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Forum: Dynamax 03-23-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,508
Posted By tpstauffer
Was excited to see Europa

We did a LOT of research and was pretty confident that the Europa was going to check all the boxes. We drove from CT to the Hershey Show, JUST BECAUSE the Europa, Nexus and Alliance were going to be...
Forum: Dynamax 08-19-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 135,631
Posted By tpstauffer
Europa 31ss reviews

Not too many reviews yet. The link from your website was helpful and RV Concierge had a decent review. Saw one from an rv dealer that was helpful. Very glad you are bringing this to Hershey. Are...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-13-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,231
Posted By tpstauffer
Tow vehicle choices

Well, hindsight is 2020. Knowing what I know now, I would have bought a bigger truck on day 1. Here is the thing about RVs. When you buy your first RV, it is just that. It is your FIRST RV. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-09-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,999
Posted By tpstauffer
Similar towing problem solved

I understand your predicament. I had an F150 that towed my other trailer just fine. Then, I upgraded the trailer to a Rockwood 8335 with a front kitchen. It's weight was pushing 9500 lbs, and the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,465
Posted By tpstauffer
3.5 F150

I was in a similar position last year. I had a 3.5 ecoboost F150. Pulled a 2009 Rockwood 33 foot that weighed about 7500 loaded. Then, I got a bigger trailer. A 2019 Rockwood 8335 that loaded was...
Forum: Rockwood 03-02-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 20,615
Posted By tpstauffer
Best upgrade is mattress

We ALWAYS upgrade the mattress. Forest River does not spend money on mattresses. Getting a memory foam is perfect. Compare prices, as Amazon is not always the best price. Newest trailer has a king...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-07-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,321
Posted By tpstauffer
I would advise get a bigger truck. I had a 2016...

I would advise get a bigger truck. I had a 2016 3.5 eco boost long bed with 11,600 “towing capacity”. It had 1910 cargo capacity. However, gross vehicle weight rating was 17,100. I scaled the truck...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-19-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,737
Posted By tpstauffer
Holding off on buying...

You make a lot of sense in holding off for now. What many of us have found is that the simple task of finding campsites is no longer simple. Campgrounds have been CROWDED, and that makes it harder...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-25-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,507
Posted By tpstauffer
Expensive lesson

One number to pay attention to is the CVGR- the Combined Vehicle Gross Rating. In simple terms, it is the max weight of the loaded trailer, the truck payload, driver/passenger and everything in the...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 09-20-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By tpstauffer
Palomino TC

Thanks. Good news for me is I am willing to travel from CT. Retirement is great!
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 09-17-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By tpstauffer
Palomino Dealers

Planning an Alaska trip, and planning to get a TC. Fortunately, I have the ability to pick up a TC anywhere in the lower 48. Are there Palomino dealers who discount TC to make it worth the trip. It...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 09-17-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,118
Posted By tpstauffer
8801 weight

Congrats on your new TC. I saw you noted it weighs 2405. Was that dry, or fully loaded?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-21-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 91,672
Posted By tpstauffer
New tow

We upgraded our TV. I was fully expecting to get a 2020 f250 with the 7.3 gas. There were few vehicles anywhere in New England that had the towing specs I wanted. So the option would have been order...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-27-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,896
Posted By tpstauffer
Too much trailer

Yes, I know.... today, spent time with the Ford dealer. Looking to order the 2020 F250 with the 7.3 engine.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-27-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,896
Posted By tpstauffer
250 vs 150

We have the 2016 3.5 ecoboost with tow haul and all the towing features. "tow rating" is for 11,600, but didn't think things thru and gained insights via this group. I scaled the truck and trailer...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-06-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,722
Posted By tpstauffer
Payload

I understand. And I am "Close to the Edge" too.... BTW Yes
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-03-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,669
Posted By tpstauffer
f250

I had similar replies, but there are many people with great info here.

On to your question about the 250. We test drove the F250, F350 and then the F150. We were amazed at how clean the ride...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-03-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,121
Posted By tpstauffer
Blue ox sway

HI Mike,
I bought the Blue Ox for a Rockwood 8335BSS pulling with an F150. I had WAY too much sway. I adjusted the chain links, and still had sway. Finally, I brought it back to the dealer and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-01-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By tpstauffer
F150 towing GCWR 17,100

The tires are LT.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-01-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By tpstauffer
F150 towing GCWR 17,100

The payload is listed at 1990 for the 3.5 ecoboost 163 inch wheel base supercab with options. Tongue is 1057, but I am pushing the limits. Trailer is 8122 dry, so to be safe I will note it as 9500...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-01-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By tpstauffer
F150 towing GCWR 17,100

Hi
I added a better description of the trailer. Thanks. It is a Rockwood Signature Series 8335BSS with a dry weight of 8122 lbs. So I would give it about 9500 lbs loaded, being conservative worst...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-01-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By tpstauffer
Spent time this morning reviewing specs, and came...

Spent time this morning reviewing specs, and came up with additional info. Your info is interesting.
17,100 lbs. F150 GCWR
9500 loaded trailer (conservative max)
4930 F150 3.5 ecoboost 163...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-31-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By tpstauffer
Advice needed for 2016 F150 long bed 3.5 eco-boost with towing package

I am looking for someone who is willing to have a conversation with me about things I can do to increase my load capacity of the pickup, while having a possible impact on the towing capacity of...
Forum: Rockwood 05-10-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,698
Posted By tpstauffer
We have a 2016 F150 ecoboost long bed with the...

We have a 2016 F150 ecoboost long bed with the towing package and it tows the 8335 (front kitchen) with no problem at all. I tow in VT too, and have had no problem passing cars on mountain hills. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-07-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By tpstauffer
Overloaded

Smart move to check in with this forum. The most your tow vehicle could handle is some popups. Your vehicle tow rating is not enough for this trailer.
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