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RE: HELP.. Air bags on my ford expy will not inflate
The pump is running and probably shutting down due to time or heat produced. Probably: on many Ford air suspension systems, there are small seals at each tubing connection that may fail. Could be up front at, or near the pump, or at the rear in the lines to the bags.
Since the pump runs, and runs continually, look for line problems or these seals.
When I was at a Ford Dlrshp, it wasn't uncommon for just one seal to cause problems just like this!!!
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TUCQUALA
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03/12/13 10:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Lost Creek State Park, Montana
Thanks for the replies. This will be our 2 or 3rd night stop, and really plan on stopping in the area around and/or between Deer Lodge and Anaconda. Wife would really like to find a NF dispersed site. We mostly boondock in the mountains and are planning to only stop at "campgrounds" when we need to (ie: water, dump!!)!!
Any info on Orofino campsite and area to the s/east of Deer Lodge??
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TUCQUALA
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03/11/13 10:34am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Lost Creek State Park, Montana
??? No Montanians here this weekend???
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TUCQUALA
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03/10/13 10:12am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Lost Creek State Park, Montana
Heading back home for a visit to Mpls this August when my wife retires, planning on taking it slow and stopping at places in MT & ND that we usually bypassed in the past.
Considering a night (maybe 2) at Lost Creek State Park near Anaconda. One thing the site states is 23' trailer length. Looking for anybody that has visited there and can comment on whether my 24' (<27' actual) will have any problem there!!!
I know that in many parks, the lengths stated are sometimes arbitrary, just looking for any info.
Also, any comments on this park, and/or recommendations for the next few days heading east!!
Thanks in advance!!
Gerry
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TUCQUALA
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03/09/13 04:04pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Traveling with partial fresh tank
mrkoje, here is a link to another thread aboot additional water tank:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25923805/gotomsg/25926517.cfm#25926517
See my post which is the 2nd from the bottom, couple of pics.
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TUCQUALA
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02/27/13 09:07pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Traveling with partial fresh tank
The tanks on the Jayco's nowdays are only aboot 8in deep, going almost from side to side of the frame rails. Even 1/2 full, you would never generate a tidal wave that you could feel!!! Never have felt any motion from our main tank, and nothing from the added 30 gal under the sofa. Also, the tanks, both the stock and the add-on, are right by the front axle, and definitely don't add any motion since the leverage they could produce is very low. Now a front or rear tank, and more square may be felt.
Since we boondock almost 100%, we always travel with a full water tank, and usually on our return, the main tank is at least 30-50% full.
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TUCQUALA
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02/27/13 05:29pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Harbor Freight El Cheapo Inverter Laptop Brick Observation
So if I spend that much on a super-dvm, will my house voltages read even higher!!!!!!!???????
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TUCQUALA
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02/15/13 11:04am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Harbor Freight El Cheapo Inverter Laptop Brick Observation
"A brick is supposed to laugh at low or high voltage up to a point."
Of course, but don't you think that an inverter ought put out a reasonable line voltage??? I'm sure that some items wouldn't like the much lower voltage.
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TUCQUALA
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02/14/13 09:07pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Harbor Freight El Cheapo Inverter Laptop Brick Observation
Just wondering if you know the output voltage of that HF inverter?? The last two I bought and returned only put out 98-100 volts. Didn't want to trust anything to that low of voltage.
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TUCQUALA
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02/14/13 05:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: ****Oregon parks near I5 ******
Not right near I5, but not too far is Silver Creek Falls State Park. Great hiking and many falls to view.
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TUCQUALA
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02/11/13 09:38pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Jayco Jayflight 24FBS and F150
Hi again, Nathan!! Looks like you've almost made the decision, congrats.
Your numbers look real good. Just to compare, my Suburban weighs around 7550 with fuel and 2 Boxers in it. I believe the towing capacity is 9100, so some might say that we are near our gvwr when everything is loaded up!! You should pull ok, even on our local passes.
