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01-19-2016, 11:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Wiltshire. England
Posts: 3
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Hello from Wilshire England
Hi My wife and I want to tour the US and purchase a Ultralite 8289WS and truck for use on tour. On completion of tour about 6 months, export it back to the UK.
I would be very interested for any advise or help with this venture. I love america and have made several visits. We have owned several touring trailers, and feel it's time to be an RVer with an American truck.
Regards
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01-19-2016, 12:08 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Come on over, shouldn't have a problem fining what your look'n for...
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01-19-2016, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,275
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Hello from Sunny (sunny and cool today) Florida.
Before deciding on a toyhauler, I had looked at the Rockwood Ultra. Nice floor plan; excellent choice.
I found this for a unit like that:
Dry Hitch Weight 1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 7,793 lbs. (3,535 kg)
GVWR 9,350 lbs. (4,241 kg)
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1,557 lbs. (706 kg)
I want to recommend a capable half ton (they all are not) but for me this unit is too heavy... again for me. There are some out there that could do it. F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboast with max tow and max towing for example; especially considering fuel costs over there. You have probably innocently opened Pandora's box.
My choice would have been a nice year or two old gasoline, 3/4 ton (F250, or 2500 in Ram and Chevy brands), again for me.
This comes from a guy with a Cummins diesel who also has towed with a half ton that simple was not fun.
I would also look first for a private seller with title in hand.
WW
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Hyper Lite was sold
2017 F-250 4x4 6.2L Gas
I can't fix everything, but I can make it so nobody else can
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01-19-2016, 01:13 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,469
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Welcome to the forum. I'm sure there will be lots of folks that will chime in here with there helpful hits on TT and tv. Enjoy your trip while here  Later RJD
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing.(sold) (sold) 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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01-19-2016, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,464
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Try Canada!
Your Gbp is worth 1.46 usd, but 2.06 Canadian!
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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01-19-2016, 02:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Wiltshire. England
Posts: 3
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Thanks to all who have replied.
I need an ultralite 8289WS as this is the largest 5er that I can tour with. Our rules are set by EU total nonsense. Would there be a preferred state to start looking? I would be coming over around June.
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01-19-2016, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,102
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If you are looking for new try OHIO there are a few wholesale dealers there like RVW. The trailers are mainly made around Goshen Indiana so the transportation charges are a lot lower if you buy from a dealer close buy. Kenny is correct about the dollar but the dealers around me have that factored into the price on the new models (as they point out to me over and over again when I was looking last summer), as most of the RV's have to be imported from the US.
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Current: 2019 Sunseeker 2290S
Previous (2012-2016): 2012 Vibe 6501
1 Prospector Canoe, 2 Mtn. Bikes & 4 Hiking Boots
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01-19-2016, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,275
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I hope you are computer savy or at least familiar with searching... Places to start: RVtrader.com or craigslist (search by city).. You can search by distance searchtempest.com... If looking at new, see what Couch's or RV Wholesalers can do. RVW is Durnell's RV and the owner monitors this site. I bought from them; at the time you could not find a barely used toyhauler and they beat my local dealers by a bunch. Good luck in your search and visit. Let me know if I can help. Cheers!
WW
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Hyper Lite was sold
2017 F-250 4x4 6.2L Gas
I can't fix everything, but I can make it so nobody else can
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01-20-2016, 04:56 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Wiltshire. England
Posts: 3
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Thanks for info, I will try RVW. I'm okay with computers earn some of my living with Embedded control systems. I see you have a britbike thats my era. I have a 4.6ltr V8 Dax Rush, Google it.
Kind Regards P
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01-20-2016, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,275
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Love my trumpet. I'll Google what you mentioned. I'd love to have an older mini, if you happen to have one in the barn 
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Hyper Lite was sold
2017 F-250 4x4 6.2L Gas
I can't fix everything, but I can make it so nobody else can
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01-21-2016, 10:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,143
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As far as we're concerned, you couldn't make a better choice, as you can see by our signature. I know they claim the 8289WS is half-ton towable, but I wouldn't reccomend it. And we preferred the long bed as opposed to the short bed, but that's a personal choice. Just don't go with a half-ton truck, you'll regret it and then have to get a new truck. But one thing you have to remember...
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2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/Diamond pkg.
2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Auto Crew Cab Long Bed 
Honda eu2200i generators
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01-22-2016, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,275
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Hey P, I found the Dax Rush. These are really cool. I want one. W
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Hyper Lite was sold
2017 F-250 4x4 6.2L Gas
I can't fix everything, but I can make it so nobody else can
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01-30-2016, 06:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Kansas
Posts: 72
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Hello from Wilshire England
Welcome! We have the 8289ws and our tow vehicle is a Dodge 2500 6.4 hemi with the tow package. I wouldn't want to pull this camper with a half ton. By the way we are trading our camper for the 8299bs. We love the 8289ws but the new one addressed the "I wish it had this" issues.
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