skymama 35 #26 January 3, 2012 I am speechless. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 619 #27 January 3, 2012 I think she likes it Rick, her words to me were "OMG". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #28 January 3, 2012 It is still a rough draft. You should come by the shop so we can tweak the design. edited to add: Congrats on the RV. At least you don't have to crank the roof up when you get to your destination. You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #29 January 3, 2012 Quote You should come by the shop so we can tweak the design. I am not posing for a boobie shot. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #30 January 3, 2012 Quote Quote You should come by the shop so we can tweak the design. I am not posing for a boobie shot. We can talk about that AFTER the TequilaYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #31 January 3, 2012 Make sure you have a good welcome mat outside. You can end up dragging a lot of dirt and sand going in and out. Deb has some small runner rugs we keep on the floor. they are easy to pull up and shake out. I know you hate to be untidy You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #32 January 3, 2012 Quote I am speechless. Now THAT must be a first (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #33 January 3, 2012 Towing capacity of the LT is 8900 lbs, the trailer weighs 6280, so you're ok there. If the truck doesn't have oil/tranny coolers, put them on - still, recommend running with dry tanks and filling up the water when you get to your destination. Get a class IV hitch and a good weight equalizing hitch to match - recommend *against* friction sway control, go with a cam system. Do a good hitch setup and keep the speed down - the trailer tires are probably only rated to 55mph. Stop every couple hours and check for hot spots on the tires. Get a *HEAVY* duty extension cord for hooking up to power, and get a power saver that will tell you if the camp power is ok. Also, get an upgraded sewer dump hose - the ones that come with are usually pretty flimsy.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #34 January 3, 2012 Quote Thanks for all the hints, these are awesome! We're hoping to try it out in Sebastian this weekend. In the very least, we can use the queen mattress that's in our spare bedroom in the camper. A memory foam topper makes a good mattress.... angelbeds has them.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #35 January 3, 2012 And a 2nd spare tire. That way you can avoid being charged big buck at an out of the way tire shop. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #36 January 3, 2012 Congrats! Make sure you have GOOD window coverings - there's nothing worse than waking up to the sun at 6am when you didn't want to! Get a couple of the attached for your closets - gives you lots of room for clothes, linens, etc. I have one like this with drawers (from Ikea) in it that keeps everything tidy and dust free! Solar lights are handy and pretty up the yard! A tarp outside the door underneath your welcome mat will help keep the dirt down. Enjoy your new traveling home! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #37 January 3, 2012 Attached??50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #38 January 3, 2012 QuoteAttached?? Look at the attached photo ... I can see it!'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 619 #39 January 3, 2012 9900, 12000 with WD hitch set-up. Factory HD towing package. We bought a WD/No sway hitch set up and brake controller - I was looking at $2000 hitch set-ups so getting this one for $800 was a steal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #40 January 3, 2012 You knew exactly what you were doing ... when you got that Truck !!!... good for you... any plans to park it at a dz? soas to save towing it any more often than necessary??? i bet you're WELCOME at many dropzones. And it would be great to have a place ONSite , at any one of them... Wow..."skydiving 12 months of the year " !! , a Travel Trailer AND Skymama!!!!!!you're blessed normiss...you ARE blessed... carry ON...edited to ADD..... excellent creativity Rick... that made me laugh...!!!jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 619 #41 January 3, 2012 Andrea is an AMAZING part of my life, I'm VERY lucky to have won her heart. A camper has been in our plans, we had looked at this being the year to get one...she saw me window shopping for one all over the internet the past few years too. When she said let's go look today - I thought cool! I'll get some more idea of what she needs in a camper. Then we fell in love with the model I had been looking at (especially given that Coachmen was purchased by Forest River). Which lead to, ok, let's at least look at the numbers on what we need to do. When we saw where we were on the numbers, it became no big deal, so we bought! Thanks JimMy! Look forward to seeing you soon my friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,046 #42 January 3, 2012 Hi Moms, Quote For you experienced campers out there, what do you wish you would have known I've never owned one but from friends that have I would suggest a sign that says: WHEN THIS TRAILER IS ROCKIN', DON'T COME KNOCKIN' JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #43 January 4, 2012 Also a sign that reads "Entertains 6, Feeds 4, Sleeps 2" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #44 January 4, 2012 Perfect! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #45 January 4, 2012 This may go without saying but... http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Pink-Flamingo-Yard-Ornament/dp/B00199CJZ0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #46 January 4, 2012 Haha...well, if I buy that and Krisanne's redneck wine glasses, maybe I can get free shipping!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #47 January 4, 2012 QuoteThis may go without saying but... http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Pink-Flamingo-Yard-Ornament/dp/B00199CJZ0 I forgot to add those to my list. But ours are even more ghette chic.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 619 #48 January 4, 2012 I want some chili pepper lights to hang up. like these as well as the usual chili pepper light strings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 619 #49 January 4, 2012 Every time I hear her telling someone about that's what I remind her...it only sleeps 2!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkavadikian 0 #50 January 4, 2012 As for the bed... We put a temperpedic foam mattress in ours and it was the best decision we made, it absorbed vibrations from things like the generator, people yelling, cars running outside and it reduced the frequency of me waking her up when I would get up or go to bed when she was sleeping. We used our 5th wheel from just weekend trips to the DZ to fulltiming around the US for years at a time. I couldn't believe how much of a difference it made to our RV experience. I go where I'm towed!! Good Times!! Enjoy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
