New to RVing

[curtis]

Thanks everyone for all the support and good words. Besides being new to RVing I'm also never been on a forum so sorry about not replying sooner.

[gbpack]

Welcome aboard Curtis! Congrats on your retirement and enjoy your new rig!

[pjcd]

Hello Everybody,

Due to my pending retirement (Next Tuesday) I found it necessary  purchased a 2016 Livin Lite 16TBS. I also just purchased an 2017 Nissan Frontier LWB to tow it with.

My plans are to see as many National Parks as possible and basically enjoy life.

Curtis

Here's a link I ran across, kind of covers all the parks.....

http://shareably.net/perfect-road-trip-map-v1/?utm_source=GGN-BCS&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=unique

[Allieoop]

Hi Curtis-
Here's another mapped out trip for the lower 48 - visits to the 47 National Parks.  (Visit 47 National Parks on one amazing road trip). I plan on using this map as a template.  I'll be heading west from NY in Aug 2018.  Good luck with your trips.  Visiting all the National Parks is on my retirement list as well.  Enjoy!
http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/ultimate-national-parks-road-trip
Allie

[Merlin]

Boy, this crowd sets some high bars for ambitious RVing! I'm in. National Parks here I come. I'm starting with Canada National Parks this summer!.

[leslie]

I spent my teenage years on the Jersey Shore. There are some nice little city-owned parks that are very reasonable.

For the National Parks, see if you are old enough for a Senior Pass. It has saved us more than what it costs, even though private concessionaires in the parks are not required to accept it.

[Pinstriper]

I spent my teenage years on the Jersey Shore. There are some nice little city-owned parks that are very reasonable.

For the National Parks, see if you are old enough for a Senior Pass. It has saved us more than what it costs, even though private concessionaires in the parks are not required to accept it.

Jersey, huh ? What exit ?


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[Chappy133]

Exit 8. I am refered to as a "river jumper" here in Pennsylvania.

[nolichuckyjake]

This is a belated intro, as I've been picking your brains on several subjects for the past week.

My wife and I are both 69, live in N.C., and have decided to move to a travel trailer for our trips around the country.  In the past we've stayed in motels, and I've done a lot of solo camping off a motorcycle---including cross-country trips.   

After several months of researching and dithering, we are ordering (today) a 2018 Camplite 16DBS, with pretty much all the options.  Are told delivery will be in about 8 weeks.

I'll tow with an older vehicle, a '99 Dodge Durango 4WD with a 5.9L V-8.  Both the motor and transmission were replaced two years ago with remanufactured components, as well as many other replacements, so I believe it is top condition, and have it maintained scrupulously.   It has a tow rating of 7300 lbs.  I like the size of this vehicle, and that it is off-road capable, within the limits of its ground clearance. 

I have experience towing a similar weight trailer with the Durango---a 7 x 4 double axle cargo trailer--often loaded to the max, though it's been 7 years, and I'll need to refresh my backing skills.  Will probably install a WDH--possibly an Anderson. 

We plan putting a lot of miles on the new camper, making at least two trips west a year plus other shorter trips. 

Looking forward to the Camplite, and to being able to contribute to this forum.  Thanks for the help so far.

Michael (aka, Jake)  & Genie

[Merlin]

This is a belated intro, as I've been picking your brains on several subjects for the past week.

My wife and I are both 69, live in N.C., and have decided to move to a travel trailer for our trips around the country.  In the past we've stayed in motels, and I've done a lot of solo camping off a motorcycle---including cross-country trips.   

After several months of researching and dithering, we are ordering (today) a 2018 Camplite 16DBS, with pretty much all the options.  Are told delivery will be in about 8 weeks.

I'll tow with an older vehicle, a '99 Dodge Durango 4WD with a 5.9L V-8.  Both the motor and transmission were replaced two years ago with remanufactured components, as well as many other replacements, so I believe it is top condition, and have it maintained scrupulously.   It has a tow rating of 7300 lbs.  I like the size of this vehicle, and that it is off-road capable, within the limits of its ground clearance. 

I have experience towing a similar weight trailer with the Durango---a 7 x 4 double axle cargo trailer--often loaded to the max, though it's been 7 years, and I'll need to refresh my backing skills.  Will probably install a WDH--possibly an Anderson. 

We plan putting a lot of miles on the new camper, making at least two trips west a year plus other shorter trips. 

Looking forward to the Camplite, and to being able to contribute to this forum.  Thanks for the help so far.

Michael (aka, Jake)  & Genie

Sounds like fun times coming up! I bet you will really like the 16DBS. I found the 16 and nice length for towing, parking, and livability.

With an 18 year old vehicle, make sure the suspension is up to snuff. Towing is hard on suspensions and you'll want to have good shocks, springs, and sway bar bushings to handle the stresses.

[nolichuckyjake]

Sounds like fun times coming up! I bet you will really like the 16DBS. I found the 16 and nice length for towing, parking, and livability.

With an 18 year old vehicle, make sure the suspension is up to snuff. Towing is hard on suspensions and you'll want to have good shocks, springs, and sway bar bushings to handle the stresses.

Thanks for the heads up.  I have the suspension checked every 3-4000 miles when I get the oil changed, but will be particularly insistent because of the trailer.   The car actually has only 162,000 original miles on it, with only 20k on the engine and trans, but I know it's still old. 

I'm not aware of many new(er) vehicles that have all the qualities I like in this one. I'll probably just keep putting money into this one.