trailer

  1. DJ

    Travel Trailer suspension upgrades.

    Our 2024 Surveyor 252RBLE should be here later this month. Have been looking into the various suspension upgrades to soften the ride and increase durability. The CRE3000 and wet bolt, shackle upgrade, as well as their X-Brace cross member supports look promising but I have major electrical...
  2. bikendan

    The popular newer large single axle trailers

    This segment of the RV world, are the most popular selling RVs over past 2 or 3 years. They are marketed to buyers with midsized or smaller tow vehicles and usually have GVWRs from 3500lbs-5000lbs. They often have high tech features and higher end amenities and are bigger, than smaller single...
  3. Timmerdog

    Replacing my trailer batteries...

    Hello everyone!, I have a Puma 31RKFK and the 2-12V deep cycle batteries are needing replacements. I'm looking for advice but let me share my style of camping first. My trailer has an Everchill 12V fridge freezer and I LIVE for boondock style camping. I have a generator to charge them back up...
  4. True North-FRF

    How to Protect Your Trailer When Towing

    Last year we completed a 11,141 mile trip to the Yukon and Alaska with our 2021 Ram and 2022 Rockwood 2109s Minilite - it was an amazing trip. We knew we were going to encounter a lot of gravel roads and wanted to do everything we could to protect the trailer from rock or stone chip damage. We...
  5. LE

    2023 IBEX 10LHRK Trailer

    Just picked this up yesterday, and I noticed there isn't a thread for it yet! Since it's relatively new to the market, I can help answer any questions or give my honest opinions as I put it to use in the next few weeks. For those not familiar, this trailer is the IBEX line but with a bit...
  6. AB

    Moving a trailer sideways

    New travel trailer owner looking for some advise. We have a 5400 lb. Greywolf in a gravel parking spot in our yard. It's slid slightly up against the fence as we were pulling it out to an angle that I can't really move it without damaging the awning. I'm looking for a way to slide the back of...
  7. GR

    On a trip to CO and trailer brakes not working...

    I have a 2011 Roo 21SS and it appears that my 2020 Silverado cannot detect the electric brakes, nor can I feel any difference when I turn up the brake controller in my stopping power. Since I'm on the road and only have some basic tools and no multimeter, how can I troubleshoot this? I'm good...
  8. jack sparrow

    Who's new trailer has gone into production ???

    Who has gotten their email stating their new trailer is in production since Karl has been gone? If so when? What type of trailer? Congratulations on expecting your new baby soon. Escape adventures to begin shortly...... Have fun , and hope to see you out there on the trails... Cheers
  9. RV

    Safety inspection for a trailer, Ontario

    I am transferring a 2014 teardrop form California to Ontario (already in Ontario - GTA, import paperwork complete). Now I need a safety inspection to register it in Ontario and get plates. The problem is, no matter which garage I call, they all say they can inspect a car, but not a trailer. It's...
  10. BobA-FRF

    Uneven Trailer Braking - diagnosis help wanted

    I have an 2020 rPod 176 TT with a single 3500 lb Lippert axle with Lippert self-adjusting 10" electric brakes. The right side brake is original; the left side was replaced last fall. The trailer has less than 15000 miles on it. My TV is a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am experiencing uneven...
  11. Radio

    Any first hand experience with Summit Hi Road ST trailer tires?

    Tires on the 5th wheel have aged out. A local tire shop has Summit Hi Road trailer tires in the 225/75 - 15R 10 ply E rated size I need at $90 each, less install and taxes. Walmart, Mavis and some others carry this tire, so I'm thinking they are fairly popular. Does anyone have first hand...
  12. HA

    Easy leveling of travel trailer

    On our recent travel trailer adventure, I tried out a couple of new gadgets. First was a set of two curved leveling devices I got on Amazon. Lots of companies making them. Basically, they’re small ramps you put against the trailer tires of the side you want to raise, and pull up on them until...
  13. MA

    14in vs 15in tire/wheel for 17ft wolf pup trailer

    Greetings 2016 single axle Wolfpup travel trailer, has factory 14in wheels and tires, 5 x 4.5 wheels Question - any pros or cons about replacing factory 14in tires with 15in tires / wheels ? Seems like there is plenty of room inside wheel wells and i am thinking the 15in tires may...
  14. JF

    Experience with the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control?

