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Re: Looking to get our first trailer...the T@G XL
Not sure about your vehicle but we are also kayakers and take our bikes with us. We have a receiver in the front of our truck that we will add a sturdy bike rack to. Our kayaks will go on top of the truck. Didn't really want to mount weight/wind on top of trailer.
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Re: Camco Cooler plug-in woes...
Here's the packaging/label from the Amazon provided upgrade connector (definitely 14 ga replacing the original 16 ga.) Bonus: this has an in-line 15A fuse and came with replacements.
The install looks clean with more space between plug and wall (there is space, the photo just does not show it really well.)
Last pic is a better one of the cooler tray lock I installed... say good bye to the ridiculous strap system it came with.
Re: Front Stabilizer Jacks
I added 2 front stabilizers to match the rear. Cost was $70. Super easy to install, just 2 bolts each. I mounted them to the front of the frame.
We typically boondock so we are not always in a flat area, these allow us to really dial in how level the trailer is. The trailer is also super stable with all 4 down. Our TAG is usually set up as "base camp", we always disconnect our vehicle so we can have the option to quickly drive somewhere.
20" BAL 23026 and BAL 23035 base pads
Re: What should I double check when picking up new TAG?
Make sure the walk through includes all systems:
how to connect your 7 pin/ test your 7 pin/ adjust your electric brakes with your controller
how to hitch, level/stabilize
how to access the spare tire and lug nut size
proper way to jack for tire changing
how to hook up to city water, fill the fresh water tank and drain the water tank
how to operate the pump
how to manage the propane, light the stove, manage the Norcold
how to lock the doors, correct way to open/close the shades and screens and window latches
how to operate the fan, ac and all the vent areas (cow bells, inside ac vents, etc)
how to use the TV and stereo
how to access the under-bed storage
how the battery and solar are connected
how to locate and read the solar charge controller
how the outlets differ and when they operate
how to care for the solar panels
That should get you started!
Re: Loading Gear in TAG/TV
We're towing our TAG with a Toyota Highlander. Clothes, food, and the cooler stay in the car since we're frequently in bear country. Everything else goes into the TAG when we tow. We do have a tarp down inside the TAG and move the two mattresses to the middle on top of it (had a leak one time early on). Then we put the sleeping bags/pillows on top. Large items (canopy, chairs, tables) have their own bags and go on either side of the mattresses. The one thing we did recently is purchase several large rubbermaid-type baskets with lids. Everything that fits goes into these (carpets, kitchen stuff that doesn't fit in the cabinet in the kitchen area, paper products, towels, athletic gear/bike stuff, etc.). The reason is that when we unpack at a campsite, if it rains (or when it rains) everything outside the TAG is in a rainproof bin. Then we don't have to deal with additional tarps or worse - wet stuff.
Close-able Vents
Hello, recently inherited my parents '14 T@G, after having it out a few times, learned that the vents on either side of the AC pull cold air in right on my feet, I don't care for it (My wife doesn't mind cause her feet don't reach down that far) so I fired up the 3d printer and made some vents that close so I can sleep with warm feet when it's cold out, or allow the trailer to vent when it's warmer...
Re: Side windows separating from plastic mount?
It looks a lot better than the original setup for sure. I’m thinking they re-engineered it the right way this time.
Re: Diverting this cold air from the AC!
I am using the Frost King HD5 Heat Deflector purchased on Amazon for $3.75, works good. A little hot glue and done.
Re: RV Electrical Systems - Useful/Helpful Information
Hi there, this link seems to be dead. Does anyone else have another helpful resource?
Re: Single running light on.
That was my problem, water had gotten into my 7 way plug. Followed the suggestion of swinging it around. Problem solved. Thanks all for suggestions. “Answers “