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We went from tents to PUP's (had 2) and then got a hybrid. Each one was a step up from the previous in convenience and comfort. Setting up a PUP isn't that difficult but we found we were opening it up at home to pack it with our stuff, then setting it up where we camped followed by opening it up to unload when we got home. That got old after a while so that led to the hybrid - just open the door, walk in and fill the fridge!
All of them are still camping as far as we're concerned. I do like the tent ends in the hybrid for letting the outside in. As much as I like the hybrid, it isn't warm in cold country unless you run the furnace and since we "boondock" a lot the furnace (fan motor) is a battery killer so we seldom use it. In a few years we'll be looking at a larger full blown TT so we can hit the road after retirement.
It looks to be in great condition but I really dont know what I am even looking at LOL.
It's a big trailer at 32' in length. The cargo portion would be really nice though with the motorcycles as loading them into the back of the F150 isn't much fun.
Curious how it will tow though, if I have the bikes, will I have to much weight on the tonngue? if I don't have the bikes will I have enough weight?
Very easy to add the OEM Ford integrated trailer brake controller (ITBC) to a newer F-150. If your F-150 has the tow pkg with the 7-pin plug on the rear bumper, then you just buy the ITBC, plug it in near the steering wheel, and have the Ford dealer flash the computer (PCM) to tell it you now have the ITBC.
If your F-150 doesn't have the 7-pin trailer plug on the rear bumper, then you'll have to add that as well as the ITBC.
You can buy the ITBC from the dealer, or you can find it at a discount on the web for less than $200. Either way, the dealer still has to flash the PCM.
There are various types and brands of trailer brake controllers that will work for any trailer that has electric brakes. But the OEM Ford ITBC is a great trailer brake controller. I used a Drawtite trailer brake controller for over 10 years, and then ordered my F-150 with the Ford OEM ITBC. The ITBC is much, much better.
Do you know if that one works with a 2016 F150 5.0 with tow package? I lookedit up online one site says yes and one site says no, only 2014 and older
As much as I like the hybrid, it isn't warm in cold country unless you run the furnace and since we "boondock" a lot the furnace (fan motor) is a battery killer so we seldom use it.
When necessary, I cover the tent ends with moving blankets. If I keep my current hybrid much longer, we'll cut and sew the blankets to fit. They help keep the warm in and cut the condensation to nothing. And it allows us to run the furnace enough to keep the camper warm. Remember, you can hook up the 7-pin and recharge as needed.
It looks to be in great condition but I really dont know what I am even looking at LOL.
It's a big trailer at 32' in length. The cargo portion would be really nice though with the motorcycles as loading them into the back of the F150 isn't much fun.
Curious how it will tow though, if I have the bikes, will I have to much weight on the tonngue? if I don't have the bikes will I have enough weight?
Looks to have normal wear. And I see a smoke or CO2 detector is missing. I don't see this model too often so won't comment on the balance. If anything, I'd be concerned about the skylight in the bathroom and signs of water entry and any signs of funk in the bathroom as well. Vinyl floor might be an issue as they tend to crack in severe temp variations. Also, mine had plastic caps for the tent-bottom ties to attach. I replaced them with metal from my local dealer. Easy job with a hidden expanding pop rivet.
02-02-2017, 09:52 PM
