Recent content by kevperro

I bought it with a loan not secured by the title.  If a lender had the title I'm not sure what their legal recourse could be unless they specified in the loan documents that it couldn't be used for commercial use.  I paid it off last year so I own it free and clear so there are no...

I wanted to update this thread since I have a couple years of history now.    I've had my travel trailer in a rental fleet since new in fall of 2015.  I've averaged around $6000/year in revenue from it during that time, had it out for 4-5 personal trips with the kids.    I've paid it off so...

Hey... it is no troubles.  I understand people have different opinions on how to enjoy an RV.    The idea of someone else's kids peeing in the bunks, puking on the dianette and unspeakable things going on in that little bathroom are more than most can stomach.    I'll try not to dwell on the...

Yea... I guess it was just a bad idea.   

Good to know......    you can estimate a weight knowing some basic physics.  The problem is you don't know the exact center of mass between the tongue and the trailer axle.  You could calculate it if you get a scale weight on both.    Then calculate it as follows...

Thanks for the input.    The program does include commercial insurance which is split between us and them.  It has a $500 deductible that in the event it is needed we split 50/50 between the agency and me if they cannot squeeze it from the customer (who puts a $500 damage deposit down).    I...

I think the thing to understand about ratings... are that they are not made in a vacuum.    They are one variable in a multi-variable system.  Braking ability is more important than the engine's ability to get you up to speed in most cases.  Also.. a shorter wheelbase can be a big issue with...

I'm dealing with the same choice except in a lighter trailer.  I'm going to scale the actual tongue weight but it is hard to do that before you own it.  Keystone evidently has a scale for each unit as it goes out the door.  Mine is 5218 lb. total dry and most of the documentation claims a...

That is exactly how I've always felt.  ;-)   

I have no problems affording it.  I'm just looking to minimize my investment and maximize my utilization of an asset.  The RV itself has no value to me other than the 2-3 times a year when I'll use it for family time.    I fully expect it to be well used and to have to spend significantly...

I'm new here and new as an RVer.    I have rented a few units over the last couple years and I used to drive a tractor trailer so I'm not a newbie at driving with trailers and weights.  I've scaled my tow vehicle wet, all passengers and axle weights.  I understand all my limits and I'm within...