27RR Grey Wolf

[zuterbru]

This is the generator I bought: 3100W Inverter Generator - Champion Power Equipment

You can get it on Amazon for under $1000 delivered. It runs the 15K AC unit without a problem. I love this generator! Just set it up, when you need it push the button. I will eventually mount it on the tongue above the batteries. What size you need depends on your needs. If you don't want to run AC, then you can get by with 2000watt to just keep the batteries charged. I also have a couple of the Champion 2000 watt inverter generators, they work great.
I boon-dock all the time, if you don't have a second battery get it, big difference over a single. And when you can, get the bigger batteries.

[WolfWhistle]

Zuterbru x2. 4 are better and get a real charger. Converter / chargers are a poor excuse.
WW

[nickgindy]

I am looking into purchasing a 27rr in the next few months and am glad I cam across this thread as I do not see any thing else online with info about them. I will be towing with a 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 5.7L.

[Rhoadzie]

We absolutely love our 27RR. We have had it for a year. Pull it with a 1500 Silverado, 6.2L. I pulled it to Yellowstone, Smokies, Niagara Falls, and other weekend trips with ABSOLUTELY no problems. Never had sway, or felt insecure about the tow. I towed in severe cross winds and very strong head winds with no problems. I installed airbags to deal with the soft springs on Chevy and use a WDH. Enjoy, If you have questions, this is the place to get them answered.

[nickgindy]

My big questions were :

Durability. How do you feel this rates durability wise? Will it survive a 7 and 4 year old being a 7 and 4 year old in it when we are to tired to yell at them ?

Rhoadzie answered my length and pull question. My 2013 Ram is rated for 10900lbs and this will give me plenty of lee way on weight even if I had it filled to its max gvwr which I don't plan to ever do.

How are the stock tires? Are they something I should budget to change from the start or can I wear them out with out worry?

Con. What do you dislike about it?

[Rhoadzie]

I can't really say too much about the durability. We did take our grandkids on a two week trip out west. They were older than that. Realize you get what you pay for. This is not a "TOP TIER" TH. But, it is a great value. I am pretty handy and feel with even minor skills you can maintain and repair in issues. I have not had any of those this year.

You want to check your Pay Load, a yellow sticker inside your drivers side door will tell you that. Yes, you are way below the GCWR. My payload is #1787.

The tires are cheap. I did not replace them right away and will consider doing it this year. I am storing it inside (my father in law has a pole barn) which will help keep the tires and TH in better condition.

The bathroom is the biggest downfall. It is small compared to the 26rr. I would have gotten the 26rr but really liked the separate garage which has been wonderful. But, we thought we would just use campground showers. While we have done that. We have used the shower more and more and it is not bad. It is a big step up and step down out of the shower. The other downfall of this model is the bed. You can not walk around it. Not a big issue for my wife and I. We are pretty active still and don't really have a problem making the bed and getting in and out.

I plan on adding some additional storage shelves in the garage area, moving the TV to the bed area, changing the shower curtain to a shower door, adding a coat rack inside the garage access door, and several rugs to protect the floor. Besides those minor changes, I really can't think of anything else.

I did a lot of research before I pulled the plug. I am really a "geek" when it comes to researching a new purchase. I would just say that this TH is the best VALUE of all I researched and it has certainly lived up to everything I heard.

[kcmusa]

anyone change tire size from factory 205/75R14C to at 15 inch load range D?
Wondering if I should go with a 205/75/15 or try a 192/75/15 to get closer to original size

[doc73]

I will be changing my 26DBH to a larger tire in the 15" rim size, big thing is watch the fender rub. I lifted my trailer to get better clearance. Prior to the lift the wheels would rub the inner fender well.

[JustB_Rad]

Originally Posted by kcmusa

anyone change tire size from factory 205/75R14C to at 15 inch load range D?
Wondering if I should go with a 205/75/15 or try a 192/75/15 to get closer to original size

The 215's should work and get you a little extra breathing room....plus they will save your 20 revolutions per mile.

[kcmusa]

Originally Posted by JustB_Rad

The 215's should work and get you a little extra breathing room....plus they will save your 20 revolutions per mile.

215/75/15 would be much larger;
this much larger
Diameter inches (mm) 1.59 (40.4) 6.1%
Width inches (mm) ) 0.39 (10) 4.9%
Circum. inches (mm) 5 (126.92) 6.1%
Sidewall Height inches (mm) 0.3 (7.5) 4.9%
Revolutions per mile (km) -44.36 (-27.57) -5.7%

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r14-215-75r15

[moligney]

Three things would change going from 14 to 15. Tire to fender clearance, tire to tire clearance and hitch height. I suspect the suspension is set up different between 14 and 15. I would in fact will go to a 14 inch 215 75 D to get more capacity.

[DAVIDTR]

Listen I traded a grey wolf 19rr for my new one and honestly that grey wolf is a tuff trailer the paint over the aluminum is fantastic it will hold up as long as when your done camping you clean it good do not worry about you grey wolf. it is made as well as any other camper Mine held up great

[JustB_Rad]

Originally Posted by kcmusa

215/75/15 would be much larger;
this much larger
Diameter inches (mm) 1.59 (40.4) 6.1%
Width inches (mm) &nbsp 0.39 (10) 4.9%
Circum. inches (mm) 5 (126.92) 6.1%
Sidewall Height inches (mm) 0.3 (7.5) 4.9%
Revolutions per mile (km) -44.36 (-27.57) -5.7%

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r14-215-75r15

I was referring to the 215/75/14's....Sorry I wasn't more clear.

Maxxis lists on their website that you would get an extra 110lbs capacity on each tire at 50PSI and it is actually 17 Revolutions less per mile.

[nickgindy]

Does anyone know what the frame of these trailers are made of? Also does the kitchen table slide out turn into a bed or is it just a table? Just trying to figure out how they make them so lite. I'm still doing a lot of research on these and liking them more and more each day.

[4running]

Originally Posted by nickgindy

Does anyone know what the frame of these trailers are made of? Also does the kitchen table slide out turn into a bed or is it just a table? Just trying to figure out how they make them so lite. I'm still doing a lot of research on these and liking them more and more each day.

Cheyenne Camping Center takes the best pictures and show every config of the furniture, cabinets, etc. Here's a link, it shows the kitchen table somewhere in there:

https://cheyennecampingcenter.com/rv...y-forest-river

[zuterbru]

The frames are made of steel.
I know what you mean! I have a 26rr and am amazed how light it is!
Dry weight is 2000lbs heavier than my last camper, and like 8 feel longer, pulls the same...
So glad I found these trailers! The layout I wanted and lighter weight than anything else in its class, by thousands..

[nickgindy]

Thanks again guys. I'm a member of a lot of forums for and some can be full of as***... jerks. Everyone here has been nice and helpful.

[nickgindy]

That site has great pictures!

[roadrash]

Hey that's how the cushions go 😀 I always get frustrated with the jig saw puzzle and they just get put where ever.

[Avalanche]

Hello, my wife and I are thinking of purchasing the 2016 27rr. I noticed a few people have said they haul their side x side in it. When measuring the height of the rear door, it appears as some side x sides will not fit, and others will be VERY close to hitting. Can anyone speak to this? For now we'll be hauling a motorcycle, but have discussed going 4 wheeling in the future.

We are new to the travel trailer/toy hauler scene, so I'm also wondering what other immediate costs should I be aware of for extra things we'll need to purchase? For example, do we need a sewer hose, specific chemicals for the toilet etc? There's a lot of really good information on here, and I really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!