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Hi everyone! We just took our first real trip with our travel trailer, and the 4.5 hour drive gave us some real problems. First, I could not really go any faster than 60-63 MPH without this problem, and I could not identify what was causing it. The problem was that driving felt like the trailer...

I'm sure this has been answered many times but I am brand new to camping in general and I just retired . I will get right to it, my information is as follows, 2025 Grand Design Solitude 310 GK ( GVWR 15,000) 2025 GMC Denali SRW (gvwr 12,100) Payload sticker in door is 3,663. Cat Scale readings...

Hi everyone. Mary, Maggie (Golden Lab) and I (Ian) have just placed a deposit on an E13 (Honey Yellow, because Mary is a bee-keeper) which should be ready by early November. I recently retired and after our last camping trip, which required the use of a box full of strategically placed hand...

I haven't posted here recently, but after our last camping trip, and trying to cram 2 adults and 4 children into our No Boundaries 19.5, my wife and I decided it was time to start looking at upgrades. With us having 4 kids, a bunkhouse obviously ranks in the top contender, so thats what we are...

Warning, part of this post/title may be kitty-wampus. F150 vs Ram 2500 F150 Pulling 8000lb Plus Capable Camper

Tow Vehicle: 2024 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost v6 4x4 with Max Tow Package (using Husky CenterLine TS WDH) Payload: 1804 Max Tow: 13,500lbs Current Trailer: Forest River Flagstaff Microlite 23LB Trailer Weight Empty: 3998lbs I’m currently looking at 2 new Grand Design travel trailers. My fear is...

First, (a) This is my first post; (b) Thank you all for the (to me) very informative posts & (c) If you-all say / suggest to move this post to it's own thread ('I don't want to 'hijack'), pls let me know. Have also read several other posts in other threads. That said, I'm in the midst of...

Can the Jeep Wagoneer safely pull this airstream with a family of four inside based on legal tongue weight???

I will soon be purchasing my first Escape. Haven't decided if a 17BF1 or a 19F1. For towing I have a 2022 Tacoma 3.5L 4x4 with 46,000. Go for the 17 or the 19? Plan to live in it on/off throughout the year throughout different parts of the US. in warmer areas in the winter months cooler during...

I have a family member that is looking at a Forest River Campsite Reserve 26CJ travel trailer. This is a 32 ft 9 in trailer with a dry weight of 6,422 lb. He would like to tow with a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban. I have been in a 5th wheel for about 12+ years, but have limited experience with travel...

I am switching from a class C to a 40 ft Jayco Northpoint Fifth Wheel. Note this will be first experience with a fifth wheel. Plan to pull it with a GMC 2500 Duramax with 6.5 bed. I am seeking comments, pros and any critics on this truck choice. Also looking for pros/cons on using a slider hitch.

We currently have a Cougar 25FKD but are wanting go to a 5th Wheel. Are there any Ram 2500HD owners pulling 5th Wheels that would tell me the what size/weight of Rig is ideal. Thanks for any replys!

I drive a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss and will retire at the end of October. My wife and I are now looking at several travel trailers with our minds wide open to the fact that we may not like any of these and may find something completely different. Many years ago, we owned a Trail-Lite...

We are selling our 5th wheel and doing research on a small class C with the Merceds diesel engine and chassis. We are experienced RVERS but don’t know what we don’t know about the Mercedes engine and Sprinter chassis. Looking for input on Pros, Cons, known problems, etc. Thanks in advance...

New to the forum and I'm looking for advice, curious about opinions on what my truck can safely tow? 2022 F 150, 157" wheelbase, 5.0L. 3.73 rear, 7850# GVWR Package, Max Trailer Tow Package, HD Payload Package, 2580#s of payload. For the past couple of years I've pulled a 21' Passport from the...

I have a pretty heavy Salem Hemisphere 27rl. I would like to go to a 3/4 ton, but it is also my daily driver. I drive 62 miles round trip each day. My F-150 gets the job done but I would like a heavier duty truck. What are some experiences with the Nissan Titan XD. The reviews seem very...

I've been travel trailer adventuring for several years and am now considering switching to a Slide-In Camper. The current trailer TAB 230S is very comfortable but I'm starting to be concerned for my tow vehicle [TV] as it is used for off-road travels. Those off-road travels are starting to...

Not the usual tire blowout scenario…Brinkleys are pretty heavy though…especially single rear wheel pickups….believe this is a 2016 2500 diesel…watching a single rear tire explode makes the argument for a dually on heavy fifth wheels I believe this is a brinkley Z 3400 with a 2016? 2500 diesel srw

I will be towing a 16k 5th wheel. Does the 3.55 vs 3.31 rear really matter, with the 19 speed. I find the the message boards point toward the 3.55 but good luck finding one

I have a 2017 chevy durmax crew cab tuned and deleted with helper bags in rear Own a 37 ft keystone montana 5th wheel with a goose neck 2500 hitch Im finding so many doffrent payload and numbers sime say im all good to go some say my truck is maxed out without adding any people ir gear I...

A little history. We have a Jayco 160LK that weighs around 3400#. I have an almost new 2024 F-150 with 2.7L Ecoboost. This past Saturday we went to look at a few models that are a little bigger than what we have. The one that we went to look at is 22" 4" long and weighs 4493# dry with tongue...

Good Day Airstream Community, i have a 1989 34' Excella that i tow with a 2025 Chevy 1500. i noticed that on my last long trip towing from VA to FL that i was getting more sway (which was to be expected) than my 2006 chevy 2500. i am wondering if anyone has any advice on anti sway hitches(from...

As I am having transitions in life, I am considering 2 options: 1-keep my 10,500# GVWR 34' airstream with a slide AND Change my tow vehicle to a 2500-3500 Ram/Chevy/Ford OR 2-replace my airstream with a 7600# GVWR 25'-28' airstream AND KEEP my 2019 2WD Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2 L engine and...

Ever since I took delivery of my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, I’ve been preparing for a conversation that I know is coming. In fact, if you’ve spent any time around Airstream owners, you’ve probably had it yourself. It usually starts with a friendly question: “Nice truck. Is it a diesel?”...

Hi there. Hoping to get some expert input from those that have done this. I am hoping to find a self contained 1/2 ton camper hard sided for my 18 year old son and I to make an Alaska trip this summer. My parents did Alaska several times in their class A but they passed away last year so my...