First trip logged!

[Ray102382]

Just picked up a new 2017 T263BHXL Cruise Lite. As well as a new 16 GMC Canyon SLT. first time everything here, never towed never owned an rv/trailer. Never having towed, it was a nerve racking experience picking it up. Made it home to load it up and get ready for its first trip. Learned very quickly a new found respect for someone towing a trailer. Wind gusts are frightening, and I live where the wind blows like crazy at times. We have a big trip planned in Havasu end of the month. So took it up to Lake Cauhila in La Quinta which is about 20 or so miles from my house. Everything went smoothly, only issue came up when the water heater stopped working, the DSI trip light came on. Went back and forth with dealership but we couldn't get it to kick back on. So it has to go back for them to troubleshoot. Hopefully I have it back in time for our havasu trip. Overall we are very pleased with our new trailer! My wife and kids love it,

[Gary G.]

We have the salem cruise lite 261 and love it too. We couldn't pull the model with a slide because of our Cadillac SRX SUV. It's right at 4700lbs empty! Great pics and glad you are having a great time. We are very pleased with our TT, the quality and the dealer here in Boise, Idaho. Happy camping.

[Camp4two]

Very nice trailer and TV. Welcome to this forum. Lots of great information sharing here. Enjoy Havasu and all your camp trips that lie ahead.

[Jasdow77]

Looks great! We are about to head out on our maiden voyage with our 273QBXL... Love it so far.. Good luck and happy camping!

[tahoe1840]

After a few 100 miles it will be a piece of cake. Enjoy the RV life it is way fun and really great for the little ones. Have fun!!

[Ray102382]

Thanks all! I picked up the trailer today, seems like they had to replace some electronic board for the water heater to function again. But it's working again, they also received my spare tire that was missing during delivery. Over the weekend I installed a back up camera by running a 30ft BNC cable to a IR cam powered by the back up lights. I ran a 20ft BNC inside the truck to a quick disconnect lock to connect both cables. Since I didn't want a permanent screen, I used the cigarette lighter adapter to tap power and created a removable system. Works well enough but right now it's mounted to license plate frame. So good vantage view when backing up or when merging left, I'll have to order a different one to mount up high in the middle.

[Max100TN]

Nice setup. Always some things to iron out at first but glad your back up and running. Like that DIY cam info. DW liked it when we started using the SJ4000 cam and my iPhone for hookups. She just has to say stop now lol...slight lag time

[Ray102382]

Took it out to Havasu a place called Black Meadows Landing. Was very fun! Super hot but 5ft from lake. But we ran into an issue where the motorized stabilizers wouldn't work. When we arrived they went down fine, but when I tried to level it off front or rear wouldn't move. So we stayed in it a little unleveled. When we departed they both decided to work again, so I pulled them up. But when we got home only the rears were working... So not sure what's going on. Might take it in again to see if they can figure out the issue.

[SuicideSaints]

Originally Posted by Ray102382

Took it out to Havasu a place called Black Meadows Landing. Was very fun! Super hot but 5ft from lake. But we ran into an issue where the motorized stabilizers wouldn't work. When we arrived they went down fine, but when I tried to level it off front or rear wouldn't move. So we stayed in it a little unleveled. When we departed they both decided to work again, so I pulled them up. But when we got home only the rears were working... So not sure what's going on. Might take it in again to see if they can figure out the issue.

Were you using the stabilizers to level?

[Ray102382]

With leveling blocks to offset where the level was off, when the front and rear bars come down its off on the side with the slide out. So normally I've added the leveling block to make it level. But with them not functioning I couldn't even do that.

[Max100TN]

I read where another member gave advice on leveling with a slide. They said that they level with slide side a little higher to start with. Said the slide side lowers some over time. Hope it helps.

[Jasdow77]

The stabilizers are only to control the rocking, they don't actually lever your trailer. You will need to do that before putting down the stabilizers front and back. I built leveling blocks from 2"x10" for our cruise lite. Once it's level then put down your stabilizer. You can burn up your motors on your stabilizers trying to use them to level..


If your stabilizers won't move but the motor is turning, there is a pin that locks the motor to the drive shaft. Mine fell out after about the third time I used them. They didn't set the pin. Luckily I heard it hit the bottom plate of my stabilizer. Hope this helps!

[Jasdow77]

How I leveled my trailer... You can buy sets or make your own...

[SuicideSaints]

Originally Posted by Ray102382

With leveling blocks to offset where the level was off, when the front and rear bars come down its off on the side with the slide out. So normally I've added the leveling block to make it level. But with them not functioning I couldn't even do that.

Are you leveling with blocks under the tires?

You do not use the stabilizers to level. You should be blocking up the tires then running the stabilizers down, after you level, to "stabilize" the trailer. The stabilizers are not designed to hold the weight or lift the trailer in any other application other than snugging to the ground to stop the trailer from rocking and shimmy-ing around. They are not designed to lift the trailer in any capacity.

[Ray102382]

Was not aware of that, when I did my walk thru at pick up that's what they told me to use to level it. So good thing I'm on this forum learning! So once I back into a spot and its not level would I then stayed hitched to place leveling blocks under the wheels? Or whats the best process to properly level it?

Thanks

[jgourlie]

Originally Posted by Ray102382

Was not aware of that, when I did my walk thru at pick up that's what they told me to use to level it. So good thing I'm on this forum learning! So once I back into a spot and its not level would I then stayed hitched to place leveling blocks under the wheels? Or whats the best process to properly level it?

Thanks

This may be the reason your stablizers have not been working as well as they aren't meant to carry the load and the motors may be strained. This may correct itself or it may be worthwhile getting them replaced under warranty and then following the below procedure for leveling going forward.

Yes you would stay hooked up, back into the spot and get out your level.

If the side of your trailer with the slide is a half bubble high, I would stop right there and unhook.

If it isn't I would pull the trailer forward and put some blocks under the tires and then back up the trailer onto the blocks. Stop check the level again, if it looks good unhook the trailer.

The maximum times I have had to pull a trailer forward to put blocks under the tires is twice to get it level.

You will get the hang of it after a few times!

[Ray102382]

I will have to try this next trip out on 4th of July. Thanks for the help, I had to create a check list to remember all the processes.

[Buffalo2VA]

http://youtu.be/b4JQV15VzBc

[Buffalo2VA]

I have these levelers and love them super easy to use

[LCowan]

We are also looking to purchase this trailer. It's good to hear that you like it and about some of the kinks you are working out in the beginning. Happy camping and a fun time with your new trailer.