Recent content by InspectorVol

Rommel is hiding behind that door.

We aren’t getting a 1 seed. If the gata wins out they get it. It’s a popularity contest and that never favors UT. They will probably use losing to ky twice against us. Doesn’t matter. Just win.

Well we finally bought the travel trailer. I bought an older truck to pull it. 2006 dodge with a 5.9 Cummins, pre def truck. 150,000 miles on it. Should be good for many more miles, hopefully. One owner, meticulously serviced.

I’m not paying $300+ for one night on the fringes on Knoxville. Is cookeville safe? Idk anything about that part of the state. Coming from the west. Thanks for any suggestions.

I did and it’s a good question. My reasoning below. 1. you can’t really immerse yourself into the experience in a hotel. 2. RV slots are 1/4 of hotel costs. 3. We save money by fixing our own food instead of eating out. 4. Grandchildren get to enjoy it. 5. I have fond memories of it, but...

I’ve decided on either a F250 or GMC 2500. Just don’t like the looks of a dodge. Travel trailer most likely between 25-28’ long. Thanks for the feedback.

Do you care to share a few photos of your setup? I’m not opposed to a 5th wheel except for the truck bed storage. Thanks.

Thanks for the info

My only question about gas burners is the longevity factor, when used for towing mostly. I also like the idea of hill descent speed control with a diesel. I could live with the mpg issue, if it has enough torque to pull those long grades without shifting in and out of lower and higher gears. Had...

I appreciate what you are saying but I’m 60, so I likely won’t own but the one travel trailer. I’ve got maybe 15 years left to travel without being a danger to others on the road. Hopefully I can go for 25 years but that will be pushing it most likely.

At one time I wanted a 5th wheel, but have ruled it out because it takes away the storage capacity of the truck bed. If someone has a large 5th wheel they have plenty of storage, but not on small ones. I’m going to install a retractable, locking bed cover for coolers, generator etc. that will be...

I don’t want to strain the driveline is why I’m going with the heavier duty pickup. I was out west in 2019 in a gmc 1500 with a 5.3, not towing and those long grades out there made the trans gear down to maintain 80 mph. Going into a strong headwind I had to back off to 65 mph to keep it from...

I have plans to purchase a 26-27 ft travel trailer and truck for towing. My question is about the truck mostly. It is my great hope to travel the country quite a bit in the years to come. My question is basically gas or diesel? At a minimum I’m getting a 3/4 ton but a single wheel ton truck is...

8-4 best case.

Just stop.