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RE: Question about painting inside RV
We did th kilz and then painted.
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Bird Freak
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06/19/13 04:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Auto slider Question
Sorry, probly took it wrong. I am used to all the attacks here from the know it alls.
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Bird Freak
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06/19/13 03:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Auto slider Question
I don't see the big deal with the Pullrite. Mine weighs less than 200# and I can remove 1 set screw and anyone can pull my 5er. I also use a engine hoist to remove hitch. Too dang old to lift heavy stuff now.
Really? According to the manufacturer it weighs 345 lbs plus 50 to 80 lbs for the rails. Did you modify yours?
Pullright Manual
I think the op is looking for lighter weight options. I use the Demco Hijacker and like the Pullright it weighs over 300lbs. I like the way it works but I had to get an engine lift to put it in the truck. Look for used engine lifts for cheap on craigslist..Yes Really!! before you correct me you should look at the correct hitch, Pullrite model 2700. I know what I have. Do you?
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Bird Freak
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06/19/13 12:39pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Assume My Dump Valve is Closed and Won't Open !
Did anyone read that his valves are working? He just wants to be ready to fix a problem that he does not have. I can think of lots of other things to worry about myself.
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Bird Freak
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06/19/13 12:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Auto slider Question
I don't see the big deal with the Pullrite. Mine weighs less than 200# and I can remove 1 set screw and anyone can pull my 5er. I also use a engine hoist to remove hitch. Too dang old to lift heavy stuff now.
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Bird Freak
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06/16/13 07:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Beware of Michelin tires
There is also the chance here that the tires started cracking when he drove it home. It did sit for a long time. When I bought my 5er it still had the tits on the orginal tires and no cracks. Original owner never really towed it anywhere. after my 1st short trip the tires were cracked bad from the flexing. They were old so I expected no less.
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Bird Freak
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06/14/13 07:48pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Beware of Michelin tires
I had the same problem with a set of 4 year old Michelins on my mh. They knew their had been some problems and took care of them for me. My coach lived inside except when camping since I bought it new so all of you folks that know more about everything seem to be wrong again. Why jump on a poster for posting pics of bad tires?
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Bird Freak
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06/14/13 03:49pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Poor service and excessicve charges atCamping World Syracuse
I was wondering what happened as Im sure others were as well. Thanks for posting update. I would bet money this thread will be closed soon.
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Bird Freak
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06/13/13 04:43pm |
Camping World Service and Installation
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RE: Rain Rain go away! Good Sams have a backup plan?
Sounds like they are trying and you can't control mother nature!
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Bird Freak
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06/13/13 02:11pm |
Good Sam Club
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RE: IS THE EXTENDED WARRANTY GOOD?
Keep the money and put it in the bank!
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Bird Freak
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06/13/13 10:37am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Really -- $1,500 for PDI ! Seriously???
Tell them you will be glad to pay it. Ask what their hourly labor rate is and thats how long you want the tech with you to show you everything. Of course any repairs that need to be made will not come out of this time as that would be covered under warranty.
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Bird Freak
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06/12/13 01:15pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: ...Help, I Need Good EPDM Rubber Roof Advice...
Patch the bad spots and have a metal carport built over it. You did say it will be there the rest of its life.
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Bird Freak
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06/09/13 08:11pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Poor service and excessicve charges atCamping World Syracuse
I think your right!!
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Bird Freak
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06/07/13 08:04pm |
Camping World Service and Installation
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RE: Rock my RV tv show.
The so-called reality TV shows are of course not reality at all. They are all staged, scripted, and pre-ordained. House Hunters is a great example. The houses are all pre-selected and in some cases they have existing tenants and just "borrowed" the house for the show.
This RV show is no different and nothing new. It all depends on whether you want to waste a half hour or hour of your life watching 20 minutes of program and 40 minutes of commercials or do something productive like washing your hair.
