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RE: Remove carpet from Nash TT
Good idea on the vent.
Im not so sure mine with be that minimal as far as the holes go because mine has a z bar. It's not just the carpet. Do you guys still think it will just be staples? I fear there will be nails or screws under there.
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arcsum68
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04/23/13 09:56am |
Travel Trailers
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Remove carpet from Nash TT
I am 99% sure that my trailer has lino throughout with carpet applied over the center portion between the door and the rear bed. The cabinets, storage nooks, and under couch where the fresh water sits all have the same lino so it makes sense that they would have applied it as a single large sheet.
Can anyone confirm that the lino is under the carpet?
How much damage will I be dealing with by removing the carpet?
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arcsum68
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04/22/13 11:02pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
FYI, thank you all for your help and suggestions.
I ended up with an 05 F150 Super Crew rated for 9200 pounds. My trailer weighed in at 5850 with all the gear in it, but no water/beer/food. It did have the cover in it, and some other random items. I have added some Monroe coil over shocks, but have not yet towed.
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arcsum68
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04/22/13 10:57pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Been awhile, my new truck purchase was delayed while we dealt with my significant others car that we finally got the dealership to buy back after a 1 1/2 years.
We are back on track and in the hunt to replace my current TV.
I just got back from the scales, because I want to make the right decision on which to buy. The weights are way less than what some of the guess' were, and it's dripping wet since its poring rain today. It does not appear to be quite the "conestoga wagon" weights unless I am missing something.
Trailer was weighed with all our camping gear in it. Some other stuff I have shoved in there during the off-season but no water/food/clothes. All my weights other than the actual trailer are on what I believe is the high side.
Trailer - 5480
Water - 420 (based on 50 gallons, my tank is 40+7 for the water heater I think)
Ice Chest - 300
Clothes - 100 (5 pounds per day, 5 days, 3 people + 25 pounds)
Food - 100
Bike/toys - 100
Tools - 50 (rakes/shovels/splitting maul/etc)
Wife/kid 180
Even with all of that in consideration on the high side I am still looking at 6700 pounds.
I am looking for opinions again, think I should start a new thread anyone?
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arcsum68
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02/19/13 01:43pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Yes its is. Thanks for the input.
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arcsum68
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12/01/12 02:05pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
IIRC the 2000 Nash 24 fifth wheel has a GVWR of 10,000#. Not sure about that, but if you look on the front corner drivers side the placard should verify. Even with a 3000# CCC, it is still going to be about 7000# empty. I think you are looking at f250 or 2500 territory and maybe even F350 or 3500.
the placard is just a shade of silver now, no legible information, you guys are starting to scare me
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arcsum68
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11/08/12 06:34pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
I would be hard pressed to find even an 07 in my price range without giving up the cab or 4wd. Even without those options many of them are 25K. To go foreign I would have to get the Nissan Titan 5.6
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arcsum68
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11/08/12 04:39pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Just called a couple places, but they are all only open during the week. I will have to plan that around some time off.
I should weigh it full of water right?
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arcsum68
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11/08/12 12:31pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Agreed, but I am not likely to spend the money on replacing everything that will have to get reverted to make it a stock truck again.
I am going to focus on the larger displacement V8's in 1/2 ton, but I will probably still peek around for a gas f250 or 6.0 GM.
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arcsum68
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11/07/12 12:51pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
BTW, I called my local Diesel repair shop to ask about the 6.0's. They said do you like to spend a ton of money and have your car in the shop a lot? Hahaha.
They recommended the 7.3, Cummins 5.9 and the Duramax 06 and newer.
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arcsum68
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11/07/12 10:17am |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Thanks all, I figured that would come up. I have read tons of stuff that says they are great engines too. Here's an article I thought was good reading, it suggests that most of the "problems" associated with those engines especially in 03 were due to techs not knowing how to properly diagnose them. I also read a similar account on a Ford forum (it was a pretty heated discussion for the reasons you guys mentioned above)
http://www.littlepowershop.com/60problems.html
I am about as clear on what I will do as mud! But I do enjoy the reading, as always this is a fantastic forum full of helpful users.
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arcsum68
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10/16/12 12:57pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Cummins is out of my price range, or at least availability in the body style after yours.
I had the same body style as your truck previously, and did not find it particularly comfortable. I also had a pretty catastrophic failure of the cat and heads due to a problem with oil getting sucked into the intake, I am not anti Dodge but it did leave a sour taste in my mouth.
The Ford Powerstrokes seem to be very popular and available in my price range for a truck will relatively low miles for a diesel. I was just looking at a very clean 03 F250 6.0 with 127K miles that the owner wants 12K for. For 10K I can get a '99 Cummins with 200K on it and no crew cab. Those numbers just dont add up for me.
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arcsum68
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10/15/12 11:40am |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Thanks all, I suspect that some of the questions on weights are probably true. The DW I listed was based on what the brochure says, but that does not include any options or gear.
It sounds like I can either choose to be on the upper threshold of a 1/2 ton, or get a 3/4 ton and be well within limits.
Did some poking around on Craigslist, and the 2 are pretty much the same price but I would have to sacrifice some of the interior luxuries, the 3/4 tons are more of a working truck I suppose.
I really do not want to be pushing things so I will likely get a 3/4 ton, diesel is looking pretty attractive. