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08-27-2013, 05:39 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OHIO
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New to TT's considering this GEM what does BH stand for? I found a spec sheet. Anything else I can know? I can't get back to the rv dealer for a few more days and found this forum. Excited to join th rv world! We have to be careful of the weight we can't pull much more than this. We decided to possibly get this versus a brand new keystone, giving up an outdoor kitchen and a tv that attaches to the outside unless this one has these features, does anyone know? Thank you
Unfortunately I didn't lookat this one so much when we were there this is like a second thought now that we have financing.
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08-27-2013, 05:56 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 285
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BH = Bunkhouse
Edited by: Beamer5
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2013 CrossRoads Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB
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08-27-2013, 06:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,721
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Usually the abbreviations mean:
RL Rear living
Rk Rear kitchen
Re Rear entertainment
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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08-27-2013, 07:27 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
Posts: 2,394
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Hello and welcome. Which 26BH are you looking at? iezinger, z1, etc. What are you towing with. You state you are near max on the tow vehicle (TV). Is that based up real world scaled numbers of the tow vehicle or stated numbers from a dealer website/manual. Also is that based upon dry weight, loaded weight or GVWR of the trailer? Same goes for the hitch weight, is that based upon a fictional dry weight, loaded weight or GVWR of trailer? This is all so much more important than you know. Towing at or near capacity is not fun. Been there, done that, changed my pants and then changed my tow vehicle.
some manufacturers stated length is box length, some manufacturers stated length is rear bumper to ball. I know on the zinger, the 26 is box length, my 26BL is actually 30 ft long. As mentioned above, with weights, dry weights are not what you will be towing. The dry weight doesn't include propane or battery or anything you will put in or on a trailer. The loaded weight will easily be 1000-1500 lbs more than dry weight (could be more, could be less, these are averages). The tongue weight more accurately should be 13-15% of the loaded weight. The tongue weight must be accounted for in your TV's payload.
Some other abbreviations-
QB- quad bunk
RB- rear bath
BL- not a clue but a bunk model
TB- triple bunk
FK- front kitchen
FL- front living
I love my 26BL (it is a 2011 as well). It has been good to us. It had a few minor issues that were resolved under warranty. The big thing with buying used is to look for signs of water damage. Look everywhere (even in dark hidden places) for bubbling in the wall, soft spots in the wall or floor, water marks etc. Check the caulking on the outside, especially the roof very well. Edited by: anaro
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08-27-2013, 08:38 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,769
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BL.....bunk,loft I think.
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Coatesville Pa.
2017 Ford F350 Lariat Power Stoke DW
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08-27-2013, 09:28 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 844
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RF - rear fireplace. Since we are listing them all!!
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2013 CrossRoads Cruiser Patriot CF345RF
2011 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 CC 6.7L Turbo Diesel (Heavily Modified)
Saskatoon, SK
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08-27-2013, 09:48 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
Posts: 2,394
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepyT
BL.....bunk,loft I think.
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tommy- no loft in mine. the difference between 26BL and 26BH model is I have a u dinette and the narrow bunks whereas 26bh has wider bottom bunk and regular dinette.
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08-27-2013, 12:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,160
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BS------?????
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08-27-2013, 01:39 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,012
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BL = Back living????
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Ozzie (half a dog tall & 2 dogs long)
Mabank, TX
2009 Ford Lariat F350 SRW CC Diesel
2013 Cruiser CF305SK Patriot Edition
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08-27-2013, 04:35 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
Posts: 2,394
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Nope bl isn't back living. I have small bath next to my bunks in back.
BL- long skinny claustrophobic bunk with tiny bath? That is unless you are a kid the. That closed I'm bed becomes fall security and eventually a little private clubhouse.
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2011 Zinger ZT26BL-sold
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08-28-2013, 12:58 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OHIO
Posts: 3
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Thank you all we have a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4 crew cab with a tow package it has been difficult to determine what we can tow. We looked at a 2013 Sunset Trail ST270BH yesterday, and thank you all for the abbreviations love them now!
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08-28-2013, 01:13 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 688
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Looking at the towing capacity and payload capacity of that vehicle, you will be able to tow the ST270BH and stay within the specs. Use a good Weight Distribution hitch with sway control.
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2014 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7L PSD
2015 Keystone Montana 3711FL
B&W Patriot 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch
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08-28-2013, 06:34 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OHIO
Posts: 3
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It says crossroads sunset trail reserve 2011 26bh
now they are offering it at the same price as a 2014 brand new keystone hideout.
I still like the 2011 better though!
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08-29-2013, 03:06 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Farmington MI
Posts: 61
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BS = black streaks
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11-18-2013, 08:11 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 163
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These towing stats are driving me nuts. I think I am good a Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 5.7 Hemi with 3.55 ratio towing a ST270BH GVWR 7614. I must have read a dozen explanations but still cant wrap my head around it. I have had very little sleep so I am sure that is adding to the problem. Any help appreciated.
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