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wayne_tw

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Posted: 10/08/08 06:31am

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DutchmanSport gave good advice, except for two things:
1. When he mentioned "breaks", he meant "brakes". The trailer will have electric brakes and you will need a brake controller. You may also need a break controller, but that is another subject altogether.
2. The truck in all probability will NOT have a brake controller already installed.

DutchmenSport

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Posted: 10/08/08 07:25pm

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wayne_tw wrote:

I never did win any spelling bees as a kid! Now you know the rest of the story!

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Weight 4985, Carrying Capacity 2575, Hitch 560, Length 30'
Width 8', Height 10' 6"

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Posted: 10/12/08 05:34am

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Rocinante1 wrote:

I've been reading through the posts in this forum and am embarassed to admit that I'm having a hard time understanding everything.

My husband and I own a motorhome and want to now change to a TT.

We're looking at buying a '96 Dodge Ram 1500 (5.2, V8, GVWR 8,000, with towing package). The TT we're looking at is a '08 Coachman Spirit of America 26DBD (4,500# dry).

Having never towed anything before, we are completely in the dark as to what kind of hitch (and accessories) we will need. I'm always a bit leary when getting such advise from salespeople so I would like to humbly request any suggestions you pros may have.

Thanks!!

Kathy

What is the GVWR of the TT?

Never use the "Dry" Weight as a Guide...

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