I have to agree, with the exception of one reality show that is NOT scripted. Cajun Pawn Stars is not scripted and the antics that occurred we strictly created by the cast on the show. How do I know? This Spring we drove to Alexandria, LA and visited them. The people working there are ... real people. However, they also told us that A&E Network was pulling the show unless they got nasty, created conflict, and tossed out the religious overtones. When we visited them, they were unwilling to bend to pre-planned scripting and religion was something they valued to high to stoop to trash television. Well, ever since we got back home from our trip to Louisiana, I've not seen the show on television. Looks like Cajun Pawn Stars got pulled and they were unable to contract with another network.
So yea, I agree 100%. These reality shows are scripted! They're not "real'. They tried the same thing with Duck Dynasty and were told the prayer at the dinner table stayed and the network could leave if they wanted.
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Bird Freak
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06/07/13 07:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Rock my RV tv show.
RV Today was the last real RV show on tv. To bad its gone.
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Bird Freak
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06/05/13 08:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Going to a larger fifth wheel. Thoughts? Help!
Were giving serious thought to going to a larger unit We would be making the jump from approximately 33 feet to 38'5. The weight increase will be approximately 2500 pounds. I'm a little nervous about the length.
Any comments about topics like getting gas (dealing with gas stations on the road) backing into campsites etc. would be appreciated. I'm afraid I might be getting ready to plunk down some cash and picking up another 5-7 feet.
Just FYI we have in over 20 years had a slide on truck camper, pop up, small TT, large TT with slide, current fifth wheel which is a 31.5 bunk house. This will be the first behemoth so to speak!
Thanks!
Well, for us, the extra 6 feet (and extra weight) of the 5th wheel really makes a difference in pulling, turning, and parking. We went from a 32 foot travel trailer to a 37 foot 5th wheel, weighing 14,500 pounds. Pulling and parking the big trailer takes a coordinated effort and is a lot tougher.
We have to think twice on going on a weekend camping trip.
Obviously, you have to figure out if the extra length/weight makes a real difference in your travel plans. The longer 5th wheel will be okay for you if you stay on the interstates and state highways, and stay at KOAs or some place with pull thru.
The longer trailer will be a hassle if you want to stay at a state park or county park. You don’t want to be driving through a campground with a lot of trees. You have to keep an eye out for the trees on the side of the road and of the power lines overhead.
You certainly will need a one ton diesel truck and fill up with diesel at truck stops.
We love our Cedar Creek, but plan on getting a shorter 5th wheel next year.
kenI would bet your rigs total length is shorter with the 5er. You have a few feet over the bed and no trailer tounge from the travel trailer. I think your problem of being harder to pull is just a transition from the tt to the 5er.
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Bird Freak
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06/05/13 08:31pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: FORT PICKENS NATIONAL PARK STORM CLOSING
Storm was just upgraged to a tropical storm and named.
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Bird Freak
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06/05/13 04:26pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Harbor Freight electric tongue jack.......
I use Harbor Freight for tools that I may need once or a couple times. Their hydraulic jacks are no better or worse than others, not sure about the tongue jack, worst that could happen is would quit working.
x2. I will not buy anything from HF that is powered or has moving parts that I want to use more than once. Their handtools/wrenches/screwdrivers are good enough to put in the truck tool box or to put together a tool box for occasional use.I have a HF belt sander in my rod shop that has been in use since 1995, runs almost daily and never a problem. We also bought several air tools and a automatic paint gun cleaner. Only thing that ever failed was the gun cleaner and they replaced the whole unit free. I have never had problems other than that one and we are hard on tools.
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Bird Freak
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06/05/13 11:37am |
Towing
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RE: Poor service and excessicve charges atCamping World Syracuse
Why would any business charge you for a price qoute? Next they will charge admission to look around in the store.Some stores do! Try Sam's Club or Costco, or any other "membership" club.Hmmmm! Didn't think about that!
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Bird Freak
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06/04/13 06:27pm |
Camping World Service and Installation
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RE: Poor service and excessicve charges atCamping World Syracuse
Why would any business charge you for a price qoute? Next they will charge admission to look around in the store.
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Bird Freak
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06/04/13 10:06am |
Camping World Service and Installation
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