Recent content by jbro507

Bought a used '03 Wildwood 31 BH.. Two of the three door hinges have failed and the previous owner has run sheet metal screws in place of 4 rivets as a "fix". I can't honestly say I noticed this when I bought it. The door was operating fine. After camping a little this past weekend, the door was...

Interesting turn this thread took. I'm new to camping.. but I feel pretty comfortable with my kids in an RV park if we abide by the quiet hours. The rig set up isn't bad. But, like I said, walking on uneven ground can be a problem right now.. if I can't even do that, why camp...

Again, Thanks all for your time and help on this! Momma and I are on the same page now... we're going see how the next 4-6 weeks go w/ my back and see if we can get back out this year. Even if we did everything you guys all said, it still is going to be limited fun for everyone until I'm at...

All, Thanks a lot for all the help and commentary! I guess I left out a big part of the equation in my original post. I have a reoccurring lower back issue since the late 90's. About 2 weeks ago it went out whilst trying to remove the (uncooperative) 1yo (Harry) from the car. Could barely...

Newbie camper here... To be fair.. we already tried camping w/ the kiddo recently. It did not go well. The problem is that the wife and I have different opinions on why. I don't think we were set up for a win. We learned a few things and I want to try again. She's felt, all along, that camping...

Thanks All! I appreciate your time on my question. John

We're potentially in the market for a Yukon XL due to family size. Per mfg specs, there isn't a great difference in towing capacity between the 5.3 and 6.2. There is, however, a fairly large price difference  :) Taking into account the various opinions on how much you should actually tow - lets...

Thanks all! Looks like I stirred up a funny debate.. I think like the duffel bag idea best, but I'm going to try the duct tape route 1st. Our chairs are seeing a lot of use for kids soccer games.. so, lots of carrying back and fourth from field to truck. Thanks gang!

Newby here.. sorry if this is in the wrong area but I don't see a camping gear board.. anyone know where to buy a replacement folding camp chair bag? I got 4 chairs in great shape and 4 bags that are totally shot. I'd hate to buy new chairs. to be clear, I'm talking about a chair like this...

Thanks.  :) This is the direction we're leaning right now. Probably smaller trailer.

Again, thanks for your time on this. I'll do some digging and decide whats best - sell the TT and go smaller or get a bigger tow rig. Thanks again! - John

I just re-read this and I think you basically answered my question at the end of your 1st reply...

Frizlefrak, Carl, thanks for your time. Luckily I think I got a great deal on the TT so if have to, I can sell it if it's too big for the Yukon and get my money back. I'm not looking to upgrade the transmission to justify over loading the truck. I totally understand the whole truck is rated...

Hi All, Newcomer here. Bought a used 2003 Forest River Wildwood 31BH in great shape and I'm starting to plan what I need to do in order to properly tow it next summer. I plan to tow it with a 5.3L 2007 Yukon XL. The TT came with a weight dist. hitch and I have a fairly higher end brake...