Our new digs

[Uncle Jesse]

Nice looking rig Scott, that should be fun. As for the pickup, does anyone make what is considered a half ton anymore?

[ScottP]

Uncle Jesse,

Thanks. They still call the F150, GM/Chevy/Dodge 1500s, Tundras and Titans 1/2 tons even though payload and tow rating are a lot more than that; I imagine when they first came out, the payload was closer to 1000 lbs. Same thing with the 3/4 and 1 ton pickups.

Regards,
Scott

[Uncle Jesse]

Scott,

I know I'm a old fossil but a F-100 and the F-1 before that were 1/2 ton pickups. I'm always a little amazed how many F-150 and their like are out there and how few every actually haul anything. The mileage rankings on the new trucks is getting better.

[ScottP]

It's like all the sport-utes with brush guards I used to see in the drop off line at school; usually driven by well-groomed women who I doubt had any intention of letting their vehicle anywhere near what they were designed for.

Regards,
Scott

[Uncle Jesse]

OMG, get mud on my baby!! I spent a lot of my life on or around farms and worked by way through college doing road construction in south Louisiana. I am used to beds full of not so nice stuff.

How big is your new abode? It appears around 20 ft. of so. That FRP shell should be low maintenance.

[ScottP]

17'. Definitely not a full-timer, but we can do 1 month trips without feeling squeezed.

That FRP shell should be low maintenance.

Definitely one of the big selling points to us; just a good waxing every now and then and a cover when we store it.

Regards,
Scott

[oldfrat]

Congrats! You are gonna love i and the places it takes you to!

I found that the most important part of trailer life concerns electricity. Have enough battery power. or whatever power source you use, to get you through all of your trips. Replace all bulbs with the most efficient ones you can buy.

You are about to have a lot of comfort and fun while seeing some spectacular sites. Enjoy!