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Sweet. We're on the down hill side of a three week run from LA to Yellowstone, Montana. 4700 miles. In Branson mo for 3 nights. Avg mpg is 11.8 but that includes solo trips thru the mountains. Hitched up all the way to Estes park, co was 10.0 mpg. No complaints with tundra.
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I was getting a solid 8mpg pulling the 21ft TT on our trip to Devils Tower from Orlando this July past. I'm not so optimistic about 10 mpg with the 5er. I must have a lead foot.
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09-19-2013, 08:45 AM
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I hold as close to 60 as I can on highways. Makes a different.
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09-20-2013, 08:41 AM
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Sweet. We're on the down hill side of a three week run from LA to Yellowstone, Montana. 4700 miles. In Branson mo for 3 nights. Avg mpg is 11.8 but that includes solo trips thru the mountains. Hitched up all the way to Estes park, co was 10.0 mpg. No complaints with tundra.
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A trip like that I'd expect some awesome pictures......
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09-20-2013, 09:00 PM
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Got some great pics. Landscape, wildlife and rig.
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09-21-2013, 08:11 AM
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Got some great pics. Landscape, wildlife and rig.
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Can't wait to see some...Have a great trip
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09-21-2013, 11:38 AM
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Show some pics or it did not happen, :-)
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09-23-2013, 06:27 AM
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Hey congrats on the new rig.
We have our eyes on an 8282 as well. How is the pin weight on your half ton? We have a 1500 silverado. We are also shopping Open Range fives did you consider them at all? Would love to hear how your rig performs and if you get reliable after sale assistance. The rock wood sure is a handsome rig and the weights advertised surprised me.
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09-23-2013, 09:33 AM
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Hey congrats on the new rig.
We have our eyes on an 8282 as well. How is the pin weight on your half ton? We have a 1500 silverado. We are also shopping Open Range fives did you consider them at all? Would love to hear how your rig performs and if you get reliable after sale assistance. The rock wood sure is a handsome rig and the weights advertised surprised me.
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Personally, I searched every light weight 5er, and the fit and finish on the Rockwood/Flagstaff's were easily the winner. You just got more for your money and based on the feedback on this forum, they stand by their product.
As far as pin weight issues, so far (other than wait time on order) it is the only issue. Tundra pulls and stops just as if my 20ft travel trailer was still back there. Air bags straightened out my ride and now it all good.
Best part of my 8282ws is the big living area......
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09-23-2013, 03:38 PM
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Personally, I searched every light weight 5er, and the fit and finish on the Rockwood/Flagstaff's were easily the winner. You just got more for your money and based on the feedback on this forum, they stand by their product. As far as pin weight issues, so far (other than wait time on order) it is the only issue. Tundra pulls and stops just as if my 20ft travel trailer was still back there. Air bags straightened out my ride and now it all good. Best part of my 8282ws is the big living area......
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Have you checked out Prime Time Manufacturing's Crusader 295RST?
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09-23-2013, 05:21 PM
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Have you checked out Prime Time Manufacturing's Crusader 295RST?
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Yep, sure did. Pin weights were higher on the crusaders and I was fighting for every pound I could shave off.
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09-23-2013, 05:29 PM
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Yeah but Joe, you're going to want to buy a bigger truck soon anyway, so you may as well just go ahead and do it now. ;-)
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09-23-2013, 06:09 PM
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Yeah but Joe, you're going to want to buy a bigger truck soon anyway, so you may as well just go ahead and do it now. ;-)
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Nope...Tundra suits me just fine.
Thanks all the same......
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09-23-2013, 08:34 PM
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Yep, sure did. Pin weights were higher on the crusaders and I was fighting for every pound I could shave off.
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1000 lbs heavier dry wright, 3 feet shorter and 100 lbs+ more on the pin than the rockwood 8282ws. A lot of manufacturers offer one similar to the crusader rst295. Open range light is similar but I don't like the stupid goose neck hitch.
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09-24-2013, 12:53 PM
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Nope...Tundra suits me just fine.
Thanks all the same......
