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RE: Keyston Fuzion garbage
Wow, smashedheadcat don't let JMT2 put you down. I have seen a lot of BS talked on this forum, but this guy is the lowest scum I have seen. How many times does he need to open his big fat mouth? We get the point JMT2, now shut up.
I own a small business, and I would handle this alot better than simply denying your claim. But I am small business, once you get as big as KS, that's it put a fork in it because there goes customer service.
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Kevin8520
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08/22/12 11:54pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Assembly Bill 1595: CA law change affecting OHV riders
it may not be so much that people want to go to Fresno as it is people want to get out of Bako.....
just thinking out loud
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lol
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Kevin8520
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08/03/12 11:02pm |
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RE: Assembly Bill 1595: CA law change affecting OHV riders
What a disaster. This state is making it so hard for us to enjoy this sport. I ride quads and dirt bikes and of course always wear a helmet. I too do not like big brother telling me what to do, I can make my own decisions. I agree it is plenty safe as it stands now, and those babies in car seats look safe as well. Just makes me angry. Nobody who actively participates in this sport would create an F'ed up bill like this.
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Kevin8520
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07/31/12 12:15am |
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RE: My New Toy Hauler!!! 34' Eclipse Attitude
Thanks for the update!
Are you able to ride directly into the dunes from Riley Ranch?
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Kevin8520
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07/09/12 07:16pm |
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RE: ATV Hauling Solution...Have Idea...Need Solution Help
I'd just take the hitch out and stand the atv's up on their rear ends, one behind the other, in the truck bed. I've hauled my 3 wheelers standing up on their rear ends in the truck bed a few times. They stand up on the rear tires and rear grab bar or cargo rack. Tie them down in 4 directions and they won't move. I also stored my 3-wheelers standing up on their rear ends in the garage to save floor space inside the garage. Still have one 3-wheeler and it still stores standing up on end. Been doing it this way for years without any problems.
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Kevin8520
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07/01/12 12:59pm |
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RE: Generator Decision and Theft
I had the Yamaha Inverter EF3000iSEB. I loved it. It was powerful and quiet. I could start my Coleman 13.5 on my old Prowler trailer with it no problem.
As for security, I would chain it to the truck bed or some part of the trailer. When I would camp and go off riding my quad I would lock it up with one of these and never had an issue..
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Master-Lock/8419DPF.html
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Kevin8520
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06/21/12 12:50am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do I need hitch overkill?
Thank you guys!
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Kevin8520
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06/21/12 12:45am |
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RE: Do I need hitch overkill?
What does the trailer weigh......GVWR?
Get a hitch rated higher than that figure.
Usually the biggest is better....but with that 2500 you need to be worried about any unnecessary weight eating up payload.
That 3,123# payload rating has to cover you/passengers/stuff in truck/full fuel tank/hitch and pin weight.......gobble, gobble, gobble, gone!
The trailer I am considering has a GVWR of 15k
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Kevin8520
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06/19/12 04:27pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do I need hitch overkill?
I didnt see the 18k. My brochure didn't list the 18k as a slider. Good point about losing a lot of payload by using the 24k
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Kevin8520
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06/19/12 04:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Do I need hitch overkill?
I am going to get a SuperGlide hitch for my truck. I know I need one that is rated for more than what I will be towing. But is it advisable to get the best I can get? SuperGlide makes a 14k, 16k, and 24k hitch. The beefier the hitch, the heavier it weights.
Thanks guys!
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Kevin8520
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06/19/12 09:28am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: anyone own a Forest River LM3814 or Attitude F34CRSG?
The forest river GVW is 19,000 lbs. Too much for your current truck. I am looking at a KZ Inferno 3710T which has a GVW of 16,000 lbs and I am second guessing myself on this one. I have a 2011 GMC Denali HD, and I am right at the limit. I know it will pull more weight, but I also like to be in the range of the max towing capacity.
I hear that. Honestly I am thinking of going with the Attitude because it's not as heavy and small enough I can fit more places. But that HUGE kitchen/living area on the Forest River LM3814 is soooo nice!
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 07:46pm |
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RE: Weight Police - I need you opinion on this trailer/truck cmb
Bed rail clearance? I would make a fist and put at rear of bed if i touch then it was to close. I think lincster said he likes 9". Thats a little high for my liking. The woops section straight ahead wont be a problem its the side to side action is what would be concerning. But I would think if the bottom of the bunk hous touches your bed rails you are articulating the rig way to much a putting a lot of stress on the fifth wheel connection and leaf springs. Just drive slower and take your time getting out to camp.
