Hello Bill, Thanks for your reply. For sure the frame on my '90 is the same as a '84 model that I had the opportunity to compare it too. I understand about...
Alex, I welded 2- 1 1/2" tubes to the top of the frame rails on my '62 that supported a 40" x 30" rack. Carried a couple bikes, and 2 tubs. One for sewer hook...
I have not done that but thought a lot about it. It would be a handy place to carry generator and I've seen other trailers carrrying one back there. But I am...
Albert & Jim Thanks much for your input. I've seen many things hung off the bumpers of RV's. Today I saw close to a 28' fith wheel, pulled by a 2500 Chev. HD...
... trailer? ... I ... Any weight added to the rear of the trailer can reduce proper hitch weight. Adverse handling can occur. Consult your owners manual....
... rolling_condo@> wrote: Has anyone had a 2" receiver welded to the rear frame of their trailer? The purpose I have is to use a hitch platform to carry a...
Hi Alex. Do you know the difference between the dry weight and recommended GVW of your trailer? The Max GVW should is stamped on an ID plate riveted to the...
Alex, I agree with Bill. The worst place to put weight is on the rear bumper, and the best is centered over the trailer wheels as low as possible. It is a...
When I started RVing I was told to always fill my water tank before a trip. I read from some that you should travel with empty tanks. I realize that it is...
Yep, it's a matter of stability. The old rule of thumb is 10-15% of the trailer's weight on the tongue, but that is not the real criteria. The real criteria...
Hi Jayson Do the math. Approximately 40 gals of water at 8.35lbs per gallon. = 334 lbs. Bill 1987 Avion 30P Ocala, Florida (Currently in NJ) [Non-text...
Albert. I have one of those motorcycle racks on my 1987 34 X. It was there when I bought the Avion and I haven't intended to use it for anything. It has two...
Alex, Hidden Hitches is one of several brands that make both custom and "universal" receiver hitch kits. If you search online you can find tons of these kits,...
Hi Everyone, I have been reading this thread and remembered that in my 79's paperwork; there is a warning from Avion about adding weight to the rear. I have...
Jim, You certainly are far more learned in the physics dept. than I am. I do understand what you are saying and I know about the inherrent problems associated...
Jason, I've been trailering since 1996, sometimes thousands of miles mostly over paved roads. Almost every time I leave a campsite, I leave with a full or...
Hey I was one of the several who cheered when that " jenny " was turned off.. Damn tools with their " jennys ". Its as bad as the barking mutt tied to the side...
Kalso, That is one of the many advantages of solar panels - clean, quiet, free power! The trick in keeping RV life simple is to find every way possible to...
We have a 2" receiver on the back of our 1985 30P. We carry 2 bicycles in a Thule carrier. I'm not sure of the actual weight. When we first put it on there...
Alex, 168 pounds seems VERY heavy for a rear mounted load on a trailer! I would stick with a superlight Honda. I also recommend you keep the fuel somewhere...
I agree 100% with solar and a smaller quiter unit if one must need it. I pull my coach to get away from the noises of everyday life.Not to spend time next to...
Ditto the comment about the dogs.We have dog lovers at our campground who leave their dogs outside while they're inside their trailer for hours watching cable...
Cabela's now has the 4000/3500 watt Champion RV generator for sale at $299. I bought one last week, since we had another power-out from a windstorm. Info in...
Unfortunately, my reply speaking about the barking dogs was all crammed together, making it difficult to read. Why? I don't know. Bob '87 34W [Non-text...
I know all about construction generators and while I do have one for the house. I purpose bought this Cummings Onan P4300ie for my trailer. While it's not as...
Bob, I'm a member of the www.rv.net/forums and there is thread about the Champion generator and where one of the ingenious and inventive of the grgroup has...
My buddy just purchased one of those Honda 1000 generators for $1200.00 here in MI. for his boat. Says the unit weighs bout 50-60 pounds about. Leaves it on...
It isn't just the weight. Jim was explaining it, but my eyes glazed over with all the numbers. Here's how to sum up what I think he said: You want all the...
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