Hi,
We’re long-time Rvers coming at Lt Wt TT’s from the other direction. We’re both a little bit beyond 65 now, having sold our business and retired in our 50’s. We’ve been traveling in various RVs starting with a 35 ft 5th wheel for over 16 years ago. During a 2-year stint of full timing we owned a 40 ft motorhome and recently sold our last motorhome, a 34 ft Winnebago gas coach and probably the best of the lot. We were already having withdrawal symptoms before we sold our motorhome and then the notion of a more practical lightweight TT towable by a smaller SUV got hold of us.
Your group and the Yahoo group convinced us that there just might be life after big RVs. We have recently purchased a “like new” 2008 X-189FBS and a 2005 Toyota 4Runner V-8 and after two 4 day outings, we feel that with just a little more experience in traveling lighter that we will probably be ready for a 2-3 month outing to beat the AZ heat before early summer.
We could use all kinds of info on packing light and practical things. The big frig is great but “the cook” is struggling with space for pots and pans and other kitchen essentials in the cabinets. Some wire racks from Wal-Mart have helped some with spice and small box storage.
Although we love our grandkids, this will always be a two-person coach. Has anyone found a good way to utilize the bunk cabinet over the bed? We also know we are going to have to learn to spend a lot more time outside but ultimately will spend a few hours a day on the couch which will likely never be made into a bed. Has anyone considered if there is room to remove the coach and put in a couple of smaller easy chairs?
I also see that a bike rack was an option. Does anyone know anything about this? I’m going to fax the factory to find out about this and a couple of other items.
My biggest beef on QC so far is the shower. It is going to have to be completely redone around all the edges before any substantial use. For another $1.50 they could have run it all the way to the ceiling and eliminated much of the leak potential. I am considering using 1/8” Plexiglas to span the gap to the ceiling and am trying to figure out some type of trim or molding to finish the gap and the vertical edge.
I also have some questions about a WD hitch, which I will post there.
We’ll look forward to sharing with the group.
We’re long-time Rvers coming at Lt Wt TT’s from the other direction. We’re both a little bit beyond 65 now, having sold our business and retired in our 50’s. We’ve been traveling in various RVs starting with a 35 ft 5th wheel for over 16 years ago. During a 2-year stint of full timing we owned a 40 ft motorhome and recently sold our last motorhome, a 34 ft Winnebago gas coach and probably the best of the lot. We were already having withdrawal symptoms before we sold our motorhome and then the notion of a more practical lightweight TT towable by a smaller SUV got hold of us.
Your group and the Yahoo group convinced us that there just might be life after big RVs. We have recently purchased a “like new” 2008 X-189FBS and a 2005 Toyota 4Runner V-8 and after two 4 day outings, we feel that with just a little more experience in traveling lighter that we will probably be ready for a 2-3 month outing to beat the AZ heat before early summer.
We could use all kinds of info on packing light and practical things. The big frig is great but “the cook” is struggling with space for pots and pans and other kitchen essentials in the cabinets. Some wire racks from Wal-Mart have helped some with spice and small box storage.
Although we love our grandkids, this will always be a two-person coach. Has anyone found a good way to utilize the bunk cabinet over the bed? We also know we are going to have to learn to spend a lot more time outside but ultimately will spend a few hours a day on the couch which will likely never be made into a bed. Has anyone considered if there is room to remove the coach and put in a couple of smaller easy chairs?
I also see that a bike rack was an option. Does anyone know anything about this? I’m going to fax the factory to find out about this and a couple of other items.
My biggest beef on QC so far is the shower. It is going to have to be completely redone around all the edges before any substantial use. For another $1.50 they could have run it all the way to the ceiling and eliminated much of the leak potential. I am considering using 1/8” Plexiglas to span the gap to the ceiling and am trying to figure out some type of trim or molding to finish the gap and the vertical edge.
I also have some questions about a WD hitch, which I will post there.
We’ll look forward to sharing with the group.
