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07-31-2018, 10:58 AM
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#4501
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 63
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2017 XLR Nitro. 
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07-31-2018, 11:06 AM
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#4502
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: In a big child free home - except for me
Posts: 1,635
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Originally Posted by pbandrb
My 5.3 did well with mine just under 7K LBS up some 9% grades in NC 6% with ease. I would not like anything heavier.
I just got a nee GMC Sierra 6.2L with max trailering package. I am going to pull same camper in 2 weeks up Black Mountain on I-40 in NC which I have done a few times with the 5.3L I will see what the extra 100 foot pounds of torque do for me.
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I was running the Ecoboost in our 2016 with max tow. it got shoved around on hill bottoms like a red haired stepchild on the playground... not any more..
sometimes safety outweighs what I think I can do.
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 TV 2018 Ford F250, hauling a 2018 KZ 331 TH 12 Sportster 5th wheel, packing a 2015 CF MOTO 800 U-Force SXS
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07-31-2018, 11:09 AM
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#4503
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 3,882
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Just got home from a drive from Michigan to Arizona...
Not with the RV this time...
(One last look at the Warren Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan):
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07-31-2018, 01:59 PM
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#4504
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Valparaiso
Posts: 3
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Getting back from our first trip.
2016 Heritage Glenn
2018 GMC 2500HD
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08-01-2018, 09:25 AM
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#4505
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 51
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First TT
We bought this almost 2 weeks ago and took our first trip this past weekend! We are loving it!
2012 Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL
2000 F150
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08-01-2018, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Oregon
Posts: 64
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From our trip a couple weeks ago. Loaded down and ready to head out for a 8 day trip. I'm ready to go again!
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2017 F350, XLT, CCLB, 4x4, 6.2, 4.30's, 4263lbs of payload, GVWR 11,500lb, 3" factory receiver, B&W turnover/companion.
2005 Four Wheel Camper - Grandby
2016 Wildcat Maxx 27RLS TT (SOLD)
2020 GD Reflection 337RLS 5er
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08-01-2018, 03:03 PM
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#4507
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PA - Pennsylvania
Posts: 128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoMile
From our trip a couple weeks ago. Loaded down and ready to head out for a 8 day trip. I'm ready to go again!
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On our way home from Raystown Lake 
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2015 Tracer 3140RSD Touring
2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel
Blue Ox Swaypro BXW1500
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08-01-2018, 11:36 PM
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#4508
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoMile
From our trip a couple weeks ago. Loaded down and ready to head out for a 8 day trip. I'm ready to go again!
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Looks good. From McMinnville you don't have to drive very far to find some good camp spots. You're practically already camping!
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08-02-2018, 02:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Oregon
Posts: 64
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Yep! And we already live in the woods so it's almost like camping every night! Too bad there is a never ending list of projects to do so we have to get away or all we do is work. 
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2017 F350, XLT, CCLB, 4x4, 6.2, 4.30's, 4263lbs of payload, GVWR 11,500lb, 3" factory receiver, B&W turnover/companion.
2005 Four Wheel Camper - Grandby
2016 Wildcat Maxx 27RLS TT (SOLD)
2020 GD Reflection 337RLS 5er
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08-06-2018, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
Posts: 436
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First trip out with the new TV. Loved it!
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2016 Prime Time Crusader 294RLT
2018 RAM 2500 Laramie CTD, CC, 4x4...ect
2018 Days Camped - 15
2019 Days Camped - 34
2020 Days Camped - 30
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08-09-2018, 01:37 PM
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#4511
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 561
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New TV 2016 GMC Sierra 6.2L with max trailering option.
I dis measure my receiver on old truck versus new and new was one inch higher. So one weekend I decided to drop ball 1” for new truck. Well with bolt holes I had to drop 1.5” and remove some tilt to get it close to one inch. I figured with new truck I would not need much tilt since rated for 11,700lbs and my TT is at about 7,000lbs loaded. I was kind of worried as iI did have a 80 mile camp trip scheduled soon. My driveway is not level so I could not adjust there. I took a chance and hooked up early in case I needed to add some tilt. Here are some measurements from ground to bottom of bottom of fender
Start unloaded back 37 1/4” front 36 1/4”
Loaded with trailer no weight bars back 35 3/4” front 36 3/4”
Loaded with weight bars parallel to frame and 3 links hanging back 36” front 36 1/2” I decide this was close enough for 80 mile trip.
When I pulled out of driveway and stopped to put anit-sway bar on I put a level on frame and to my surprise TT was level. Whoomp Whoomp!
I did notice a difference between my old TV 2015 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L and no trailer package. The DW want to how it pulled so she took a turn for about 8 miles. She says wow there is allot to keep thinking about. Next test Black Mountain Grade on I-40 West and why is there so many big rigs today. Well the 6.2L 8 speed tranny had a big difference over the 5.3L 6 speed. Over all very happy. Here is a pic after I pulled out of the driveway
Long post, I hope most enjoy
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08-09-2018, 07:39 PM
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#4512
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,357
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At Buffalo Bill Resevoir in Cody WY.
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2012 Georgetown XL 350TS, Hellwig front/rear sway bars, Sumo Springs, Blue OX True Center steering damper
2013 Ford Explorer LTD toad, Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP><Tow Brake
Better to have a bad day of camping than a good day at work! 
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08-09-2018, 09:15 PM
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#4513
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 55
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08-09-2018, 09:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bhirmiz
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lake havasu and tree backround is indiana state park
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08-10-2018, 12:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 112
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Taking her to the state inspection station.
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Terry and Laurie
2017 Flagstaff 27RLWS
2020 F-350 7.3 Godzilla 10 speed 4X4 CCLB
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08-10-2018, 10:11 AM
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#4516
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 214
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Our Silverado with the Rockwood Ultra Lite 8311 WS
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z92
2018 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8311WS
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08-11-2018, 02:41 AM
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#4517
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 121
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[ATTACH]182868
Savannah south Koa
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08-11-2018, 02:42 AM
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#4518
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 121
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[ATTACH]182869
Blountville Tennessee
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08-11-2018, 02:44 AM
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#4519
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 121
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[ATTACH]182870
Brevard nc
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08-11-2018, 02:45 AM
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#4520
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 121
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[ATTACH]182871
Fort Chiswell va
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