Lets see your campers being towed
08-20-2013, 10:31 PM
#1921
Senior Member
Thanks man! I run a Reese dual-cam WDH and it does a great job with sway control on top of the weight distribution duties. I also have a set of Firestone air bags for added stability The trip was much easier and worry free then I expected.
My total trip average was 9.0 MPG on the nose from NW Ohio to Disney and back. I drove between 70 and 72MPH on the expressway. The truck only left the campground 1 time while we were down there for a quick Wal Mart run. I was amazed at the difference running premium fuel. I ran premium the entire trip, but at one fill up they only had 87 regular available. That tank was only 7.5MPG!!! (and is included in the 9.0 MPG average)
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Marcusjolaine (07-03-2014)
08-21-2013, 12:02 PM
#1922
Senior Member
08-21-2013, 12:11 PM
#1923
Senior Member
Thanks man! I run a Reese dual-cam WDH and it does a great job with sway control on top of the weight distribution duties. I also have a set of Firestone air bags for added stability The trip was much easier and worry free then I expected.
My total trip average was 9.0 MPG on the nose from NW Ohio to Disney and back. I drove between 70 and 72MPH on the expressway. The truck only left the campground 1 time while we were down there for a quick Wal Mart run. I was amazed at the difference running premium fuel. I ran premium the entire trip, but at one fill up they only had 87 regular available. That tank was only 7.5MPG!!! (and is included in the 9.0 MPG average)
My total trip average was 9.0 MPG on the nose from NW Ohio to Disney and back. I drove between 70 and 72MPH on the expressway. The truck only left the campground 1 time while we were down there for a quick Wal Mart run. I was amazed at the difference running premium fuel. I ran premium the entire trip, but at one fill up they only had 87 regular available. That tank was only 7.5MPG!!! (and is included in the 9.0 MPG average)
I may have start running premium gas, wasn't aware of the difference that it makes, my last long trip I averaged @ 10 mpg...
08-21-2013, 08:25 PM
#1924
Senior Member
I'm looking into ways to stop the drumbeat sound of the rain on the roof of the slide out unit on my new 2014 Wilderness 2175 RB.
One method is to slide it back in, but I find that unacceptable because it is way too cramped inside with the slide out retracted.
Another method is don't camp in the rain.
Cancel that idea. Rain happens!
Another method is to install an awning. Problem is there is insufficient clearance on my unit.
And another method is to install slide toppers, which it looks like you have 2 installed, one on each slide out.
My question is, do you ever camp on the beach where the wind gets under the slide toppers (like it gets under the awning) and causes noise and or destruction?
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08-21-2013, 08:50 PM
#1926
Senior Member
Nice rig. Looks like you are well set up for the long haul.
I'm looking into ways to stop the drumbeat sound of the rain on the roof of the slide out unit on my new 2014 Wilderness 2175 RB.
One method is to slide it back in, but I find that unacceptable because it is way too cramped inside with the slide out retracted.
Another method is don't camp in the rain.
Cancel that idea. Rain happens!
Another method is to install an awning. Problem is there is insufficient clearance on my unit.
And another method is to install slide toppers, which it looks like you have 2 installed, one on each slide out.
My question is, do you ever camp on the beach where the wind gets under the slide toppers (like it gets under the awning) and causes noise and or destruction?
.
08-21-2013, 09:29 PM
#1927
Nice rig. Looks like you are well set up for the long haul.
I'm looking into ways to stop the drumbeat sound of the rain on the roof of the slide out unit on my new 2014 Wilderness 2175 RB.
One method is to slide it back in, but I find that unacceptable because it is way too cramped inside with the slide out retracted.
Another method is don't camp in the rain.
Cancel that idea. Rain happens!
Another method is to install an awning. Problem is there is insufficient clearance on my unit.
And another method is to install slide toppers, which it looks like you have 2 installed, one on each slide out.
My question is, do you ever camp on the beach where the wind gets under the slide toppers (like it gets under the awning) and causes noise and or destruction?
.
I'm looking into ways to stop the drumbeat sound of the rain on the roof of the slide out unit on my new 2014 Wilderness 2175 RB.
One method is to slide it back in, but I find that unacceptable because it is way too cramped inside with the slide out retracted.
Another method is don't camp in the rain.
Cancel that idea. Rain happens!
Another method is to install an awning. Problem is there is insufficient clearance on my unit.
And another method is to install slide toppers, which it looks like you have 2 installed, one on each slide out.
My question is, do you ever camp on the beach where the wind gets under the slide toppers (like it gets under the awning) and causes noise and or destruction?
.
We do camp at the beach on occasion but have not had this unit there yet. I've been camping in some decent winds and haven't had noise problems. The longer one for the main slide will pool water on occasion. The idea mentioned about an inflatable mattress is a good idea to help prevent this. I think I'll give it a shot my next outing.
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08-24-2013, 02:59 PM
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