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Discussion in 'New Members' started by KyTacomaCamper, Jul 12, 2017.

  1. Jul 12, 2017 at 3:43 AM
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    KyTacomaCamper

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    Woodford County Kentucky.
    2014 Sport, 4 Door. First time towing our new camper. Great experience.20170710_083533.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 12, 2017 at 3:47 AM
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    Welcome to TW Hank :hattip:
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2017 at 3:51 AM
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    HOw big is that camper and how did the TACO do pulling it? You got airbags?
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:04 AM
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    KyTacomaCamper

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    Wheels, cap, running boards, vent shades, bug deflector. 8/31/2020 Tinted the driver compartment windows and strip across the windshield. What a difference.
    The camper is 17 foot. It's a Starcraft Satellite 17RB. Max loaded weight is just 4K. Our Tacoma has a 6K towing rating. Left central Kentucky, currently in Massachusetts. It's been a easy trip so far. Big roads and back roads.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    Thanks for the reply! You have any trouble in moutains? How is gas mileage? Just got a 15 DCSB and looking at trailer options, thanks ahead of time for your help..

    I just retired from USN last year
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    KyTacomaCamper

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    Spent 10 years in the Navy. 1957 to 1967. ATN. So far this trip, been averaging about 12 mpg. Yes, a lot of up and down through mountains. No real problem. No cruise but have been in D most of the way. It's all about the foot on the pedal. 14 dcsb sport.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:54 AM
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    Good deal! Thanks for the info and you all have a safe trip!!!
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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  9. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    Welcome from Waddy!! :cheers:
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:04 AM
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    Small world.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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    WELCOME!:cheers:
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:43 AM
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    Welcome aboard! :oldglory:
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Welcome and I like your set up. Looking to upgrade our trailer so liked reading your experience.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    welcome!
     
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  15. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    Welcome!
    I just pulled a Starcraft AR-One around this weekend, a bit smaller and less nice than yours. They're great rigs though.
    Do you keep it in 4 instead of D when hauling? A lot of folks have told me to do that to spare the trans from overheating.
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    Wheels, cap, running boards, vent shades, bug deflector. 8/31/2020 Tinted the driver compartment windows and strip across the windshield. What a difference.
    I used D most of the time unless I was really pulling a hill. Then I would manual shift. Didn't experience any problem. Had talked to my dealer and service. They said just to use my best judgement. Haven't decided but may switch to all synthetic oils and fluids. Did this in another vehicle I owned with good results.
     
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