Single axle 16 TBS ??

[peislander]

I also have Starlight fixtures in my Camplite. I had them factory-installed instead of the non-led fixtures that were standard in 2012. I agree with Charles that the dimmer doesn't do as good a job as would be nice. It has about the same effect as a two-bulb becoming a one-bulb fixture   ----   still pretty bright over the bed. We also have the night-light option on the fixture over our bed. I like it --- works pretty well. For instance, at night it can be switched on by my bride if she needs to visit the washroom. It provides a suitable source of light for that and I can continue sleeping. In contrast if the regular fixture were switched on I'd wake for sure.

[pinstriper]

Night light ? Meh. Just leave the faceplate on the stereo. You can read by the thing. DAMHIK

[charleschapman]

The list goes on:

Where to hang a coat?  Put hooks on top of the slide out trim.

Where to store the twin to king leaf?  Latched it in.

Cabinet over the frig hold open?  Used a table leaf support arm upside down.

Starlight with dimmer and night light.

Bunk light with dimmer and night light.  Dimmer dials lower with the single light.  

Look at all the wasted storage space next to the heater under the frig.  I will have to figure out how to get some of this area. [attachment id="1328" thumbnail="1"][attachment id="1331" thumbnail="1"][attachment id="1332" thumbnail="1"]

[charleschapman]

Limits on posts.

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[daplumbr]

On our recent weekend trip 3 different times folks (one single and 2 couples) asked about our 2015 TBS Camplite. All of them commented on the dual axles and one of the couples said they were specifically looking for that. I told them they would have to get a larger Camplite or find a used 14-16. They were disappointed. I remain convinced dual axles was a big selling point. 

[livinthegoodlife]

The duel axles is what sold us on the smaller trailer. We too were approached last year by a few people that were interested. I think they are making a big mistake by switching to the single.

[brandonboss]

After reading this I don't fully understand the reasoning for it. They say they switched because the tongue was too light. My toyhauler is 2800 ish pounds dry and is a tandem axle. I guess the tongue weight is heavier on mine because the kitchen is in the front. Still seems like they needed an excuse to save money.

[david]

Well, the tongue weight on the dual axle 16TBS is a little light- 250 lbs against a dry weight of about 3,000 lbs with no gear or fluids. But the numbers get better with more gear stowed in the pass through.

I understand their problem. They couldn't move the axles back as they were up against the doorway. But I think that the real world tongue weight of the twin axle 16TBS worked out fine. Mine tows with no sway whatsoever.

David

[pinstriper]

I get no sway but a very little porpoise action if the fresh tank is empty. beyond that,stable as a rock, and a total non-issue if I bothered to go to a 2 battery system.

Yeah, dudes be whack about going to a single axle. They should be fired, then tied into a burlap sack with a badger and thrown into the Tiber.

[brandonboss]

I assume they tow somewhat similarly to my toyhauler. I just hook it up and go. No tow mirrors or stabilizing gear at all. Unfortunate that some of the new mods that Thor are doing are making the product worse or less appealing in my opinion. I had my toyhauler delivered. Wish I knew what the tongue weight was in comparison.