 |
01-05-2013, 07:18 AM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 12
|
georgia newbie
Hi all....my wife and i just purchased our first tt...a microlite ds25. We searched for abt a year and the ds checked most of our boxes. I am semi retired and ruth will work another year or two...but we plan to use the tt on a regular schedule.
I have been a tent camper and motorcycle tourer for most of my life but just found that i just was not enjoying it as much as i used to....guess at 63 my comfort level ain't what it once was!
We plan a few shake down cruises this coming season then out to albuquerque to the balloon fest in oct....anybody ever been.
My tv will be a 2006 tundra with the 4.7 litre with tt weight of 4100 dry and gvw of 5400 and i will welcome input as to what to expect from this combo...having equilizer load and sway installed.
Just a word abt the dealer....i spoke with several dlrs and finally purchased from peco campers in stone mtn ga...tj was our rep. Peco is celebrating their 50 yr aaniv this yr and they made the purchase (cash) painless...delivey in march.
All for now...bo and ruth
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 07:38 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Auburn, GA
Posts: 966
|
Welcome! Congrats on the camper from another Georgia camper! 
__________________
2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ weighing @ 15k, Onan, 2nd air, slide toppers, TST
2013 F350 6.7L Lariat 4x4 CC DRW,Viair 1007, Ride-Rites, Edge CTS, B&W
2001 Chevy 3500CC DRW 4x4, 8.1L, 4.10 gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac
2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3L,V/B Spring Mod, ProComps, Hellwig Swaybar, & other 'Necessities'
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 10:19 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,737
|
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your first TT.
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 10:22 AM
|
#4
|
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
|
Welcome to the forum!
Congrats on the camper!
Turbs
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 10:46 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
Posts: 2,652
|
Hi, boingram.
We were in Albuquerque for the final 3 days of the Balloon Fiesta this year with a group of 18 F.R.O.G.s.
Over 550 balloons were there this year. It is a SPECTACULAR sight to see the morning mass assent, and nearly as spectacular when you see them all lit up during the evening glow.
You'll absolutely love it.
__________________
Mike and Yvonne
and Sophie, the little white dog
2017 Columbus 320RSC
2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD DRW 4X4 Duramax
“It's not how old you are, it's how you are old.” ― Jules Renard
"It's not the years...it's the mileage." - Indiana Jones
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 04:35 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 59
|
Welcome! We bought all Three of our TT from PECO. Great folks to deal with. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we have ours.
David
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 06:09 PM
|
#7
|
|
Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
|
Welcome and congrats from lower GA residents...Happy Camping 
__________________
2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6 (sold)
Family of 4 whose always on the GEAUX!
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2013, 10:54 PM
|
#8
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,447
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by boingram
My tv will be a 2006 tundra with the 4.7 litre with tt weight of 4100 dry and gvw of 5400 and i will welcome input as to what to expect from this combo...having equilizer load and sway installed.
|
I'm sure others with more experience and knowledge will better be able to offer feedback but I also tow with a Tundra and just love it. If I remember correctly my TT dry weight is in the 3400 range & the GVWR is around 7200. I camp solo so my tt is still on the lighter end but wanted the extra cushion just in case. I know my Tundra has the smaller V8 engine too. Between the HD bars and anti-sway bar I haven't had any problems.
Good luck!
__________________
Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 08:00 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 260
|
Welcome and congrats on the new TT. Come on down to Fla. to some of the state parks. We have camped several times in Blythe Island Regional Park in Brunswick. Highly recommend it. Full hook up and WIFI. Hiking trails and nice people.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 02:07 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Heart of the Fingerlakes
Posts: 277
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ShebaGinger
Welcome and congrats on the new TT. Come on down to Fla. to some of the state parks. We have camped several times in Blythe Island Regional Park in Brunswick. Highly recommend it. Full hook up and WIFI. Hiking trails and nice people.
|
What state parks are on the gulf side and near the ocean? I used to live in DeLand Fla.. That was before owning my RV. Moved up North to NY for work. Retired now and can't wait to get back to Fla.. Thanks in advance for your help.
__________________
 David & Annamarie(Fatty & Harley)
2011 Rockwood windjammer(3065)
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 02:08 PM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Heart of the Fingerlakes
Posts: 277
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by boingram
Hi all....my wife and i just purchased our first tt...a microlite ds25. We searched for abt a year and the ds checked most of our boxes. I am semi retired and ruth will work another year or two...but we plan to use the tt on a regular schedule.
I have been a tent camper and motorcycle tourer for most of my life but just found that i just was not enjoying it as much as i used to....guess at 63 my comfort level ain't what it once was!
We plan a few shake down cruises this coming season then out to albuquerque to the balloon fest in oct....anybody ever been.
My tv will be a 2006 tundra with the 4.7 litre with tt weight of 4100 dry and gvw of 5400 and i will welcome input as to what to expect from this combo...having equilizer load and sway installed.
Just a word abt the dealer....i spoke with several dlrs and finally purchased from peco campers in stone mtn ga...tj was our rep. Peco is celebrating their 50 yr aaniv this yr and they made the purchase (cash) painless...delivey in march.
All for now...bo and ruth
|
Welcome!
__________________
David & Annamarie(Fatty & Harley)
2011 Rockwood windjammer(3065)
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 02:15 PM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 260
|
Here is a link to the Florida State Park page Welcome to Florida State Parks
There are so many parks to chose from. We have been to 7 so far and counting.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 03:18 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 129
|
Welcome from SC and congratulations on the new TT!
__________________
Tim & Joy
2011 Sierra 365SAQ
Reese 16k Hitch
2007.5 Chevy 3500 Crewcab LTZ Diesel
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 04:07 PM
|
#14
|
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
Posts: 3,012
|
WELCOME FROM GRAYFOX RIDGE IN THE MTNS OF PA>
|
|
|
|
|
01-07-2013, 11:29 PM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Heart of the Fingerlakes
Posts: 277
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ShebaGinger
Here is a link to the Florida State Park page Welcome to Florida State Parks
There are so many parks to chose from. We have been to 7 so far and counting. |
Thank you.
__________________
David & Annamarie(Fatty & Harley)
2011 Rockwood windjammer(3065)
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
