carpenterminator
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- Jul 10, 2005
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All,
My wife and I are finally taking the plunge, and are considering a trailer. I have a few questions and thought that I would trust this community more than the dealer.
1.) We like the '06 Coachman Cascade 21 ft (218FL lite) because of the layout and we seem to be getting a pretty good price at $12K. Any feedback about Coachman?
2.) I have a GMC Sierra Denali with 4 wheel steering, and it tows very nicely, but I've never towed anything this large. This truck has a pretty good reputation for towing stability, but should I consider hitch upgrades, stabilizer bars, snake oil, etc.?
3,) Is the fiberglass worth the $1K? We are in hail country here in North Texas, but would it pulverize either one? Hiow much more durable is fiberglass? Does aluminum have advantages?
4.) We've printed the checklist, and plan to use it where applicable. How many hours should I allocate to inspect and pickup the trailer?
Thanks for the prompt replies, we've got the itch and would appreciate going into it with all the knowledge.
Best Regards,
Mike Carpenter
My wife and I are finally taking the plunge, and are considering a trailer. I have a few questions and thought that I would trust this community more than the dealer.
1.) We like the '06 Coachman Cascade 21 ft (218FL lite) because of the layout and we seem to be getting a pretty good price at $12K. Any feedback about Coachman?
2.) I have a GMC Sierra Denali with 4 wheel steering, and it tows very nicely, but I've never towed anything this large. This truck has a pretty good reputation for towing stability, but should I consider hitch upgrades, stabilizer bars, snake oil, etc.?
3,) Is the fiberglass worth the $1K? We are in hail country here in North Texas, but would it pulverize either one? Hiow much more durable is fiberglass? Does aluminum have advantages?
4.) We've printed the checklist, and plan to use it where applicable. How many hours should I allocate to inspect and pickup the trailer?
Thanks for the prompt replies, we've got the itch and would appreciate going into it with all the knowledge.
Best Regards,
Mike Carpenter