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04-13-2011, 08:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
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New to the forum from Erie, Pa.
Hello everyone, New to the forum, waiting for the call that our new Mini-Lite 2304 has arrived. Wife and 2 Shih Tzus like the idea of the Murphy bed. TV is a 2010 Tacoma 4x4 with the tow package. The Murphy bed make the tongue weight on the heavy side, but the Equalizer hitch should help. Dealer says I can pull it around before finalizing the sale. Any comments or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.
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04-13-2011, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Eastern Oklahoma, USA
Posts: 2,618
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to the forum and congrats on the new tt.
We have a Shih Tzu, Scooter, that loves to go camping.
Post some pics when you get the new trailer!
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04-14-2011, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 926
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to the forum and congratulations on the new camper!
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Glenn & Beth (Dad & Mom)
David & Audra (16 year old twins)
2006 Dodge Power Wagon (Adventure & Tow Vehicle)
2006 Rockwood 8281SS (Home away from Home)
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04-14-2011, 08:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 247
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I'm new to the forum, too, but will welcome you just the same. I pulled a 26' TT with a Ford Explorer for a couple of years, so you should be fine with your Tacoma as long as you're not exceeding what it's rated for.
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Mike in Tennessee
Former 2 time FR owner
2007 Crossroads Cruiser 30QB Fifth Wheel
2008 F-250 Lariat 4x4 6.4 Powerstroke
Firestone Ride-Rites w/cab control
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04-14-2011, 08:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Taylorsville, Utah
Posts: 54
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Welcome to the forum!!!
Brent
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2010 Wildwood 22FBCE
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.7L Hemi
Equal-i-zer 1000/10,000lb Hitch
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Control
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04-14-2011, 08:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Burton
Posts: 16
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Welcome to the forum. I love my Equal-i-zer hitch. I bet you will too.
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2011 Coachmen 292 bhds
2005 Silverado 5.3 L w/ 4:10 and Equal-i-zer
Eric, Heather and Elaine Higgs
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04-14-2011, 09:29 AM
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camping
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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WELCOME to the forum, enjoy the new camper!!
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2007 Chevy 2500HD CC
2010 V-Lite 30WRLTS
Nights Camped 2011 -64
Nights Camped 2012 -50
"I Live in My Own World, But It's OK. They Know Me"
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04-14-2011, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Long Island (Nassau County), NY
Posts: 4,352
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Originally Posted by Glenn5995
to the forum and congratulations on the new camper!
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X2!! Enjoy!
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Tom and Margaret
2014 Berkshire 390bh-60
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04-14-2011, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ma.
Posts: 158
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hi, welcome, we also have a 23lb on order, with murphy bed, love the idea of that, save so much room when the bed is up!! cant wait for the call saying it is ready! when did you place the order?
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Chris, Ami, and our 2 kids ages 9 & 11
2011 Flagstaff 23lb
tow vehicle-2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 5.4 engine
gear ratio 3.55
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04-14-2011, 07:34 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 26
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Looked over the mini 2304 at a local RV show in Feb and a week later went to the dealer and put a deposit on one the 24th of Feb. Said they already had 3 ordered to arrive around the 2nd week of April. Called today they said should be here in 2-3 days. Can't wait for it to get here and check it over. Maybe camp a night at the local Walmart parking lot!! Thanks all for the warm welcome!
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04-14-2011, 09:06 PM
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RV Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Hinckley, Ohio
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Welcome, I saw you were from Erie and we have plans to visit the area in a few weeks and were wondering what the camping options are. We don't really want to try the casino parking lot, but close there or to the west would be great.
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Originally Posted by Bandit114
Hello everyone, New to the forum, waiting for the call that our new Mini-Lite 2304 has arrived. Wife and 2 Shih Tzus like the idea of the Murphy bed. TV is a 2010 Tacoma 4x4 with the tow package. The Murphy bed make the tongue weight on the heavy side, but the Equalizer hitch should help. Dealer says I can pull it around before finalizing the sale. Any comments or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.
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2005 FR Lexington 210 6.0L 8500 miles
2007 2500 Silverado Ext. Cab, 6.5' bed 5.7L
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
1963 Ford 861 5 speed with loader
1958 Ford 800 Select-O-Speed (parts tractor)
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04-14-2011, 09:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 26
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Enjoy your trip to Erie! You can check out Sparrow Pond Family Campgrounds on the internet. It is southwest of the casino about 5-6 miles. Supposed to be pretty nice and they offer off-season rates that do not sound too bad. $25.00 per night. Enjoy!
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06-03-2012, 01:34 PM
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PT Crew Member #64
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 21
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I was wondering since you live near Erie what are the good campgrounds around there? Ones that you can get in this time of year
thanks
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06-04-2012, 08:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandit114
Hello everyone, New to the forum, waiting for the call that our new Mini-Lite 2304 has arrived. Wife and 2 Shih Tzus like the idea of the Murphy bed. TV is a 2010 Tacoma 4x4 with the tow package. The Murphy bed make the tongue weight on the heavy side, but the Equalizer hitch should help. Dealer says I can pull it around before finalizing the sale. Any comments or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.
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Welcome!
I just joined myself, saw you have a MiniLite on order, I am on my 2nd one, first a 1408, now have a 1809..both are great little trailers, not many problems and I travel from Norwalk OH to SE AZ/CA every winter for 4 to 5 months and live it it..a lot of dry camping/boondocking as well as National and State parks. Good idea to pull one so you know what you are getting into, I have always done the same. I think you have made a good choice on your rv purchace, hope you have as much fun as I have!
Happy Trails!!
Steve
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