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Hey Joe. New caution. Recently my island turned over in transit during a turn and rode a ways leaning against the stereo facing. Only left scuff marks but could have been worse. Island is very top heavy. Gonna try to rig a secure mount against the lower pantry doors. Will post photos if it works out.
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09-24-2013, 01:02 PM
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Hey Joe. New caution. Recently my island turned over in transit during a turn and rode a ways leaning against the stereo facing. Only left scuff marks but could have been worse. Island is very top heavy. Gonna try to rig a secure mount against the lower pantry doors. Will post photos if it works out.
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I've been wrapping the wife's bicycle in a comforter with the front tire in between the desk and the island.
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09-24-2013, 01:13 PM
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Hey Joe. New caution. Recently my island turned over in transit during a turn and rode a ways leaning against the stereo facing. Only left scuff marks but could have been worse. Island is very top heavy. Gonna try to rig a secure mount against the lower pantry doors. Will post photos if it works out.
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Or you could just try and keep all the tires on the ground on turns... 
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09-24-2013, 01:46 PM
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Joe mazz
As i understand this thread you finally have your new rig with its mis matched ISLAND counter corrected and all is good? yes?? Have you towed it around several hundred miles or more? if so how are hills handled?
Have you weighed your rig fully loaded? If so are you under your max weight?
I can tow 9600lb and load 1850lb max. Your Tundra is likely in that range I would guess.
The Rockwood lite line up has a wide range of pin weights from just over 1000 to almost 1700. I am leaning toward 1200 or so max leaving 600 pounds of stuff. According to GM the max load is calculated after a full tank of gas and 300 lb of people (2) on board.
Like you i am looking to be careful with the weight and not be over -otherwise TV warranty will be void. Thoughts??
MANY THANKS!!
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09-24-2013, 02:00 PM
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Joe mazz
As i understand this thread you finally have your new rig with its mis matched ISLAND counter corrected and all is good? yes?? Have you towed it around several hundred miles or more? if so how are hills handled?
Have you weighed your rig fully loaded? If so are you under your max weight?
I can tow 9600lb and load 1850lb max. Your Tundra is likely in that range I would guess.
The Rockwood lite line up has a wide range of pin weights from just over 1000 to almost 1700. I am leaning toward 1200 or so max leaving 600 pounds of stuff. According to GM the max load is calculated after a full tank of gas and 300 lb of people (2) on board.
Like you i am looking to be careful with the weight and not be over -otherwise TV warranty will be void. Thoughts??
MANY THANKS!!
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RV is actually back at the dealer still trying to iron out the last of the table issues, but I did take it on a short 100 mile, long weekend and it pulled like my old 20ft TT. No hills though.
As I'm sure you've read, with a half ton, it's all about the pin weight. My Tundra has a payload of 1650, but that's one 150lb driver and a full tank of gas. Add hitch in the bed, wife, kid, dog and gear I'm down to 1300 fast. I went on the trip with a stock suspension and full fresh water tank, and it sagged a little so I just added airbags.
I'm happy with the pin weight of my 8282ws, although there are guys with Tundra's on this site that pull the 8289ws and that pin has to be up around 1600-1700 loaded.
Wish I had a 3/4 ton that magically fit in my garage, but I don't, and this set up so far works well.
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09-24-2013, 04:28 PM
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1000 lbs heavier dry wright, 3 feet shorter and 100 lbs+ more on the pin than the rockwood 8282ws. A lot of manufacturers offer one similar to the crusader rst295. Open range light is similar but I don't like the stupid goose neck hitch.
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Actually, the Crusader 295RST is 3" LONGER (31'11") than the Rockwood 8282ws (31'8"). It also comes standard with the Lippert Ground Control self-leveling system, which has been wonderful! Just press the Auto-Level button and walk away!
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Actually, the Crusader 295RST is 3" LONGER (31'11") than the Rockwood 8282ws (31'8"). It also comes standard with the Lippert Ground Control self-leveling system, which has been wonderful! Just press the Auto-Level button and walk away!
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My bad. I pulled up specs from a random online search and got specs for a different unit. I have looked at primetime and liked em.
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