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That's why I only have single axle trailers and put real tires on them. Haven't had good luck with so-called "trailer" tires. My camper is lightweight compared to what most on this forum pull with their EXs, but it does require decent tires. Its an off-road tent trailer with the ATV platform up front. I've taken it to some interesting places that always makes people think I'm crazy, but its build for going off-road (fully boxed frame, heavy suspension, and 31in for starters....). I've had 1100 lbs of tongue weight on a 5k lb trailer up at 10k ft elevation in snow country and prefer a tire meant for that situation. Since then, all my single axle deckover utility trailers are built for off-road adventures hauling bikes, ATVs, and sleds on dedicated off-road tires.
Trying to get my roof home, didnt quite pan out. The dove tail was almost on the ground. I had the 2 large crates delivered. Drove home with deflated ego.
Trying to get my roof home, didnt quite pan out. The dove tail was almost on the ground. I had the 2 large crates delivered. Drove home with deflated ego.
Not the Ex's fault. You may have done it with a drop hitch.
That's why I only have single axle trailers and put real tires on them. Haven't had good luck with so-called "trailer" tires. My camper is lightweight compared to what most on this forum pull with their EXs, but it does require decent tires. Its an off-road tent trailer with the ATV platform up front. I've taken it to some interesting places that always makes people think I'm crazy, but its build for going off-road (fully boxed frame, heavy suspension, and 31in for starters....). I've had 1100 lbs of tongue weight on a 5k lb trailer up at 10k ft elevation in snow country and prefer a tire meant for that situation. Since then, all my single axle deckover utility trailers are built for off-road adventures hauling bikes, ATVs, and sleds on dedicated off-road tires.
There are some very good ST tire's available, unfortunately most manufacturers don't install them on new TTs, however Jayco has been using Goodyear Endurance (USA made) STs for the past few years on all of their trailers, hopefully more builders will follow.
ST tires have improved accross the board. I too moved up to LR-E tires. I run Hercules tires on 6 lug wheels #5200 axles. Minimum between tires should be 3" on the ground. Make sure the wheels are rated for 80 psi and use the appropriate valve stem (metal).
Trying to get my roof home, didnt quite pan out. The dove tail was almost on the ground. I had the 2 large crates delivered. Drove home with deflated ego.
You should be glad you didn't try that.
That much weight behind the axles would have crashed you out no doubt.
What will probably be the last weekend we camp. Been here for a couple of weeks but stayed at home most of the week. Momma and the kids are at home tonight since the low is 38 but I wanted a night of quiet before the noise of the weekend. Just found out momma is pregnant with number three so I’m glad we bout the big bunkhouse when we did.
This weekend is the big Halloween camp out with a couple of hours of the kids treat or tearing. Great food with family and friends. Bought a cheap projector and screen for movies and football. Had 15 kids watching Halloween movies last weekend. Anyway, here are a few pics. Will grab some tomorrow in the daylight.
Great stuff ! Last weekend was a four day weekend for us and our last camp of the year. I winterized this week as our camper goes into indoor storage on Saturday for 6 months.
I am not going down without a fight, Thanksgiving is our last trip.
Looking at starting to boondock with a residential fridge. Pricing 2 Interstate 6V golf cart batteries and a Champion dual fuel generator, 3500. Has anybody used the dual fuel? I am thinking carrying propane is safer than gasoline, especially when you do not have a pickup. Remote start would be nice but I can't get both in the Champion.
Ordered a Maxxis 10 ply tire for my camper to replace the China Bomb spare. I am looking at adding a second underbody spare carrier so I have 2 spares, just in case. The wife is all for it after blowing 3 tires on the hauler last weekend.
I have a De longhi portable air conditioner in my trailer and had previously tried to use my 2000w generator to run it with no success. The generator would run up to a loud high RPM and slowly run down and stop due to the load. I picked up a generator from Amazon:
When the economy mode is turned on, it will slow down when the load is low, and thus run quieter, and longer on a tank of gas. It had no problem and hardly even revved up when I turned the A/C on. They state its certified to run in state parks due to its low noise level, but I did not see anything printed on the generator. It is heavy, around 90#, but comes with wheels and an extendable handle. Took it out of the box, supplied my own oil and gas, and turned the key and it started right up and ran.
Don't you get less output with the propane fuel source? Would you still be able to use the AC?
I use the Predator 3500 inverter generator.
In the comments I have not read this is the case. I have a fixed propane generator for the house with a Honda 2 cylinder and it handles the normal load just fine. I do not run the central A/C with it . If we turn on the oven you can hear it take the load. One thing about propane is the oil stays a lot cleaner and ethanol fuel is a non factor.
I believe in the smaller gens you wil lose some power even Onans LP generators are derated.
Any 3k+ watt generator should be able to run a A/C by itself with no trouble, its adding the 12v converter, water pump, fans etc. that puts you over the edge.
Looking at starting to boondock with a residential fridge. Pricing 2 Interstate 6V golf cart batteries and a Champion dual fuel generator, 3500. Has anybody used the dual fuel? I am thinking carrying propane is safer than gasoline, especially when you do not have a pickup. Remote start would be nice but I can't get both in the Champion.
I have a customer with a cyclone and residential fridge. My research so far has shown to need 800w of solar for a residential fridge alone, still need 200-400w for the rest of the 12v loads.
I plan to install 1200w on that RV to allow some boon-docking ability.
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