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RE: UPDATED: Timbren Failure with Pictures
Ok- Here are the pictures:
Drivers Side - Good One
http://i47.tinypic.com/2s7wb2g.jpg width=640
Passenger Side - Bad One - Looking Forward
http://i45.tinypic.com/idgld2.jpg width=640
Passenger Side - Bad One - Looking Rearward
http://i45.tinypic.com/xf8gpc.jpg width=640
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Dunerfool
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12/22/09 11:33am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: UPDATED: Timbren Failure with Pictures
I finally located my receipt and assembly instructions/parts list for the Timbrens. I called this am to put in a warranty claim with Timbren. They said they will ship out a new spring. Lets see if they follow thru. I snapped some pictures for all you armchair quarterbacks/mechanics who question my ability to tighten a bolt. I'll post the pictures once I my new modem is up and working at home. The thru bolt is still in place - the rubber spring pulled thru and became unattached from the assembly- as difficult as some of you may find that to comprehend.
I'll let you know if Timbren follows thru.
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Dunerfool
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12/21/09 01:33pm |
Toy Haulers
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UPDATED: Timbren Failure with Pictures
Anybody with Timbrens ever experience a failure? Before leaving Glamis to come home last weekend I was inspecting the TV and to my amazement the passenger side Timbren was gone. Missing. Not there!!! The bracket was still there with the bolt head sticking out, but no Timbren! Driver side was still intact and functioning. I guess I'll be switching to Air Bags. I guess I'll just pull the other one off and let the dog have it as chew toy!! I'm not impressed. I withdraw any and all recommendations I may have provided to others regarding Timbrens. I'll have to wait til the weekend to get some photos to post.
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Dunerfool
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12/02/09 02:13pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: California Weight Check Point Calimesa This Week
Yes there was a checkpoint at the E. bound 10 Rest Area on Saturday November 21. We passed thru at approx 1:00pm. It was a huge operation. I took my chances and took the exit on my own choice- right in to the lions den!! Nature called! The signage was that all trucks must exit. Nothing about rvs, trailers or anything. I exited and proceeded to the truck parking area to find a spot. They had at least 6 or 7 inspection lanes set up. It appeared that they were randomly selecting commercial vehicles to inspect. We were there at the rest area parked for probably an hour fixing/eating lunch, walking the dog. The only exchange I had was with an officer about my dog. They never said a word about my setup. Mind you- we were towing with the Hitch Buddy setup. If that did not catch their attention for weighing and inspecting an rv- I don't know what would!! The entire time we were there only big rig trucks were being inspected- not one rv. Several tow trucks were there and loading up the worst offenders.
Clearly they were not even interested in the least in our or any rv during the time we were there. I almost wanted to ask one of them for clarification on my setup-but did not want to open an unnecessary can of worms.
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Dunerfool
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12/01/09 09:54am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Anyone added a receiver hitch to a 08 WW 4005FTL
How's this for "extra" ?
20' Garage
4 axles
50' length
26,000 lb gvwr
An F450 might even grunt a with this one.
http://www.folsomlakerv.com/rv/weekendwarrior/fifthwheel/411.htm
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/1423170951.html
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Dunerfool
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10/15/09 09:54pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: TOY HAULER MAGAZINE
No more magazines? - great, here comes the next mod -I'll have to mount a laptop and get satellite internet acces in the throne room to have something to read!!!!! :B
Seriously- I've enjoyed Toyhauler Magazine a lot. I've always looked forward to getting my next issue and eagerly read it cover to cover once I get it. Thanks Terry for a great run! I wish you luck on restructuring and hope to see something in the near future.
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Dunerfool
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10/15/09 12:39pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: California Trailer registration fee
Here's a good one. We bought our TH new in October 2005 - that means it is 4 years old. The registration is due the end of this month. The renewal for this year is MORE than when we bought it BRAND NEW 4 YEARS AGO !!!!!!!
THANKS - WAY TO GO ARNIE!!!!!
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Dunerfool
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10/15/09 10:04am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: bunks for garage area
Try these guys. I've gotten 2 different units from them. Great service and prices.
Newhouse RV Upholstery
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Dunerfool
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10/12/09 10:59am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Dexter EZ Flex for triple axle.
