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RE: 5er Newbie
We try to use truck stops as often as we can because of easier access and the fuel is more likely to be fresher. At other stations the diesel pumps seem to be on the outside ends of the gasoline islands, which makes for easier access. Also, if you're looking for diesel, don't be fooled by the green handles. Many of the stations where we've gotten fuel have had black handles for diesel. At BP stations especially the green handle seems to be for higher octane gasoline. Hope this helps.
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8ntw8tn
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05/14/13 08:43am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Wintering in San Antonio area
We've wintered the last two seasons at Miller Creek RV Resort, about 55 miles north of San Antone. This season it got down to 26 degrees on two different nights during the coldest part of the winter. Most of the time it stayed in the high 30's to mid 40's at night. Didn't see any snow from December through April. The days were usually in the mid to upper 60's & low 70's. We like it so well we've reserved our spot there for at least 5 years.
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8ntw8tn
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05/09/13 04:04pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: 5W with an office space
Redwood has a model with an office space in the rear. One of Winter Texans we spent the winter with got one this year. But I'm pretty sure it was over 33 ft. long.
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8ntw8tn
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04/11/13 03:58pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tire Advice
I, too, am considering new tires for my 5er, and it also takes 235/80/16's. Checked with my local tire dealer and 235/85/16's will decrease the space between the tires by 1 inch and decrease the top clearance by 1/2 inch. Just my $.02 worth.
I have no problem with the top clearance but it would leave me with less than 1 inch between the front & rear tires. Guess I'll have to stick with the 80's.
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8ntw8tn
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04/09/13 05:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Adapter for tail pipe on tow vehicle
After my stock exhaust system rusted out I put a turndown on the replacement system. I don't notice any smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe, but one corner of a mudflap is gathering soot. Maybe the turndown is keeping it off the truck?
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8ntw8tn
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04/05/13 04:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Starting campfires
We use fire starters made of sawdust, dryer lint, and melted candle wax; mixed together and poured into the cardboard type egg cartons. Break one off, light the cardboard edge, and add kindling. Works great.
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8ntw8tn
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03/19/13 08:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Real effect of weight on mileage - Cummins 3500
We've noticed little difference between towing our 36 ft. Carriage Cameo that weighs about 13k loaded and towing a friend's 32 ft. fifth wheel that weighed about 7500# dry. Either way we seem to average about 10 mpg. Seems like terrain, headwinds, speed, and wind resistance have more effect than weight. FWIW.
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8ntw8tn
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03/13/13 05:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: laredo fifth wheel trailers
Our first 5er was a new 27RK purchased in 2003. We had no issues with it for the 3 years that we owned it and it was a really good stepping stone into the larger 5er's we've since owned.
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8ntw8tn
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02/27/13 08:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What kind of gas mileage do you get towing?
Sounds like you're right in the ball park for your truck. I get between 9.5 & 11.5 depending on terrain & wind with the combo in my sig. The electronics & emissions controls are significantly different between the two trucks you've owned; unfortunately the 3rd Generation trucks don't have the fuel efficiencies the earlier ones did. There's a lot of information at www.cumminsforum.com if you want to explore more. (Sorry, I don't know how to make a link out of that url.)
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8ntw8tn
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02/27/13 07:55am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New 5er, but has sat on lot for 18 months
We purchased our '06 new in '08 & we're pleased. Regarding the possibility of poor quality work just before the factory closing: IIRC the closing was because the lender shut the place down due to poor loan performance. Sales were still up and production was still good but management wasn't keeping up with the payments. X2 on the tire issue, though.
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8ntw8tn
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02/06/13 07:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Allergies, Asthma
Cold air and higher humidity are two of the triggers for my asthma. We've spent portions of the last 3 winters in either Arizona or the Texas Hill Country and I've noticed a reduction in my symptoms from previous winters spent at home. I'm fortunate that the cedar pollen here in the Hill Country doesn't affect me, either.
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8ntw8tn
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02/04/13 07:58am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Hitch alignment gizmo?
I've used the Hookup Memory for over 9 years. Works great. I, too, adjust the kingpin so it's just a little below the level of the hitch to avoid high-pinning.
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8ntw8tn
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01/31/13 07:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Battery Tender and Water Consumption
Our motorcycle is on a battery tender year 'round whenever it's not being ridden and our other vehicle is on one while we're in Texas for the winter. We've never seen any water depletion on either one of them.
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8ntw8tn
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01/26/13 09:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: info on insurance
My policies are all through the same company and the TT is listed with the cars and truck since it is also a vehicle subjected to the same kinds of hazards. My home is not subjected to collision while the TT may.
Same here.
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8ntw8tn
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01/26/13 09:13pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Propane Prices, Yuma, AZ
$2.29-$2.39 in Drippin Springs, TX, depending on which place you go to; $3.45 in Johnson City, TX.
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8ntw8tn
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01/18/13 07:37am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: WHERE ARE BREAKERS IN CARI LITE 5TH WHEEL
Not sure Carri-lites are the same as Cameos, but my 110v breakers are located on the back wall of the "stool room"; the 12v fuses are on the back wall of the front basement. Hope this helps.
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8ntw8tn
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01/14/13 06:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Considering a Carriage Used 5er
Carri-lite models are a full 102 inches wide vs. 96 inches for the Cameo and Cabo models. They generally have more amenities and are a little fancier than the Cameo product. They are also quite a bit heavier. The Cabo model was introduced late in the life of Carriage and meant as more of an intermediate type RV. I haven't been up next to one of them so really can't relate more than that. We're on our second Cameo and have no complaints about the quality and fitment of either of them. We're presently on the look-out for another one if we can find one with better interior storage at the right price; if not we're content to keep the one we have. You might try rvtrader.com to see of you can find one within an acceptable driving distance. I don't know in what part of Iowa you're located, but I know of a dealer in SE Iowa that has a few used Cameo units on his lot. Hope this helps.
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8ntw8tn
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01/13/13 07:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: LED's - Not always a Bright Idea
I've heard it said that LED's should not be used with a dimmer switch; true? Our Carriage has Xelogen lights on dimmer switches. I'm not sure what the difference in power consumption would be, but if their use on a dimmer switch is not recommended then there's not much use in further research.
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8ntw8tn
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01/08/13 08:55am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: emergency brake cable to trailer
I slipped a length of 3/8" plastic split loom over the cable. It's large enough that it won't get under the edge of the rails and, because it's free moving, it won't get caught or snagged. Works great.
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8ntw8tn
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12/31/12 07:35am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Front landing jack clicking and not lifting
Maybe the shear pin?
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8ntw8tn
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12/30/12 11:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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