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    I agree with the posts above.  My Travel Trailer weighs in around 5,000 pounds and I can tow it great with my Ram 1500, including mountains.  However, getting up to 7700 pounds, while doable, would be more of a strain, especially when grades are encountered.  Stopping wouldn't be an issue as long as your trailer brakes are functioning and set properly.  Your mileage won't be any better and the towing experience in general won't be as nice since you'll be closer to the edge of the truck's ability.  If you want to get away from diesel, I would just move to a gas F250. 

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    1 hour ago, rossboyer said:

    The change is the provider, CHUBB Group, with no change in services including same phone number. Anyone starting a claim being handled by Seven Corners will be served by Seven Corners. This is typical of changing insurance providers and was stated by the chair of the Risk Management Committee during the August Executive Board meeting. Anyone calling October 1st or after will be served by the CHUBB. 

    Thanks for the info! 

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    Just saw this on the FMCAssist web page:

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    Effective October 1, 2020, the FMCAssist program will no longer be administered by Seven Corners. The new provider of the program is Chubb Travel Assistance. To learn more please view the FMCAssist webpage below or call the Membership Department at 800-543-3622

    I don't see any info on the changes that may take place, but I will keep an eye on that.

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    The highest tow capacity for a 2011 Acadia is 5200 pounds.  ( CarMax info  https://www.carmax.com/research/gmc/acadia/2011/features-specs )

    The trailer has a GVWR of 7,000 pounds but a dry weight of 3980 pounds.  So if you keep it lightly loaded and your tongue weight, passengers and other cargo in the Acadia don't push you over the payload limit you may be fine.  I don't think I'd be wanting to take a lot of trips with large elevation gains.

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    22 hours ago, dball said:

    djsamuel,

    Here is the link to our member recruitment page, in which we've tried to provide resources for those members who want to help FMCA recruit new members: https://www.fmca.com/recruit-new-members-earn-rewards

    And here are a couple landing pages and promo codes if you (and anyone else) would like to share:

    -Military Veterans discount (promo code: VETERANS18): join.fmca.com/veterans18

    -Another offer for $10 off a new membership (promo code: SAVE10NOW): join.fmca.com/save10now

    Thanks for your help and let me know if there is anything else you need!

    Dan

    Thanks Dan.  I hesitate to use the recruit new members page to send to potential members since I want them to realize that I do think membership is valuable, and I'm not doing it to get the $10.  The web page you listed (join.fmca.com/save10now) is a good summery of the benefits.  I have started posting that one.

    Thanks again.

    Doug

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    Dan,

    Is there a web page set up for us as members to copy the link and post it on our own Facebook page or email to others?  The content would be similar to the digital ads you mention but would be available to members to send to others.  Additional digital advertising of the same content FMCA pays for; not a replacement but free further distribution of the ad.

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    On 5/18/2020 at 11:04 AM, TXiceman said:

    Our daughter and hubby have a Winnebago Minnie Plus, travel trailer and it has been good to then aside from a few trim issues.  Seems to be better built than most in that size range.

    Lance and Arctic Fox get good reports compared to the Thor and Forest River products.

    We have seen a couple Olivers and Escapes.  They are pricey, but seem well built.

    Ken

    The Olivers are really interesting.  I'd like to tour their factory in TN some day.

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    Lots of decent options for you; many of them would be familiar names from fifth wheels.  For what you're looking for it really depends on what you want to spend.  I've heard good things about the Winnebago travel trailers.  Of course there are others that you would recognize like Heartland, Lance, Jayco, etc.  Best bet is search the floor plans and see what seems to suit you and then VERY carefully inspect the trailer.  A lot depends on what you want to spend.  An Airstream is VERY nice but also very expensive.

    My wife and I travel around in our Camplite 21BHS which is excellent for us.  Unfortunately, Thor bought out LivinLite the manufacturer of Camplites and took them downhill and out of production.  

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    On 4/20/2020 at 11:49 AM, richard5933 said:

    I think that this sums up what's a huge split in why people are members of FMCA. Some view FMCA as not much more than a discount club, while others see it as something totally different and more like a club of like-minded people. If FMCA were just a discount club, then certainly it could do with far less staff. But, that's not all it is, and providing the other functions takes more effort and more money.

    Another thing that is not mentioned, but important, is the ability of an organization like FMCA to lobby on behalf of members for legislation and regulations favorable to us.