Btw, ihad about a fist and a half of clearance between the two.
Thank you for your input!
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 07:44pm |
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RE: Weight Police - I need you opinion on this trailer/truck cmb
I think I will tow without the airbags for a trip or two and see how my truck does. I hear nothing but good things about airbags so that is nice to know.
Still looking for input on these questions:
I have a few more questions for the folks who have commented on this thread:
1. I am going to get a SuperGlide hitch for my truck. I know I need one that is rated for more than what I will be towing. But is it advisable to get the best I can get? SuperGlide makes a 14k, 16k, and 24k hitch. The beefier the hitch, the heavier it weights. The numbers I was quoting earlier for 5th wheel hitch weight was with the heaviest SuperGlide which is the 24k, it weighs 345 lbs.
2. Before considering a 5er, I was really concerned about the clearance between the bed rail and the 5th wheel. When I camp at Glamis, I used to take my bumper pull down sand highway and camp off of the road leading to Oldsmobile. There are some whoops in the sand road to get to my camp. Is there any chance I will still be able to get there with a 5th wheel in tow? The GPS cords to my campsite are 32.99282 -115.09167 ? if anyone cares to take a satellite look...
Thank you again!
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 04:01pm |
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anyone own a Forest River LM3814 or Attitude F34CRSG?
Hi guys, I think I have narrowed down my toy hauler choices to either the Forest River LM3814 40' or the Eclipse Attitude F34CRSG 34'. Is anyone towing either of these around? I would love to get opinions from actual owners.
Thank you!
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 03:17pm |
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RE: My New Toy Hauler!!! 34' Eclipse Attitude
Also, what did you pay for your trailer? if you feel comfortable giving out that info I would appreciate it. You can private message me if you wish. I am in CA as well and I am wondering if they cost more being here..
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 10:55am |
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RE: My New Toy Hauler!!! 34' Eclipse Attitude
I haven't gotten to take it on a trip yet. Oregon dunes at the end of the month will be the maiden voyage. I noticed yesterday that neither AC was working. I'll check the fuses today to see if any are blown. Any thing else I should check?
That dealer is 300 miles away from me so I wouldn't be going to see them anyway. I'm out in the sticks but did find a mobile rv repair business that will come to me when I need them.
You pulled it with a 2500 series truck right? Any issues at all with that tow vehicle when you were bringing her home? Also, what part of Cali are you in?
Thanks!
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Kevin8520
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06/18/12 10:34am |
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RE: Weight Police - I need you opinion on this trailer/truck cmb
For bedrail clearance, I have 9" and wouldn't want any less for the dunes.
Triple axle will help with pin weight.
I just noticed your signature, are you sure the GCWR of your truck is 24,500? That is more than the F350 trucks.
Thank you for the quick response and yes I am sure on the GCWR. My user manual lists it as 24,500 as well as these two websites:
http://www.trailerboats.com/output.cfm?id=2586781§ionid=318
http://www.gmc.com/sierra-2500hd-pickup-truck/features-specs/capabilities.config%3Dcrew_cab_standard_box.html
On the second link you may have to choose crew cab standard box 4WD to see the rating there. And while it is a high GCWR, I will never be able to use it all because of other limiting factors like payload.
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Kevin8520
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06/17/12 10:54pm |
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RE: Looking for an invertor generator
Yamaha all the way. It has electric start and is so quiet you wouldn't believe it. Mine was a Inverter EF3000iSEB and I loved it. Ran perfect for 2 years. Paid $2200.00 new and just sold it for $1700.00. That's for the 3000/3500 watt version. But I hear great things about almost all of the Yamaha and Honda models.
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Kevin8520
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06/17/12 09:59pm |
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RE: Does length matter?
I am having a similar question answered over here:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26139739/srt/pa/pging/1/page/3.cfm
It's in the toy hauler forum, but same idea. There's some good reading there.
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Kevin8520
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06/17/12 09:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Weight Police - I need you opinion on this trailer/truck cmb
Also, does a triple axle trailer (which the Attitude I am considering is) tow any better or reduce pin weight?
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Kevin8520
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06/17/12 08:02pm |
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