First Timer - 2021 Imagine 2800BH

[Paul Kuda]

Hey there. Long time reader first time poster. We just purchased a 2021 Imagine 2800BH. I've been researching them for over a year along with poking around different forums to learn more about them. I'm a handy guy (well enough not to flood my house or burn it down) and given the random issues of travel trailers, I figured any tips and tricks would be needed. That said, I hope I just read for useless knowledge and not because I have to fix anything. However the other tips and tricks have been great. Paul

[Schiefswret]

Welcome Paul, you’re in the right place. There seem to be a handful of guys here that know more about GD maintenance and repair than the rest of us combined. Tons of guidance and reference material here that eventually will save you a ton of time and money. Good luck with your new rig. Camp safe!

[howson]

Hey there. Long time reader first time poster. We just purchased a 2021 Imagine 2800BH. I've been researching them for over a year along with poking around different forums to learn more about them. I'm a handy guy (well enough not to flood my house or burn it down) and given the random issues of travel trailers, I figured any tips and tricks would be needed. That said, I hope I just read for useless knowledge and not because I have to fix anything. However the other tips and tricks have been great. Paul

Welcome, Paul! I'm a handy guy (well enough not to flood my house or burn it down)...lol...we have a lot in common! If you haven't seen the new welcome letter, there's a bunch of tips about the forum linked in it. (You may know them already but who knows--there may be something new to learn.)

https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members

Howard

[Country Campers]

Welcome Paul , glad to have you join the group. You will fit in just fine and I agree I hope you do not have any issues with the new camper that will cause you to ask questions , but there probably will be 1 or 2 questions you might have.

Brian

[TucsonJim]

Hi Paul - Glad you joined us.

Jim

[mpking]

Welcome from a fellow 2800BH owner

[Paul Kuda]

Thanks for the welcome all. This has been a great resource. All has been nothing less than exceptional (knock on wood) with the trailer. The only thing is fine tuning the Blue Ox Sway Pro.

[howson]

Thanks for the welcome all. This has been a great resource. All has been nothing less than exceptional (knock on wood) with the trailer. The only thing is fine tuning the Blue Ox Sway Pro.

One word: Strapteks. Buy them. Worth every penny--transforms the Blue Ox into an easy-to-use system. https://store.lci1.com/straptek-weig...it-335852.html

My review here: https://gdrvowners.com/towing-and-hi...-hookup-method

(I have no ax to grind here...just personal experience that was hard-earned!)

Howard

[mpking]

I too bought the Blue Ox. (No straptek's here, yet)

I lost the wrench they give you on my VERY first trip. (PSA. Don't put it on your bumper, and expect it to be there at your next stop. Make yourself a system where you put it away when you drop the second strap).

I already had a lug wrench, and it had the 3/4 drive on it. I find the lug wrench easier to use, due to the fact that it's almost a foot longer, so you have more leverage.

This is similar to what I have (Mine came from Autozone)
https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Telesc.../dp/B071FV7XVM


One of my sides seems to "stick" when unlatching it. You guys ever experienced something like that? (I'm assuming it's not installed in the correct location)

[Paul Kuda]

Ha. Thanks. I toss everything on the tailgate. Worse case scenario it gets dumped into the bed! I have a 24" breaker bar from HF and extend the jack high enough it's barely needed. This was done after the first knuckle beating.

[Schiefswret]

Hey there. Long time reader first time poster. We just purchased a 2021 Imagine 2800BH. I've been researching them for over a year along with poking around different forums to learn more about them. I'm a handy guy (well enough not to flood my house or burn it down) and given the random issues of travel trailers, I figured any tips and tricks would be needed. That said, I hope I just read for useless knowledge and not because I have to fix anything. However the other tips and tricks have been great. Paul

Welcome Paul, I’m sure you’ll find a ton of needed answers here as time goes by. Travel Safe!