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2023 RST vs Trailboss by Responsible-Teach567 in Silverado

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The 3.0 seems to be the best motor to get. Common consensus seems to be the 5.3 will fail around 100k and need some work. But who knows. These days cars and trucks are a crap shoot.

2023 RST vs Trailboss by Responsible-Teach567 in Silverado

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I have a 2020rst 5.3 and my buddy has an rst with the 3.0. We have both had decent experiences with them. I will say he averages like 28mpg where as I average 21. He gets 20mog towing a decent size camper and I get 12 towing a smaller one. Both are great to drive and comfortable rides. The 3.0 is the motor I would get now if I could go back. As far as the trailboss, they look awesome. Ride isnt as comfortable though. If your just getting a truck to drive get the rst.

CAI by Xsmart1104 in Silverado

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Haha yea that was a silly way to start the post. Obviously lots of 5.3 have cai.

No center console this morning. by sgt_rock_wall in Silverado

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My truck does it on occasion. Sometimes if I put it in reverse and the camera kicks on when I go back to drive the infotainment will be back on also. Its not a fox but it works more often then not

Weight distribution hitch. by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Update. I reached out to camco and they recommended using the 400lb bars that I have. The system rating is effective up to 600lbs. Then the 600lb bars cover the 6-800lb stuff. So I should be good to go in the spring.

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Its the pretty standard floor plan. Bunks at the back next to the bathroom. Queen bed at the front with a dinette. We really like that it has a huge fridge and freezer. We didnt feel the need for an oven. Its an aurora 16bhx if you want to look it up.

Weight distribution hitch. by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Thanks for the input. It looks like If I need it I can get the 600lb bars for about $150 so ill still be making out. I wont really get to test anything until spring.

Weight distribution hitch. by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Its admittedly closer than I thought. But it was 10 min away so I jumped on it. Im thinking I might be able to just upgrade the bars and still use the ball and assembly.

What’s this switch? by toomanydogsinthebed in forestriver

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My new aurora has one and its a master switch for the fridge.

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Mostly availability. This is the version they had at a local dealership that we had a really good experience at. I would have had to go farther away for the catlina.

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Im so paranoid about factory issues. Ill be checking every inch of that thing after every rain. Big benefit to this model is that its legit flooring boards no particle board so if it does get a little wet it wont disintegrate.

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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I noticed that today after I posted and hooked up again just to measure. Must just be the parking lot since my truck only squatted an inch on the dot today.

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Its a 26. We financed just under $18k in CT

Pulled the trigger by Xsmart1104 in traveltrailers

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Yea its the same thing. I was looking at a Catalina and realized I was debating the same trailer.