Heading to Maine tomorrow. Kind of nervous.

[Gaberdeen]

DW and I are heading to Maine tomorrow after I get up. (working a 12 hr shift at the hospital tonight). I will be towing our 25ft Microlight. I've done some local trips but this will be the first time going so far. I'm a little nervous about the tires after reading all the horror stories about blow outs and such. I checked and adjusted the tire pressure yesterday and will keep my speed no higher than 60mph. Hopefully no China bombs going off! We'll be staying at Sebago lake state campground without hookups which will be a first for me too. I will have a genny with me but plan on using it sparingly( it's a low noise Champion) If anyones in the area stop by for a beer. I have a Red Dodge 1500 and we're in the first section with a site across from the playground right on the water. Wish me luck!

[Christian_D]

Originally Posted by Gaberdeen

DW and I are heading to Maine tomorrow after I get up. (working a 12 hr shift at the hospital tonight). I will be towing our 25ft Microlight. I've done some local trips but this will be the first time going so far. I'm a little nervous about the tires after reading all the horror stories about blow outs and such. I checked and adjusted the tire pressure yesterday and will keep my speed no higher than 60mph. Hopefully no China bombs going off! We'll be staying at Sebago lake state campground without hookups which will be a first for me too. I will have a genny with me but plan on using it sparingly( it's a low noise Champion) If anyones in the area stop by for a beer. I have a Red Dodge 1500 and we're in the first section with a site across from the playground right on the water. Wish me luck!

Good luck and have fun! Just take it easy; I'm sure everything will go just fine.

[timothy clancy]

Relax and take a deep breath you got this just remember breaks equal rest both for you and your rig every two to three hours I usually stop even if we don't need fuel just to stretch and check. I have air gauge in hand and always check the tires and rig inside and out. 65 mph top speed. Good luck and keep us posted


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[scootingranny]

I wish we were caravaning with you. Maine is glorious and I want to take DH there someday. Please post LOTS of pics and let us know how it goes. Hope you get a chance to do some hiking in Acadia, see Cadillac Mountain, spend some time in Bar Harbor (my fav) or Boothbay (2nd fav). All of Maine is worth the trip.

[Gaberdeen]

Made it here with no problems. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Very nice campsites! Poured rain all day today, makes me very glad not to be in a tent anymore!

[Gaberdeen]

A bit soggyy this morning but a great site none the less. Site #14 right on the beach area.

[Gaberdeen]

The view out my door.

[KyDan]

Not sure what a Microlite 25 weighs nor what the total weight rating is of your trailer tires but--- My previous Ultralite weighed only 4000 loaded and the tire ratings added
up to slightly over 6000. That was a very nice safety cushion and we towed it many
miles west and east and kept those tires for 6 years with no issues at all.

I think the lightweight trailers are probably less prone to catastrophic tire failures than the big heavy weights that easily top 12,000 or more.

Just my 2¢

Good luck to you and enjoy your trip. We're heading that way next month ourselves!

[MaineCampingFan]

Originally Posted by Gaberdeen

Made it here with no problems. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Very nice campsites! Poured rain all day today, makes me very glad not to be in a tent anymore!

Welcome to Maine! Not sure of your length of stay,however the extended forecast is looking pretty good overall thru the weekend. Have fun!

[Gaberdeen]

Originally Posted by KyDan

Not sure what a Microlite 25 weighs nor what the total weight rating is of your trailer tires but--- My previous Ultralite weighed only 4000 loaded and the tire ratings added
up to slightly over 6000. That was a very nice safety cushion and we towed it many
miles west and east and kept those tires for 6 years with no issues at all.

I think the lightweight trailers are probably less prone to catastrophic tire failures than the big heavy weights that easily top 12,000 or more.

Just my 2¢

Good luck to you and enjoy your trip. We're heading that way next month ourselves!

Total weight is about 6,100 when I'm loaded with all the gear. I had no problems getting here so far. My only concern was that the tires that came on it were the cheap westlake tires. I will change them to better ones after this season. Battery went dead overnight but I have a generator to run and recharge. I really want to look into solar panels because even though it's a quiet model genny I still hate to run it. With all the rain we had here yesterday I'm sure glad for the camper. Previous years we have been in a tent.

[Gaberdeen]

Originally Posted by MaineCampingFan

Welcome to Maine! Not sure of your length of stay,however the extended forecast is looking pretty good overall thru the weekend. Have fun!

Thanks MainecampingFan! We love Maine. This is our 4 th year at Sebago. We are heading up to Mt Blue state park tomorrow for a few days. I have never been to that part of the state. Next year I think we're going to try Camden Hills state park. I would like to bring my woofers next year.

