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  1. RVWanderer

    RTR/Desert Basics

    I had just got back from my walk @ 10:30 AM, sitting calmly outside my T-trailer.  It's been blowing ever since.  Good advice about getting hydrated, I'm on my 4th 20 oz coffee now at 12:50 PM.
  2. RVWanderer

    Road Recommendations? Help

    I've come over 95, I-84 to I-15, 93, I-5 to Bakersfield. 93 is lonely, 95 is better through NV, snow is always a consideration so in deep winter stay on I-5. More traffic, more major population centers, that can be a detriment or a good thing. Further east Boise is nothing compared to that...
  3. RVWanderer

    First Time RTR Attendee Seeks Guidance

    I'm a first timer here in Quartzsite this year arrived at the end of October, probably return at the end of March. Come back next year before Dec 1. 4 months is about my limit. I'm also staying at an RV park, didn't know what I was doing trying to boon dock but I'm a fast learner. Like the...
  4. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    You're right, it should have been 2415 lbs dry weight,  I remember looking at the specs but must have looked at the 16 footer.
  5. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    The code on the trailer tires (4+ spare) say Jun, 13.   The van I'm using for my towing vehicle is a 1 ton Chevy cargo (6 x 10 with bulkhead), overload springs.  350 engine equipped with professionally installed towing package & commercial sway control hitch.  I think it will handle most loads...
  6. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    My van dwelling journey I started with a used-high mileage fleet cargo van from a local electrical firm. Their fleet was their life blood so they kept them mechanically sound & serviced. Paid $1,000. Had a reputable mechanic thoroughly go through it, change the belts, hoses & fluids...
  7. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    Is your name 'Clever Elsie' LOL, the last tags on the plates expired in 2015. I haven't checked the dates of the tires, not sure where to look for the date code or whatever. Thanks for the heads up, I hadn't thought about that. The tires look excellent but you're right, could be older than...
  8. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    A couple of small items are left to be done on the trailer. I've got my bed frame inside & with mattress sans any remainder of the bench seat. It's a twin frame, I need to put up a wall with shelf from the bed over to the bottom of the front window, figure I'll have storage access on each side...
  9. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    Tow vehicle for now is a 1997 Chev G30 cargo van that was converted for camping.  It has high miles but I spent time & money having it cleared & upgraded by a well-reviewed mechanic.  Put new tires on it, runs fantastic but didn't like the low head room.  Decided since I'm not homeless, am...
  10. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    Talking to the seller I came to the conclusion that he just wanted to get the trailer sold. He told us he had listed at 10 PM the night before. At 11 PM he got his first call, he said he wouldn't show it until tomorrow. Next morning I called as soon as I saw the ad & had read it. He called...
  11. RVWanderer

    Getting back into T-trailer camping

    Just purchased, 19' 1998 self-contained Aerolite, has AC, 5 cu ft fridge & microwave (no oven).  Everything works great, need battery.  Paid $1,800.  Seller had modified bed to make more storage underneath.  He moved tanks out of the inside to the tongue.  I liked that.  Seller threw in a tongue...
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