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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
634 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 02 2019 : 09:48:20 AM
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We bought a 29 foot, 7600 pound travel trailer (25 foot box) last November (there's a post about it in this section of the boards), but we haven't had a tow vehicle. That's not really been an issue since we leave it at the private campground of which we are members and just drive out to it.
BUT - our dream is to buy a small trailer - 16 ft or less - and explore the West coast, British Columbia, and Alaska in our free time. With no tow vehicle, though, that kinda wasn't going to happen, and we had already decided not to go down the road of yet another motorhome since the last one we owned was a pain. We also were worried about what to do if there was a wildfire at camp - we're in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, after all - and we needed to get our trailer to safety.
Well, I made the adult decision to trade in my beautiful Mustang for a full-size pickup truck, capable of towing a lot. So for the first time in my life, I'm a woman with a pickup truck!
Here is my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4-wheel drive, trailering package, and the ability to two up to 11,500 pounds. I've named her Large Marge. ;) We have SO many plans for camping! We're going to take our time selecting the right small trailer, but we're so excited for all the adventures we can have now!
Also, if you own a truck, can you give me some tips on parking in a parking lot? I 100% CANNOT get this thing between the lines of a space. I'm straddling the lines every single time!
Farmgirl Sister #127
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
"Nowadays, even living simply - working only to acquire life's most basic necessities, demands so much." - Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2019 : 11:43:24 AM
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Congratulations! I hope you have many happy adventures with it. I used to have a Tahoe and I just aimed for the middle & hoped for the best went it came to parking. Hopefully someone here can give you better advice!
Dawn in IL
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2019 : 11:44:32 AM
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Congratulations on the purchase of Merge, she is beautiful. May you get out and and start exploring the country!
Jana
MJF #7110
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2019 : 04:17:48 AM
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does it have a back up camera? those are priceless. otherwise it will be practice. enjoy your new ride.
Farming in WI
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2019 : 05:19:17 AM
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Rachel, your new truck is a beauty! Enjoy your new adventures in it . Your plans sound like so much fun! Keep us posted with photos as you venture out too!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2019 : 11:23:55 AM
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Nice Farmgirl Truck! You are going to have fun with it I promise you:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2019 : 12:44:27 PM
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Rachel, your truck is beautiful! You are going to love all the things you can do with a truck! I'm super excited for you. As far as parking, my suggestion is to park far away from people! Lol when I use to drive my husband's truck I couldn't get it parked between cars so I would just park in the big empty spots away from everyone. Saved me on stress and accidents! Plus the extra walk is good for us right?! Congratulations!
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
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USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2019 : 12:23:01 PM
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Congratulations on your truck. The best thing to do to park one is go out and practice until you can park it. That's what I had to do. It didn't take long to learn.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2019 : 12:30:41 PM
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Great looking truck!
TW
The fun begins where the sidewalk ends.
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