towing

  1. MI

    Hitch Options for a 2018 Chevy Colorado With an Escape 5.0

    Two people in the hitch business have told me that I can't hook up my 2018 Chevy Colorado long bed pickup to the Escape 5.0 with an Andersen Utimate gooseneck because there's no goosemeck for a 2018 Colorado. From what I can tell, based on my limited research, they're right. So, that means I'm...
  2. GO

    Jayflight Front Cap Denting While Towing

    So we noticed the front cap denting in from the wind when driving and now have a kink/crease across there. Is this something to have checked asap. 2026 197MB
  3. BI

    Questions about my (new to me) 2016 Thor Quantum PD31

    I just traded in my 2020 Lance 2285 Travel Trailer for a 2016 Thor Quantum PB31 and I know very little about these Class C's. It is on the E450 chassis and I have the following NEWB questions. Can anyone point me in the right direction? 1. Where can I get more info on e450 suspension...
  4. CH

    Towing a Travel Trailer With Partial Gray or Black Tanks

    Newbie here! We're about to embark on our first camping trip with our 30' towable. While most of our stops will be at campgrounds with FHU's or with a dump station, we ARE staying at a few Harvest Host locations for a night or two. Question is this: Should I be finding a dump station nearby...
  5. Mike the Wino

    Electric Tongue Jack Replacement Options

    Hi, longtime lurker, first time poster here. I've done a search but coming up with few results, probably due to using the wrong syntax or something, so please direct me to relevant threads if this has already been beaten to a pulp. We have relatively a new-to-us 25' travel trailer (2021...
  6. TestMule

    Picking Up a 2018 Kodiak 201QB and Towing With a Ram Big Horn

    Hello. I am new to the forum and pretty much new to being an RV owner. This past Wednesday I made a deal on a lightly used 2018 Dutchman Kodiak 201QB. I take delivery of the unit early next week. I've been reading about self-contained RVs and trying to learn as much as I can before I take it...
  7. US

    Bought a 2025 Cruiser 2400PD and Found Two Early Design Concerns

    After years of agonizing and buying and selling 3 different tow vehicles, we finally made it happen. 2025 Cruiser 2400PD. We drove to Jacksonville, did the inspection and drove home in one day. It's spring break in FL, no chance of getting a camping spot this weekend. RV Club USA were great...
    • USA2025
    • Thread
    • design-issues maintenance purchase towing travel-trailer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: New Rig Show-Off!
  8. ST

    Can a Jay Feather 17Z Bumper Support a 2-Bike Carrier?

    I Have a jayco jayfeather 17z hybrid and want to attach a 2 bicyle carrier on the rear bumper which is attached with huck bolts, but the bumper itself is very thin. Any reinforcement suggestions?
  9. MY

    2025/26 Couples Travel Trailer

    My wife and I are looking to get a couples travel trailer. We are looking at the smaller sizes around 20 ft interior. The ones we saw in person and liked are 2025 Palomino Solaire 2080RBS, 2025 Surveyor Legend 19RBLE and 2026 Coachman Apex Nano 213RDS (also 187RD). We looked at some R-PODs but...
  10. 2018 Ram 2500HD Crew cab set up for 5th wheel towing

    For sale 2018 Ram 2500HD Crew cab set up for 5th wheel towing

    2018 Ram 2500 HD with 6.7L Cummins diesel engine package. 33,600 miles as of now on this beautiful, great running, well maintained Delmonico Red, Big Horn SE crew cab that gets 20mpg when not towing. It is set up for towing with a Pull Rite Super Glide 2700 auto sliding hitch rated for 16k...
    $42,997.00
    • C&A Drews
    • Classified ad
    • 2018 ram 2500 4x4 4x4 6.7l cummins diesel fifth wheel low mileage truck ram towing
    • Category: Tow Vehicles
  11. GD

    Can a Sprinter Class C Tow a Jeep Gladiator in the Rockies?

    Hello, we have a 38’ class A F53 With the usual f53 chassis ride issues. We are looking to downsize but still be able to tow my jeep Gladiator. We we were at the Denver RV show just today and looked at a much smaller THOR Delano 24RW with the rear bed slide and the drivers slide. Occc...
  12. NoDents4U

    RVi3 Signal Problems: Repeater Options or Full TPMS Replacement?

