RE: Never Saw This RV Before
I really like the 500HP Corvette convertible- Terra Wind conversion, some speed-boat! If I could afford the Vette I should be able to afford fuel to run it. Move over James Bond.
RE: Brakes Grabbing
Lippert doesn't supply axles and wheels pre-assembled. The RV manufacturer buys axles from one supplier, wheels from another, tires from another. Blame your trailer manufacturer for lack of quality control this time.
RE: 12 volt power from TV to fifth wheel
This 12VDC wire size calculatormay be useful. For a plug-in connector that will safely handle high amperage and DC voltage, look at fork lift battery connectors.
You seem to already be aware this arrangement is highly inefficient. Any diesel truck engine will be noisy and consume nearly 2 GPH fuel at 1,000 rpm's, which is high idle speed. You may not be able to hear your truck engine inside your trailer, but anyone within 300 yards will.
RE: DRW Tire Pressure Check
You may buy a tire inflation tool with gauge and dual wheel inflation head from Harbor Freight for <$10. Mine consistently matches the one the local tire shop uses.
RE: Do trailer brakes/bearings stick after storage?
Wheel bearing grease slowly settles to the bottom side of bearings during long periods of storage. This may allow bearings to corrode from exposure to the air(slim but possible). Properly adjusted brake shoes will rust to the drums due to contact, causing them to stick occasionally. Driving around the neighborhood while applying the electric brakes manually should remove the corrosion enough for normal brake operation. Rusty brakes will grab most often.
Since all axle manufacturers recommend removal, cleaning, inspecting, and re-greasing wheel bearings annually(except for nevr-lube axles), spring is a great time to perform this normal maintenance service.
RE: Trailer Tire Temperature
Heat is the main enemy of tires/under-inflated tires run hotter. Under-inflated tires account for over 90% of all tire failures. This is so important Carlisle voids the warranty if their ST tires are not kept at sidewall maximum inflation pressure.
RE: Need help from those who use a gooseneck adapter
So much has been written here on this subject, to repeat it is useless. You seem to have read up on the subject by using the search feature at page top. The bottom line is_ it's your money and possessions to do with as you please. Be advised, you must use safety chains with a goosneck hitch.
Your 5er manufacturer is the final authority on using this adapter.
RE: any new info on boliy generators?
Mine is 1 yr old. Starts easily, runs very quiet, easy to move about,(see stats); and powers both heat pumps(one 15k, one 13.5k) while maintaining 112VAC, according to my AC voltage meter. I will not push it's limits further just to prove it will power more, nor will I do that while camping.
RE: Using batteries off of tow vehicle
It depends on how your trailer plug is wired. Some plugs are wired with the hot (I believe center) plug is on the charge side of the alternator. Some are wired as a battery positive, which won't charge unless the voltage regulator senses the low condition. Some plugs do not have a positive connection at all.
I believe this will explain different people's experiences.
The center terminal is acc/ or backup lights. Here is a correct 7 pin wiring diagram .
RE: Wiring four six volt batteries
Trojan battery connect As you see, the series/parallel configuration is the best option. This also allows running a 12VDC circuit from either side of your coach. Like RVUSA said, use adequate cables to carry the load between banks. BTW, for a 6V starting circuit, a minimum of 2 gage cable is required. Light loads require lighter gage cables. This 12VDC wire gage calculator is designed for audio installations, but works for your purpose too.
RE: Norcold ref. doesnt cool good on LP
Agree with Doug, both Norcold and Dometic state "allow 24 hours for a temperature change to take place before making another change"
RE: Dometic Trouble
Yes, that is the Dometic "fix" to change the temperature. Slide the thermister up to cool more, down to cool less. Move the thermister left one fin if you run out of room on the present fin. For further information download the service manual for your frig. here: RV manuals.
Afterthought: I think this model has a recall issued, check with Dometic and Norcold recalls.
RE: Arizona towing permits
I highly suspect LEO's have much more important things to occupy their time than stop RV's and measure width. Now if a crash happens, all bets are off.
RE: Bring the golf cart along
Triple towing, is not legal in all states. This limits you to either a tow dolly designed to carry a golf cart between coach and towed, or load both cart and auto onto a flat trailer. I have seen such a tow dolly. The advantage to loading both onto a trailer is less wear on towed drivetrain, and you can back up the trailer. Negative, area to store trailer when parked.
RE: Will M/S tread perform as well as RIB on trailer?
Straight highway tread is preferable. B.F. Goodrich is favored by the Airstream community for trailer tires. Why have you eliminated ST trailer tires from consideration? They are designed to withstand the additional stress' of multiple axle use. Carlisle bias-ply trailer tires are still made in the U.S.A., as are Denman tires.
RE: fifth wheel to gooseneck ???? HELP NEEDED!!!
This all boils down to what your trailer manufacturer will back up with their warranty. Lippert says their warranty is void if a gooseneck adapter is used, because any trailer frame is designed by the RV manufactuer. Anyone who studied geometry in school knows a gooseneck adapter places considerably more stress on the framework. Additionally, some states require safety chains with gooseneck hitches. The safest, most dependable hitch is a fifth wheel pin, otherwise trucking companies would use other options.
