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Forum: Eastern USA 03-28-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By martinto
Routing option thru South Carolina

Thinking to travel Hwy 9 from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Spartanburg, SC pulling a 30 ft TT. Im in no hurry, just want to stay away from I 20 & I 26. Any experiences or concerns? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 33,989
Posted By martinto
A few things that you need to consider - the dry...

A few things that you need to consider - the dry weight is without all the very real items you load in the TT that can add up fast, then you have the truck max payload noted on the driver door jam...
Forum: Eastern USA 07-15-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By martinto
Search the internet for NC mountains campgrounds....

Search the internet for NC mountains campgrounds. Many will show those activities nearby, some on tubing & fishing CG’s. Great tubing on the Nantahala with campgrounds nearby. Try this....
Forum: Tips and Tricks 06-23-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,335
Posted By martinto
Besides getting good feedback on chocking;...

Besides getting good feedback on chocking; consider the slope of your driveway and the ground clearance on the rear of the TT. Be careful not bottom out when backing in. Good luck.
Forum: Slide Outs 01-08-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,047
Posted By martinto
We had a leak at the bottom of our large slide...

We had a leak at the bottom of our large slide out onto the carpet. We pulled the slide out in and found a 12 in section of the inner seal that runs along the top of the slide out had detached from...
Forum: Western USA 12-14-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,071
Posted By martinto
Steve, we went cross country from SC to WA. We...

Steve, we went cross country from SC to WA. We used RVParky...it’s free. Layout your desired route and expected miles each day and it shows all the campgrounds and other layover sites with reviews...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-03-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,228
Posted By martinto
When we lived in Texas I had a Buick Enclave with...

When we lived in Texas I had a Buick Enclave with 4500 lb tow rating. We pulled a small Airstream Basecamp est. at 3200lbs, often into the hill country. She really worked hard in the hills. Just...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 06-11-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,360
Posted By martinto
Set up, take down time

1 x 1.5 is a reasonable time. We’ve learned to follow our sequence at a comfortable pace. When we deviate from the sequence, we increase the risk of mistakes...or disaster! Having been in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-03-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 18,581
Posted By martinto
I got your point

We need more guys like you to keep us old Vets straight. Carry on troop
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-03-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 18,581
Posted By martinto
You are right

A fist glance it looked like a Burb. I edited my post. The cap on the bed threw me.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-03-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 18,581
Posted By martinto
Silverado 1500

Not to worry, she can pull fine IF you have the right gear and set up of weight distribution hitch with sway bar. Check your payload on the Truck, .be careful not to exceed it. Use tow/haul mode. ...
Forum: Coachmen 06-01-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By martinto
The trailer box is 28ft plus the 3 ft tongue.

The trailer box is 28ft plus the 3 ft tongue.
Forum: Coachmen 06-01-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By martinto
My 2016 279RLS 1/2 ton pull

I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton with max tow pkg, payload ay 1835 lbs. rated at 11,700 tow capable. Would not try to tow that much. My Coachman Apex 279RLS for a cross country trip weighed in...
Forum: Coachmen 02-26-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By martinto
I have a 2015 Apex 279RLSS. My dealer, Adventure...

I have a 2015 Apex 279RLSS. My dealer, Adventure RV, Greer, SC did a great job of PDI and setting up the WDH on my Yukon Denali. I took her home in the driveway and hooked up city water and found a...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-23-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By martinto
Serenity near Asheville

Take a look at Campfire Lodgings. A short ride to Asheville, but away from the city lights. Campground sits on a mountain bluff overlooking a beautiful valley. Full hookups. Need to reserve...
Forum: Dealer Reviews 12-02-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,698
Posted By martinto
All goods things...

Thanks

On the upside...a Service Manager with that temperament probably won’t last long. He’ll make the mistake and unload on someone the boss knows, and he’ll be gone. High turnover in that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-10-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By martinto
[QUOTE=martinto;2219620]Not sure this applies to...

[QUOTE=martinto;2219620]Not sure this applies to your occurance, but could contribute. I just changed out my China tires after 3 years and about 15,000 miles. One tire came apart just sitting in...
Forum: Off Topic 10-23-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,740
Posted By martinto
To bad I don't speak French!

A different take on "are you kidding"...

Camping on a prime water front site at Hilton Head...these sites are first come first served. A French family from Quebec in another site came by and...
Forum: Off Topic 10-21-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By martinto
I’m sure more than a few on this forum can weight...

I’m sure more than a few on this forum can weight in on your tree saw. You also might want to try a Poulan Forum. On another RV forum a guy asked about changing the rechargeable battery on his...
Forum: Coachmen 09-29-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,593
Posted By martinto
We have a 2016 Apex 279RLSS, bought new. Early...

We have a 2016 Apex 279RLSS, bought new. Early on found leak at outside shower, and a finishing strip under the slide was separating. Dealer, a good one, fixed it while I waited. After a 7300 mile...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-17-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,455
Posted By martinto
With that Denali, you could probably pull em all...

With that Denali, you could probably pull em all at one time!
Forum: Slide Outs 08-19-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By martinto
Slide out awning

I have a 10 ft awning over my slide out. About 3 years old. Seems to dip a good bit in the middle...but doesn't lay on the slide. If there as been rain I use the jack to tip the trailer to get the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-24-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,516
Posted By martinto
Nice

Nice rig. We have a 2016 Apex 279RLSS. Love it still. Towed it cross country, SC to Washington State, back in 2016. TT is still solid. Minor issues over time and easy to correct. Not sure about...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-24-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,595
Posted By martinto
Original tire pressure vs new Goodyear Endurance

My Coachmen Apex 279RLSS came with C rated Constancy tires. I’ve now replaced with Goodyear Endurance D rated and same size as original. The label on the TT says to run at 50 PSI. With the new...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-21-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,392
Posted By martinto
Question and suggestion

You state you filled 5 times with little coming out the BW drain pipe...so if you have a 30 to 40 gallon black tank...that would suggest 150 gallons + going somewhere. That amount of water would...
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