As to the hitch, my obvious choice would be a DC, and probably the 1200#, but you might consider the 800#. We towed for 2 yrs with a 750 round bar, and had no problems at all, never felt "under-barred"! With the 1000# bars this last year that my son gave me, it does feel like a tighter truck/trailer combo, but all around towing and hwy "feel" aren't any different. I also feel that the DC is very fast to hitch up and unhitch. I usually don't have to unhook the chains, just lower the chains, drop the bar from the head, and slide forward and out of the cam. This is with the round bar style, you would probably have to drop the chains to pull the trunnion style bars.
Can't comment on the Equalizer, never used one. There many threads on both styles of hitch concerning noise, I can say as a DC user, the noise (creaking, popping, grinding) is very minimal. I rarely hear ours, most of the time it is totally quiet.
Also sent you a PM.
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TUCQUALA
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02/11/13 11:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Jayco dealer/service around Seattle
Nathan, our son & daughter-in-law purchased a 2012 Jayflight last spring from Blade. Did all the dickering over the phone and internet, got a good deal, and hauled their trade over from Pullman and were back to Kennewick late the same day!!
Only complaint was that it was a Saturday and there were so many deals (both vehicle and RV) happening, that they had to wait a bit for the "closer" to take care of their paperwork!! Walk through, inspection, etc went smoothly, and Keith had the new trailer and hitch installed in just a couple of hours.
They have not voiced any other complaints or comments, nor have they needed to use the service dept since they live here on the far east side of the state. I do believe they would recommend the place though.
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TUCQUALA
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02/07/13 09:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Anyone own a Champion Generator?
"It's about time for another Walmart thread too" I'll second that!!
Looks like a new controversy starting in the General RVing forum aboot wifi & cell phones in Nat Parks!! I'm sure the purists will keep it alive for a good amount of time!!
Oh, but I'm sorry, this off topic.
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TUCQUALA
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02/05/13 09:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Anyone own a Champion Generator?
Should have the noise police on here shortly too!! You know that "any" generator thread will bring them out in the open to complain.
I have a 2000 & a 3500/4000 Champion, I try to use the 2000 up in the woods, and save the big one for when I'm hoping I'll be camped near one of the complainers!!!
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TUCQUALA
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02/05/13 06:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Spacious 20-23 ft. trailer sugg. Bringing 2 med. sized dogs
You might consider the one like the Jayco we own. We travel and camp with 2 Boxers, and have a good amount of room. I see you are considering a trailer in the 20-23ft range, and if you mean total length, then the 24FBS would be a fair amount longer, just under 27' total length. BUT, it has lots of room, and it's pretty well built. And, yes, it is possibly heavier than your Dakota is rated for??
Here is a link to see all the floor plans and specs:
http://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/jay-flight/floorplans-specs
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TUCQUALA
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02/02/13 09:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New, Inovative W/D Hitch With No Spring Bars!!
These have been out for at least a couple of years. There are a couple of threads about the hitch in the towing forum and probably elsewhere!! Has been a lot of discussion on this.
My son bought one for his new Jayco and likes it a lot.
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TUCQUALA
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02/01/13 05:32pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Additional water tank under bed
This thread is about the same idea:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25923805/gotomsg/25926517.cfm#25926517
I have done this, see my post which is the 2nd from the bottom, couple of pics.
Haven't had any problems or weight issues with this installation. But then I don't worry about such minor issues where my tank is located!! If yours would be at the front, then you need to check such out.
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TUCQUALA
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01/18/13 03:10pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Bypassing Fresh Water Tank
My goof, didn't see "switch" in op!!!
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TUCQUALA
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01/15/13 01:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 7500 watt Honeywell Genny $749.99 Costco warranty!
So, do all you 'generator police' think those in NJ & NY that are using their 'commercial' generators are complaining aboot the noise of their neighbors right now??
Get over the noise issue!!!
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TUCQUALA
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11/01/12 06:28pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Holding Tank?
That white wire probably is the ground for the probes. May have broken off of trailer frame or crossmember attachment near the tank.
On my 2010 the white is the ground for the sensors through the lowest sensor.
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TUCQUALA
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10/18/12 10:34am |
Tech Issues
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