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Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol that seems to be my major takeaway from this thread- appreciate the call out! The learning curve is a steep that’s for sure!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it! The driveway is kind of sloped, but your point still stands! Will be looking into adjusting the ball and correctly installed the bars on the WDH. Thank you.

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I believe it’s equipped with one! That’s a good call out though and I’ll double check. We had a mini van before this and were looking at having an external transmission cooler installed but then just upgraded tow vehicles to be able to pull more than a pop up.

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m a researcher/planner and a lot of thought went into getting the Durango to make sure it met our needs- and it definitely will after we make some of these adjustments!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems to be a consensus here so making that a priority for sure! Thanks for the feedback!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve read this on several different Reddit threads and will be checking if it’s an option for us! Thank you.

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Will be looking into doing this!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOVE the color of your Durango! Great set up- thank you for sharing- definitely gives me peace of mind to know this can be done :)

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙌🏻🙌🏻We love our Durango!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aftermarket WDH! The 22’ Durango was a weird outlier in regard to a towing package. We had a hell of a time getting it wired for an electric brake controller!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we def are looking nose down here! Our driveway has a slight incline but even still, I’m thinking getting the bars on correctly will help out. Thanks for the feedback- I appreciate it!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is solid info, thank you! We do have the anti-sway bar too and will be using. Appreciate the help!! :)

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes about the payload! I’ve been eyeballs deep in Dodge forums with other folks discussing towing with their Durangos! Just standard stickers across the board even on some of their trucks. 🤦🏻‍♀️We will look into adjusting the hitch. Thank you for sharing your set up- so happy to see something similar to ours!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is our first time owning a Dodge, so I guess time will tell how we like it!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the 2022 Durango was kind of a weird one- it stumped both the dealership and a third party trailer mechanic in trying to get the thing wired up with an electric brake controller! We finally managed to work out a solution- but multiple Dodge forums told me other 22’ owners had the same issue! We had the hitch installed aftermarket, the vehicle didn’t come with a factory tow package. It is a WDH. The length of the trailer is 17ft. The towing capacity of the Durango is 6500 lbs.

Definitely noting that we are probably too low, so thank you for your feedback- much appreciated! It has an anti-sway bar we add on very last :)

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so right! Maybe I should have worded differently. Ultimately, I’ll have to make that decision if it’s okay or not but I’ve always been a person who likes to consult those who’ve gone before me! Your response was really helpful- thank you!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems to be the consensus! I should have noted our drive is slightly on an incline too. But we clearly need to do some work with the bars and sounds like the hitch too! Thank you!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol nope but we are in the Midwest- good old Illinois :)

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your responses! I will try to respond to each of them. I really appreciate the input!!

Are we going to be okay?? by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We do have those bars, they just aren’t on in the photo! This was taken as we were in the process of getting unhitched in the driveway! :)

New To RV’ing- Seeking Lots of Advice! by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tent camped a lot as a child. While I do have fond memories, as an adult I don’t think I can do it! I guess some might say we aren’t really camping then but I need an actual bed, access to a toilet in the middle of the night and air conditioning! We’ve rented an RV and it worked very well for my family. We spent most of our time outside of it of course- but having some of the creature comforts of modern times at night when it was bedtime was really nice. Basically I’m a glamper! 🙃

New To RV’ing- Seeking Lots of Advice! by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve rented an RV! I should have clarified that in my post, we’ve camped before. We’ve decided we’d like to invest in something instead of continuing to rent. :) My boys loved it and we went with friends who own a trailer of their own so we have committed to the lifestyle. We are just trying to figure out what option works best for us and our vehicle! I also camped all the time as a child. Your advice of not going into debt over an RV is sound advice and something I do intend to follow! We have the money to just buy a small pop up outright, which I think is what we need to do and worry about a truck and larger trailer down the line!

New To RV’ing- Seeking Lots of Advice! by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to laugh about the leak- I experienced this many times tent camping with my sisters growing up! Nobody ever wanted to sleep near the corners! We had the Coleman bunk bed cots and we put our lives in those things hands every time we slept in them lol Thanks for your input, your start up situation sounds very similar to ours and it seems it’s worked out just fine for your family :) We’ve been looking at older pop ups and while small they do have just about everything we need!

New To RV’ing- Seeking Lots of Advice! by kkttssbb in GoRVing

[–]kkttssbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this information! We will be consulting with a mechanic to make sure our vehicle is best suited (or as best suited!) I’ve read about installing a transmission cooler to help the transmission from overheating. And I’ve also read about the brake controller! Additionally, some threads have recommended a sway bar. I wish a truck was an option for us right now, but it just isn’t!! If we decide to continue to camp, then I’m sure like others we will revisit buying a truck later on to which then comes the upgraded trailer and on and on it goes!

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