run it could produce some laughs :)
Most exit doors used to be off the living room, dining room, bedroom.
cheers, happy camping.
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nhshep
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07/31/11 05:24pm |
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RE: Dealers & Hensley
For the short time we leave it at the dealers we leave the whole rig coupled, truck and camper.
If you have to leave it with no hook up it probably would be best leave the stinger in and the tongue jack on the "hensley helper" for ease of them aligning it to the stinger.
Hensley helper makes life easy.
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nhshep
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07/07/11 01:44am |
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RE: wood under tires
I think we will put the wood down under the tires plus put the tire covers on and check the air pressure once in a while. Thanks for the advice.
p.s.
I read jacking up to relieve weight on axels if not done correct can cause problems. I don't plan to redistribute any weight off the wheels and tongue jack.
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nhshep
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07/05/11 08:42am |
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wood under tires
decided to put our trailer on a seasonal site July 6 to July 6 2012. great rates nice location we like with lots activities. The site is gravel not concrete slab. Question, should we put down two one inch boards (1x12x4) under the tires, or would it not matter sitting on gravel for that long a time.
When the trailer was in Storage it was on tar hardtop, we never put anything under the tires. This time it's gravel, seasonal includes winter storage parked on the same site.
thanks...
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nhshep
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07/05/11 06:51am |
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RE: Lightening (storm) Question
I know people can sit in a car in the worst of lightening and they are pretty safe from a direct strike. (not safe from blowing debris). There must be lots of campers in lightening prone areas. I would assume people would turn off all electric power but are they safe to stay in the trailer given the option to going someplace else (building, camp store). curious. again, thanks for the replies.
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nhshep
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06/14/11 11:18pm |
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Lightening (storm) Question
I Did a search could not find the answer. Maybe a silly question.
I know a car occupants are protected in a lightening storm by the steal frame (not the tires). A convertible car is not protected.
In a lightening storm. Are people in a travel trailer protected in the same way people in a car would be. I do not think it has to do with Aluminium or Fiberglass siding.
I would think it has to do with frame contruction. Asking as I do not hear of many lightening strikes to Travel Trailers and their occupents. Thanks in advance for feedback.
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nhshep
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06/14/11 10:52pm |
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RE: Towing with a Dodge Durango
Go with the Hemi. You will see the power difference. We tow 6100 lb Springdale. Have no problems but we tow in the north east coast and Mountains (well, they are mountains to us in NH, towing would probably be a push in Colorado). In 5 years of camping we had no issues towing or pull capacity with our set up. You may notice a difference on towing as the truck gets older which is another reason to go with the Hemi. We would never go longer than our 28 foot trailer or heavier than our 6100 lbs loaded. It works for us.
good luck.. happy camping
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nhshep
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05/11/11 12:42pm |
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RE: 1/2 ton versus 3/4 ton question
Our Dodge Durango Hemi fits our need in pulling capacity in the northeast for the relative short trips we take each year. However at some stage we wish to move to a 5th wheel. In checking 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton I am torn between a Dodge 2500 and Dodge 3500 on pulling power and handling. My other dilemma is fuel prices (gas or diesel).
It gets down to economics and tow capacity depending on the 5th wheel we choose. Some will say go with 2500 gas and save at the pump on long hauls. others will say go with 3500 diesel, longer life span and much more towing capacity especially in hills/mountains.
Maybe like in the breaking question there is no one easy answer and it all "depends" on variables.
should be interesting discussion with many points of view
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nhshep
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05/09/11 08:22am |
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RE: Rubber Roof lifespan
Thank you all for the input. We purchased the TT new. Had many good camping trips and I am sure more to follow. I was told warranty only covers Material 28 foot roof ($800), not labor $3000, hence I am not going with a new roof. I plan to go visit the dealer tomorrow have him show me the issue they found. I think it odd with all the old travel trailers on the road they all don't have roof leaks at 5 years.
thanks...
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nhshep
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04/28/11 06:29pm |
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Rubber Roof lifespan
2005 Springdale. Had minor things go wrong mostly appliances Fridge would not keep same temp. Today during a Furnace service at the dealer, they told me trailer has a leak in 3 areas in the back (although i've not seen water damage inside). They offered two options.
A/ Repair the 3 sections they can't say if the repair will last five months or 5 years it depends all on climate and patch doing it's job.
(Price to patch all three areas is $400 hopefully they stay good for years not months). Going with this option.
B/ Replace rubber roof aprox $3500. I am not about to replace it given the age of the TT. I would probably trade it in before replacing the roof.
How long do TT roofs generally last before they tend to leak ??
Someone told me a Vinyl roof will last longer than rubber and not dry rot, cost is about the same but TT manufacturing prefer rubber for ease of working with.
Each season I checked the ceiling and roof for signs of problems. This took me by surprise when I was told it had 3 leaks. Won't stop us from camping, fix it and carry on camping, we love it, lol.
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nhshep
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04/28/11 01:35pm |
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RE: I am rethinking my tire purchase????
Our original tires (Duro) had side wall cracks develop. Based on this forum I decided to order Denman tires made in Mexico had them shipped and installed local.
After two years I am very pleased they still look like new.
Good luck on your choice. In my opinion I would stay away from tires made in China until overall reviews are more favorable.
good luck.
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nhshep
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04/21/11 05:24pm |
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