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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-30-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By Global Driver
Front cap scratch repair

Got our brand new 3401QD back from her maiden voyage.

Went to cleaning the bugs off the front and there are a bunch of light scratches/brush marks left behind.

I didn’t use any harsh or stiff...
Forum: Towing 07-17-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,549
Posted By Global Driver
That’s leaving a mark!!

Just last week on top of Wolf Creek Pass.
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-12-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Global Driver
Pagosa is such a neat town. We venture over to...

Pagosa is such a neat town.
We venture over to Treasure Falls and Pagosa for a day trip.

Been a bit warm…but not sweating yet.
Mid 50’s at night.

Really searching for new places to take...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-12-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Global Driver
All set up and enjoying the time. This is by...

All set up and enjoying the time.
This is by far the busiest we’ve seen Fun Valley in all the years of coming.

My truck sure showed a difference going over La Veta.
2000lbs more trailer sure...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-09-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Global Driver
Passport 3401QD Upgrade!

A few weeks ago, we traded in our ole reliable 2014 Passport 28BH for a 2023 Passport 3401QD.

5 China bombs off….5 Goodyears on!!
Headed out tomorrow for Fun Valley. Super excited about all the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-31-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,937
Posted By Global Driver
Heading out to Japan tomorrow. As soon as I...

Heading out to Japan tomorrow.
As soon as I return, I will hook up and get her down to the tire shop for a new set of American made tires!

Thank you all for the tire intel
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-31-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,937
Posted By Global Driver
The truck is a 2500 Went with a unit that is...

The truck is a 2500
Went with a unit that is big enough for the family….but also keeps me well under all weight limits.

Thanks for the heads up on the tires!!
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-31-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,937
Posted By Global Driver
Tires are Trailer King RST ST225/75R15 D ...

Tires are Trailer King RST
ST225/75R15 D

GVWR is 9670lbs
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-30-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,937
Posted By Global Driver
Upgraded!!!

It’s official…..

We traded in the ole reliable 2014 Passport 28BH for a 2023 Passport 3401QD.
That 28BH was the first unit we purchased together. Now the kids and us had outgrown it.
...
Forum: Towing 05-23-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By Global Driver
She sure is!! Not much she can’t do.

She sure is!!
Not much she can’t do.
Forum: Towing 05-22-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,417
Posted By Global Driver
Exactly. That pin weight was just a number I...

Exactly. That pin weight was just a number I threw out there.

In my head is that you can't carry and tow the same number.
It at least as to have some 80/20 type of deal.

Carry 2600lbs due the...
Forum: Towing 05-21-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,417
Posted By Global Driver
To further compound the problem..... We...

To further compound the problem.....

We speak to the pin weight or tongue weight that the truck is carrying...not towing.
In the example that you have an 11,500lb 5'er....pin weight of 2008 lbs....
Forum: Towing 05-20-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By Global Driver
Gracias!!!

Gracias!!!
Forum: Towing 05-20-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By Global Driver
The hitch itself is marked for 10,000/1,000 ...

The hitch itself is marked for 10,000/1,000
Simply adding new bars passes muster?

The new bars aren't thicker/beefier?

New trailer is 10,075lbs empty and 1210 lbs tongue weight
Forum: Towing 05-20-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By Global Driver
WDH Hitch recommendations

Good evening to the tribe....

Upgrading from our Passport 28BH is the very near future.
Kiddos are growing up too darn fast!!! Moody teenage girls and a smelly teenage boy in the camper now....
Forum: Towing 05-19-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,417
Posted By Global Driver
What are you all using for a max load percentage?...

What are you all using for a max load percentage?

Is 75-80% of max a common goal?
Thinking if GCWR is 23,000lbs….the shoot for 18,000lbs
Same 75-80% target applies for max trailer, max tongue...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-07-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,260
Posted By Global Driver
I also faced the predicament of being overweight...

I also faced the predicament of being overweight for a 1/2 ton. Bought a GMC 2500HD gas pusher and it doesn’t even know the trailer is back there.

The biggest concern I had was hauling up and...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-20-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,643
Posted By Global Driver
Thanks for the heads up on the Carlise brand. I...

Thanks for the heads up on the Carlise brand.
I will head over to the local Wally World and check them out.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-19-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,643
Posted By Global Driver
Or....is there another brand y'all recommend?

Or....is there another brand y'all recommend?
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-19-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,643
Posted By Global Driver
Goodyear vs Hartland

Can ya'll provide some insight or wisdom on the brand Hartland?

Goodyears - $1003
Hartlands - $754

ST225 / 75 R15

I don't want to pay $250 extra just for a name, but also know $250 is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,297
Posted By Global Driver
In a typing fury I put the weights at which we...

In a typing fury I put the weights at which we have in the Suburban. The truck would carry myself and maybe my boys.
The DW and our girls would travel in the Suburban behind us.

This would...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,297
Posted By Global Driver
HA!! Thats why I've been on the hunt for the...

HA!! Thats why I've been on the hunt for the diesel.
But we may have to stick to the camper we have for an extra couple of years, or till the diesel bubble pops and I can find realistic purchase
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,297
Posted By Global Driver
Diesel vs Gas HD

Okay ya'll, don't rake me over the coals.

I have spent weeks searching for the right truck. As soon as I find a diesel and make the call....poof, It Gone!! There are tons of GMC HD gas trucks...
Forum: Towing 03-18-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,106
Posted By Global Driver
Thank you all for the intel and insight. I’m on...

Thank you all for the intel and insight. I’m on the hunt for a unicorn. 2015or newer GMC diesel with less than 50,000 miles and under $50,000.

Found a beautiful one here close but it was an up...
Forum: Towing 03-18-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,106
Posted By Global Driver
These were with paxs and gear. We don’t haul...

These were with paxs and gear.
We don’t haul with food or water onboard.

We buy groceries and goods when we get there.
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