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Old 08-16-2020, 09:03 AM   #1
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New guy from Connecticut

Hi,

Nearing retirement and looking into purchasing a TT.
I'm here to learn before I buy.
All the numbers from towing have my head spinning.
I'm sure I'll have many questions.
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Old 08-16-2020, 09:12 AM   #2
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Welcome from New Jersey, Doing your research and asking a lot of questions is the way to go.
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Old 08-16-2020, 09:31 AM   #3
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Best start would be determining what the capacity of your tow vehicle is. Take a pick of the yellow and white tire placard on the driver's door pillar and post it here.It will have the tire size and pressures and the line "The weight of all cargo and passengers shall not exceed xxx lbs." That's the payload number, don't believe any sales or internet numbers as they are NOT YOUR TRUCK.
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Old 08-16-2020, 09:32 AM   #4
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Welcome to the forum! The numbers can get confusing but not a lot to them once you understand how they work. You are doing the best thing possible by inquiring before purchase so that you can match the truck and trailer instead of ending up with a mismatched combo.

Looking for "that" trailer, the one that you fall in love with, can be frustrating but for us it's actually enjoyable. Decide what kind of RVing your going to do; boondocking with no hookups, only travel to full hookup parks or ??? Knowing that will make equipping the trailer easier. How big do you want? How much tow truck do you want to pay for? Where will you primarily camp?

If over 28' or so and camping in the SW, desert or the like get 2 ACs. If the trailer gross vehicle weight is over 10k consider a diesel truck. And the list goes on. BUT, the number 1 priority is to figure out how you're going to camp and get the floorplan that fits the family then build around that. I will say if you intend to spend much time in the RV bigger is better. Good luck and fire away with the questions.
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Old 08-16-2020, 11:04 AM   #5
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Howdy and welcome to the forum!

All those numbers related to towing capacity can give one a headache, but the advice posted above should help clear things up.

Good luck and have fun!
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Old 08-16-2020, 12:35 PM   #6
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Thanks for the warm welcomes!!

I'll gather up all my specs I've found an post them in the towing forum.

I suspect I will have to look for a new truck in the next few months even though I am only interested in a 18 to 19 foot Travel trailer.
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Old 08-16-2020, 02:01 PM   #7
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Welcome to the forum! The numbers can get confusing but not a lot to them once you understand how they work. You are doing the best thing possible by inquiring before purchase so that you can match the truck and trailer instead of ending up with a mismatched combo.

Looking for "that" trailer, the one that you fall in love with, can be frustrating but for us it's actually enjoyable. Decide what kind of RVing your going to do; boondocking with no hookups, only travel to full hookup parks or ??? Knowing that will make equipping the trailer easier. How big do you want? How much tow truck do you want to pay for? Where will you primarily camp?

If over 28' or so and camping in the SW, desert or the like get 2 ACs. If the trailer gross vehicle weight is over 10k consider a diesel truck. And the list goes on. BUT, the number 1 priority is to figure out how you're going to camp and get the floorplan that fits the family then build around that. I will say if you intend to spend much time in the RV bigger is better. Good luck and fire away with the questions.
Good advice here!
I'd add 1 thing, regardless where you camp if the RV is 20' or more & has the option available, get the 2nd air conditioner, better have it & not need it than to need it & not have it.
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Good advice here!
I'd add 1 thing, regardless where you camp if the RV is 20' or more & has the option available, get the 2nd air conditioner, better have it & not need it than to need it & not have it.

Keystone campers under say... 27 ft? Most have no option for 50A service and wired for 2nd A/C that I know of. If the OP live in CT and gets an under 25' camper, not likely to need or get one capable of a 2nd A/C.
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