    Agree 100%.  As a travel trailer owner I joined as soon as I was able.  The Travel Assist benefit was one reason I joined and also the roadside assistance deal is pretty good.  However, the main reason I joined is to contribute to a group of people that enjoys camping and an organization that supports it.  I also am a member of Good Sam but I view that as more of a discount club.

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    On 3/8/2020 at 10:57 AM, rklorer said:

    A gs membership card will give you a nickle off per gal at pilot and flying, simply insert it as a reward card

    Yes, the Good Sam membership card will get you a discount at Pilot/Flying J.  The Flying J/Pilot charge card gets you a bit better discount.  Like tireman9 stated above, it isn't a credit card as you have to pay off the balance in full.  Works great for us; I've used it quite a bit.  As far as I know, you have to be a GS member to get it, but at least in the past there have apparently been other opportunities to get it outside of GS.

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    On 10/10/2019 at 7:51 AM, manholt said:

    Dj, we are open to full FMCA membership, have been for 3 years now!  All you & your friends got to do, is Goggle FMCA.com or call 1-800-543-3622!  GET ON THE WAGON!

    Wayne, yes we all have 2 different driving styles!  I don't like riding with Linda in car, but will fall asleep when she drives the coach! :lol:

    I joined right after towables were allowed and have never regretted it.  My wife and I have no health problems, but one time I was unexpectedly rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding.  I can only imagine what that would have been like if we were traveling somewhere.  Assist gives us peace of mind.  In addition, I get much better prices on the Road Assistance as well, much cheaper than Coachnet.

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    3 hours ago, manholt said:

    Djsamuel, 59 is young to most of us on this Post. :P  4 years ago, FMCA wanted to bring in towables on the premise that it would increase membership, decrease age (72) off members and lower cost of benefits, like Assist...IMHO, it increased membership, but nothing else! :ph34r:  I'm glad we opened it up to other RV's, times change and I now look at 5'ers and pull  behinds in a totally new way!  :)

     

     

    Thanks for making me feel young! I'm the old guy at work. 😁

    I'm trying to tell as many as I can about FMCA.  Hopefully the goals of opening membership to towables will be met.

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    On 9/13/2019 at 8:18 AM, manholt said:

    Casper01.  Welcome to the Forum! :)

    Adding Towable's has helped the bottom line.  As for "younger members?"  I have not run into many & the one's I know personally, don't care what the cost is, just like me.  There are many reasons for being a FMCA member and it has nothing to do with discounts or freebies!  IMHO some will leave, some will pass away and some will join!

    You have been around for a long time...your guess is as good as mine!  From what I have seen since 1967, it's a small steady growth.

    I'm one of the "towable" members who joined once we were allowed.  I'm 59 and still working, but I don't think that qualifies me as "younger". 😀

    Compared to other organizations like Good Sam (which I am also a member of), FMCA is still a great value at $75.  The FMCA Assist program is a fantastic deal, and the price on the road assistance plan is great compared to other offerings like Coachnet.  I hope when people step back and consider the value, they will reconsider their decision to leave.

     

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    17 hours ago, manholt said:

    Good points.  May I suggest, that most tire failure is caused by owner error!  Too much or to little tire pressure, incorrect loaded RV, over weight.  

    In addition, the tendency of some manufacturers to provide tires rated barely above the dry weight of the camper is a big contributor.  My camper had about a 30% margin above the GVWR and my cheap China tires were fine.  I did eventually replace them with the Carlisle Radial Trail tires which have been excellent, and also made in China.

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    Trailer Village within the Grand Canyon is the closest.  We loved it there.  There are some nice campgrounds in Williams but that is an hour or so away, and one or two closer, but still outside of the park.

    Staying at Trailer Village allows you to stay within the park and use the bus system; which has a bus stop right at the entrance to the campground.

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    On 4/19/2018 at 9:12 PM, nmeremianin said:

    Hey there neighbor! Lol, you should see our house, a Disney gallery, literally! 

    Our home is Boulder Ridge Villas, will always be Villas at Wilderness Lodge to me. 300 pts. 

    Looking forward to Fort Wilderness!

    Saw Cherry Hill and had to chime in.  I grew up in Cherry Hill and my wife is from Merchantville.  We live in Clermont, FL now.  My wife retired from Disney a couple of years ago at 55 and we often stay at Fort Wilderness.  Love the Wilderness Lodge and especially the Iron Spike room at the villas. If you haven't tried the Geyser Point Bar and Grill yet be sure to try it on your next trip.  The crab cake sandwich is delicious.

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