Sunday, January 14, 2007

Transpo planning - RVing

  • Check Canadian rules for importing a trailer
  • Get truck's full trailering specs from truck dealer
  • Make a list of trailers within specs
  • Do web research, request brochures
  • Truck dealer questions
    • Wheel base sufficient?
    • Suspension sufficient?
    • Effects of long-term towing on transmission?
    • Winterizing, i.e. antifreeze, tire chains/snow tires
  • RV dealer questions
    • Tongue weight 10-12% of trailer weight?
    • Functionality of water system and tanks in the cold?
    • Insulation rating of roof, floor, walls?
    • Location of tanks, i.e. will they increase tongue weight?
    • Withstand full-timing?
    • 3-way refrigerator? (12V, 120V, LP)
    • Weight rating of bed(s)?

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