Cruise Lite 195BH Owners Thread

[daybreak]

Welcome speed_phreak, it is a great little trailer. We just got back from our week in ME, and each time we go I love it more and more.

I can't help you with the correct part number for your cover, but we use maxxair vent covers and maybe that would be an option for you, we never close our vents with them on. Check them out, amazon is where we got them.

[Camp4two]

Agree with daybreak. The maxxair vent covers are nice looking and strong. Seen them on several trailers and in our local Camping World store.

[Golfnbike13]

I use the Maxair covers too, love them. But at some point you're gonna want to close your lids. To keep heat in during cold weather or any if something happens to the Maxair such as damage, leaks, etc.


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[Tyler_Spindler]

Could someone tell me the height and width of the external storage openings? I'm picking up my 201bhxl in a week and would like to have a storage box for my sewer hose that will fit through the opening.

Thanks in advance for the help!

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[Camp4two]

Welcome Tyler. I'm not familiar with your model trailer but many trailers storage for the sewer hose is located in the rear bumper. Just remove the cover at either end of the bumper and put in your sewer hose.

You might also get some additional replies by posting your comment (with a thread Title) under Salem travel trailers general discussion section. Hope this helps.

[Tyler_Spindler]

Originally Posted by Camp4two

Welcome Tyler. I'm not familiar with your model trailer but many trailers storage for the sewer hose is located in the rear bumper. Just remove the cover at either end of the bumper and put in your sewer hose.

You might also get some additional replies by posting your comment (with a thread Title) under Salem travel trailers general discussion section. Hope this helps. [emoji106]

That makes sense. I do remember reading about that now that you mention it lol. And thanks for the welcome, this forum is awesome!

Now I just have to wait until next weekend...

[Terier]

Originally Posted by Tyler_Spindler

That makes sense. I do remember reading about that now that you mention it lol. And thanks for the welcome, this forum is awesome!

Now I just have to wait until next weekend...

Just a heads up that the bumper caps can fall out really easily along with these we'd hose while traveling. Some caps are designed better than the basic ones. Many of us will opt to use a plastic container or will install a fence post type holder. Use the search option on top of the page to find pics and directions on the fence post holder.

[Golfnbike13]

What tires are everyone using on their 195bh?


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[Asrabbit]

Mine came with 14 inch 205s. There is a post saying 215s fit just fine.

[Camp4two]

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

What tires are everyone using on their 195bh?


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My 2016 came with ST205/75/R15 Load Range D Tow Max tires. Over 5K miles on them so far with no problems.

[Golfnbike13]

Originally Posted by Camp4two

My 2016 came with ST205/75/R15 Load Range D Tow Max tires. Over 5K miles on them so far with no problems.

They must have changed from a 14" wheel to a 15" with the newer models. My 2014 came with 205/75R14. Probably had 5,000 on the stock tires and just replaced them due to bad uneven wear and some cracking. Maybe next time I'll just switch to 15" wheels for more heavy duty tire.

What brand tire did your 2016 come with?


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[Camp4two]

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

They must have changed from a 14" wheel to a 15" with the newer models. My 2014 came with 205/75R14. Probably had 5,000 on the stock tires and just replaced them due to bad uneven wear and some cracking. Maybe next time I'll just switch to 15" wheels for more heavy duty tire.

What brand tire did your 2016 come with?


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My brand is Power King Towmax STR.

My Load D (8 ply) tires are rated 2150 lbs. @65 psi. I keep them cold inflated at 64 psi. There are both good and bad reviews on this tire. I have been very happy with them so far, plenty of tread left after 5K miles. Minimum 8 ply tires is something to consider if you plan to change to 15" wheels.

[Asrabbit]

Mine came with Ridgway. So far so good.

[Golfnbike13]

Originally Posted by TN_Cruise_Lite

Lag screwed to the wall stud.

Is that an actual stud on yours? Went to mount mine and it's just a thin piece of wood there to frame the door space. It's maybe 1" thick. Looks like Lag bolts would go through it, most likely splintering, and into the cabinet. I can't seem to find anything in my opening that looks safe to bolt a TV mount into.



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[TN_Cruise_Lite]

I pre-drilled and lagged it here.

[TN_Cruise_Lite]

A little more artwork ...the red arrows show the thickness of the stud. With the paneling/cabinet brace on the inside and the metal door frame on the outside you basically have a laminated wall stud. The TV and mount probably weighs 5 lbs at most so I have no problem at all having it there but I understand your concern.

[Golfnbike13]

Thanks, I was looking at that wood strip on the very edge of your yellow arrow tip. This weekend I'll give it another run and go for the yellow box area.
Where did you run your power and cable cords?


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[TN_Cruise_Lite]

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

Thanks, I was looking at that wood strip on the very edge of your yellow arrow tip. This weekend I'll give it another run and go for the yellow box area.
Where did you run your power and cable cords?


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110v goes through where the fridge plugs in on the left. A/V wires go through the cabinet on the right. Going to Warriors Path State Park tomorrow for the weekend I'll get some pics.

[Golfnbike13]

Originally Posted by TN_Cruise_Lite

110v goes through where the fridge plugs in on the left. A/V wires go through the cabinet on the right. Going to Warriors Path State Park tomorrow for the weekend I'll get some pics.

The outlet for the fridge on mine is a single outlet so nothing else can be plugged in. Is there any issues with using a power strip there? I can't imagine that small fridge needing its own dedicated outlet.


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[TN_Cruise_Lite]

That's what I did but I plan on changing the outlet after camping season. I can't see that little tv drawing enough amps to overload anything. We've used ours for hours on end without a problem. Been watching football tonight. I've not checked but the exterior outlet right next to the outside fridge door is probably on the same circuit too. We use it for a fan almost all the time here in the sweaty south.