16FB or 17FQ

[Bizelisa]

Originally Posted by Bizelisa

We had a shop weld new spring perches on top of the axel it was only 150.00.
We did have to add a double step. I do have photo just unsure how to add.

[proride]

Thanks, looks great. Just what I need to do on mine.

[meganjoe]

Originally Posted by Bizelisa

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What size tires and wheels did you use??


Thanks, Joe

[Bizelisa]

Joe,

205 75r 15 tires and 15 inch rims (5 on 4.5).

[Teddi]

We have just purchased a viking 17fq , front walk around queen and love it. The bathroom has a sink with a mirrored medicine cabinet and plenty of counter space and storage. We have used it 4 times and will be going again the end of the month. We had a popup and now its so nice with the queen bed and nice bathroom.
Teddi

[bigjoey38]

What is your TV and what is your MPG like?

Joe H

[Ky-N]

Flipped the axle on ours today so we can run more readily available 14" tires. Really, really like the 17FQ, more than enough room and storage for just the two of us. Gotta love the walk around bed especially for middle of the night excursions.

[bigjoey38]

Follow up- Ok I had bought a trailmanor last year and its ok, but the 17FQ would have been better for us... I contacted a dealer and there wiling to give me a good deal on a new one and I would only carry 2k...I was also looking at a R-pod 180.....

Like some more feed back on your experiance with the 17 FQ.

Bigjoe

[Austintatious]

I just picked up a 2016 17FQ yesterday. Price was $10,995 at the RV Expo a couple of weeks ago, total with TT&L came to less than $12K.

Haven't been on a camping trip yet but it's been sitting in my driveway hooked up to power while we add TV and personal touches. I've noticed that it has the same cheap materials as RV's costing tens of thousands more

So far we are loving it but I'm concerned it might be a bit too much for my 2015 JKU to tow.

[bigjoey38]

Originally Posted by Austintatious

I just picked up a 2016 17FQ yesterday. Price was $10,995 at the RV Expo a couple of weeks ago, total with TT&L came to less than $12K.

Haven't been on a camping trip yet but it's been sitting in my driveway hooked up to power while we add TV and personal touches. I've noticed that it has the same cheap materials as RV's costing tens of thousands more

So far we are loving it but I'm concerned it might be a bit too much for my 2015 JKU to tow.

I was comparing the camper I have with the 17 FQ as far as GWVR Im good..I have a 2013 Kia Soreno 4x4 that can tow up to 5,000 lbs...

[proride]

Originally Posted by Austintatious

So far we are loving it but I'm concerned it might be a bit too much for my 2015 JKU to tow.

Well, the max towing capacity on the 2015 JKU is 3,500. Do you know what gearing you have? 3.21, 3.73, or 4.10? Are you planning on towing in a hilly area?

The FQ weighs 2700 pounds, so by the time you add the water, unless you can fill up at your destination, that's probably another 200 pounds, and then food and whatever else, I would venture to say it will be up at around 3,200 pounds, which is close to both the trailer max weight and the jeeps max towing capacity.

Just make sure you get the trailer brake controller for you JKU and set the brakes correctly. The trailer does tow nicely.

[Ky-N]

Originally Posted by bigjoey38

Follow up- Ok I had bought a trailmanor last year and its ok, but the 17FQ would have been better for us... I contacted a dealer and there wiling to give me a good deal on a new one and I would only carry 2k...I was also looking at a R-pod 180.....

Like some more feed back on your experiance with the 17 FQ.

Bigjoe

We had an R-Pod, after 5 weeks in last summer we realized it was not for us and traded for the 17FQ as soon as we got back home. MUCH, MUCH happier now. More storage, headroom (you would be surprised how much you you lose due to the slope of the roof) and the bed access is the really the best thing.

[Bizelisa]

We run 513 gears in our JKU automatic we weight everything and stay at the 3500 lbs rating yes we run trailer brakes we have hitch with sway bar and are running a. 35 inch tires with a 4 inch lift after we put the springs in top of trailer axel and put 15 in tires and wheels it pulls fantastic we don't even know we are pulling anything

[Bizelisa]

We looked at R Pod and 17FQ price was a factor but I love my clipper and would not change it for anything

[bigjoey38]

Originally Posted by Ky-N

We had an R-Pod, after 5 weeks in last summer we realized it was not for us and traded for the 17FQ as soon as we got back home. MUCH, MUCH happier now. More storage, headroom (you would be surprised how much you you lose due to the slope of the roof) and the bed access is the really the best thing.

Thanks for the review on the R-pod..... It helps.... Is it possible to modify the dinette on the 17FQ to make it longer?

[proride]

Originally Posted by bigjoey38

Thanks for the review on the R-pod..... It helps.... Is it possible to modify the dinette on the 17FQ to make it longer?

I suppose there might be a way, but I don't think it would be practical, as there just isn't enough room for anything bigger.

[Bizelisa]

We actually made it shorter and fold down style so we can sit and drink coffee with it being down and dinner when it is up. But I don't know any way to make it longer

[Ky-N]

Originally Posted by Bizelisa

We actually made it shorter and fold down style so we can sit and drink coffee with it being down and dinner when it is up. But I don't know any way to make it longer

Sounds interesting, can you post a pic of it?

[Bizelisa]

trailer is in storage, but as soon as get a chance will be happy to....

[bigjoey38]

Anyone know when you trade in your TT do they check everything?

I am trying to work on a deal for a 17FQ, while getting my camper ready for possible trade in I notice the toilet is not working. frustrated.