10 Day Trip in the Books

[Sebber83]

We just returned from a 10 Day camping trip which took us to 3 different campsites and about 1800 km's round trip!

We encountered no issues whatsoever with the trailer or the truck! It was a pretty awesome vacation with just myself, the wife and the 2 year old daughter. Great end of summer weather as well. We only had one night of rain.

I took time while my daughter was napping to go around the trailer and caulk everything I could find that could eventually create problems. Although it is a 2013, I rather do it now than wait for problems! I even did the little cracks around each storage hatch door, door and wherever else water could potentially get in!

I also re-caulked the outdoor kitchen in its entirety, the shower and kitchen inside!

I cannot express how happy I am with our Denali BH311, we had lots of room, great comfort and plenty of storage space!

We hit huge winds coming back on the 401 yesterday and that was a little scary but I ended up following a tractor trailer and all was well!

Loving the camping life!!!

[Wanderer]

Sorry to take so long to reply to this!

Sounds like a great trip, glad you all had fun! Being proactive in your sealing is always a good idea, one many people put off a tad too long. Just be sure to use the correct sealants! Ask at the dealers which ones to use and for what, it does make a difference. I know you've already done it but just a bit of advice for others reading this post.

[Sebber83]

Originally Posted by Wanderer

Sorry to take so long to reply to this!

Sounds like a great trip, glad you all had fun! Being proactive in your sealing is always a good idea, one many people put off a tad too long. Just be sure to use the correct sealants! Ask at the dealers which ones to use and for what, it does make a difference. I know you've already done it but just a bit of advice for others reading this post.

Thanks! And yes getting the right sealants is key! I had researched it and also double checked with my dealer.

[thejean]

Glad to hear that you have had no teething pains. Sounds like your shakedown went well!!

[Sebber83]

Originally Posted by thejean

Glad to hear that you have had no teething pains. Sounds like your shakedown went well!!

Thanks Buddy! And yes, the shakedown appears to have been successful. I force a little more "shake" than wanted when the GPS led me into a 75km backroads trek when going from one campsite to another during our vacay. But apart from the whole outdoor fridge contents falling out when I opened it, everything was intact!!

[thejean]

How do you find the Ram with such a big trailer?

[Sebber83]

Originally Posted by thejean

How do you find the Ram with such a big trailer?

Honestly, I was scared before picking up the trailer but after towing for about 4000km's since getting it, I can't really complain. Plenty of power and torque, averaging 22L/100km and as long as I keep it under 120km/h there is little to no sway.

Ideally I would have loved to have a 2500 and even a 3500 but I just got the truck in April and would take wayyyyy too much of a loss on a trade!

But all in all thee Ram is doing the job! Loving the trailer too!

Have all the quirks been dealt with in yours?

[thejean]

Yeah, I think my teething pains are finally over. Now I just break stuff on my own due to stupidity. For example, I am on my 3rd rear door hold back. I continually close the door and forget to unlatch it.

[Sebber83]

Originally Posted by thejean

Yeah, I think my teething pains are finally over. Now I just break stuff on my own due to stupidity. For example, I am on my 3rd rear door hold back. I continually close the door and forget to unlatch it.

Lol!!!

I started prepping for winterizing earlier today, emptied almost everything, now I just need to clean it and load it up with all the summer stuff we won't be using... like bikes, summer toys, etc. I figure why keep all that stuff in the shed or garage when i can put it all in the trailer and forget about it until spring!

[FlyingDutchmen]

Lol!!!

I started prepping for winterizing earlier today, emptied almost everything, now I just need to clean it and load it up with all the summer stuff we won't be using... like bikes, summer toys, etc. I figure why keep all that stuff in the shed or garage when i can put it all in the trailer and forget about it until spring![/quote]

Thats pretty much what i'm doing, just taking the Batteries home as i dont want them to go walk about.... Lets hope it's a short winter !!