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Post by halfull on Jan 7, 2013 12:20:22 GMT -5
Just retired and are taking our first trip in our new Durango! What a way to celebrate the new year. After only 7 days we are almost completely organized and feel like we have done this forever, even though our previous experience was with a tent trailer! We were intimidated in the beginning, but can't believe how much easier it is to hook up and tow than we thought. We are traveling up the central California coast on our maiden voyage while waiting for our dealer to switch out our chairs for recliners. Probably our only complaint as we love our Durango!
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Post by majorloser on Jan 7, 2013 13:18:27 GMT -5
Congratulations!
I've got a '12 Durango 295CS and love it. Only did a few minor mods since picking it up from the dealership. And only one warranty issue with the front bedroom slide motors getting replaced. Hopefully you'll get a good chance on your first trip to really try out every system. Make sure you use the water tank and pump at least a few days even if you do hook up to City water. I had a few small drips around fitting on the pump that needed to be tightened. This wil also get you used to the valve layout and how to fill and drain the fresh water tank.
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Post by halfull on Jan 7, 2013 21:14:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips. Boy do we need them! Just wondering for a quick overnight layover if we can keep truck connected and drop front and rear jacks for stability? What do you think? Thanks for any help for the newbies!
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Post by majorloser on Jan 7, 2013 21:45:02 GMT -5
If your trailer is hitched up to your truck pretty level, not a problem. Having the truck hitched up will actually make the trailer more stable with much less sway since the king pin is held in place by the truck.
There's plenty of time where you're not planning on staying very long or will want to get an early start in the morning where keeping the truck hitched is the best option. I just wouldn't want to do it for any extended periods if the trailer is not level. This can cause damage to the fridge.
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Post by halfull on Jan 8, 2013 0:21:10 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. This will come in handy when we start traveling again in a couple of days. Not sure where we will end up. If trailer is hooked up to truck for an overnight stay, sounds like we don't need any jacks as it will be pretty stable without them?
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Post by joecamper on Jan 8, 2013 14:11:00 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. This will come in handy when we start traveling again in a couple of days. Not sure where we will end up. If trailer is hooked up to truck for an overnight stay, sounds like we don't need any jacks as it will be pretty stable without them? You will want to put the jacks down as just being hooked up to the truck will allow way too much sway. Try it. When you first pull in, put the slides out and walk around. Yeah, I thought so. You'll want the jacks down. |
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Post by halfull on Jan 8, 2013 20:34:24 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. We needed that reinforcement and really appreciate your response! We are just trying to figure it out, but loving every moment of it!! Thanks again
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