Used TT Recommendations

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Very nearly the same floor plan as our 2011 Creekside 26BHS. We have loved that floor plan, but just bought a 5er and will be selling it... simply wanted a rear living style 5er over a BH at this point.


Really the only difference in our 26BHS at that is that we have a L shaped kitchen counter, which was still too small. I see zero counter space for meal prep on that floor plan. Does it have a stowable shelf?

Ours also has the accordion doors to the main bed, rarely close them so it’s never been an issue.

28’ seems short thou. Ours is 29’11” and has the shortest tongue I’ve ever seen on a TT. It’s such a short tongue there isn’t room for 2 6V’s, only 2Group 24’s due to vertical limits. Not sure where they lost 2’ with the same size beds, slide, etc.

All in all, if you’re looking for a BH I think you will really like that floor plan.

This is our floor plan.
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All the specs I can find say 28'-4". I would say it could be 29' I feel happy with staying under 30'. This floorplan or the similar 26TBSS are my favorites after looking at a considerable amount of campers/floorplans
Counter space is limited but hard to get everything in a shorter rig. I really do like that L-shaped counter or also the ones that have the angled counter at the entry, guess I'll be using the dinette or picnic table for meal prep
Hopefully this one checks out, appreciate all the info/tips/advice.
In this pic it has one black wheel, I questioned that and apparently it has all new tires and black wheels, white ones also come with it...

 

[Tuesdak]

Not sure you can get to the bathroom with the slide "in". Your own "clean pit stop" nearly anywhere is a major reason to drag an RV around. And since, well, you are dragging it around... At the minimum see how far the slide has to be out before you can access the bathroom as some designs only have to go out a little not all the way.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Not sure you can get to the bathroom with the slide "in". Your own "clean pit stop" nearly anywhere is a major reason to drag an RV around. And since, well, you are dragging it around... At the minimum see how far the slide has to be out before you can access the bathroom as some designs only have to go out a little not all the way.

Will do, thanks.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Well I did it... 2006 Forest River Salem 27BHSS. Nothing fancy - Good solid TT, dry, no soft spots. New tires/wheels(needs some black hubcaps), plus all 4 old wheels. Everything works,

Nothing majorly wrong. Few small things - cabinet latches etc... Will need awning fabric soon. Going to spend tomorrow giving it a good deep clean.
Appreciate all the help and info. Great bunch of guys on here.

 

[jgillott]

Congratulations. I'm very happy for you.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

It pulled amazingly well also - even with plain drop hitch. TH/EB really start to shine with a little bit of weight. Peanuts to y'all though
We run mostly curvy 2 lane mtn roads on the way home and didn't have any issues.

 

[AHutson]

Congratulations on your new trailer. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it.

 

[GAmes]

It pulled amazingly well also - even with plain drop hitch.

That was empty. I recommend you spend a few dollars on a weight distribution hitch for when it is loaded and heavier. Having full steering really comes in handy. It doesn't have to be an expensive gimmick hitch with "sway control". I've used one like this for hundreds of thousands of miles pulling TTs both new/empty and owner loaded. If you keep an eye on Craig's list and/or do some shopping you could probably find one for less. I paid $100 for mine.

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Curt/C17002.html

 

[SnoKing]

Well I did it... 2006 Forest River Salem 27BHSS. Nothing fancy - Good solid TT, dry, no soft spots. New tires/wheels(needs some black hubcaps), plus all 4 old wheels. Everything works,View attachment 116563 View attachment 116564 Nothing majorly wrong. Few small things - cabinet latches etc... Will need awning fabric soon. Going to spend tomorrow giving it a good deep clean.
Appreciate all the help and info. Great bunch of guys on here.

When you stay at the WallyWorld RV park you are suppose to park out in the back 40, not at the fuel island!! Congrat's on the new trailer.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

That was empty. I recommend you spend a few dollars on a weight distribution hitch for when it is loaded and heavier. Having full steering really comes in handy. It doesn't have to be an expensive gimmick hitch with "sway control". I've used one like this for hundreds of thousands of miles pulling TTs both new/empty and owner loaded. If you keep an eye on Craig's list and/or do some shopping you could probably find one for less. I paid $100 for mine.

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Curt/C17002.html

Oh yes definitely. Just did that to get it home. Actually have a meeting lined up tomorrow, found a like new Blue Ox Sway Pro 1K/10K setup for $200 on the classifieds while I was camper shopping.

