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RE: gear ratio choices for 2013 ecoboost...
On hilly or mountainous roads you will probably get better mileage with the 3.73's.
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Sinterior
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12/29/12 05:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Thetford Aqua Magic Style II
We had a side pedal flush Thetford (I don't remember the model but the flush water sprayed out of the back) with the same problem and replaced the pedal with a supposed modified one, and it fell off as well. We replaced our toilet with a front flush model and haven't had any problems since. Another benefit to the new one is, it flushes all the way around the bowl.
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Sinterior
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12/29/12 12:33pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Using a Sewing Machine in RV
I just checked DW's Pfaff 2024 (has a built in computer) and boy was I surprised.
Power consumption 120V is only 75 watts.....yes 75 watts.
Sewing lamp 12V 0.5 watts.
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Sinterior
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12/26/12 01:51pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: tpms repeater
My repeater stopped dropped signals (Pressure Pro) from my 5th wheel and I put it in the bedroom closet near the tv antenna booster switch where there is a convenient 12V plug.
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Sinterior
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12/26/12 01:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Thoughts on new vs used diesel tow vehicle
Look up the specs on 2011+ GM HD trucks. GM made huge advances on the frame, brakes and suspension. The 3500 SRW GVWR went from 9900 lbs to 11500 lbs for the Dmax, which is 100 lbs more than my old '06 dually.
Having said that, the 2011's and up weigh more, but the CCC between my '06 C/C long box 8' dually is almost the same (within 50 lbs) as my '11 C/C SRW short box, 6'6".
I'd skip the 2500HD and go to a 3500HD, there's no difference in ride or height that I know of and very little difference in price.
Another thing to consider, the 2007 new body style and up have a 100,000 mile power train warranty, not just the Dmax.
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Sinterior
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12/20/12 01:03am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Roof still leaking :(
The best way to find a leak, is to pressurize the inside of your RV and spray a soapy solution on the outside. The leak will be where the bubbles are.
Many RV dealers can do this, just not sure about mobile ones.
Good luck.......I hate leaks too!
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Sinterior
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12/16/12 01:27am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Photo Management Software
Look at Lightzone Not Lightroom.
Not cheap but a terrific photo program.
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Sinterior
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12/14/12 11:07pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: MPG DRW vs SRW
In my experience, the difference is so negligable it's insignificant, as long as you are comparing the same truck towing the same trailer, just being the DRW vs SRW difference.
I went from a 10,000 lb fiver to a 15,000 one and mileage was less than 1 mpg difference with a diesel truck.
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Sinterior
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12/14/12 10:57pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cummins v8
One huge advantage of inline 6's is, in frame rebuilds. Not having to pull the engine saves a lot of money.
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Sinterior
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12/14/12 10:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: It's me again
Our thoughts and hopes are with you Dave.
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Sinterior
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12/11/12 11:33pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: What truck to haul this?
You may also want to check provincial DMV regulations as to what license endorsements if any are required for that weight.
Yes, in BC any trailer over 4600kg (10120 lbs) requires an 07 endorsement on the drivers license, which includes an eye test, written test and both a pre trip and driving test pulling the trailer.
In the written part, it states something along the lines of, "by taking this test you acknowledge and understand the weight limitations of your tow vehicle.......GVWR, GAWR etc etc"
This lets the license holder tow a "house trailer", any weight without air brakes.
BC accepts out of Province or any US state towing regulations even if there are none.
I was once stopped at an RCMP road check to see if I had the right license to tow my 5th wheel, but have never seen or heard of an out of province or US driver ever pulled over.
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Sinterior
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12/11/12 09:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: CHRISTMAS MORNING SUPRISE
One word of caution, I presume it has slides? If so make sure they are open if they cover the heat registers if closed and you use the furnace.
On my fiver, the slides partially cover 2 of the 4 registers and I'm ok using the furnace with them closed.
Cool present by the way!
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Sinterior
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12/04/12 06:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: So just how did you come up with your screen name here???
We live in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, hence Sinterior.
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Sinterior
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12/04/12 09:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New truck
Injector probs were mostly 2001-2003 and GM doubled the warranty on mileage, not sure about time, and transmission cooler line leaks in some years but forget when, but not the 2011's and up anyways.
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Sinterior
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12/02/12 07:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 3.73 vs 4.10
You might get better mileage with the 4.10's in the mountains by staying in a higher gear.
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Sinterior
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12/02/12 12:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New truck
2011 is when GM made major changes to the frame, brakes and suspension to the HD trucks, greatly increasing GVWR and tow ratings. It's also the first year for a factory exhaust brake on the Dmax.
It's also the first year that the Dmax has an extra injector in the exhaust system to regen the diesel particulate filter rather than adding extra fuel to the injection system.
IMHO my 2011 3500HD SRW tows my fiver better than my old '06 Dmax dually, though some would argue my opinion.
I averaged 11.4 mpg (US) from BC to Az. My DIC readings are almost spot on with hand calculated so now I go by the DIC.
Another big bonus for me is, DW likes driving this truck MUCH more than the dually.
Great truck if you can make a deal you are happy with.
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Sinterior
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12/02/12 12:19pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Alaska
This has been discussed at length. Try searching this Forum for `Alaska' then search the results for `caravan' for 50+ posts.
I don't understand your point. There is a lot of newer information on past topic comments that members here don't mention unless newer questions are asked.
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Sinterior
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12/01/12 07:12pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Alaska
The Milepost is a great book, BUT remember, it's a year out of date when you get it, so some of the places it says are open, will be closed and vice versa, especially some of the smaller attractions, gas stations, restaurants etc etc.
If you see small sticks with red ribbons on the side of the road on the Alaska Hwy, or other roads in Northern BC, Yukon or Alaska, slow down, that means frost heaves which can damage your rig if you're going 50-60 MPH or more.
I agree caravans are mostly regimented, but the positives are you get to see, do and go to places you normally know nothing about unless you do a ton of research, plus there is help right there in case of a problem or break down.
If you don't go with a caravan, look up the various company Alaska trips and try to avoid the campgrounds and attractions they are at, at the same time, it wont be nearly as crowded.
Have a great trip.
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Sinterior
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12/01/12 12:15pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: 2013 Chevy/GMC 2500 gas payload capacity
There should be a sticker on the drivers doorpost with all the info you asked except for that trucks weight, which you can figure out by subtracting the payload capacity from the GVWR. The payload capacity is with a 150 lb driver and half tank of fuel, IIRC.
So everything over that, including for example, a 5th wheel hitch, tools, other passengers and full fuel.
I'm not sure about the 2500HD but the 3500HD SRW Dmax GVWR is 11500 and the gas is 10800, or was in 2011, not sure if its changed or not.
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Sinterior
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11/27/12 09:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: reenforcing Norcold refrigerator doors
Oh Oh, now I'm worried as I always put pop cans in the 2 top shelves and a large jug of orange juice and another of water + assorted whatever to fill all the shelves. We plan to trade this RV in the spring and I'm getting paranoid that something will break on us this winter and cost $$$$. Maybe we should get the fix and install just to be sure the entire door does not break. Our fridge is 5 years old and we camp about 5 months of the year so it is well used.
Going back to a truck and camper?
How and where are you two now? We got here to Gold Canyon yesterday and staying through the end of March.
Pete
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Sinterior
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11/25/12 06:49pm |
General RVing Issues
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