Forum: Tow Vehicles
04-18-2015, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
Thanks. And did weigh front and rear axles on...
Thanks. And did weigh front and rear axles on separate pads. Will do the same on second trip for that reason (and TT on third pad). Worked up some formulas using readings on each axle, including...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
04-18-2015, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
Lots of interesting comments. I've done a lot...
Lots of interesting comments. I've done a lot more research on weights than I thought I needed to do. A big part of the problem is the numbers are not consistent. Keystone website for my trailer...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
04-13-2015, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
04-13-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
What does "hitch" specs really mean?
Been a newbie for a while and have read everything I can get my hands on. One area I can't seem to get a consistent answer has to do with "hitch." The specs on my 2015 Passport 2890RL says my hitch...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
04-03-2015, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,410
Had a problem, today, in reverse. Dropped the...
Had a problem, today, in reverse. Dropped the tongue on the hitch ball, but wouldn't lock up. Spent about an hour working on it with DW. Raising TT up and down looking for the sweet spot, but...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
04-03-2015, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,602
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
04-02-2015, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,602
bottoming out?
I noticed on my Passport 2890RL the waste tank drain line hangs very low in the undercarriage. If I should bottom out on the road, it appears this appendage will receive a significant amount of...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
03-26-2015, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,338
Newbies from Texas, too
DW and I bought a Passport 2890RL TT and have had one short practice trip. Have two more - San Antonio and Fredericksburg. Then in June, head to New England for 6 weeks. 4,000 miles round trip,...
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Forum: General RV Issues
03-24-2015, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,898
"More than one way to skin a cat..."
Putting holes in my TT wall to mount a tv scares the ---- out of me. I've decided to hang a small screen tv on the back of the sliding door of my Passport 2890RL. I'll string a wire between the...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-23-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,622
Got the 2015 2890RL model. Same problem. Jack...
Got the 2015 2890RL model. Same problem. Jack for cable and plug for outlet in corner side by side, but no indication where to mount plate. Shower on other side so missing stud and drilling too...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-23-2015, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,410
Had the same problem. Had to take off the...
Had the same problem. Had to take off the distribution bars, lower and raise the tongue before it would finally release. What a pain, but got it off. Keep a pair of work gloves handy to save your...
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Forum: Technical Corner
03-22-2015, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,356
Bought a new Passport 2890RL. Immediately found...
Bought a new Passport 2890RL. Immediately found the battery box full of water, too. Drilled small drain holes in the bottom that do not come near the frame. Also, pull the battery when not in use....
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Forum: Technical Corner
03-22-2015, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,691
Your pictures look good. Which Vizio model and...
Your pictures look good. Which Vizio model and what wall mount brand? In the market to do the same. Did you find a wooden stud? I've got the shower behind the wall. How long were the screws you...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-19-2015, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,806
How much security is needed for a TT?
New to RVing. Went to visit my TT at its storage lot the other day. The TT next to mine had a lock on the trailer hitch. (A band kind of like what I have on my Glock.) The owner of the lot told...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-17-2015, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-16-2015, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Tire pressure - TV rec vs tire max
I've been reading the forum (and Google) and have not found a definitive answer. My TV placard recommends 30 F and 33 R psi. The tire says 51 psi max. What is right for towing? Should I keep it...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
03-12-2015, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-06-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,153
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-01-2015, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,153
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
02-18-2015, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Having grown up in New England, but lived in...
Having grown up in New England, but lived in Houston since 1969, I know what you are in for. Everything you heard from the others is valid. Texas is it's own country. Some parts I think you should...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
02-18-2015, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Keystone Questions
02-17-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Passport 2890RL buy for a newbie!?
DW and I are ready to buy our first RV - 2015 Passport 2890RL from Holiday World. Have crunched the numbers and read reviews until I'm cross-eyed. This model seems to be the best fit for us. Being...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
02-15-2015, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Thanks, everyone for your help. Still got...
Thanks, everyone for your help. Still got questions about ratios and weight. My Tundra is rated at 10,300 towing capacity (RV Tow Check puts me at 10,535) with a GVWR of 6,900. When I look at the...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
02-15-2015, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Thanks, all. DW and I will reevaluate our TT. ...
Thanks, all. DW and I will reevaluate our TT. When we first got started on this venture, we only looked at 10,000 lb towing capacity not knowing other things needed to be examined as well. Live...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
02-14-2015, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
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