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06-05-2021, 10:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
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First Timers
Hi everyone. Glad to have found the Forest River forum!
We just bought our first TT, the Shasta 21CK, and are picking it up on 6/26. We're staying put for a month to live in it and try to figure it all out at an RV park. July 26th we hit the road for a long, leisurely trip back home to California.
As newbies, we have many questions, and lots to learn!
I look forward to reading the forums, and learning from all you experienced RVers!
Cat
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06-05-2021, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: In your dreams
Posts: 387
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Past Tow vehicle but still own: 2017 Ford Expedition XLT EL factory tow package. Added towing mirrors, 10 ply tires on separate rims, sumo springs, larger rear sway bar.
Current tow vehicle: 2020 Ford F350 Lariat supercab
4x4. 7.3 gas. 4,400+lb payload capacity.
2021 Cherokee Greywolf 23MK
Equalizer 1,000lb WDH
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06-06-2021, 06:45 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Welcome to the forum and the world of RVing. Congrats on your purchase of a Shasta 21CK. Make sure to do a good PDI and take lots of notes. Later RJD
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing. Traded 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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06-06-2021, 07:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,727
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Congrats and enjoy your Shasta 21CK.
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06-06-2021, 07:51 AM
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ysidive
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Cumming Georgia
Posts: 433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CatLightning
Hi everyone. Glad to have found the Forest River forum!
We just bought our first TT, the Shasta 21CK, and are picking it up on 6/26. We're staying put for a month to live in it and try to figure it all out at an RV park. July 26th we hit the road for a long, leisurely trip back home to California.
As newbies, we have many questions, and lots to learn!
I look forward to reading the forums, and learning from all you experienced RVers!
Cat
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Where are you picking it up? Must be far from California.....
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2018 Duramax 2500 LTZ
Freedom Express 281rlds 
Days Camping 2021 46 Days
Days Camping 2022 Not Enough
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06-06-2021, 08:24 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 7
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Originally Posted by Guspech750
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Lol! Thanks!
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06-06-2021, 08:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Will do! Thanks!
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06-06-2021, 08:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Thank you!
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06-06-2021, 08:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Yes, we're in Statesboro Georgia! We're picking it up 3.5 hours away, so bringing it back to the RV park here will be my first time ever towing. I'm nervous, but will be going slowwww and learning how to use the brake controller. It's not too hilly, so ������.
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06-06-2021, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: In your dreams
Posts: 387
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CatLightning
Yes, we're in Statesboro Georgia! We're picking it up 3.5 hours away, so bringing it back to the RV park here will be my first time ever towing. I'm nervous, but will be going slowwww and learning how to use the brake controller. It's not too hilly, so ������.
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So how did your first tow go?
My first tow with an RV was a few months ago. Mine kind of sucked. We had a good amount of trailer sway. A few days later I realized the dealer installed an 8000lb WD hitch when I wanted the 10,000lb WD hitch. After I got that settled all was fine.
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Past Tow vehicle but still own: 2017 Ford Expedition XLT EL factory tow package. Added towing mirrors, 10 ply tires on separate rims, sumo springs, larger rear sway bar.
Current tow vehicle: 2020 Ford F350 Lariat supercab
4x4. 7.3 gas. 4,400+lb payload capacity.
2021 Cherokee Greywolf 23MK
Equalizer 1,000lb WDH
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06-07-2021, 05:05 AM
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ysidive
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Cumming Georgia
Posts: 433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CatLightning
Yes, we're in Statesboro Georgia! We're picking it up 3.5 hours away, so bringing it back to the RV park here will be my first time ever towing. I'm nervous, but will be going slowwww and learning how to use the brake controller. It's not too hilly, so ������.
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What are you towing with..? A ford, Ram,Chevy, GMC, what model.?
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2018 Duramax 2500 LTZ
Freedom Express 281rlds
Days Camping 2021 46 Days
Days Camping 2022 Not Enough
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06-07-2021, 09:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 7
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We pick it up end of June. Yeah, my brother told me to make sure they install a class 4 weight distribution hitch, not a class 3.
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06-07-2021, 09:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ysidive
What are you towing with..? A ford, Ram,Chevy, GMC, what model.?
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Towing with a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, GVWR 5060. Trying very hard to keep it at 80%. Not easy!
I just got the weight of the folding storage rack on the back of the trailer; it weighs 80.6 lbs, and can only carry 200 lbs. It is coming off. I'm also probably going to remove the useless to me outdoor sink (cap off the lines of course etc).
We are basically trying to tow it to CA as empty as possible. My truck is in the shop being prepped for towing, including rear coilover shocks.
I have a very detailed listing of weight, if you're interested, lol
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