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09-25-2020, 05:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 8
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Hello
Hi,
Phil here from Greenville, SC.
got the 287 QBS in May, went on 3 trips so far. Love it.
Came from a smaller Toy hauler (Track&Trail) which we used less and less for racing, so a travel trailer camper it was.
Really enjoying the space and the features.
Cheers !
Phil
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09-25-2020, 06:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,398
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Welcome aboard! Enjoy that new, slower pace in that new rig
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-25-2020, 07:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 8
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maiden voyage to Edisto Island:
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09-25-2020, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Hello Phil and welcome!
Very nice looking setup you have there.
Enjoy your travels and stay safe,
Gary
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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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09-25-2020, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,710
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Welcome, and congrats on the new purchase.
Remember to slow down a little. The journey is just as rewarding as the destination. Build in time to enjoy the journey. Our best memories are not at the destination spots, but those events that happened unexpectedly or on a whim while traveling to the destination spot.
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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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09-25-2020, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
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Welcome from Pennsylvania!
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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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09-25-2020, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Richmond
Posts: 625
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Welcome from S.E. Michigan....Enjoy!!
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09-25-2020, 11:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 8
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Thanks for the welcome guys!
yes, I've slowed down considerably, not just for the length and weight of the rig, also to make travel more enjoyable.
past two trips were backroads and highways, no interstate. took an hour longer, but no traffic, slightly slower, more scenery and way less traffic and aggravation.
even though i might go one hole up on the hitch and add another washer, the numbers looked good on the last trips to the scales (luckily only 5 min from my house).
towing experience has been pleasant so far and thanks to the average speed and the nature of the ecodiesel with tune, i was averaging 14.7-15 MPG
We might do one last trip this season , want to check out Creek fire Motor Ranch in Savannah, let's see if we can fit it in.
aside from that, i need to come up with a covering solution , since the rig will be parked in a corner of the property with tall trees. i've already washed the roof once, and don't wan to make that a regular thing for just the fallen leaves when parked. thinking about a suspended tarp setup, since i don't want to put up a permanent structure and also don't want a cover that touches the trailer.
but that will be a different thread.
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Phil in SC
2020 Bullet 287QBS
2015 RAM 1500 ecodiesel 2WD GDE tune
2016 Husky FE350
2007 Ducati Monster S4RS
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09-25-2020, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,461
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BulletPhil
Thanks for the welcome guys!
yes, I've slowed down considerably, not just for the length and weight of the rig, also to make travel more enjoyable.
past two trips were backroads and highways, no interstate. took an hour longer, but no traffic, slightly slower, more scenery and way less traffic and aggravation.
even though i might go one hole up on the hitch and add another washer, the numbers looked good on the last trips to the scales (luckily only 5 min from my house).
towing experience has been pleasant so far and thanks to the average speed and the nature of the ecodiesel with tune, i was averaging 14.7-15 MPG
We might do one last trip this season , want to check out Creek fire Motor Ranch in Savannah, let's see if we can fit it in.
aside from that, i need to come up with a covering solution , since the rig will be parked in a corner of the property with tall trees. i've already washed the roof once, and don't wan to make that a regular thing for just the fallen leaves when parked. thinking about a suspended tarp setup, since i don't want to put up a permanent structure and also don't want a cover that touches the trailer.
but that will be a different thread.
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Welcome from the TX Hill Country... my confusion never ends on model nomenclature. Why QBS and not BH like they used to use? Anyway, as far as covering, the consensus seems to be that putting one of those fitted covers causes condensation and more likely mo trouble than they are worth. The parking under trees does need some sort of protection. One of the guys living up near Austin was building a structure out of PVC and was going to attach a canvas cover. Not sure how that ever turned out but that much canvas would have me concerned about wind loading. You might want to reconsider a structure with tin roof but maybe someone can recall the Austin guy's shelter.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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09-26-2020, 03:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,329
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Phil, the guy and project that George references is from the Austin area. Regretfully his story doesn't have a happy ending, but you can follow the ill-fated journey here: https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...shelter&page=4
And welcome to the funny farm (uh, forum) by the way!
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2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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