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04-03-2019, 06:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 9
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Hello Land Lubbers!
I just SOLD my boat after owning several over the past 25 years, for a new life style. This is quite the culture shock! But, we're now ready to jump all in and do some traveling around the country (and then some) with a travel trailer.
For my first travel trailer I chose a new left-over 2018 Keystone Bullet 2070BH. Got a great deal on it and I like the lay-out.
Any rv'ing tips are most welcome. I may even take some of the advice from time to time. Thank you much.
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04-03-2019, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: South US
Posts: 712
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Welcome,
Since boats and RVs share "service" designs (elctrical,plumbing,lighting and propane) none of that should be a problem for you to repair. But I know one thing you did not have on a (live on) boat was lug nuts and tire pressures. I guess your first advice would be to keep an eye on the lug nut torques and tire pressures. If you trailer-ed a lot of boats,then you are aware of this info. Always something neat to buy with these RVs,gadgets and such. A TPMS should be high on your list.
Safe travels.
RMc
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2018 Ram 3500 SRW Aisin Trans. HO CTD
Air Lift Bags -Curt 16K Slider Hitch
2017 Laredo 350 FB
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04-03-2019, 08:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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Congrats on the trailer! We've got friends that we winter with in FL that recently moved to an RV from boat living. They spent years in the Virgin Islands then changed their lifestyle. They really enjoy the RV and says it gives them so much more space and conveniences - maybe you will find that too.
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2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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04-04-2019, 03:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laredo Tugger
Welcome,
Since boats and RVs share "service" designs (elctrical,plumbing,lighting and propane) none of that should be a problem for you to repair. But I know one thing you did not have on a (live on) boat was lug nuts and tire pressures. I guess your first advice would be to keep an eye on the lug nut torques and tire pressures. If you trailer-ed a lot of boats,then you are aware of this info. Always something neat to buy with these RVs,gadgets and such. A TPMS should be high on your list.
Safe travels.
RMc
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Thank you, and that's excellent advice. Before I left the lot, I had a sway bar and brake assist installed. I took it home and added an electric jack stand and back-up camera.
Tires are a question. Are Rainier good tires? I have my doubts. I can only find them a Wal-Mart, but not in my size w/8 ply. I have (4) Rainier ST205/75R14 D-8 ply. The 14" 8 ply appear hard to find.
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04-04-2019, 03:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 233
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Congrats on the new trailer. Hope you have thousands of miles of trouble free travels.
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5th Wheel: 2019 Alpine 3400 RS
Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F350 SD 6.7L Lariat CC DRW
Hitch: Ford (Reese)5th Wheel, 27,500 lbs
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04-04-2019, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Schulenburg
Posts: 1,164
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Welcome to the forum from SE Texas. Nice looking set up. Enjoy your new life style.
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2017 Hideout 308BHDS
2006 F-350 6.0L PSD CC 4X4
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04-04-2019, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southeastern Connectiut
Posts: 1,307
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Land Yacht... Prairie Schooner, Boat we're all related, except that we don't rock quite as much! LOL
Welcome from Connecticut, and Good Luck,
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Steve & Jan, Ava & Emma (Mini Schnauzers):
2016 F350 Lariat 4X4 Powerstroke CC/SB "PULLTOY V"
2013 Alpine 3535RE "MAGIC CARPET IV"
Proud Navy Vet!
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04-04-2019, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Norwood, CO
Posts: 685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluwave
Thank you, and that's excellent advice. Before I left the lot, I had a sway bar and brake assist installed. I took it home and added an electric jack stand and back-up camera.
Tires are a question. Are Rainier good tires? I have my doubts. I can only find them a Wal-Mart, but not in my size w/8 ply. I have (4) Rainier ST205/75R14 D-8 ply. The 14" 8 ply appear hard to find.
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I just replaced my Rainiers. They were "brand new" with my trailer. The born on date was early 2016. No the trailer was not a 2016 but a new 2018.
I think your doubts are justified.
I replaced with 215/75R14 Goodyear Endurance, but there are many brands folks recommend on this site.
Welcome to the site. Nice looking rig.
Oak
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2018 Keystone 26RBPR
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04-04-2019, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
Posts: 823
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Really nice set up, We also gave up the boat and are happy we did.Welcome to the forum from New Jersey
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04-04-2019, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,550
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Welcome from North Carolina!
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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04-04-2019, 06:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 9
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Thank you all for the welcome. Great crowd here, I see.
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Have Fun and Travel Safe
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04-05-2019, 03:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Fairhaven, MA
Posts: 355
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Welcome from coastal MA! Lots of boats in town and not too many campers.
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2022 Cougar 25RDS
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD gas
Fairhaven, MA
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04-21-2019, 07:56 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Hayesville
Posts: 21
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Welcome!
Welcome to the forum. I bought a Keystone Bullet 2070BH last year and though we only got to use it a couple of times, we plan on using it a lot this summer. We like it and hope it gives us good service. Safe travels!
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04-21-2019, 02:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: South Florida
Posts: 9
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I sold my boat and bought a TT. Not much difference in maintenance. Enjoy your land yacht.
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04-21-2019, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: prophetstown
Posts: 318
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Welcome to the site,, there is an Abundance of info on here,, enjoy
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04-22-2019, 12:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Spring
Posts: 18
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Welcome, we lived aboard for several years and still miss the rocking and wave noises on the hull. The good news is Boondocking with your size of trailer should offer some great experiences. We do it with our 33’ toy hauler and have enjoyed lots of places and through Boondockers, met some great friends. Have fun out there.
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