Povo
07-01-2014, 07:44 AM
First, thanks (tx) to everyone who helped me work through my truck issues last year (no, my Ram 2500 wasn't enough truck for the new 5ver). It was worth taking my time, doing the research, and being patient (took a few months for the new TV to be built). So after buying the new Cougar just before winter and having to store it, then getting the new Ram in the spring, followed by a couple of months of crazy busy, we finally are out!! "bouncey:
So here we are: 2014 Ram 3500 (single axle), 6.4 hemi & 4.1 gear ratio & B&W Companion hitch to tow the 327RES. I have plenty of excess towing capacity & weight limitations (depending on how much we load up). I feel very comfortable with our set up.
We are staying close to home in one of our favorite RV parks. Crooked River Ranch is only about 45 minutes from Bend but has a great golf course, restaurant, swimming pool, bit RV sites and great views of the gorge. Took our time as 1) this is definitely the biggest thing I've ever towed, and 2) wanted to make sure everything made it through winter. As it turned out, the water connector for the toilet had a crack but I was able to run into town and get a replacement part (you learn as go :confused:). I was told that particular part is very susceptible to cracking if frozen. I had winterized (thank you Randy for the photos that showed me on how to add a bypass valve to the system) but apparently was a bit too late. Fortunately that was the only damage. Then couldn't figure out why we had no hot water until I found the valve I missed turing. Now all is well.
Anyway were here and everything is working. Now, is it too early for a martini? :cool:
So here we are: 2014 Ram 3500 (single axle), 6.4 hemi & 4.1 gear ratio & B&W Companion hitch to tow the 327RES. I have plenty of excess towing capacity & weight limitations (depending on how much we load up). I feel very comfortable with our set up.
We are staying close to home in one of our favorite RV parks. Crooked River Ranch is only about 45 minutes from Bend but has a great golf course, restaurant, swimming pool, bit RV sites and great views of the gorge. Took our time as 1) this is definitely the biggest thing I've ever towed, and 2) wanted to make sure everything made it through winter. As it turned out, the water connector for the toilet had a crack but I was able to run into town and get a replacement part (you learn as go :confused:). I was told that particular part is very susceptible to cracking if frozen. I had winterized (thank you Randy for the photos that showed me on how to add a bypass valve to the system) but apparently was a bit too late. Fortunately that was the only damage. Then couldn't figure out why we had no hot water until I found the valve I missed turing. Now all is well.
Anyway were here and everything is working. Now, is it too early for a martini? :cool: