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04-06-2021, 10:06 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 2
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A New Adventure
Hello all,
Just bought a 2016 Bullet 24RKS and am learning a TON. Original plan was to have mom spend her time/live in it, when we moved her out here to NC from CA this summer, but now plans have changed and we decided to actually haul out there to go get her with it! Hope to have some fun along the way.
Bought a 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to haul with. Been thru my share of hickups so far with the trailer/hitch combo, which has got my enthusiasm dampened somewhat, but still trying to stick to the revised plan.
I've hauled horse trailers across the country but I'm not super comfortable with the idea of this TT being 28.5', which is longer than most of what I've done before and I'm finding TTs are much more complicated as far as leveling, stabilizers, slides, weight distribution hitches, load balancing, tires, etc. etc.
I've also lived in a TT before, but NOT the right way. This time I don't want to make as many mistakes so I'm here for free advice, tips and tricks. I have a bunch of questions which I'll post in proper subject forums (I hope) and look forward to all of your notes, ideas and help.
It says to give some background so: I'm a Horse Trainer by trade but sold my business after 20 years and now do some work in the non-profit sector for a couple wildlife conservation groups. I love the herding dogs and have 1 Queensland Heeler and 1 Border Collie at the moment, plus 4 rescue feral kittens and 2 rescue rabbits.
Thanks for having me, looking forward to some great conversation!
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04-06-2021, 10:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,341
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Welcome to the forum 
Congrats on both your new to you purchase and retirement. You have come to the right place for answers as there is lot’s of good information and loads of great people here.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-06-2021, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Hello and welcome to the forum, we are glad you joined us!
Congrats on the purchase of your Bullet, and it sounds like you have great plans to learn all about it.
Take care in your travels!
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Gary & Deb (44 years)
RV: Keystone 2013 Alpine 3495FL
TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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04-06-2021, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobinsCheetah
Hello all,
Just bought a 2016 Bullet 24RKS and am learning a TON. Original plan was to have mom spend her time/live in it, when we moved her out here to NC from CA this summer, but now plans have changed and we decided to actually haul out there to go get her with it! Hope to have some fun along the way.
Bought a 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to haul with. Been thru my share of hickups so far with the trailer/hitch combo, which has got my enthusiasm dampened somewhat, but still trying to stick to the revised plan.
I've hauled horse trailers across the country but I'm not super comfortable with the idea of this TT being 28.5', which is longer than most of what I've done before and I'm finding TTs are much more complicated as far as leveling, stabilizers, slides, weight distribution hitches, load balancing, tires, etc. etc.
I've also lived in a TT before, but NOT the right way. This time I don't want to make as many mistakes so I'm here for free advice, tips and tricks. I have a bunch of questions which I'll post in proper subject forums (I hope) and look forward to all of your notes, ideas and help.
It says to give some background so: I'm a Horse Trainer by trade but sold my business after 20 years and now do some work in the non-profit sector for a couple wildlife conservation groups. I love the herding dogs and have 1 Queensland Heeler and 1 Border Collie at the moment, plus 4 rescue feral kittens and 2 rescue rabbits.
Thanks for having me, looking forward to some great conversation!
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Welcome to the forum!
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2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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04-07-2021, 05:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Salisbury
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jasin1
Welcome to the forum!
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jasin1 - your Heeler looks ready to go camp! 
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04-08-2021, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
Posts: 1,730
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2012 Keystone Retreat 39 FDEN
99 Dodge One Ton Diesel Dually
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04-08-2021, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,714
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Welcome! Congrats on your new camper. Hope you have many wonderful miles of road ahead of you!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Duramax HD 6.6 - 3500 Diesel Dully Long bed Crew Cab
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04-09-2021, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Richmond
Posts: 625
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Welcome!! Enjoy your new rig and be safe!
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Tim & Hope
2020 Passport 2600BH GT
2019 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
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