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Picked up a new ( to me) TT, 27 ft. Thor Wanderer. Found it online last week and got a pretty good deal on it form a wholesaler. This is my first large TT and it actually tows very nice behind the Ex. for being 4400 LBS. Found it West of me and towed it over the Pass the other day, did pretty good even with a 4% grade, still managed to get 14 or so MPG. The trailer brake worked great and all seemed well. I should add that the tongue weight ( I dont recall exactly how much) did cause the rear end to sag a little bit, I have considered adding the air bags back on it that the PO removed before selling it, all of the other equipment is on there like the switch on the dash, lines back to the bag location, the gauge is in the A-pillar cluster, the compressor which is still functioning, just need to add bags I think It would help a bit.
Not positive but I think It definitely made the turbo work pretty hard, I could hear it blowing off fairly consistently at high speeds, or a possible Exhaust leak?
I did throw a code P-0471 EBP sensor perf? maybe the EBP valve need cleaning? Then this morning I re scanned it after clearing it and driving to work I got a different code P-`1211 ICP not controllable, not sure on that one?
Either way, towed well just have to troubleshoot those codes.
Are you using a weight distribution hitch? Our TT is heavier than yours at 4800# dry and we don't have any rear end sag when fully loaded. Our TT is pretty tongue heavy too. We do not travel with full h2o tanks though and if you do and they are by your tongue that could add to the sag. As for the accurate dry weight you need to go by the yellow sticker on the door. Should include propane and batteries. Listed dry weight on a manufacturers website does not include dealer add ons and is usually a few hundred pounds less than what it really is or will be driving off of the lot.
If you travel with your H20 tank field remember the tanks are not baffled! The water will slosh around and multiple over distance traveled. This will cause issues in stability! Ask me how I know!
Air bags help out. BUTTTTTTTT if the springs are shot the air bags will not be a bug benefit.
A load distribution hitch is an amazing thing when set up right! The best $200-400 you will spend!
I was a novice at everything. I don't know whether or not I'm mechanically inclined. I was in the Army for 6 years and worked in an office for 42 years after that. I used to own a 1971 MGB and got some experience at roadside mechanic stuff. I bought an Airstream and an F-250 diesel, both new in 2013 when I retired. Anyone who has purchased an RV for the first time knows what kind of orientation you get from the dealer when you pick it--virtually none. As for the above, you now know that I was a complete babe in the woods. I had two Honda i2000 generators and spent $7 dollars a day running them when dry camping on Lake Mojave. I didn't like running the generators in the wilderness--it spoiled the effect. I wised up and discovered that one of my batteries was dead. Ultimately, I went to Starlite Solar in Yuma, AZ. They had been recommended to me by three different people from three different locations in the western US. Larry, at Starlite, custom fits a solar system to your rig. I had it done to mine. If I run everything electrical--TV, fans, lights, etc.--in my 27' footer for an evening, then the heater and its fan for an entire long cold night, i got the battery charge down to only 74%. We're full time RVers. I might ask you to consider the investment in the Hondas and apply that to a solar system. I wasn't a believer in solar, but shockingly to me, I am now.
Oh, the reason that I'm on this forum: My F-250 has what is known as a Class 5 trailer hitch that it came with. For the bolts that it is attached to the truck with does anyone know the torque setting for those bolts/nuts? OK, I just started thinking about this the other day and it has just been too cold to crawl under there and look to see if they are bolted or welded.
Also, I use an Equalizer weight distribution hitch and love it. My Airstream currently weighs 6830 pounds--max gross is 7600. Also, I recommend the Smart Weigh program run by the Escapees RV club. They weigh your rig at each of the wheels. I had that done, called Michelin and they recommended carrying 40 pounds pressure in the trailer's rear axle tires, 60 lbs per square inch in the front axle tires, 80 lbs/in in the truck (single axle) rear tires and 65 lbs/in in the front tires. Tire temperatures on all tires after a long haul on the Interstates yields all of them in the 75 to 85 degree range. In my babe in the woods days I remember a 230 degree temperature on one of the tires--potential blow out waiting to happen and I didn't know better. Thankfully, I've never had a blow out. People who have paid $3000 + for repairs to their rig. Hope I didn't clog up this forum.
Any of you cover your TT with a tarp for winter? Ours gets left outside all year round and every year I wonder if it is a good idea to cover it or not.
The thing I worry about is condensation between the tarp and TT and the TT not being able to breath well.
Mine sits outside too, we are in and out of it all of the time cleaning, moding and prepping it for spring, our first trip this year is in March.
I covered my convertible for a few weeks and it did have moisture issues inside, I ended up putting it in the car hauler with a dehumidifier. I am not convinced covers are the best thing.
Mine sits outside too, we are in and out of it all of the time cleaning, moding and prepping it for spring, our first trip this year is in March.
I covered my convertible for a few weeks and it did have moisture issues inside, I ended up putting it in the car hauler with a dehumidifier. I am not convinced covers are the best thing.
That has been my experience as well. Not only does condensation build up on the inside of a tarp but it holds it there (can't breathe).
It would be nice to just keep the snow off of it though. If those metal canopy things weren't so much money I would be tempted to get one of those.
I covered mine with a tarp prior to this year. It hung over the side to about the top of the windows. I did not notice any moisture issues, the air could easily circulate under the tarp. Main purpose was to keep the snow off the roof.
Eric, a little over a month. I'm going on my first trip next weekend.
OK, I'll wait a bit for a report on how you like them in use. I did some counting in the new trailer and need about 30 bulbs. I had experimented with a few LED bulbs in the old trailer and didn't really like the cheapos I bought. (flickering, color and lack of longevity on some) I can live with 10 bucks a bulb if they work right.
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