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03-03-2014, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Alberta
Posts: 133
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New member looking to buy TT
Hello,
I'm from Fort McMurray Alberta.
My tow vehicle is a Yukon XL 2500 series. I believe this has a tow package.
I looking for a travel trailer, preferably with bunks for two kids, wife, dog and I and guest or two.
Was considering Sprinter, premier, Larado, outback xlite.
So many choices, am getting confused....
I'm not sure what the difference between the series is.
An outdoor kitchen would be nice and exterior door to the bathroom.
Any advice?
Thanks.
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03-03-2014, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
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Welcome to the forum, many floor plans are similar amount the brands but weights, tank size and things like that are different. Take a look at the Premier 31bhpr, that is what we have and we love it.
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2013 Premier 31BHPR
2014 F350 6.2L
Soon to be just DW and I
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03-03-2014, 06:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada
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If you visit the Keystone website and look under the TT section, you'll see that there are 3 "classes" of TT's -- Standard, Select and Premium/Luxury. In most cases, there is little , if any, difference in the basic construction of one to another and the appliances may also be similar. The Select and Premium/Luxury models offer a few more "bells and whistles" and "creature comfort" items --- counter tops, chairs and upholstery, etc.
First, you need to find an RV that is a good match - towing wise - for your tow vehicle. Once you have determined what your TV is capable of safely towing, then look for a unit that falls within the weight limits and towing capacity of your TV. After this is determined, look for a floor plan that meets your needs. This is a very personal decision - what one person likes, another dislikes.
You have to stay within the limitations of your TV. You may like a certain model and floor plan but it might be unsuitable for you to tow safely.
If you live in an area where you can visit an RV dealership and go through some of these units, that will give you a better idea of what features you like or dislike.
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2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS
2005 2500 GMC Duramax
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03-03-2014, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Alberta
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Safe to weight
Thanks for the great advice and thorough response!
I believe my TV can tow 9600 lbs. with that said what is considered a safe weight?
I imagine we would typically bring bicycles, coolers with snacks, luggage, I don't know maybe a few hundred pounds in the TV
If the travel trailer weight + max carrying capacity is < 9600, is this considered safe? I'm not sure how or if the hitch weight factors in.
I was considering the 31sqb and 32rbk, I also noticed these are available in the cougar half ton series (I think they append WE to the model)
Thank you for your help.
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03-03-2014, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Alberta
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Sweet model
Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryWT
Welcome to the forum, many floor plans are similar amount the brands but weights, tank size and things like that are different. Take a look at the Premier 31bhpr, that is what we have and we love it.
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Hi GaryWT
That premier model looks sweet! I like the layout and the weight looks to be low at 6457 lbs.
That layout really appeals to me. Does this unit have an external shower? Mind if I ask what you paid, extra options to consider, external speakers?
Do you find your feet hit / kick the separating wall?
Thank you!
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03-04-2014, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
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Hi, it has a outdoor shower and outside speakers. I am 6 feet tall and don't have an issue with the bed. This model was around 27k at the shows this year but I have heard of some getting it cheaper by a grand or so.
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2013 Premier 31BHPR
2014 F350 6.2L
Soon to be just DW and I
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03-04-2014, 06:47 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: maple ridge canada
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One tip I learned and a valuable one is depending on what type of camping you will be doing. If you are resort or off the beaten path . It is best to have a wood framed tt if off the beaten path due to stresses at key points. The alum frames are welded at the joints and will crack with the stress and wood has better flex. I learned this the hard way and have since upgraded and resorting it now.
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03-04-2014, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: North Florida
Posts: 1,241
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laszlo
Thanks for the great advice and thorough response!
I believe my TV can tow 9600 lbs. with that said what is considered a safe weight?
I imagine we would typically bring bicycles, coolers with snacks, luggage, I don't know maybe a few hundred pounds in the TV
If the travel trailer weight + max carrying capacity is < 9600, is this considered safe? I'm not sure how or if the hitch weight factors in.
I was considering the 31sqb and 32rbk, I also noticed these are available in the cougar half ton series (I think they append WE to the model)
Thank you for your help.
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Your vehicle may or may not be able to tow 9600 lbs regardless of the rating. Invariably SUV's suffer from a lack of payload that will further limit what can be actually towed. Check your payload rating on the door jamb sticker and let us know what that is. Keep in mind that tongue weight will equal approx. 13% of actual trailer weight, not the dry weight and can quickly use up all available payload and leave nothing for passengers and gear etc. The receiver will also have maximum limits that you will need to know. Check the receiver itself for this information and let us know what that is. Realistically you will be able to tow something less than the published 9600 lbs. The TW of 9600 lbs would be 1248 lbs and I doubt seriously if your receiver will accommodate that or your payload can meet that kind of demand and still allow for passenger loading. Get some more info and we can decipher what you can safely tow.
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2006 Keystone Hornet 29RLS (The Cracker Cabana)
2009 F-250 SuperDuty CC 6.8L/4.10 (The Black Pearl)
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03-04-2014, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Festus2
If you visit the Keystone website and look under the TT section, you'll see that there are 3 "classes" of TT's -- Standard, Select and Premium. In most cases, there is little , if any, difference in the basic construction of one to another and the appliances may also be similar. The Select and Premium models offer a few more "bells and whistles" and "creature comfort" items --- counter tops, chairs and upholstery, etc.
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Interesting... I've never navigated the Keystone website in that manner. Seems curious that the only "premium" travel trailers are toy haulers.?.?
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03-04-2014, 08:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: orange county
Posts: 47
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hello - interesting what you wrote about wood vs, aluminum frames. i have a keystone hideout and always wondered about the differences in the frames. could you explain more about the "resorting" with the wood and the stress. i was told that the weld on alum. can separate quicker, but that the wood tends to soften up.
thanks
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03-04-2014, 09:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyCamperMN
Interesting... I've never navigated the Keystone website in that manner. Seems curious that the only "premium" travel trailers are toy haulers.?.?
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Yes, it appears that way. You may also have noticed that there are far more "Select" models available than either the basic, standard ones or the "premium/select" models. I would guess that the majority of sales come from this middle or "Select" group as that would probably be where the demand is greatest.
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