New to RVing

[curtis]

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

[tco2612]

Hello, I think you have a great plan...............Best wishes

[Diversteve]

Is your Frontier one of these?
Looks like you will have a nice set up.
I know you will enjoy the national parks.
Go for Glacier Park MT. you won't be sorry!
Enjoy your retirement.

[FastEddieB]

Way to go, Curtis!

Where are you located?

[rideandfly]

Curtis,

Welcome!

Congratulations on your retirement! You picked out a fine rig for camping, too! 

Hope to meet you camping one day!

[Merlin]

Good to have you on the forum. Post up some pics of your setup!

[Paul]

Welcome!

[gbpack]

Welcome aboard and congrats on your retirement and your new rig! Besides the National Parks, be sure to check out some State Parks as well (and even some County Parks!). We have seen some excellent State and County Parks on this current trip to Southern California and Arizona. Natural beauty that rivals the National Parks! So much to see and explore. Have fun and enjoy! Be sure to post some pics!

[Chappy133]

Welcome & enjoy!

[djsamuel]

Congratulations!  You're 4 years ahead of me!

[mojospeople]

Congrats and welcome! I have a while before retiring and husband is semi-retired but I hope to do the Nat'l Park retiree travel thing too some day!

We have a 2017 16TBS with one weekend under our belts so far. Loved it compared to our 2012 13 RDB! Pulling with a 2014 VW Touareg. Still trying to get the towing dialed in. Adding a weight distribution hitch soon I think. The high winds of the midwest unnerve me greatly and even though the Egg is rated for well above the max weight of the LL the two trips to/from the dealer without WDH makes me wish for it. It pulled our 13 RDB without WFH like nothing was back there but the 16 TBS is another 1000 lbs +/- and quite a bit taller I think.

Looking forward to hearing/seeing your adventures here!
Lori

[Diversteve]

Check your tongue weight, too little there can cause sway.
We have to carry water in our fresh tank to balance the load on our 14 DBS.
The tongue was surprisingly light when the fridge was loaded.

[rideandfly]

Curtis,

We towed a CampLite 11 about 20,000 miles with a S Frontier Crew Cab 4.0L 2WD and it was a great tow vehicle. 

We enjoy camping at State and Federal parks around the nation, too.

[TLBones]

Welcome.   I towed a 16DB with my my Frontier CCSB.   I never used sway or weight control, but  I put Timbren bump stops on the back and it towed great.    I agree a few gallons of fresh water is always a good idea for multiple reasons.   

[curtis]

Curtis,

Welcome!

Congratulations on your retirement! You picked out a fine rig for camping, too! 

Hope to meet you camping one day!

Thank you, I'm in Ocean County NJ