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Today on our 2008 Carriage Cameo fifth wheel, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Solera replacement awning fabric, which is 19 foot wide. It may sound like overkill, but I have overlooked obvious things and paid the price.Carriage 5th wheel. Make a check list of things to do to before you leave a location so you don't forget to hook something up or stow some gear. It will take longer to get from place to place, you will need to think ahead when pulling into out of the way places, make sure you always have a place to back up etc. Otherwise, just be mindful that you are now two when hauling. There are plenty of places that do the work, smaller shops that install towing also generally do wiring. Make sure not to skimp on the wiring and the trailer brakes. It's important when climbing that your transmission not get too hot. Most of the towing packages for vehicles include this. I would also recommend that you look at transmission cooler for your truck. Do some research on the different makes and models, everyone has an opinion, but the most important thing is that you have your truck and trailer matched for weight as Jerry pointed out. #Trailer life open roads forum upgradeTrailers are not meant for living, so I would upgrade where you can. We haul a little pop up around and I second many of the things RJerry has said. Also a water tank for clean water, one for gray water, and one for black water. Most trailers have a battery you can use when not plugged in but it won't last long. You typically "camp" a trailer where you can hook up to power and water and there's a drain for waste water. Trailer owners are in general, old retired people, that are more than happy to offer people advice I'de be happy to answer any other questions. I'de go on, but I'm leaving for a few days. They'de probably recommend a good book for newbie. There are some knobs to make it more or less sensitive.Ĭamping World has some publications. There's a wire that goes back to the trailer. As I remember, there's a device with a little pendulum inside, such that when you start braking the truck, the pendulum will rotate and activate a siwtch to start breaking the trailer. Camping World is pretty good, although they'll rip you off a bit if they have the chance. ![]() You'll have to have some stuff done to your truck, like adding brake control for the trailer. #Trailer life open roads forum fullTrailers aren't normally designed to be lived in full time. They include weight with and without fluids. Trailers all have stickers with how much they weigh. Subtract 10% for margin - if you go at the maximum then it's a bit unstable. Subtract to determine how much trailer you can haul. Wave at them - it's okay to do this but I feel a bit weird with all the huge trucks. Weigh your vehicle at any state weigh station - you just get both wheels on the pad and there's a display that shows the weight. Look at the gross carrying capacity label when you open your door. The wife and I have had RVs for 12 years, trailers we hauled behind F-150 for 12 years before that.į-150 will tow a medium small trailer like your talking about. What could go wrong except for EVERYTHING? #Trailer life open roads forum generatorI have knowledge and experience with small solar and generator power and maintaining this equipment, and have family and good friends scattered all over North America to visit with and steal power and water from occasionally. #Trailer life open roads forum freeI have no wife, kids, permanent job, or home and property holding me down, I do well being alone for much of the time and any contact I might have is with people I don't know, and I will be debt free and able to pay cash for anything. Pretend I know nothing about rv's, towing, life on the road, etc. ETA: I'm thinking that a smaller trailer, less than thirty feet, maybe even less than twenty five feet, would be fine for me and allow me to go more places I am interested in, save a little fuel over a bigger trailer, and be easily maneuverable with an F150 sized pickup. I have long dreamed of simply being able to hitch up my home and drag it wherever I want to be next. I may suddenly find myself in a situation where I will be able to live full time in a travel trailer. ![]()
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