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06-15-2023, 05:51 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Looking to buy a Travel Trailer
Just ordered a 2023 Subaru Ascent with the tow package. We are gonna hit the road South this Winter. Looking on the 28 to 32' range.
Anyone with one? Looking for recommendations.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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06-16-2023, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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A lesbaru?! Why not buy a macho pick up truck?!
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06-16-2023, 01:59 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
A lesbaru?! Why not buy a macho pick up truck?!
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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06-16-2023, 03:09 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
A lesbaru?! Why not buy a macho pick up truck?!
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This is our 10th Subaru but the first Ascent. Awesome vehicle. |
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06-16-2023, 03:10 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
A lesbaru?! Why not buy a macho pick up truck?!
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BTW, you DO know I always have a pickup truck. |
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06-16-2023, 03:17 PM
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Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
BTW, you DO know I always have a pickup truck.
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But is it macho? |
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06-17-2023, 08:37 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
But is it macho?
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You need to ask a Air Commando Veteran a question like that?????? 
Last edited by piemma; 06-17-2023 at 08:56 AM..
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No boat, back in the suds.
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06-17-2023, 02:02 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Just ordered a 2023 Subaru Ascent with the tow package. We are gonna hit the road South this Winter. Looking on the 28 to 32' range.
Anyone with one? Looking for recommendations.
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Hi Paul before you buy such a big Trailer please make sure that SUV can handle toeing it. Be safe |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
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06-17-2023, 02:55 PM
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Location: RI
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A few years ago some distant relatives of mine were retired and touring the country with their trailer and wanted to meet me. They show up in an F350 dually. The trailer was 57 feet! They didn’t show up with the trailer obviously, not sure where they parked it.
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06-17-2023, 05:37 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
A few years ago some distant relatives of mine were retired and touring the country with their trailer and wanted to meet me. They show up in an F350 dually. The trailer was 57 feet! They didn’t show up with the trailer obviously, not sure where they parked it.
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57' is hard to believe, unless it's a tractor trailer and at most those are 52' |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
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06-17-2023, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
57' is hard to believe, unless it's a tractor trailer and at most those are 52'
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Some states allow a bit over 57 but I think most are 53. That’s essentially a semi trailer. At that point why not just buy a luxury motor home with a vehicle on the back for side trips? I didn’t see it but they seemed happy. Can’t imagine what the gas bills were like. |
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06-17-2023, 07:58 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Some states allow a bit over 57 but I think most are 53. That’s essentially a semi trailer. At that point why not just buy a luxury motor home with a vehicle on the back for side trips? I didn’t see it but they seemed happy. Can’t imagine what the gas bills were like.
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Yeah 53' is correct, I'd rather sleep in a hotel/motel |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
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06-18-2023, 01:50 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
Hi Paul before you buy such a big Trailer please make sure that SUV can handle toeing it. Be safe
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Ordered the tow package. Can tow up to 5500 lbs |
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06-18-2023, 11:20 AM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Ordered the tow package. Can tow up to 5500 lbs
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I would consider hooking the trailer up and towing it before you buy, you'll be surprised the difference in handling with only an extra 500 pounds |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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06-18-2023, 01:14 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
I would consider hooking the trailer up and towing it before you buy, you'll be surprised the difference in handling with only an extra 500 pounds
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Thanks Bob. Good advice. |
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06-18-2023, 02:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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While I’m not knowledgeable in these things I just did a few googles and am now an expert. I’m sure you’ve done your homework but this article is very interesting.
https://tinyhousedesign.com/subaru-a...wing-capacity/
-spence |
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06-18-2023, 05:57 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Originally Posted by spence
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I just read what spence posted and it seems like the trailer you want is somewhere between a 16' to 20' trailer depending on the weight of said trailer
Also remember you have to add for cargo, and weight of people in the vehicle. A trailer that weighs 3500 pounds 2 adults and cargo if you add a full tank of water at 8.33 pounds a gallon can add up to 5000 pounds real quick |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
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06-19-2023, 03:23 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,532
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We will stay under 24' Bob. I had a converation with the dealership today and they assured me the Ascent we have ordered has 5K towing capacity, upgraded trans cooler, etc. They did say I will need a trailer with electric brakes, which shouldn't be an issue.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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06-19-2023, 06:47 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
We will stay under 24' Bob. I had a converation with the dealership today and they assured me the Ascent we have ordered has 5K towing capacity, upgraded trans cooler, etc. They did say I will need a trailer with electric brakes, which shouldn't be an issue.
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I hope you have a great time Camping and creating memories
I do miss my time camping on the beach but sense they shut it down up here and I sold mostly everything I probably won't be going anytime soon |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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