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RE: Hwy 120 from Eastern Sierra to Yosemite Closure Date
When did it open? I think it has been closed for almost two weeks?
FLIRGUY thread
It appears it closed on Nov 12 and has not reopened although I suppose it could.
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smkettner
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11/28/09 05:22pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: 99 or I-5
I went over 5 GV about 10a today and it was easy with a beautiful snow dusting on the roadside and hills.
To the OP I prefer 5 when running that route.
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smkettner
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11/28/09 05:19pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Staying warm off-grid enroute to snowbird place
Run the heat up the last hour before you pull over to get the TT warm before stopping. Arrive late and leave early and you should be fine. You still need to conserve by using minimal lights etc. I don't know your truck so I can only suggest you disconnect the electric from the truck to make sure it will start in the morning.
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smkettner
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11/28/09 04:57pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: spring "binding" with helper springs
Are these add on or factory overload springs?
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smkettner
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11/28/09 04:49pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Calling KYB Shock experts
My quick search at http://www.shockwarehouse.com found 565100 for the rear and 565014 for the front.
I would call them on monday if there is any doubt.
I really liked my KYB Gas Adjust on my old mustang and I plan to use the Monomax next if the Bilsteins ever need replacement.
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smkettner
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11/28/09 04:43pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Interstate SC34DM as Batteries
The PD with CW may undercharge the AGM somewhat IMO. Most specs say about 14.5 volts right up to 100% charged then drop to float.
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smkettner
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11/27/09 09:23pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: In Converter hell on Thanksgiving
We took the Converter to Camping World and they said it was toast so we had the pleasure of purchasing a new one. It is installed now I am searching to see why it is in boost mode...
Battery was probably still low. Wait five hours from plug in and recheck voltage.
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smkettner
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11/27/09 09:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: fifth wheel VS travel trailer
Your length limit nose to tail will be all box with a 5th wheel as compared to a TT with 2' to 4' of hitch frame hanging off the front. Fifth wheels put more weight on the truck and can easily max out a 150/1500 truck. Since you are spending money, a larger truck might be better. If you think you want to stick with a 150/1500 then watch the pin weight or hitch weight and total weight very close. And not all these trucks have the same rating and only a few have the advertised max payload and tow rating.
If you post the specific models you are considering you will get some facts on how it will match up and many wide ranging opinions on how it will actually perform.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 11:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Length limits
My 26' is tight at times. Although there is often one or two spots that are much longer. Kills me when a tent camper has their compact car in a 40' spot. I suppose they were there first or reserved the spot so that is the way it goes. I think 39' will be limiting at times for many campgrounds. Plan ahead and you should do OK.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 10:41pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: What kind of air compressor to but??
MV-50 on amazon
I use this one that uses 12v battery power. Excellent quiet and smooth running compressor. Good to at least 80psi, claims 150 but I have not gone that high but I would not doubt it would do fine.
Viair might be the very best but it is getting a bit pricy.
http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/products.html
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smkettner
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11/25/09 08:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Chains on a 5th wheel for safty???
Ball = chains
Pin = no chains
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smkettner
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11/25/09 08:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Can a 1/2 Ton Truck Pull a Fifth Wheel?
Frank, every truck has limits. Why get all bunched up about a half ton has lower limits than a one ton? Just calling the kettle black. Even a one ton dually has limits and there are plenty of trailers that will exceed those limits.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 07:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: TT-30 plug
I would use an adapter but Titan above explained how to wire it if you insist.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 07:14pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Towing Question!!??!!
I would recommend that you keep the trailer GVWR inside the actual tow rating. It may pull on down the road but you will most likely be over the rating of the truck. I am all for towing at the max but as you go over you are on your own. BTW that was the trailer dealer not the truck dealer that said you would be OK right? Check what the Dodge dealer says.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 03:06pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Electricity at refrig. outlet
Find what breaker it is on. Then map out all other outlets on the same breaker. Then dissemble all related components to check connections are tight and not burnt.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 02:19pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Interstate SC34DM as Batteries
I would not spend that money to reduce capacity from 230Ah to 110Ah.
Even with AGM I would not block the vent.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 11:57am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: OK to use plumping tape on LP plumping threads?
White tape is fine for pipe threads (gas or water) if wrapped clean and neat. Yellow tape is thicker and less prone to cause trouble if the work is fast and sloppy. JMHO.
No tape or paste on flare fittings.
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smkettner
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11/25/09 10:17am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Can a 1/2 Ton Truck Pull a Fifth Wheel?
...... A 1/2T WILL tow a 5th wheel but anyone towing HAS to know the limitations imposed by having "JUST" a 1/2T PU. They are inherently weaker than a 3/4T or a 1T PU and can limit their towing capacity accordingly.
Say what you want and tow what you want but they WILL NOT tow like a 1T PU no matter what you do to help them. They start out as 1/2T PU and will forever be a 1/2T PU with modifications. The money spent do to beef one up would be better spent buying a larger vehicle to do the job. The difference between a 1/2T & a 1T you will learn, really IS dramatic. I believe the money spent to get that difference is well spent.
Are you saying a 1 ton pulling at its rating is all good and peachy but a 1/2 ton pulling within its own respective rating is going to pull miserably and fail prematurely?
Certainly if a trailer within the 1/2 ton specs is pulled by the larger truck it will give many people a better level of comfort. Likewise a class 8 would do even better :R
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smkettner
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11/25/09 09:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Stuck in the mud---UPDATE___UPDATE---UPDATE
So now that you are free are you headed out?
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smkettner
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11/24/09 10:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What kind of chairs do you use for outdoor seating?
I prefer my old fashioned aluminum frame and nylon webbed folding chairs.
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smkettner
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11/24/09 10:11pm |
Beginning RVing
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