Carla's Camper

[user 22017]

Just wanted to share pics of the travel trailer I bought. It's a 2004 Coachmen 24' bunkhouse. Actually, I'm not sure of the length. Most 24' trailers don't have separate bedrooms but this does. Plus the bunks.

 

[abnorm]

What a beauty............get the sway bars.........

 

[WanderingRose]

Looks great, Carla!

May you have many happy miles.

 

[Kyz1]

I like it! I'm so excited for you!

 

[VanFan]

Enjoy!

 

[user 22017]

Thanks everyone. I'll share more pics after I get it decorated a bit... but before it looks "lived in".

 

[Gr8ful]

Looks Great Congrats! I'd recommend a load equalizing hitch, Harbor Freight shows $219.
-10% if you're a club member & I get a 25% off coupon I could forward. Makes a big difference going over RR tracks or going in & out of some gas stations.

HAUL-MASTER10,000 lb. Capacity Weight-Distributing Hitch​

 

[eDJ_]

For those who don't know about load equalizing hitches:

The purpose of a weight distribution hitch is to create a bridge between the trailer and the tow vehicle. It forces them to act as one unit instead of two, producing an improved connection and safer drive

What is a Weight Distribution Hitch, and Why Do I Need One?

 

[Catalystgrrl]

Blank canvas - how fun!! Congrats Carla!!

 

[rruff]

Pure luxury!

 

[user 22017]

Looks Great Congrats! I'd recommend a load equalizing hitch, Harbor Freight shows $219.
-10% if you're a club member & I get a 25% off coupon I could forward. Makes a big difference going over RR tracks or going in & out of some gas stations.

HAUL-MASTER10,000 lb. Capacity Weight-Distributing Hitch​

Thanks gr8ful,

Do I have my mechanic put on the WD Hitch and sway bar? Or, the local RV Repair shop (or RV Dealership)?

What size receiver hitch should I get? U-Haul installs them. My trailer says no more than 5400 pounds on both axles (on a paper glued inside a cabinet [posted below])

 

[user 22017]

Blank canvas - how fun!! Congrats Carla!!

I know! I'm doing the fun part now: shopping for bedding and curtains

 

[user 22017]

I like it! I'm so excited for you!

Yeah, so get shopping KYZ. Or we are heading west without you, lol.

 

[user 22017]

Pure luxury!

I know, lol. And I forgot to mention they added 4" thick memory foam to every mattress (even the bunks). And an electric jack. And it has a decent size TV mounted on the bedroom wall with a crank to spin the rooftop antenna. Oh, and on demand hot water.

The guy who sold it to me removed a lock from the hitch (area), but I am not sure what he locked. He said it was to make it harder to steal the trailer. Do you know if most people add locks to their trailers?

 

[LargeMarge]

For those who don't know about load equalizing hitches:



What is a Weight Distribution Hitch, and Why Do I Need One?

.
For those who know, the specs and use are pretty much the same...

 

[Gr8ful]

Thanks gr8ful,

Do I have my mechanic put on the WD Hitch and sway bar? Or, the local RV Repair shop (or RV Dealership)?

What size receiver hitch should I get? U-Haul installs them. My trailer says no more than 5400 pounds on both axles (on a paper glued inside a cabinet [posted below])

 

[Gr8ful]

Does the tow vehicle have the reciever hitch? Should take a 2" slide in hitch. Check several hitch shops as installed prices vary alot. The WD Hitch anyone handy can install. Look on top of the trailer tongue, it should be 2" but could be 2-3/8"

 

[user 22017]

Does the tow vehicle have the reciever hitch? Should take a 2" slide in hitch. Check several hitch shops as installed prices vary alot. The WD Hitch anyone handy can install. Look on top of the trailer tongue, it should be 2" but could be 2-3/8"

No, my truck doesn't have a receiver hitch. It has a ball hitch. This truck was used to tow a fifth wheel by the previous owners.

I called U-Haul and the guy recommended a Class 2 hitch... good to tow up to 7500 pounds. If I need a plug for trailer lights it will cost about $400 installed. Without the plug, $200.

There is a plug on my truck but it is inside the bed close to the truck cab. I guess because of the fifth wheel.

 

[Camper]

I'd get a standard Class-3 receiver like we all use. It's a 2" receiver and not a 1-1/4"

Don't believe everything you hear and read online.

 

[Camper]

An 1-1/4" receiver on a heavy duty 3/4 ton truck... no way.