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Posted By: happyjack2 on 04/06/11 06:32pm

Gene, I have noticed cupping in my front tire. Did you just replace the fronts or all six. I don't really notice any bad swaying in turns and very few trucks ever bothered us with their draft. The few times trucks affected us caught me by surprise and I think it has to do with relative wind direction, differential speed and terrain. Bill & Maggie LT USNR Ret. 2003 Trail Lite 211 B+ Chevy 6.0L

Posted By: PhilWH on 04/06/11 07:18pm

I had installed Bilsteins on my 2001 Trail lite 211. I just sold it last week and have replaced it with a 2008 Winneabago View 24H. I am anxious to put a few miles on it now that it is insured, licensed, oil and filter changed.

Posted By: Gene in NE on 04/06/11 10:24pm

happyjack2 - I didn't replace any tires. I exchanged the right front with the right rear inner tire. Then I replaced the front only shocks. The cupping did not re-occur on the one now on the right front and the right inner rear seemed to wear more even. The ride did not noticeably change. PhilWH - Thanks for responding. The Model 211 was built on both the Ford and Chevy. We looked at those Sprinters and like them, but couldn't quite justify the difference in price. You've made the leap, you'll have to let us know if it was worth it. 2002 Trail-Lite Model 211-S w/5.7 Chevy (click View Profile) Gene

Posted By: PhilWH on 04/25/11 11:38am

I don't know if I can justify the expense associated with an RV but wife and I have enjoyed RV life styles for years so maybe that is justification. The Winnebago View 08 24H does have a slide which really makes a big difference in that unit. We took it for a 200 mile round trip to the Lake Wales area from Fort Myers and found it easy to drive, handled well and took bad roads a bit better than the Chev 2001 211. Mileage was about 14 mpg on diesel. After many years driving Chev vans it is taking some getting used to the different layout of the German design. I always liked my Trallite very much but by moving up 7 years and a bit more upscale am finding this a very nice unit. I'll be going to Illinois soon to take care of a bunch of rental houses and this will serve as our full time livingquarters, truck, and transportation. I know I'm going to miss that rear door which was so great for hauling drywall, lumber, carpet, tools and lawnmowers.

Posted By: Gene in NE on 05/01/11 09:05am

PhilWH - I know the cost of owning an RV is tough to justify, but one has to put things into perspective. We only live once. We work so we can play. An RV is not that expensive to own as it does not wear out if it sits. Tires are the one exception I can think of. Insurance is an ongoing expense, but shop around and find a company that will insure one year at a time. The company expects that you will not be driving 12 months of the year and the total rate will be less. I learned that when insuring motorcycles. Licensing (registration) can be expensive in some states, but in those states with high registration other costs are a little less like sales or income tax. Finally, the cost of fuel. It is not like we all drive 20,000 miles a year in the RV. When we consider the alternate form of transportation for those 3,000 to 5,000 miles the "delta" cost is not out of sight. The cost of that fuel is now more expensive for any other form of transportation - even flying.

Posted By: RJ4 on 05/09/11 07:08am

I have a 2002 Trail-lite Model 212 on a Chevy chasis. The bathroom is a combination shower, sink, and toilet. The existing shower tray and sink is one molded piece of fiberglass. I want to replace the shower tray with a standard tray leaving just the shower and toilet. Basically remove the sink because it takes up so much room. I have been unable to locate a shower tray with the correct dimensions - 30" x 34". Has anyone done a bathroom remodel and/or have any recommendations? I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you RJ 08 Gulf Stream Supernova 6372 12 Demco Kar Kaddy SS 11 Ford Escape Sport 12 Victory Cross Country Tour Motorcycle

Posted By: cheeze1 on 05/09/11 07:51am

interesting question RJ, and I don't blame you for attempting the redesign. I live 1/2 from where my 213 is stored, so I won't be able to get you the dimensions of my shower pan right away. I think it's a great idea tho'. Chas Morristown, NJ Trail Lite ">

Posted By: Gene in NE on 05/09/11 12:31pm

RJ4 - Your idea makes sense to me as we don't use the sink either. However, one would need to get different faucets to control the shower. My Model 211-S has the exact same shower stall as yours. "cheeze1" has a model 213 that has the stool separate from the tub/shower. It does not look like the dimensions are right to fit our space. You can see the back side of the shower sink by looking in the storage place for the shore power cord. Our Shower - Your Floor Plan - cheeze1 Floor Plan - Years ago I did know a fellow who made molds for fiberglassing by making a mock-up out of cardboard and spraying the outside. He painted the outside of the cardboard and it seemed to leave the paint on the inside of the fiberglass and the cardboard merely peeled out. Would need a lot of patience to line up with the floor drain and stool drain. Good Luck.

Posted By: RJ4 on 05/10/11 04:16am

Thanks for the response, guys. Gene - I've never come across the floor plan and I've never come across another Trail-lite with the dining configuration I have! Thanks for posting it, I can now add it to my "spec" info. And Cheese1 when it's convenient I would appreciate the dimensions from your shower. I have considered a 24"x 24" pan but I don't know if I can make it fit. I do not want to change the position of the shower drain or the toilet. Plus in addition to the faucets, I will be repositioning the shore power box. Anyway we'll figure it out. I redesigned the bed, added drop-leaf to the stove and sink cabinets, now it's the shower/toilet. Luv my Trail-lite!

Posted By: cheeze1 on 05/10/11 06:15am

RJ, you can now see why this thread has lasted all these years, we have become a group of old friends without even seeing each other in person. I will get the dimensions asap, the 213 is due for a visit anyway. I didn't realize how much bigger my bath is than your model. What size is your bath, 30x34? I also did a redesign of the sleeping arrangements. If you search the thread back a couple of years, you can see what I did. Basically I copied the concept of the Bornfree Built for Two.

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