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Old 05-06-2013, 01:29 PM   #1
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Just put our new '13 Patriot thru it's paces this past weekend. Our first camping trip with it. Very satisfied, only a few minor issues. Towed great and everything worked. We tried out everything we could think of. Hope things continue to function on all our future trips.
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What better way to try it out than with a group of great friends. Glad it is going well.
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Old 05-06-2013, 02:48 PM   #3
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What better way to try it out than with a group of great friends. Glad it is going well.
Thanks. They certainly are a group of "great friends."
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Old 05-06-2013, 03:30 PM   #4
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So will I be meeting you In VA at the mason Dixon rally?
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Old 05-06-2013, 03:32 PM   #5
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Put in our reservation tonite. waiting to hear what site number.

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Good to here of a good first outing.
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Mark,That's a good report on your camper for the first trip!!
What is the report on the Eco Boost pulling that rig??
That's a big camper for the f150.


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Old 05-07-2013, 12:25 AM   #8
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Sort of got lost going to campground. Was going over winding hilly roads. NO PROBLEMS. Got a little over 10mpg. on the round trip. Still waiting for the Roadmaster Active Suspension to put on to level it out. It now drops about 2 inches.

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Old 05-07-2013, 12:25 AM   #9
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Good to hear good news...hope you have a great camping season...
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Glad to hear nothing went wrong, we haven't heard too many positive camping experiences with CR lately.

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Old 05-07-2013, 01:37 AM   #11
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Glad you had a good trip. Nice to hear good news.
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Old 05-07-2013, 04:43 AM   #12
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Mark, did you get into any hills that had a big enough grade to see if that engine had enough guts to hold the camper back when you were going "down" hill? I sure hope so, cause I don't want to have to rely on the brakes totally.

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I live on top of a mountain and have a 3/4 mile run down to bottom. I put it in manual mode and the engine does a good job of holding me back. Whatever way I leave from my home i'm traveling down a mountain. The Appalachian Trail (Blue Mountain) is right across from me and I travel up and down that mountain to get to I 78 sometimes.

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Thanks for the report. That makes me feel a little more confident in my truck when we get in the mountains. I was having concerns about the little Eco Boost not having enough beans to hold the camper back. I'm coming from a Duramax so you can see my concern between the two.

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I was curious about the f150 Eco Boost in less than flat conditions. That is a lot of trailer you have there Mark. Keep us posted. Glad to hear about a good experience.
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Lloyd you must be anxious to test your Eco Boost, is that snow gone yet?
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Lloyd you must be anxious to test your Eco Boost, is that snow gone yet?
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Yes, I am getting anxious to hook up and try the truck, plus do some camping!!!!!!!!!
The only place I see any snow is where it all slid off the roof of the camper building. Pretty big pile there.

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WOW! I've heard a lot of good things about the eco-boost , but I am surprised at how much trailer you all are towing with it. Looking forward to hearing about it after some longer trips.
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Hope my Yukon can handle my tow I just ordered.
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Hope my Yukon can handle my tow I just ordered.
hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are way over every rating for the Denali. I would suggest you cancel the order. not sure what year Denali you have but the 2013 Towing guide states the Yukon Denali XL AWD w/ 6.2L has a max Towing capacity of 7800 lbs. That TT as a dry weight of 8641 lbs. You are looking at a loaded weight of close to 10,000 lbs that is 2200 lbs over your max capacity under ideal circumstances and rv's are never under ideal circumstances. I don't know what your payload is but if you check your drivers door sticker for "occupants and cargo should not exceed x lbs" you will find a starting number. that sticker will include a 150 lb driver and no other passengers etc. Subtract the weight of everyone who will ride in that vehicle plus pets, gear etc and you will get a better idea of your available payload. The trailer tongue weight has to be subtracted from your payload also. This TT is looking to have a loaded tongue weight of 1300-1500 lbs. in addition the trailering guide mentions a hitch receiver limit of 1000 lbs. You are in 1 ton range with this trailer and we havent even talked about the length.Your Yukon cannot handle this trailer. this isn't even remotely safe for your family. You need a trailer that weighs about half of this one. Sorry just being honest with you.Edited by: anaro
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