 |
05-12-2016, 10:14 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
New 2016 X-Lite FS 195BH
Hello!
We are picking up a new TT, our first one for our family of 4.
Gross weight is 3900lbs. I know cargo can increase that. Tongue weight is 400.
Our TV is a 2015 Chevy Traverse with the factory tow package giving it a 5200lbs rating. Will I have an issue towing this?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
05-12-2016, 02:06 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,737
|
Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your new TT!
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2016, 05:34 PM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiscampsin
Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your new TT!
|
Thank you!
Never really towed anything before. Just concerned about our towing vehicle.
|
|
|
|
|
05-13-2016, 01:04 AM
|
#4
|
|
I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
Posts: 1,482
|
What's the payload capacity of your traverse? At first glance it looks like you will be ok, but it will depend on payload. You certainly won't get anywhere in a hurry with that engine but it will do ok
__________________
312QBUD Owners Thread
2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
05-13-2016, 06:18 AM
|
#5
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
Looks like 1764lbs
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
05-14-2016, 09:54 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
Does anyone know if this camper has a cable tv connection or is it just the antenna? We go to pick ours up on Friday.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2016, 11:03 PM
|
#7
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 17
|
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the TT and how it does with the Traverse. We have a '16 Traverse AWD with Tow Package and going round and round on what we want. Leaning towards the Wildwood X-Lite 201BHXL or Starcraft AR-One MAXX 20BHLE - both very similar to your 195BH, just a bit longer and bit heavier (although the Starcraft is lighter of the two).
Also, double check your numbers, but I think that FS 195BH is rated as Unloaded Trailer Weight of 3022, Carry Capacity of 881, gives GVWR of 3903 pounds. So, trailer loaded with max it can carry would be at 3900 pounds, according to Forest River website.
Please keep us updated how the trailer is and how the Traverse does pulling it!
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2016, 10:05 AM
|
#8
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
I stand corrected on the GVWR, thank you!!
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2016, 10:33 AM
|
#9
|
|
I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
Posts: 1,482
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harveyfamily
Looks like 1764lbs
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
Looks like your numbers are in line to be able to tow this trailer.
Have fun out there camping
__________________
312QBUD Owners Thread
2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2016, 06:33 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 191
|
The 195bh was out first tt also. We got it new in 2014. Our tv was a 98 f150, v6, manual trans, and rated at 3500lbs. I was hurting to stay at 55mph.. when in weighed it the tounge was 600lbs. And 1100 lbs cargo. No water either. No cable connection outside.
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2016, 07:00 PM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cedar Creek Lake, TX
Posts: 3,484
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harveyfamily
Does anyone know if this camper has a cable tv connection or is it just the antenna? We go to pick ours up on Friday.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
My 17 has both an antenna and cable tv connection.
__________________
Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
2019 Keystone Loredo 290SRL
2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins crew cab
Andersen hitch
|
|
|
|
|
05-21-2016, 01:00 PM
|
#12
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
Ours does not have the park cable connection but I was told it was easy to add. What's odd is we have the dual outlet wall plate with one that says TV1 and the other is Sat. Our TT does not have prewire for Sat. The sales guy wasn't sure why it was like that.
Ours does have the tv antenna booster though.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2016, 12:36 PM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
|
How do you guys secure your TT from someone driving off with it? I'm thinking specifically with a lot that is a pull through.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2016, 09:01 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 191
|
Lock the tongue, clamp a rim, and some put an old ball in the tongue too. That stops some body from putting it on an 1 7/8" ball and running of with it.
Now I'm going back to looking for my 10mm wrench! 2016 Wildwood 27RKSS
2005 F250 PSD
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
