Hello from St Louis, MO

[rcjokibbe]

New owner for about two weeks of a new Imagine XLS 23bhe. I shopped for a used 23bhe, but got impatient waiting for listings and then with sellers asking for higher than expected prices. We camp a lot in our area with a tent and cots and I'm excited to continue this, but in our trailer. Our first trip is July 4th weekend for two nights at the nearby (~2 hrs) Mark Twain National Forest, but couldn't get a site with electric or water connections. I bought a new Honda generator to help keep the one battery charged and have the ability to retract the slide at the end of the trip. I've been purchasing a lot of stuff since bringing the 23bhe home. I consider them must have items, but I can be persuaded easily into thinking that way.

I'm hesitant on disclaiming my tow vehicle, but I've got questions to post and will have to give it up anyhow. It's a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 v8 with a Husky WD and sway bar. The Jeep is rated to pull 7200, but I can't remember the payload capacity right now. Once we're loaded for the first trip we'll hit a CAT scale that is close by and make adjustments.

While looking at different travel trailers for over a year I used this site to research grand design. It's a great resource of info.

[jakev383]

Welcome from North Carolina! Be safe, have fun, and make some memories!

[Second Chance]

Welcome to the forum and the Grand Design family. I think you are right to have concerns about the payload on your GC - let the fun begin!

As you move forward, it would be a good idea to create a signature block with your RV and tow vehicle information (see mine below). That way you won't have to repeat that information whenever you post or ask a question - and others won't have to ask. You can create a signature by going to:

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Happy camping!

Rob

[OurNewEra]

Welcome from Central Florida! Enjoy your inaugural trip. I'd book your next trip NOW so you can get water and electric.

[Ynot4me2]

Welcome to group. Your payload capacity is marked on the sticker in your driver door jam. Look for a yellow sticker. I'm afraid that you might be in for a little shock though.

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[Cannon07]

Welcome from Georgia.

[the old one]

New owner for about two weeks of a new Imagine XLS 23bhe. I shopped for a used 23bhe, but got impatient waiting for listings and then with sellers asking for higher than expected prices. We camp a lot in our area with a tent and cots and I'm excited to continue this, but in our trailer. Our first trip is July 4th weekend for two nights at the nearby (~2 hrs) Mark Twain National Forest, but couldn't get a site with electric or water connections. I bought a new Honda generator to help keep the one battery charged and have the ability to retract the slide at the end of the trip. I've been purchasing a lot of stuff since bringing the 23bhe home. I consider them must have items, but I can be persuaded easily into thinking that way.

I'm hesitant on disclaiming my tow vehicle, but I've got questions to post and will have to give it up anyhow. It's a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 v8 with a Husky WD and sway bar. The Jeep is rated to pull 7200, but I can't remember the payload capacity right now. Once we're loaded for the first trip we'll hit a CAT scale that is close by and make adjustments.

While looking at different travel trailers for over a year I used this site to research grand design. It's a great resource of info.

Found dealer in Bonne Terre MO Nice people really good prices. Welcome

[rcjokibbe]

Found dealer in Bonne Terre MO Nice people really good prices. Welcome

Yep, that's where we ended up buying our trailer from and they are really nice. I don't think any of the people we worked with were campers though. It wasn't necessary for us for them to be campers, but something to keep in mind if going through them. The dealer in Wentzville is really nice too, a bit closer in distance, and has been around longer. It was a matter of availability and price on using the Bonne Terre dealer.

[TNFSolitude]

Welcome from Michigan. On a separate note is there a nice campground around St Loius? We'lll be visiting in Aug when the Tigers play the Cardinals. We stayed there years ago but didn't really like the campground we were at.

[rcjokibbe]

Welcome from Michigan. On a separate note is there a nice campground around St Loius? We'lll be visiting in Aug when the Tigers play the Cardinals. We stayed there years ago but didn't really like the campground we were at.

I'm actually new to the area and have only tent camped the sites in the Mark Twain National Forest, which is about 2 hours south west of St Louis. But, if you don't mind the drive to the game I highly suggest Johnson Shutins State Park. You will be able to cool off in the river in August. It will probably be crowded on a weekend, but there's usually a spot to just sit in the chutes to chill.

I really like the Cardinal stadium. Have fun.