    I have a RVI3 brake and TPMS system and would like to add a repeater to increase the signal to the toad. RVI has been purchased by Lippert and I can't find any repeater listed on their site for the system. Does anyone have any info on an aftermarket repeater that will work? Any help is much...
  13. SA

    Best Toad Braking System for a Honda CR-V Behind a 31-Foot Class A

    Hi Everyone. I just joined and I'm picking up my first RV in a couple weeks. We're getting a 2015 Winnebago Vista (Class A, 31 feet). I'm looking forward to starting our journey. My 2nd question: I'm trying to educate myself on braking systems and requirements for towed vehicle. I'm going to be...
  14. DU

    Use a 2.5 to 2 Reducer or Buy a New WDH Shank?

    I just upgraded my Sierra from a 1/2 ton to a 3/4 ton. My half ton towed my RV just fine. But the new truck has a slight larger hitch. I like my current WDH but it only has the 2" hitch. Thoughts on adding a reducer for the new truck and keep the old WDH? Or do I have to go into a new WDH even...
  15. AR

    Do You Need Brakes on a Tow Dolly for a Scion xB Behind a Minnie Winnie?

    Greetings, As we move ever closer to our first outing with our new-to-us 2020 Minnie Winnie (30 foot), we are looking for a tow dolly to tow our 2014 Scion xB with a dry weight of 3,100 pounds. (This vehicle cannot be towed flat, just so you know.) When I spoke to Ford, they told me to get a...
  16. CA

    How Hard Is Booking Provincial Parks With a 25' Airstream?

    Hello everyone. We are very close to buying a 23 or 25 Flying Cloud, but would appreciate the community's feedback on the general availability of provincial campsites (Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, etc). Also, have you experienced difficulties with a 25 foot AS i.e., park size...
    • CanukAS
    • Thread
    • airstream-size campgrounds provincial-parks reservations towing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: On The Road...
  17. lawingnutz

    How to Make Jeep Tow Lights Match Freightliner Exhaust Brake

    I drive a 2021 Freightliner chassis S2RV. When the Engine/Exhaust brake activates on the motorhome, the brake lights on the rear of the motorhome illuminate. This is per DOTD regulqtions. However, the brake lights on my Jeep do not. I am plugged into the 7-pin plug on the rear of the RV...
  18. FIRE UP

    Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar cracked insert inspection warning

    Well Gang, I noticed that I was seeing a bit of increased distance between two of the main tow bar components which is not good. The two parts I'm speaking of are the "hitch connector and the cast yoke" as labeled in a Blue Ox parts diagram. Typically, those two parts have what I'd call an...
  19. AL

    How Well Does a 2023 Chevy Colorado Z71 Tow a 5,000 lb Trailer?

    I’m helping a friend decide on a trailer and I’m interested in hearing about real world experiences pulling a trailer with a 2023 or newer Chevy Colorado Z71 with Towing Package. I know about calculating weights and such and we are looking at trailers well below the 7000 lb. Rating of the truck...
  20. Jeremy Kessenich

    Why Reversing the Andersen Coupler on an Escape 5.0 Fails

    A while ago there was a long discussion about flipping the coupler 180 degrees around the kingpin on the 5.0 to gain more clearance from the tailgate to the 5.0 TA and to give a tighter backing radius on 5.5' bed trucks. There were some great diagrams to explain why flipping the coupler was a...
  21. NA

    Real Tongue Weight for a Late-Model Flying Cloud 30RB

    I’m looking for actual tongue weight for a late model Flying Cloud 30rb. Can anybody give me real life input? If you’re able to, what hitch are you using? Tks!
  22. JoeFerr

    Best Value Flat-Tow Setup for a 2-Door Rubicon Behind a Class C

    I’m looking for recommendations on a cost-effective but complete flat-towing setup for a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon behind my Class C motorhome. Ideally I’m trying to identify a full dinghy towing system, not just individual components. By complete system I mean: • Tow bar (preferably non-binding /...
  23. MA

    Newmar Canyon Star GCWR Limits With a 4,536 lb Toad

    So, I've been blowing up the forum with all of my questions as a brand new owner of a brand new 2025 Canyon Star Front End Diesel 3947 Toy Hauler. I'm quite a geek and have been working on a spreadsheet (been doing this for some time) that captures a variety of things, but one of the tabs is on...
  24. LH

    Will Welding a Front Frame Receiver Void Warranty or Cause Electrical Issues?

    I want to weld on a 10” receiver on frame to store my hitch. I plan to disconnect batteries. Thinking about the in command. Pic is sample of what I want to do. Does that cause any problems with warranty, or electrical when welding? Thank you
  25. HO

    Should You Turn Off a Trailer Inverter When Unplugging Shore Power?

    Recently purchased 2023 Jayco Jay feather 22RB. Owners manual isn't clear. Do I power off the inverter before disconnecting from shore power? I assume I leave it off while towing and power back up when re-connected to shore power. Any harm by NOT powering off when disconnected from shore...

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