    Hello all, new to these forums but really looking for some information and/or recommendations. I have a 2022 Hyundai Sant Cruz Limited, 5,000 lb. tow limit and 750 lb. hitch limit. I plan to haul a 2023 Rockwood Geo Pro 20FBS with Power Package. The weight isn't exactly known as I think the PP...
  15. FA

    F-250 not detecting trailer

    Coming across the Klondike Hwy today in my 22 F-250 I got a trailer disconnected message. Lights are working but no brakes. I tried both plug ins not getting anything. Thoughts?
  16. GR

    AC unit for pop-up

    AC unit for pop-up trailer Good day. I have a Rockwood 1940LTD tent trailer that is factory prepped for ac. Can someone recommend a drop-in ac unit, 13.5K should work here in Michigan. Also I haven't been able to find any detailed video's or instruction sheets regarding the installation of an...
  17. LA

    trailer brakes

    I have been having trailer brake problems since I got my Cherokee BHBL. I sometimes have a connection when I leave the storage, but I lose it within 1/2 mile. I get a message "Check trailer wiring." I took it to the dealer. They check it out and say it's not on the trailer side. I took it to...
  18. DM

    Rogue Armored 351G2 Trailer Plug Diagram?

    Does anyone happen to have the diagram of what hooks up on the pigtail to what on the trailer? I accidentally left my plug hooked to my truckcuz I was in a rush to get to work after getting back later than expected from a trip and it ripped the pigtail out of the connections. Thanks for any...
  19. MA

    Trailer Registration

    No real luck Googling for definitive answers on this.... We are AZ residents, and our travel trailer is currently registered there. We have decided to permanently leave the trailer year-round at a campground in OH and will be living in it from May/Jun to September, when not at our house in...
  20. DE

    Acceptable Trailer Level, Side-to-Side

    When a trailer is new and factory fresh, is there an acceptable range of side to side level? All I could learn so far is that there can be a variance, especially with independent suspension. During campground setup it's easy enough to level out any difference but I'm wondering if any, or much...
  21. JI

    Cover trailer roof to improve AC output?

    In a couple of weeks we'll be camping in Tybee Island Georgia. Those of you in the south know it gets hot in the sun. Last year the AC unit had trouble as the day went buy keeping the trailer in the low 70's it was set to. Never got above say 77 degrees but a 15K BTU in a 30' trailer is a lot of...
  22. RO

    Wolf Pup RV Trailer :: 2022 Cherokee 16BHS

    Wolf Pup RV Trailer :: 2022 Cherokee 16BHS (2023-06-26 21:27:37)
  23. 2011George.360

    Trailer wiring connections

    Our 2011 DS360 suffered damage to the trailer wiring connection. There appears to be 3 types of connections- 4 flat, 5 flat and 7 pin. Would I be better off replacing the 7 pin connection and use a 4/5 adapter when using a dolly ? Or replace all 3 ? Appreciate all of your advice over the last...
  24. MI

    How much trailer is too much for 2021 Silverado 1500 trail boss?

    Hey y'all. I'm hoping I can get some assistance here since I'm not really finding too much help. I currently have a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trail boss. Payload -1740 GVWR - 7000 GCWR - 15000 RGAWR - 3800 Tongue weight -940 I am currently looking to purchase a new trailer. I have been...
  25. DO

    Measuring length of Travel trailer

    My dad's 2015 Rockwood 8312SS signature travel trailer is sitting on a vacant land 2 hours away from us. We need to put it in storage. The storage place wants to know overall length on the trailer. The specs on websites say 34.9 feet. Does that include the bumper to tip of the tongue hitch?

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