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Old 08-11-2013, 02:11 PM   #4
scrubjaysnest
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Began researching alternatives to a popup not wanting canvas bunks I found the Fleetwood outback but have 2008 chev trailblazer and read info from folks that trailblazer may not be sufficient to tow possible stress on transmission. I started looking at Trail manor units and researching shows me thre are many supposed dealers but very few units in the Midwest. Not wanting to spend thousands to get a new tow vehicle surprised of so few in Midwest vs other parts of the country.
We have an Outback, 5000# dry weight. It is set up as a bunk house at the fish camp. To go camping we take the TM we bought in Texas.
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