Share Your Travel Trailer/5th Wheel

Jmbeebe0722 · 2018-06-04 02:12:53

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/814x610/shinywtrailer_9515ed2d493e210a86a9b25bf30b334c397f0985.jpg Aaaaand we're off!

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06-07-2018, 08:05 PM

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Ricknala

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2014 23FBS, has a Murphy bed

Aaaaand we're off!

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06-07-2018, 09:48 PM

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Any chance it's the 283? That's on my list with the one below. Any issues towing, just based on length and handling compares to the truck size?

yeah, it's a 283BHSL. Its pulled just fine by my Raptor with air bags. I don't use a WDH, although I would probably get some benefit from it, dont dont feel the need to get one. The trailer doesn't sway at all and I've driven long stints at 70-75 MPH on the interstate. Overall, I'm very happy with the camper and feel comfortable pulling it just about anywhere.

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06-08-2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RichAP

Thanks for the Feedback.

Which SumoSprings did you go with: 1000lbs or 1500lbs? I have the Bilsteins also and do feel they helped with Towing.

Also, which hitch are you using?

The WDH is a Husky Centerline TS. For the springs I went with SSR-116-47 which are 1500lb models. Overall the setup works well. On the road without the trailer but we are loaded up for 2 weeks in a cottage and the truck handles so much better than stock. Did the same trip last year without the Bullsteins and the sumo springs and the truck was way too soft and bouncy.

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06-08-2018, 11:48 AM

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Which tires on the truck?

Stock C rated Goodyears that I run at 50 towing, 42 empty.

Mike

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06-08-2018, 04:27 PM

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Did you use eternabond tape to attach the solar panels to the roof? Great idea!

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Bullet 287QBS. Bunkhouse, 4 beds in the back, a queen up front for us.
2018 XLT screw 5.0 HDPP

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06-08-2018, 04:37 PM

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Did you use eternabond tape to attach the solar panels to the roof? Great idea!

Yep. I sliced 4in to 2in and used lap sealant on the overlap.

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06-12-2018, 04:53 PM

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Here's the new truck with the old (2017 lol) Grand Design 315RLTS

Share Your Travel Trailer/5th Wheel-mzxncyf.jpg

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06-12-2018, 05:49 PM

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Grand Design Imagine 2800BH

How do you like you Grand Design? I looked at a couple a few years back and they seemed solid, then we just looked again last week and they seem like they went down hill.... I heard that Winnebago bought them out. Whats your take? I went with a Rockwood Mini lite and am pretty please with it but want to upgrade to something bigger.