From PUP to TT - 2013 Wildwood FS Series T195BH
Hi all! Happy to be part of the Forest River owner's community!
Yesterday we brought home a 2013 T195BH and are super excited to get some trips under our belts. Our first camper was a '95 Coleman Rio Grande pop up that isn't perfect, but we love it a lot (especially that old-school canvas). Like most, we wanted a few more amenities and in the end decided that a bunkhouse was the right format for our family. This model fit the bill perfectly.
Moving from an older PUP, there are several aspects to a TT that I'm not familiar with and was hoping for some pointers, or links to reading materials to help me learn the essentials. I have downloaded the generic FR manual and find that a lot of it is focused on larger fifth wheels. Anyway, here are a few things I need to learn more about:
Storing/Emptying/Flushing water systems: our pop-up didn't have a bathroom, nor a fresh-water or grey-water tank. I am not familiar with the proper use and maintenance of these systems. There is a box on the wall in the kitchen that seems to be some sort of diagnostic or monitoring system, but we didn't receive a manual so I'm not sure exactly what it tells me.
Electrical: Our PUP ran the interior lights off the battery, and a couple of times we connected to power, which ran the outlets as well. This unit seems similar...it specifically says on the outside where the plug lies that it's for a 30 ampere supply. I get that campsites offer different amp ratings, but is it safe to connect this to my household power supply? I'm sure it is, but don't want to go frying stuff.
Weight ratings: I understand basic weight ratings and distribution. My feeling is that I'm highly unlikely to overload this thing, however in reading the generic manual it gets into going to the scales, weighing your vehicle, the trailer, cargo, etc. Is that necessary with a trailer this size, or is that more of a fifth-wheel type of thing? BTW my tow vehicle is a 2008 F150 FX4 SuperCrew, so I'm less concerned about overloading the truck and making sure that I don't overload the trailer. Water certainly plays into this, and that's something I want to understand better.
Anyway I appreciate any links or pointers you all have, and look forward to getting to know everyone!
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