New SLX 175RD BAJA

[ttavasc]

Our 195RB is pretty stable with all 4 jacks set so not sure what the difference would be for you. Once they hit the ground I tighten them up to the point where they are just starting to raise the trailer, then back then off a fraction of a turn. If the ground is softer you may want to use a leveling block underneath them to help keep them from sinking after being set.

Not sure about the bumper rack - I've heard that the bumpers are not that strong. Also, given the low cargo capacity these smaller units have in the first place I'm not sure about adding bikes and a generator. We are somewhat conservative in our packing and we end up running right around 3700lbs loaded with full hot water tank and about 8-10 gallons in the fresh water tank. Not really any room for extras at that point. Might be a good idea to scale the camper with it fully loaded to see where you are at before deciding whether or not to hang another 100lbs or so off the back. You also want to make sure you don't reduce the tongue weight too much - ideally you want that to be 12-15% of loaded trailer weight.

As for draining and cleaning the tanks we use a Camco Rhino Blaster rinser. This is a clear elbow that attaches to the main sewer outlet and has a port on it to attach your non-potable hose to. After the black tank is empty we leave the dump valve open and use the Rhino Blaster to shoot water back into the black tank for further rinsing. It works quite well and we've never had any issues with the black tank not getting clean. Key is to ensure plenty of water in the tank before the initial dump then use the rhino blaster 3 or 4 times to complete the process.

[ttavasc]

Originally Posted by 2018SLXBAJA

We typically use the camper Friday-Sunday so I will drain everything Sunday night including the fresh water tank and hot water tank. Is that normal?

Just realized I didn't include a reply to this question. We generally use our camper at least once a month from late March/early April through early October. I sanitize the fresh water system including hot water tank at the beginning of each season but don't drain anything again until the end of the season unless I have a leak or something like that to repair. Since we only carry about 8-10 gallons in the fresh water tank it gets turned over regularly as does the water in the hot water tank.

I see you are from Tremonton - Utah I presume? We go through there regularly on our way to Kanab and into northern AZ. Stayed at Willard Bay a couple of times - pretty nice campground. Will actually be through 3 times this season....

[RogerR]

I don't drain the hot water tank unless it is going to be 2 or 3 weeks till next use. We drain all but a gallon or two for emergency use before or as we leave for home. City water has a small amount of chlorine in it. It would probably be more sanitary to leave it full, but I don't know anyone who does it.

For a few bucks, buy a spray wand that you stick down the toilet and rinse out the black tank every once in a while or if you get bad level readings.

[2018SLXBAJA]

The camper is stable and I use leveling pads mainly so I don't have to crank the jacks down so much, I just thought there would be a way to make it better. I've never thought to hard about the cargo capacity or tongue weight because its such a light camper compared to what the F150 can tow and we usually pack light but I can see how the cargo rack would offest the tongue weight so maybe thats not a good idea but I do need to mount the bikes back there and they weigh around 90 pounds including the bikes and mount. Looks like I've been wasting time by draining the tanks since it only sits for 4-5 days before going out again and i'll have to look into those tank options.

I do live in the Tremonton area and we've camped in Willard bay a few times, its a great little park.

One thing worth mentioning, I was looking into a WDH but I've towed the trailer over 2k miles without any swaying issues and the truck hardly squats with it so I decided to get a nice adjustable ball hitch instead.