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Old 07-04-2015, 09:44 PM   #1
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Need Help Surveyor 32bhds Info

First off, Im new to the forum and would appreciate any help/criticism etc...
I am looking to purchase my first camper and we have narrowed it down to the Surveyor 32bhds (2016 model). It will be my wife and I plus our 3 boys. Does anybody have any personal knowledge of this unit? I have read a lot of negative reviews as well as good ones. Are these constructed well? Any known issues? Anything to be aware of? Is the 15000btu a/c enough to keep cool when its 85-90* out? Sorry for so many questions, but before I drop $28000, I would like to know. Also, I have a 2013 F150 Supercrew with 5.0 and 3.73 hears (4x4). Anybody pull one of these with that truck? Truck says towing capacity is 9300lbs and dry weight of trailer is around 7100lbs. Again, any info is greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-04-2015, 10:50 PM   #2
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For a trailer with that kind of dry weight, you better check the truck's payload capacity.
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Old 07-04-2015, 11:00 PM   #3
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From what I can tell, the payload capacity is around 1760lbs. Does that make sense? Sorry for the ignorance. I'm not use to towing anything this big and never had to worry about what my truck was capable of.
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Old 09-04-2015, 10:02 AM   #4
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Hi usmcknight69,

I am also looking at this trailer for my family of 5 and will be towing it with a Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab. Did you end up purchasing this unit? What are your thoughts? I am also looking at the 294qble that is somewhat similar, but is missing the slide out in the bunkhouse room. It also doesn't have the outdoor kitchen which is something I'd really like.

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First off, Im new to the forum and would appreciate any help/criticism etc...
I am looking to purchase my first camper and we have narrowed it down to the Surveyor 32bhds (2016 model). It will be my wife and I plus our 3 boys. Does anybody have any personal knowledge of this unit? I have read a lot of negative reviews as well as good ones. Are these constructed well? Any known issues? Anything to be aware of? Is the 15000btu a/c enough to keep cool when its 85-90* out? Sorry for so many questions, but before I drop $28000, I would like to know. Also, I have a 2013 F150 Supercrew with 5.0 and 3.73 hears (4x4). Anybody pull one of these with that truck? Truck says towing capacity is 9300lbs and dry weight of trailer is around 7100lbs. Again, any info is greatly appreciated.
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Old 10-12-2015, 12:15 PM   #5
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Thumbs up Surveyor 32 BHDS

I received my 2016 32 BHDS the beginning of June and my family and I absolutely love it!! My wife and I have 2 kids and the bunkhouse has been perfect. I also have a 2013 F-150 SuperCrew 5.0L that tows the trailer, the truck pulls the trailer fine, with a good weight distributing hitch with trailer sway control it doesn't get pushed around too much. They other person was correct with a truck full of people you are not going to have a whole lot of payload left maybe a few hundred pounds. I have the 15k BTU A/C and it did perfectly fine over labor day here in Illinois when it hit upper 80's - 90 degrees each day. My only gripes are the front stabilizer jacks sit very low even when retracted. (Watch your campsites, bent one of mine) The TV mount is great for moving the TV from inside to the outside of the trailer easily however I would't travel with the TV hanging on the wall mine ripped the mount out of the wall. TV was fine and I just added some finished hardwood and extra screws to fix the mount back to the wall. Overall extremely happy with purchase haven't had any other issues on my first 6 trips.
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Old 10-12-2015, 12:59 PM   #6
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I did end up purchasing the 32bhds and love it. We have used it twice so far and have another two trips planned over the next few weeks. I ended up selling my F150 and purchased a new Dodge 2500 diesel. The F150 towed it ok, but I was very hesitant to tow into the mountains with it. The diesel is just a different world. I can barely tell the trailer is behind me now. For this being our first trailer, I can honestly say I don't have any complaints yet. The 15000 btu a/c unit was more than enough to cool it down even during mid day. Hope this helps.
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Old 10-12-2015, 01:02 PM   #7
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I received my 2016 32 BHDS the beginning of June and my family and I absolutely love it!! My wife and I have 2 kids and the bunkhouse has been perfect. I also have a 2013 F-150 SuperCrew 5.0L that tows the trailer, the truck pulls the trailer fine, with a good weight distributing hitch with trailer sway control it doesn't get pushed around too much. They other person was correct with a truck full of people you are not going to have a whole lot of payload left maybe a few hundred pounds. I have the 15k BTU A/C and it did perfectly fine over labor day here in Illinois when it hit upper 80's - 90 degrees each day. My only gripes are the front stabilizer jacks sit very low even when retracted. (Watch your campsites, bent one of mine) The TV mount is great for moving the TV from inside to the outside of the trailer easily however I would't travel with the TV hanging on the wall mine ripped the mount out of the wall. TV was fine and I just added some finished hardwood and extra screws to fix the mount back to the wall. Overall extremely happy with purchase haven't had any other issues on my first 6 trips.
Yeah, I decided to step up to a 2500 diesel to be safe. Cant put a price tag on safety for the family. I love my 32bhds so far. Haven't put a TV in the bunkhouse yet, but will probably do so this winter.
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:12 PM   #8
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My family (5 total... also 3 boys) and I also bought a new 2016 32 BHDS this year. We took delivery of it the 1st of April. I wish I had seen your post (I was busy camping all summer) so I could have responded earlier. We have taken it on multiple trips this year. A few fairly close and two trips that where about 6 hours from home. We love the camper! The A/C and the heater works great... we have used both!

