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Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: bobbie56 on September 02, 2014, 01:58:07 PM
After 20 years in our Jayco Tent Trailer we just picked up a 21RBS this past weekend. Towing it with a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer which seemed okay with it, but I would like a WD hitch for it, but that looks like it will be some work to pull off (moving the propane tanks).

Just thought I would drop in and say hi.
Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: leslie on September 02, 2014, 02:17:56 PM
Hi gibby! Congratulations on your new camper!
Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: charliem on September 02, 2014, 04:38:32 PM
[font size="3"]FYI I have a 21RBS with dual propane tanks and dual batteries. The E2 WDH from Fastway, 6000/600# round bar version, fits fine without moving anything. It clamps on; no holes drilled. Works well with my 2103 Toyota Tacoma.
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Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: bobbie56 on September 02, 2014, 11:59:10 PM
[quote source="/post/3197/thread" timestamp="1409686712" author="@charliem"][font size="3"]FYI I have a 21RBS with dual propane tanks and dual batteries. The E2 WDH from Fastway, 6000/600# round bar version, fits fine without moving anything. It clamps on; no holes drilled. Works well with my 2103 Toyota Tacoma.
[/font][/quote]Thanks, I will check it out.

a 2103, wow, did you get it with the hover park system.  :)
Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: bobbie56 on September 03, 2014, 09:39:14 AM
[quote source="/post/3197/thread" timestamp="1409686712" author="@charliem"][font size="3"]FYI I have a 21RBS with dual propane tanks and dual batteries. The E2 WDH from Fastway, 6000/600# round bar version, fits fine without moving anything. It clamps on; no holes drilled. Works well with my 2103 Toyota Tacoma.
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Hey, that looks like just the hitch I need.

According to the installation manual, you need a 24 to 27 inch bar length, but can go as low as 20 inches for a weight under 800 lbs (I measured a length of 22" to the front of the propane rack). How far back do you have the clamps on the frame, and did you encounter any issues with turning radius?

I love this board already.
Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: charliem on September 03, 2014, 01:42:48 PM
[font size="3"]My clamps are just forward of the tanks, leaving just enough clearance to allow the L-bracket to be adjusted up and down. Also allow room to clear a soft cover for the tanks if you want one. Should be well within the 20" limit. I'm not sure you could use a rigid molded tank cover. I use the soft cover; works great. No problem turning tight going forward, but any TT/TV/WDH combo will require attention when backing.
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Title: New 21RBS Owner in Calgary, AB Canada
Post by: shovelhead on November 06, 2014, 04:36:34 PM
Welcome from North GA. X-PA Yinzer

Dave
21RBS
RAM 1500/HEMI