When you stay at the WallyWorld RV park you are suppose to park out in the back 40, not at the fuel island!! Congrat's on the new trailer.

Hahahaha, you got it. Cheapest fuel locally plus 2% rewards with Walmart CC.

Thanks for all the kind replies. My wife and I spent most of the day deep cleaning. It's not a Cadillac like some of these new ones but a solid trailer for us right now.
We are actually taking it out next weekend, then will winterize it and park it under shelter. I'm planning on new awning and sealing roof/new caulk job next spring early in season, or maybe this winter if it isnt too cold.

 

[SnoKing]

Stay a night in it next to the house before you head out!! That insures an escape route if needed! Enjoy! BTW to change the awning material you need three people. Two on the arms and one to man the track that is on the side of the trailer. Having two saw horses to place it on while off helps. You should be able to fine a You-tube on doing it.

SnoKing

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Stay a night in it next to the house before you head out!! That insures an escape route if needed! Enjoy! BTW to change the awning material you need three people. Two on the arms and one to man the track that is on the side of the trailer. Having two saw horses to place it on why off helps. You should be able to fine a You-tube on doing it.

SnoKing

How did we do things before Youtube and Google??(and TDR) I'm pretty handy so can figure out most things, but it does help to look stuff up beforehand. Even if it's just to get a heads up on what tools/hardware are needed.

 

[sojoe]

Congrats on the new unit and since you are now an RV`er keep in mind--"friends do not let friends buy ST tires"

 

[ringneck]

Whew - what a day!
Worked half a day, then bushwacked 45 acres of a potential land purchase(not the one ) then looked at new and slightly used TT's.
Saw alot of cool stuff. Didnt let on to our budget . Didn't know you can finance a camper for almost as long as a mortgage

My wife decided she loves the bunks for kids, I agree but dont love the floor plans for those quite as good as others. Usually though what Momma wants... you know the rest.

Have an appointment to check out a '04 Forest River Rockwood 2601 this weekend. Not sure about it, but checking out some bunkhouse TTs for reference in our price point.
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[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

I have a set of GY Endurance on my list to do next spring. Those are ST but reviews are excellent, what other choices would I have beside ST in a 205 or 225/75-15?
I will probably be putting a set of 2500 lb springs and a wet bolt kit on very soon. Factory 1750's are sagging a bit(don't blame them after 13+ yrs) and over very heavy bumps the tires rub a little. Figure the 2500's would give me enough clearance to install the ST225/75-15, which is a 10-ply.

 

[AH64ID]

If you do most of your towing on the pavement that's probably an ok tire to run.

If you do lots of dirt road travel it's worth the investment to upgrade to 16" wheels and 225/75R16 LT tires.

 

[Wiredawg]

If you do most of your towing on the pavement that's probably an ok tire to run.

If you do lots of dirt road travel it's worth the investment to upgrade to 16" wheels and 225/75R16 LT tires.

Thanks for that info, I thought that was the case as years ago, I was at NTB asking for a better tire than an ST 15" and they told me that's the best I can do and that they aren't allowed to mount a P tire on a trailer. Just keep an eye on those STs and change them before you think you should. I have them on my 5.5' X 10' utility trailer and on my 20' enclosed car hauler. I carry spares and only use both locally. You'd think at some point technology would improve them, although, I haven't had a problem with mine in a long time.

My advice is to avoid the Chinese ones.

Cheers, Ron

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

If you do most of your towing on the pavement that's probably an ok tire to run.

If you do lots of dirt road travel it's worth the investment to upgrade to 16" wheels and 225/75R16 LT tires.

Thanks, will research that further. Have to see how much room I have after new springs.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Took out for the first time this weekend. 2 nights in the high 20's and it was pretty cozy. No big issues besides aforementioned weak springs.
Definitely ordering a 2.5" shank for the Blue Ox. I have to "preload" the hitch before installing the bars if I'm using that stupid 2-2.5" adapter sleeve.

 

[GAmes]

AH-64D is recommending LT tires, not P tires. I do too. My new 5th Wheel didn't have 3000 miles on it when I ditched the 15 inch GY Endurance tires and wheels and mounted Michelin LTX M/S 16 inch tires on 6 lug 16 inch rims.