Av8r3400 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 (edited) We just picked up our truck from Jack and Company at RVH with our new bed and goodies installed! We liked the new look of the truck so much we decided to buy a new trailer to go with it. What have I done... We went back and forth a bunch whether to order a new toy hauler or not. We finally decided that the uncertainty of lead times and even what equipment our trailer would come with (dealer wasn't sure if what we ordered would be what we got) we decided to find a dealer-stock trailer that was close to what we would order. We found one that was 90% of what we would have ordered. So, after making the round trip from Wisconsin to Kansas (in two days) for the truck, we went up to Duluth MN and looked at the trailer dealer we found on the internet. (That makes 2300 miles in 3 days...) We came to a deal and pulled the trigger. Now we have two toy haulers. (Oh boy...) Anybody looking for a nice, preowned, well cared for, affordable toy hauler? Edited May 26 by Av8r3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknavy Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 What kind of trailer did you buy? Nice truck, btw. The bed and drom are about perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Congrats, Beautiful, that is about the way I would like my 670 to look someday. What is your wheel base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Congratulations on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 You only go around once. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Nice looking rig , but , I doubt it'll fit in that garage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 That rig up turned out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 CONGRATULATIONS! Wishing you MANY miles and years of safe, happy motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Odds are, my bed won't look that nice. So, let's hear about your new trailer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 27 Author Report Share Posted May 27 Thank you all! Truck first: Wheelbase is about 205". Bed total length is 7-1/2'. The flat is 4-1/2' from the drom to the hitch. Our new trailer is a Grand Design Momentum 397TH. We really like the layout of this coach and the living space that's usable with the garage full. We are gaining quite a few things: another 18" in the garage, a dinette in the salon, King size bed, and a second bathroom we will probably never use, to name a few... We already have an appointment to take it down to MORryde for full independent suspension installation this winter (this was always part of the plan). The two items we are missing on the trailer we would have gotten if we would have ordered are: Insulated glass and a heat pump on the center AC. We can live without the insulated glass, and since we may eventually add a third AC in the rear, we will take the center one and put it in the back and add the heat pump AC to the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 How long did Jack have your truck to complete the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFLTravler Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Love the new look of the truck... Welcome to the Grand Design family... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Love the truck! Great job on the bed! Nice floor plan on the Trailer! Congrats. While you’re at Morryde , ask them to replace the stock bearings with Timkin USA bearings. It’s an option they offer on the IS install. You won’t regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 28 Author Report Share Posted May 28 10 hours ago, Tahoe Shark said: How long did Jack have your truck to complete the work? They had it for a while down in KS. Through the tail end of much of the Covid BS that cause many delays in raw materials and such. It was there longer than I would have liked, BUT, we didn't need the truck through the winter, the delays were out of everyone's control and Jack and company did a great job in the end. I am very happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybanshee Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Great looking truck. Fine choice on the toy hauler. This is our fifth season in our 397th and it has been a great unit. The dual pane windows are a great feature in ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 28 Author Report Share Posted May 28 15 hours ago, crazybanshee said: Great looking truck. Fine choice on the toy hauler. This is our fifth season in our 397th and it has been a great unit. The dual pane windows are a great feature in ours. Yes, that was something I really wanted to get. Oh well, sometimes you need to make concessions. Have you done any modifications that you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted June 6 Author Report Share Posted June 6 (edited) Our old friend is off to a new life. It's been a good coach for us. Now to pick up the new one next weekend... Next comes the project of new decals to match the trailer on the truck... Edited June 6 by Av8r3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 Wow, great that you sold it, but I dont want to be around that rig going down the freeway, esp when loaded and in high winds. Looks like a Ram 2500 with "it has a diesel so it will pull it". I met someone that had a 33' Teton for sale, which I ended up buying. He told me a story of someone coming to look at the trailer in a F250. He asked if they intended to tow with that truck, and with affirmation, declined to show it let along sell it to them. He told them it would be unsafe and would not participate. Understandably his opinion, but at least he was maintaining safety as the better direction. I thank him. I am not passing judgement, just continuing my own direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 (edited) On 6/6/2021 at 11:56 AM, rpsinc said: Deleted Edited June 7 by NDBirdman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 Not trying to poke a hornets nest here. My choice is just that, mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 20 minutes ago, rpsinc said: Not trying to poke a hornets nest here. My choice is just that, mine. LOL, I was agree'n with you, explaining my experience. My experience has been deleted, hornets nest watered down. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 (edited) The lower the driver's level of skill and experience...(not managing vehicle energy, not anticipating traffic, not understanding traction, not understanding wind, thinking climbing a grade is a race, etc etc) The more an "over spec'd" truck can save the situation. Edited June 7 by noteven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted June 15 Author Report Share Posted June 15 Bringing her home. Going to need new decals on the truck, now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 Look'n good. I bet you already have the decals ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted June 15 Author Report Share Posted June 15 2 hours ago, rickeieio said: Look'n good. I bet you already have the decals ordered. Vertical pinbox from RVH, then maybe check the local vinyl shop for options on decals before I try ordering them from the coach manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.