I would highly recommend it!!. If you had a chance to read my original posting
The Value of a Pre-Trip Inspection
you will see that I had a shackle failure on my Skyline Rampage 337(tandem axle though.) The EZ-Flex kit certainly tows smoother and less bounce. I've never had a chucking issue (trailer or otherwise!!) so I can't comment on that. I would go for it and not look back. I'm sure your triple axle 377 will get similar benefits. Once you see the beef on these Dexter units you will start to wonder about ALL the other trailers on the road that are running around on a ticking time bomb.
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Dunerfool
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10/05/09 06:54am |
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RE: Toyhauler Towing
We are in a similar situation with 2BlueHeelers-minus the RV endorsement-still working on that one. The wife will/can drive the rig. She will back up with coaching from the FRS radio and myself when needed. There have been some tight manuevers needed where I've guided her in/out from the best vantage point - the roof! This is where having low range shines!
http://i36.tinypic.com/os4rhl.jpg width=640
http://i34.tinypic.com/2cxz12p.jpg width=640
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Dunerfool
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10/04/09 09:00am |
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RE: Ford Ranger payload
Our first "toyhauler" tow vehicle
1990 STX - 4.0 V6 4x4
It did okay-but it sure worked hard. I never did weigh it. Bought it at 105,000 miles. Sold it at 185,000 miles. Original transmission. Never towed in Overdrive. Serviced the tranny every year. My transmission guy said he had never seen one look so good with so many miles and with the kind of abuse dished on it. Never any major work other than a clutch fan/water pump and multiple tries on the front rotors/pads to eliminate rotor warpage.
http://i38.tinypic.com/e8v4mx.jpg
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Dunerfool
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09/24/09 11:16am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: No Good - DEAD - Prodigy- BACK IN BUSINESS
rvnit-
Nope-I could not find the receipt. Not needed. The phone number I called to get technical assistance and warranty info was 1-888-785-5832.
Let us know how it turns out.
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Dunerfool
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09/21/09 10:33pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: transmission cooleer
I'm running the Tru-Cool Max 47,000 also to mine in addition to the stock one. Fairly easy install. Well worth the money.
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Dunerfool
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09/08/09 12:54pm |
Towing
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RE: 2wheel or 4wheel for tow vechicle
I personally would not want to tow my trailer without having 4 wd. I have installed a 2 wd low range unit on my tv and often use it to manuever in and out of the campsite, my rv access, etc. Some of the steep climbs/descents I encounter I like to go easy on the tranny by altering the gearing by using low range 2wd-plus it is easier on the brakes.
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Dunerfool
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09/08/09 12:16pm |
Towing
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RE: replacing brake controller
Also-
The Prodigy unit comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Mine just died after 7 years of use. The company said just bring it in to a dealer and they will do a warranty exchange. Sure enough. No receipt or anything. That is great sevice!!
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Dunerfool
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09/08/09 11:22am |
Towing
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RE: No Good - DEAD - Prodigy- BACK IN BUSINESS
UPDATE-
Kudos to the Prodigy manufacture - Cequent and my local dealer-Village RV for doing just as they said. My wife took the unit in to the parts department and came home with a new unit. I installed it last night and sure enough- I've got brakes now!
Again thanks to these two companies for their excellent customer service. There are not many products/companys that say they offer a lifetime warranty on their product AND stand behind it!!
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Dunerfool
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09/02/09 10:13am |
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No Good - DEAD - Prodigy- BACK IN BUSINESS
Looks like my Prodigy brake controller has gone bad. I had a feeling that the thumb wheel adjustment had stopped working. Everything displays normal when connected up to the trailer-but when I go to apply the brakes or manual override - NADA. It just stares at me with the double O.O's. The last time I towed I had turned the adjuster to zero and now it seems stuck there although the wheel still turns. A call to the technical assistance line verified my suspicion. I'm told the Prodigy comes with a lifetime warranty and all I need to do is return it to the authorized Prodigy dealer where I got it and they will do a warranty replacement for me. Unit is about 7 years old. No problems up until now. I'll let you know if they will truly stand behind it.
Anyone else ever have this happen?
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Dunerfool
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08/31/09 07:30pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: changing out bottom bunk into a couch
Yes-
You need to call them. It is not posted on their website.
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Dunerfool
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08/09/09 02:29pm |
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RE: changing out bottom bunk into a couch
This is where I got mine. They are great to work with.
Newhouse Rv Upholstery
BTW- Anyone need a lower bunk and mattress? PM me.
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Dunerfool
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08/07/09 12:19pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Value of a Pre-Trip Inspection pt. 2
Hey Hookem2004-
Any updates on your frame fix??
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Dunerfool
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07/08/09 04:31pm |
Toy Haulers
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