I have pulled the camper all summer with a 2013 GMC 1500. I debated this awhile before I ordered but but decided to go ahead. The truck pulls the camper fine but it does work fairly hard in hilly roads. If all we wanted to do was maximum of 5 or 6 hour trips I would just keep using my 1500; however, we want to take it to FL and maybe out West. For this reason I am looking now for a 2500 Diesel.

We just got back from what may be our last trip this past weekend and I researching how to winterize it. I have a few questions that I will post in another thread shortly.
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:18 PM   #9
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I see this is an old thread but I wanted to post.
I am picking up my new 2016 32BHDS tomorrow. Very exciting. Can't wait.
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Old 02-06-2016, 06:37 AM   #10
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I have a 2015 321BHTS and must say I feel lucky that my dry weight was only 6800lbs. I have 3 slides and a 2nd AC. Still in shock to this day but anyways I love the trailer . Had a few minor issues but warranty took care of that .


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Old 03-20-2016, 10:17 AM   #11
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Update...We are coming up on season two with the 32BHDS. I posted that I was looking for a 2500....well I have one now. Traded my 13 GMC 1500 in on a 14 2500HD Diesel. I am ready to see how it pulls. Based on what I have read it will night and day as compared to the 1/2 ton truck. Come on Spring...I am ready!
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Old 05-12-2016, 09:02 PM   #12
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Need Help Surveyor 32bhds Info

I just took delivery of my new 32BHDS came in as a 2017. An earlier thread on this post mention to not travel with the TV hanging. Has anyone else had this issue?

Do you leave it up or take it down?

We are so excited to start using it!


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Old 05-12-2016, 09:09 PM   #13
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I have a 2015 32 BHTS. Had the TV up all last summer with no issues.
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Old 05-12-2016, 09:24 PM   #14
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2016 32BHDS....I always leave the TV up. I even changed it from the stock 32" to a 40" and put the 32 in the back. I leave them both up.
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Old 05-12-2016, 09:29 PM   #15
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I have a 2016 32BHDS, on my 2nd trip my TV ripped including mount out of the wall. Luckily the slide kept the TV from falling to the floor and breaking. I added a solid piece of hardwood behind the T for additional support. I still put the TV on the front bed for most of the trips.
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Old 05-12-2016, 09:32 PM   #16
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I would always take it down. Small amount of work to save a lot of headache on a bumpy patch of road!


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I have a 2014 321BHTS and have never taken the TV down.
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the corner stabilivers are so cheap they bend i had a 275 surveyor sport and i changed the corner stabilivers to a heavier one much better less movement in side now
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I have also replaced all 4 with heavier ones due to another RV pushing my unit and damaging them but it was the end of last year so I never tried it out. Thanks!


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2016 32BHDS....I always leave the TV up. I even changed it from the stock 32" to a 40" and put the 32 in the back. I leave them both up.

Can you give more details? What model 40" did you get ? Did it mount easily with holes matching up? Any other issues? But I like the idea
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