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More Turbo
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From: DFW
There are some varying pressures listed for some of the 16" 6 lug wheels online at different places that I looked at, saw some that were listed at 65, and/or 80 and higher but on other sites only shown with the lower rating....
I went to the 8 lugs as I'm looking to go with 110 PSI Sailun tires at this time and wanted to be 100% sure of the ratings.
I went to the 8 lugs as I'm looking to go with 110 PSI Sailun tires at this time and wanted to be 100% sure of the ratings.
Just something to keep in mind for the 8 lug crowd.
trailertiresandwheels.com is a good resource
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
What is this trailer jail you speak of?
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
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From: Media PA
What is this trailer jail you speak of?
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
Which model Twitch, have a link?
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From: NC
What is this trailer jail you speak of?
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
I do have mine scheduled to go into the shop in Jan for some warranty work. Not sure if I will have anything else done while there. I think the family and I will need to rent a room for that week...that was one of the things we didn't think about when doing the full time thing.
We have decided on a Forest River Sandpiper for our 2nd rig. Most likely will order it in August, or pick one up before hand if a good one shows up locally.
I do have to say that it is fun when I tell people that my tow vehicle is an SUV and they tell me I can't tow the Sandpiper because of weight....
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Terr...1SAB-119895611
They also have one that is the floor plan but flipped with the bedroom in the rear and living room in the front. this model seems to give us a bit more storage in the front bedroom versus having it in the rear.
We wont be as lucky, they already told us that they will need to order some parts so it may be several days.
They also have one that is the floor plan but flipped with the bedroom in the rear and living room in the front. this model seems to give us a bit more storage in the front bedroom versus having it in the rear.
Hopefully since I set the appointment up 3 months ago it will not be under arrest for too long. I have a nail or screw pushing up on my roof membrane on a slide, this will probably be the repair that takes the most time. We have a list of other things to be done, most of the parts are furniture pieces and are already in stock so I am sure the dealer will be glad to get them out of their way.
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From: Media PA
www.rvtrader.com/dealers/TerryTown-RV-Superstore-2894094/listing/2016-Forest-River-Sandpiper-Destination-391SAB-119895611
They also have one that is the floor plan but flipped with the bedroom in the rear and living room in the front. this model seems to give us a bit more storage in the front bedroom versus having it in the rear.
They also have one that is the floor plan but flipped with the bedroom in the rear and living room in the front. this model seems to give us a bit more storage in the front bedroom versus having it in the rear.
Very cool, it's similar to our floorplan but with a second bedroom, looks like a comfy match for your family.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
I hope so. Knowing me, I will still pull this one out every now and then for camping trips...It doesn't look that hard to maneuver around.
This is another floorplan we are looking at but we have not been able to set foot in one yet.
2017 Forest River Rv Sierra Destination Trailers 402QB, East Montpelier VT - - RVtrader.com
More Turbo
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From: DFW
I hope so. Knowing me, I will still pull this one out every now and then for camping trips...It doesn't look that hard to maneuver around.
This is another floorplan we are looking at but we have not been able to set foot in one yet.
2017 Forest River Rv Sierra Destination Trailers 402QB, East Montpelier VT - - RVtrader.com
This is another floorplan we are looking at but we have not been able to set foot in one yet.
2017 Forest River Rv Sierra Destination Trailers 402QB, East Montpelier VT - - RVtrader.com
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
I was a little worried at the beginning of the year with our 33' toy hauler but after taking that thing all over the country with it weighing anywhere from 10k-13.5k, I think I can handle a few more feet.
More Turbo
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From: DFW
What WD hitch are you using if you don't mind me asking. I can't wait to get my Hensley Arrow hybrid on the trailer. Last Sunday coming back from Lake Murray was a nail biter.
I am not talking about sway, this is wind load.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
Reese. We had one spot out west going through the Rockies where there was alot of wind. A quick pucker factor but then just slowed down to about 40 until the wind stopped.
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
Drummer Boy, and Artillery Ridge are the only ones I know that are year round in Gettysburg. I have not stayed at any of them but hear good things about each. Major complaint I have heard about Drummer Boy is that there is a lot of noise since it is right up against the highway.
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From: Media PA
If you stay at Drummer Boy be sure to request a site more towards the back of the campground. 
. We stayed there with a group of 5 TTs and made the plans on semi short notice so we were right up front by the highway, our site was less than 100' from the traffic. We all still had a good time, it was just noisy outside, inside our TT was fine, we don't even hear the rain most times, very quiet. 
We will be heading someplace South of us for Spring Break mid March, after that we have talked about a DC trip for a three day weekend, maybe in April. I'll post up the plans here once we firm up the dates if anyone wants to meet up. Heading to Canada in May and the UK in Sept, no campers on that trip though.
. We stayed there with a group of 5 TTs and made the plans on semi short notice so we were right up front by the highway, our site was less than 100' from the traffic. We all still had a good time, it was just noisy outside, inside our TT was fine, we don't even hear the rain most times, very quiet. We will be heading someplace South of us for Spring Break mid March, after that we have talked about a DC trip for a three day weekend, maybe in April. I'll post up the plans here once we firm up the dates if anyone wants to meet up. Heading to Canada in May and the UK in Sept, no campers on that trip though.
