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01-19-2019, 03:00 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Saint Joseph, MI
Posts: 149
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2019 Premier Bullet 24RKPR
Bought it yesterday at the Grand Rapids MI RV Show.
Upgrading from a Starcraft 18QB we bought new in 2014. Great little trailer, easy to tow. I'm just too big for it. Always bumping my head on the ceiling, door, ect. Honda Pilot is my tow vehicle.
Now I'm looking for a truck tow vehicle. Leaning towards a 3/4 ton diesel. I used to tow a 7600 pound boot with a 1/2 ton. It wasn't much fun, so I'll just buy a little bigger truck for this rig, it weighs in at 7500 pounds fully loaded.
With the snow storm that came through today, camping weather seems to be a long way off. But we will be ready.
This should work out well for the two of us and our two dogs.
Regards,
Dave
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01-19-2019, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Hurley
Posts: 350
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and enjoy your new camper.
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Kenny & Susan
2017 Passport 2670bh
2017 F250 6.2 4wd
Equalizer 4 pt.
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01-19-2019, 03:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,692
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new trailer!
I've never had a Pilot but my next door neighbor had a Pilot then a Ridgeline; I personally would not try to tow 7500 lbs. behind either of them - you're making a good decision to look for a bigger TV IMO.
I think you are also going in the right direction with a 3/4 ton. A few years ago that probably wouldn't have been my comment, but having been there, done that now, I can say with assurance it is better to have enough (or a little too much) truck than not enough. Good luck in your search. If you have questions or concerns feel free to ask - lots of good folks with lots of knowledge here.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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01-24-2019, 03:49 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Saint Joseph, MI
Posts: 149
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We decided on a used F350 6.7L diesel with 41,000 miles. It's a Lariat trim level, the Mrs. really likes heated leather seats. Once we pick that up, we can make an appointment to pick up our TT.
I have someone coming over tomorrow to look at our Starcraft. That's got to go to make a hole for the 24RKPR.
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01-24-2019, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Northeast Florida/Southeast Maine
Posts: 784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HitFactor
Bought it yesterday at the Grand Rapids MI RV Show. ...
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Dave,
Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to the forum.
The DW is interested in how you like that model; she wants to move up to something with a little more interior room and has more comfortable seating (we can't call the dinette comfortable!) Your choice is something she has her eye on. Please report back after you've used it a while and let us know.
Thanks.
Ken
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Now: 2019 Winnebago 2500FL w/e2 WDH;Sold: 2015 Bullet Premier 19FBPR (shown)
2012 Ford F-250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab (gas 6.2 L, 3.73 gear ratio 2WD, 172" WB)
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01-25-2019, 05:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
Posts: 823
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Welcome to the forum from New Jersey. Congratulations on your New camper.
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01-25-2019, 06:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Norwood, CO
Posts: 684
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Congratulations. Love that floor plan.
Welcome to the list.
Oak
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German Shepherd Guy
2018 Keystone 26RBPR
2014 Suburban 2500, 6L with 3.73 rear
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01-25-2019, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Schulenburg
Posts: 1,164
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Congrats on the TV and TT upgrade! Post pics of the new setup.
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Joey
2017 Hideout 308BHDS
2006 F-350 6.0L PSD CC 4X4
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01-25-2019, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 1,659
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HitFactor
With the snow storm that came through today, camping weather seems to be a long way off.
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Welcome and congrats from a fellow Michigander. No worse feeling in the world than to buy an "expensive" new toy just to be controlled by mother nature and the calendar.
On a brighter note, you'll have many days to plan your mods! Congrats again.
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2017 Keystone Bullet 308BHS in Saddle.
2017 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 Hemi 6.4L
2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali (SOLD)
Hensley SwiftArrow Control Hitch with 1000 lb Spring Bars
Me, DW, (3) little DS's, and 1 rambunctious Boston Terrier
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01-25-2019, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 590
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Congratulations and welcome from Western New York!
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Mike & Barb
2015 Keystone Bullet Premier 26RBPR
2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2
2017 Chevy Silverado LT Z71
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01-26-2019, 04:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
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Welcome to the forum from Commerce Twp, MI.. Congrats on the new rig. Great forum with great people!!!
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TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
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02-10-2019, 05:38 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Saint Joseph, MI
Posts: 149
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Picked up our F350 a week ago. Sold the old camper yesterday.
Just waiting on decent road conditions to schedule pickup of the new TT. I won't get it if the roads are salty.
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02-11-2019, 06:53 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Westminster
Posts: 91
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Hitfactor,
I too have a 24RKPR (2018). The newer models have some nice additions that I had to add myself such as additional 110v outlets in the living area.
Overall its been a great trailer. We have had ours since April 2017 and it works great for us (just 2 of us).
If you have any specific questions about the trailer, feel free to PM me.
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Bobby
2021 Nights Camped 55
2021 GD Reflection 150 260RD (Current)
2018 Keystone 24RKPR (Previous)
2016 Ram 2500 Tradesman CTD
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02-18-2019, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Wood River,IL
Posts: 121
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Good choice on camper. Enjoy
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2018 Bullet Premier 22RBPR
2019 F-150 XLT 5.0 Super Crew FX4
Wood River, IL
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