195BH New Owner - Page 2

pthomson · 07-02-2015, 11:18 AM

We're taking it out tomorrow for the first time. We have some friends that are experienced campers coming with us. Should be fun. I'll post pics in a separate thread when we get back.

jlgail4309 · 07-02-2015, 11:48 AM

I leave the fridge on all the time. I turn the gas off and when I get to the camp site I turn it on for 10 to 15 min. Then I light the burner on the stove first to bleed the air out. Then turn the hot water tank and the heater in the winter time on. The hot water and heater lights itself.

pthomson · 07-02-2015, 11:50 AM

Great. Thanks! I'll update after the weekend to let everyone know how it goes. I appreciate the feedback.

jlgail4309 · 07-02-2015, 11:58 AM

Have a great time and watch your tires for heat. I still drive a while then I stop and check for heat with my hand. They shouldn't be so hot you burn your hand. I had one deform on my trailer. My tires were the cheapest they could put on the trailer. I'm only got maybe a 1000mile on the trailer before I replaced them. Trailer tires are 65 miles per hour max. Kumho 857 are one of the best for 205 75 14.
Only safty issue I can think of. Enjoy your trip !!

pthomson · 07-02-2015, 02:14 PM

One more question. The camper didn't come with a jack incase I need to change the tire. Any suggestions on what I should purchase? I'm looking at them on autozone and none of them support the weight of the trailer.

Happy Vibe · 07-02-2015, 02:23 PM

I carry a 2 ton bottle jack for my vibe (about the same weight as your trailer). Remember you are only lifting half the weight of the trailer when you change a tire.

pthomson · 07-02-2015, 02:30 PM

Ok. Good, that's what I just bought. Thanks Vibe.

oxcamper · 07-02-2015, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pthomson

One more question. The camper didn't come with a jack incase I need to change the tire. Any suggestions on what I should purchase? I'm looking at them on autozone and none of them support the weight of the trailer.

Campers don't come with jacks, you're on your own.
So: Get a 5 or 10 ton bottle jack and some wood blocks, use the TV jack in a pinch, or get one of the drive on jacks utilizing your good tire to pick up the flat one.

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