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03-17-2013, 05:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Nuther newby, from Illinois.
Hi ya'll, I am totally new to this rving thing and am contemplating my first purchase of one. I have been feverishly inspecting new and used rv's all over Tulsa Oklahoma, where I am currently working. As an aircaft inspector, and a lifetime gearhead, I do have a very critical eye on all things electromechanical. Anyway after looking at dozens of different models and floorplans, new and used, I've pretty much convinced myself that a Rockwood 8314bss most closely meets me and my wife's (and our dog's) needs. Aftr looking at a myriad of new railers with loose trim, unclosable doors and warped cupboard doors, I was pleasently surprised when I walked into this one. I haven't had the chance to do any ops checks on it yet, so my assesment is nowhere ner complete, but so far, the fit and finish of this particular trailer is winning hands down over anything else I've seen.
I guess my first questions on ths is all about weight. Specs on it says it eighs 6390lbs dry, but 8289lbs loaded. Is the 8289lbs a rough guesstimate from the manufacturer? Because the first trip I'm planning will be from Grafton Illinois to Savannah Ga. My little half ton is supposed to be good for 9600lbs towing capacity, but does that take into consideration the Appalachian mountains? Will my truck pee on itself when we hit those hills?
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03-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Hi there! While you wait for feedback on your questions I wanted to  you to the forums!
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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03-17-2013, 05:09 PM
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Junior Member
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Why thank you Terier! Looking forward to RVing and makng new friends!
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03-17-2013, 05:27 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diverdon
Why thank you Terier! Looking forward to RVing and makng new friends!
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Welcome to the forum !
Maybe you should join us in goshen at the rally ! Aug 4th -10 if you find a a camper.
Well be cruising into Illinois from the qca about 9 am sunday the 4th !
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03-17-2013, 05:33 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks F1100turbo! I'll keep that in mind!
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03-17-2013, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Auburn, GA
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Congrats and welcome!!
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03-17-2013, 05:35 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diverdon
Thanks F1100turbo! I'll keep that in mind!
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Your welcome !
Most call me turbs in these parts ...
Others call me turns and turds ........
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03-17-2013, 05:44 PM
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"Turna and turds". HAHA! As an auditor, I get called all kinds of things. Oddly, I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I discover that I've been immortalized on the bathroom wall at companies I've audited.
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03-17-2013, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: West Central, MO
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Welcome to the forum.
It would help to know what your truck is.
Rockwood 8314BSS
Dry Weight 6389lbs
GVWR 8597lbs ****
Cargo Capacity 1900lbs
Hitch Weight 851lbs
Of course the factor is the GVWR of your tow vehicle. A ½ ton will struggle pulling this trailer. I know from experience. My trailer is similar in weight and my ½ ton sucked the gas in hilly areas and I worried about overheating the tranny. But really the big factor is stopping. I didn’t feel comfortable with the stopping ability of the ½ ton. A year later I ended up getting a ¾ ton diesel. I was looking for a ¾ ton gasser when I found my current diesel at a great price. No more worries.
This is just my humble opinion.
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03-17-2013, 07:21 PM
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phat phrog stunt crew
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: bethalto il
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welcome to the forum diverdon. im just down the road from you a little if you live in grafton.
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03-17-2013, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome to the forum!
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03-17-2013, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hi Dwaynerz, I have a couple of friends I ride motorcycles wih that live in Bethalto. We like our old KZ1000's and love riding the backroads up around Jersey coujnty.
TroyT, my truck is a 2012 Chevy Z71 With a Z85 towing package. Has the 5.3/six speed auto, turning 3:42 gears. Also has the external transmission cooler. Factory says it's GVWR is 15000lbs, tongue weight IS 700lbs naked, 1100lbs with a WD HITCH. I don't plan on loading the trailer up to max capacity, but I am toying with the idea of putting my 450lb KZ1000 motorcycle in the bed. It's going to be me and my wife and our little pug dog. And of course a 60lb tool box, and some clothes and whatnot. Planning on running tanks empty, except for one of my gas bottles, and minimal groceries. Me, the wife and dog add up to about 340lbs, me being most of that of course.
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