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The lifetime of that bearing ended September 14, 2023.depends on how one defines lifetime.
They're a neat little teardrop, but...Camped.....in the backyard. LOL
2018 Intech Flyer Pursue, being demoed with purchase in mind. This would be our first "RV" of any kind. Any thoughts/experiences/opinions on these trailers?
At the end of the day, everyone's wants/needs are different, and if that configuration works for you, I'd say that's a win. You could certainly do worse.Appreciate the input so far. @eatSleepWoof I perused your conversion thread this AM and that is some super impressive stuff.
Anyway, as far as specific needs/wants, our starting point is that we just need more space to carry our stuff, and we need something to hold the stuff full-time so it doesn't have to be dragged out of and then back into the basement each weekend. Tents, bedding, camp kitchen, coolers, water, camp furniture, boats (alternately 1x canoe, 2x SUP or 4x hardside kayaks) etc etc. We like toys and don't travel light. Bikes almost always go. There is so much stuff to load, it would be really nice to just have a rig more or less ready to roll. The other issue is space. The Sienna carries the most stuff, but it is no bueno off-road. We do enjoy Govt campgrounds with their nice picnic tables, running water and washrooms but it is such a PITA to get a site these days that we're more likely to be in dispersed camping....which is going to involve some dirt. As a typical example, here's the setup last weekend:
Super sweet spot. You can't see it but the river is just behind the trees. Not far off the highway but the access included a 15% (or better) washed-out section then a pretty good chunk of moguls, with some puddles of unknown depth for good measure. It's not rock crawling but its not the place for a mini-van. Or a larger camp trailer. Or anything that is prone to falling apart. I suspect the Flyer would be fine....? Will have to wait until tomorrow for a bit of off-road testing.
Honestly we don't have much interest in traditional RV camping. I could possibly be convinced but wife is dead set against it. That said, we've both long envied clamshell teardrops for their cool kitchens and storage space. Think T@B 320 CS-S. They are spendy though, especially the newer "Boondock" models, and they are just not super practical, no real roof racks and they don't have this kind of access for gear:
The package is a memory foam bed. It's a queen and it sleeps north-south. I'm ambivelent about using it for sleeping but we put the kids in it last night and they loved it. Our turn tonight. The thought has crossed my mind that it might be cool to put an RTT on top... two up, two down.
I tow a saltwater boat in Florida year round. Bearing issues are a constant worry for saltwater trailer boaters, as the hubs and bearings are getting dunked in saltwater each time you use the boat. I have bearings repacked annually, hubs changed out every couple of years, and I keep a complete hub and bearings mounted on the trailer with my spare tire. It’s still one of my fears, trying to change bearings on the side of the road in the summer heat.
Appreciate the input so far. @eatSleepWoof I perused your conversion thread this AM and that is some super impressive stuff.
Anyway, as far as specific needs/wants, our starting point is that we just need more space to carry our stuff, and we need something to hold the stuff full-time so it doesn't have to be dragged out of and then back into the basement each weekend. Tents, bedding, camp kitchen, coolers, water, camp furniture, boats (alternately 1x canoe, 2x SUP or 4x hardside kayaks) etc etc. We like toys and don't travel light. Bikes almost always go. There is so much stuff to load, it would be really nice to just have a rig more or less ready to roll. The other issue is space. The Sienna carries the most stuff, but it is no bueno off-road. We do enjoy Govt campgrounds with their nice picnic tables, running water and washrooms but it is such a PITA to get a site these days that we're more likely to be in dispersed camping....which is going to involve some dirt. As a typical example, here's the setup last weekend:
Super sweet spot. You can't see it but the river is just behind the trees. Not far off the highway but the access included a 15% (or better) washed-out section then a pretty good chunk of moguls, with some puddles of unknown depth for good measure. It's not rock crawling but its not the place for a mini-van. Or a larger camp trailer. Or anything that is prone to falling apart. I suspect the Flyer would be fine....? Will have to wait until tomorrow for a bit of off-road testing.
Honestly we don't have much interest in traditional RV camping. I could possibly be convinced but wife is dead set against it. That said, we've both long envied clamshell teardrops for their cool kitchens and storage space. Think T@B 320 CS-S. They are spendy though, especially the newer "Boondock" models, and they are just not super practical, no real roof racks and they don't have this kind of access for gear:
The package is a memory foam bed. It's a queen and it sleeps north-south. I'm ambivelent about using it for sleeping but we put the kids in it last night and they loved it. Our turn tonight. The thought has crossed my mind that it might be cool to put an RTT on top... two up, two down.
We brought some friends camping with us to one of our regular spots on private land last year. They have a normal people 24 foot rv and its size was immediately apparent on what I’d consider a cake walk of a dirt road. I had to help them out with our Cruiser and a bubba rope… idk if they will join us down there again.
"Cold" is a bit realtive, so my cold might be what other would call totally balmy! I have camped where it got into the high 20's at night and snowed on us a bit. The roof and floor are insulated (not the walls though) so it holds heat ok, and we put in a ~8" thick memory foam mattress which keeps the floor's chill away. We also used a little portable Mr Heater Buddy catalyst heater (CO scrubbing indoor safe version) that we've stuck inside on the shelf to get it nice and toasty before we go to bed, then just bundle in the giant double sleeping bag. Also a definite recommendation, the Teton Sports "Mammoth" canvas double sleeping bag is awesome, it's the same dimenisons as a queen sized bed and super comfy for a couple to share. We have the canvas 20 degree bag, but I thnki they offer a 0 degree Mammoth now too.
