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RE: Chevy hitch receivers 2011-2013
The factory 2 1/2" hitch on my 2011 is rated for 17,000lb trailer weight and 1800lb tongue weight.
From the looks of it,I don't see why it can't be replaced. I don't see anything but bolts holding it on.
That's odd. The hitch ratings on my 2011 2500hd are 13,000 trailer and 1,500 lbs tongue weight.
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Robby9
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04/02/13 07:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Seat Covers - 2003 Dodge 2500
Katz leather. Wears like iron.
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Robby9
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04/02/13 06:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 12V lighting question.
Thanks for the answers!
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Robby9
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02/17/13 07:49pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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12V lighting question.
I'm going to install a 12V led light strip under my trailer. Can I drill a hole in the camper frame for the negative terminal or do I need to run a wire all the way back to the battery?
Thanks.
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Robby9
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02/17/13 06:06pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Kill-a-Watt meter
Mine stays plugged in, by entry, all the time, to monitor volts.
Me too.
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Robby9
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01/01/13 08:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: TT and Tow Vehicle
I have a 2011 Chevy 2500hd gasser with the 6.0L and the 3.73. It pulls my 7,500lb TT just fine though the Colorado mountains. At 10,000ft you can tell it's suffering from a little oxygen deprivation but I was able to keep up with the flow of traffic.
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Robby9
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01/01/13 05:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 50 amp home outlet questions
Robby9,
You are on a good path.
If you can replace a couple of breakers with tandems, you can make room for a GFCI 50. Most places (and NEC) require that outdoor receptacles be protected by a GFCI.
The box for the receptacle only needs to rain proof.
Matt
I think I've got it, thanks.
My breaker panel is outside at the top of my driveway. So, I will attach the rainproof receptacle near the breaker box with appropriate conduit and there's no need to fish or bury wire.
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Robby9
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12/31/12 03:54pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: 50 amp home outlet questions
Thanks. If I can find a couple of the miniature double pole breakers I can make room in the box.
I guess there's no need to get the rainproof box with its own breakers since there will be breakers in the main box.
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Robby9
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12/30/12 08:43pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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50 amp home outlet questions
I'd like to install a 50amp outlet at home, but my breaker box is full. So, I thought I would install a 50amp box with its own breakers and tie that into the main box.
However, I don't think there's a way to tie into the power in the main box unless I have space for 'feeder' breakers. I'm not seeing any lugs to tie a subpanel directly to the busses.
Do I have to feed a subpanel via outgoing breakers or am I missing something?
Thanks.
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Robby9
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12/30/12 07:19pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: War on vague thread titles: "Newbie has question" (or less)
I agree with OP. Equally as annoying are the thread titles that just say 'help' or 'question'.
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Robby9
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12/12/12 04:45pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Hot water bypass\winterization question
To original poster:
Your idea is a good one..In the spring you may forget to open the by-pass - your water heater will not fill - you turn on the electric to heat water - no water in the tank - you are now replacing the burned out heating element....:M
I admit that was part of the reason I did it. I think my new procedure will be to only use the bypass while winterizing. I'll just leave the access panel open while winterizing and un-bypass before closing the panel and leaving. Less chance of forgetting that way. In my case undoing the bypass was the only de-winterizing I did anyway.
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Robby9
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12/09/12 02:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hot water bypass\winterization question
Dutchman, I see your point, but I blow out the fresh water lines so there's no antifreeze in the waterline to get into the hot water tank. I just use antifreeze in the drain lines.
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Robby9
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12/09/12 12:50pm |
Travel Trailers
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Hot water bypass\winterization question
I winterized the TT a few weeks ago, including bypassing the hot water tank and blowing out the lines. I went to the TT today to do some cleaning and decided to undo the bypass now so that I have one less thing to do in the spring.
I can't imagine leaving the tank 'unbypassed' over the winter could cause a problem since the lines are empty, but thought I'd ask. Any problem with this?
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Robby9
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12/09/12 12:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cherokee Grey Wolf 29BH
I had a grey wolfe 28bh that I liked a lot. I'd still have it were it not totaled in a hailstorm. It was not top of the line, but you did get a lot of bang for the buck.
However, the 28BH is a couple of feet shorter than the one you're looking at. It weighed 5,400lbs empty and a little over 6,000 ready to camp. You're going to be overweight.
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Robby9
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11/04/12 02:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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Serious Trailer Sway
Last night I saw a semi pass a 22' to 25' TT and the sway it caused was crazy. The TT was moving about 3' to each side and looked like it was about tip over. The TV was a one ton dually-- no WD hitch or sway control was in use.
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Robby9
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10/22/12 08:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Fire extinguishers
Sam's has two packs of Kidde 2.5lb ABC extinguishers for $24.
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Robby9
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09/30/12 01:24pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What do YOU use?
I bought a cedar 4x4 fence post and cut it into 1' lengths. Cedar is very light compared to pressure treated wood and resists rot.
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Robby9
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09/22/12 09:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Fire extinguishers
Thanks for your replies. I did as you suggested and consulted a fire safety expert and he confirmed that a couple of ABC's would probably be the best choice. Yes, it will make a mess but if I have to pull the pin on the extinguisher I think clean up issues will be the least of my problems.
My TT has a bedroom in the front and quad bunks in the back. I want to make sure I have enough fire extinguisher to either get the kids out myself or buy them enough time to get out the fire escape window on their own. (Yes, we've had a mini fire drill and they know how to get out of the windows.)
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Robby9
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09/22/12 08:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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Fire extinguishers
I was thinking of adding a couple of fire extinguishers to my TT. The one that came with the trailer is BC rated, but I'm thinking an ABC rated one would make more sense. What do you think?
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Robby9
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09/19/12 07:38pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Gassers... Please Post your Experience
1) Chevy 2500HD; 6.0L; 3.73; short bed; 4x4
2) Catalina 34' TT; 6,500lbs empty; 7,500lbs ready to camp
3) 16.5 mixed hwy/city driving
4) 7-10mpg depending on speed, wind and terrain.
5) I'm totally satisfied. Plenty of power for the camper, even at 10,000 feet. Excellent towing machine.
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Robby9
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09/09/12 08:29pm |
Tow Vehicles
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