rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Three inches shy of forty feet and 11,000 lbs GVW is too much for this dancemom to haul around the county, much less 800 miles on an interstate, without chewing aspirins like candy. Our old TT was awesome. It had all the comforts of home and was bigger than our first apartment together. We're really going to miss it. It seems like each day since it's been gone, we've thought of something new to miss. We're not going to miss hauling it though - or the looks we got from other folks with more reasonably sized campers...So, without further ado, this is our old TT, gone but never forgotten... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Trading the space & comfort for something smaller wasn't an easy choice. We went back & forth between a smaller bunkhouse TT and a toy hauler. The problem was that by the time we found a toy hauler of the right size & weight, it looked so stripped down that there wasn't anywhere for our family of 5 or 6 to sleep and sit in comfort, much less style. Doing without a slide wasn't an option so that ruled quite a few THs out right there. Likewise, by the time we found TTs with a decent seperate bunk room, we were back up in the 33-36' length. It hardly seemed worth downsizing if we couldn't drop at least 8 ft and 1/3 to 1/2 the weight. After much hemming and hawing, we ended up with an Outback 280RS. DH says, after the Prowler, it pulls like it isn't even behind our Excursion. I can't tell you that for sure yet though b/c I'm still suffering from PTTTD - Post Traumatic Trailer Towing Disorder - so I holding the aspirins in reserve for now...In most of these pics, the rear slide is still in. My driveway isn't level enough to pull it far enough down to open the slide but there's a door, a short cabinet, and a sofa under there if you look really hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Very Nice!! Wishing you years of Happy Travels!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Congratulations! I hope y'all enjoy it very much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Very nice. Have fun with it :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 looking good!! enjoy it!! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I Like!! Hope you all have lots of fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sensei 18 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Very nice. Wish you many happy travels with the new RV. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll adjust to your new surroundings. I'm sure it will be a lot less of a chore to store, tow, and park than the old one. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I really like my Outback 210rs. Here's a couple things to watch for. Many have had some issues with the upper brackets breaking for the supports for the rear slide. Mine started to crack and I noticed I had to tighten them every time the slide was opened. I bought some new ones (they are the same brackets that hold the awning supports and available at any camper supply place) and put in some new bolts from Lowes and have had no problems since. The original bolts were actually bent. Keep an eye on the tracks inside that the slideout rides on in the ceiling. Some have had issues with these pulling down. Like a lot of other Outback owners, I built a simple wooden brace that I use with a scissors jack that supports the bunk when travelling. I have had no problems so far. When you are using your braces for the slideout, one should be labelled with an "R". This goes on the curbside of the camper. The braces are adjusted at the factory and are not supposed to be interchangeable, although your dealer may tell you it doesn't matter. When you pull open the slide, be sure the door is open and the trailer tilted slightly to the rear - this will help a lot. It also allows water to shed away from the coach so you won't get leaks around the slide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I really like my Outback 210rs. Here's a couple things to watch for. Many have had some issues with the upper brackets breaking for the supports for the rear slide. Mine started to crack and I noticed I had to tighten them every time the slide was opened. I bought some new ones (they are the same brackets that hold the awning supports and available at any camper supply place) and put in some new bolts from Lowes and have had no problems since. The original bolts were actually bent. Keep an eye on the tracks inside that the slideout rides on in the ceiling. Some have had issues with these pulling down. Like a lot of other Outback owners, I built a simple wooden brace that I use with a scissors jack that supports the bunk when travelling. I have had no problems so far. Okay, so this just clinches it. You are going to come to the Gettysburg GG to share your expertise before the warranty is up, aren't you? There's an adult beverage hunt... :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachy 18 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Congratulations! It's a beautiful camper!! I can't wait to get the grand tour in Gettysburg! :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daddyphat808 - Eric 16 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 That is a nice camper! How much room in the toy hauler part enough for a small cart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Looks great! Have fun camping in it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 It looks really nice! Have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I am calling Gettysburg today so I hope you are ready to let another person check out your new toy :rofl2: :rofl2: :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 That is a nice camper! How much room in the toy hauler part enough for a small cart?Thanks for asking. There's enough room for a normal size cart unless you go hog wild. DB dropped by Saturday to check it out and thought he could get both Harleys in for Bike Week. If I remember right, the ramp is 53" and most carts are 47" wide. The inside is bigger of course, but if you can't fit it thru the door in the first place then that hardly matters in the end. Initially, the question we had was whether it'd be tall enough for a GC with roof but the doorway is tall enough for DH to stand in so thankfully that isn't an issue either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Gotta watch the hitch weight. 2 Harleys is a lot of weight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Gotta watch the hitch weight. 2 Harleys is a lot of weight.Very good point... I wouldn't even have thought of that but the hitch weight is one of the big reasons I was so nervous pulling the old TT. Of course, the sway across three lanes of traffic might have had something to do with it too but DH swears I'm exaggerating. Yeah babe, I just like chewing aspirins instead of tic tacs...BTW - we still haven't found the spare, and there's nothing in the owner's manual about it either. Where's the spare tire hidden on your Outback? I'm guessing it must have come with one, though I could be wrong... :grpwelcome: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Mine is pretty easy to find - it's mounted on a bracket on the rear bumper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Just got done talking to a new Outback owner who didn't get a spare tire with his 2011 model. He said Keystone lists the tire, carrier and cover as an option. You might want to check with your dealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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