[MaineCampingFan]

Originally Posted by Gaberdeen

Thanks MainecampingFan! We love Maine. This is our 4 th year at Sebago. We are heading up to Mt Blue state park tomorrow for a few days. I have never been to that part of the state. Next year I think we're going to try Camden Hills state park. I would like to bring my woofers next year.

Camden Hills is one of the few state parks with electric and can be booked online, although I haven't stayed at any of the SP's. I usually favor western/northwestern Maine for sites. By far my favorite is Cupsuptic Campground Cupsuptic Lake Park and Campground located in Rangeley, Maine, however that may be a bit of a haul for you.

[Lost Vermonters]

We are headed to Maine next week. My family has a camp on Little Sebago.

Will rest at the "Wal Mart" campground on the way.

[Gaberdeen]

Originally Posted by jcullenvt

We are headed to Maine next week. My family has a camp on Little Sebago.

Will rest at the "Wal Mart" campground on the way.

We almost did the Wal-Mart overnight on the way up. We hit traffic and got up here late. 1 hr past check in time. The state park lady was super nice and waited for us and put us in an empty pull through site for the nite.

[mud yapster]

My friend has Westlake tires on his rig and hasn't had any issues with the tires in over 3 years now and his rig is about 10,000 lbs loaded
We have Westlake tires on our 18,000 lbs. loaded rig and haven't had any issues so far and there is about 4000 miles on the tires now. I do keep all 6 of them at 80 cold pressure.
Glad your trip is going well.

[MaineCampingFan]

Originally Posted by Gaberdeen

Thanks MainecampingFan! We love Maine. This is our 4 th year at Sebago. We are heading up to Mt Blue state park tomorrow for a few days. I have never been to that part of the state. Next year I think we're going to try Camden Hills state park. I would like to bring my woofers next year.

Saw your generator post from last month.....how's it working out? Considering replacing an older contractor type that I have with something that can do double duty with the TT.

[Gaberdeen]

Originally Posted by MaineCampingFan

Saw your generator post from last month.....how's it working out? Considering replacing an older contractor type that I have with something that can do double duty with the TT.

We just got home. All went well. I love the generator! Nice and quiet and had plane of power. I will however be looking into solar, probably the portable panels. No matter how quiet the generator it still is noise no e the less. I also determined I really need to upgrade my batteries. The one that came with the camper is just way to small to do any boondocking without driving yourself crazy. All in all it was a great trip and I learned a lot. (Especially that I need ant control! Got infested!)

[5verdriver]

Originally Posted by Gaberdeen

Total weight is about 6,100 when I'm loaded with all the gear. I had no problems getting here so far. My only concern was that the tires that came on it were the cheap westlake tires. I will change them to better ones after this season. Battery went dead overnight but I have a generator to run and recharge. I really want to look into solar panels because even though it's a quiet model genny I still hate to run it. With all the rain we had here yesterday I'm sure glad for the camper. Previous years we have been in a tent.

Don't discount the Westlakes to quick. Westlakes came on our 2013 Sabre 36QBOK when we bought it new and we put a grooling 4800 miles on them the last three weeks out west in the 100 degree heat, last summer we went to Disney and several trips to Maine/NH/VT for a total of about 8800 miles. We've had no issues with them at all. I'd be the first to dis ANYTHING made in China, trust me, but these tires have proven to be good by me. Just watch the pressure, stay of the curbs and watch the pot holes and you'll be fine. Good luck and.....

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by 5verdriver

Don't discount the Westlakes to quick. Westlakes came on our 2013 Sabre 36QBOK when we bought it new and we put a grooling 4800 miles on them the last three weeks out west in the 100 degree heat, last summer we went to Disney and several trips to Maine/NH/VT for a total of about 8800 miles. We've had no issues with them at all. I'd be the first to dis ANYTHING made in China, trust me, but these tires have proven to be good by me. Just watch the pressure, stay of the curbs and watch the pot holes and you'll be fine. Good luck and.....

Someone who was trying to sell me Westlakes in a 17.5" commercial size said this, "I would like to point out that the Westlake tire is the most widely distributed trailer tire in North America, if that gives you any piece of mind."

Sounds like lots of people have them.

[Gaberdeen]

Originally Posted by ependydad

Someone who was trying to sell me Westlakes in a 17.5" commercial size said this, "I would like to point out that the Westlake tire is the most widely distributed trailer tire in North America, if that gives you any piece of mind."

Sounds like lots of people have them.

All good info to know about the westlake tires. I kinda just assumed that because it's what came stock from the dealer they would be your typical China bombs. Reading all the many posts about tire issues made me kind of nervous. Have to say I had no trouble to Maine and back. Keep my speeds under 65 and kept an eye on tire pressure. Thanks everyone!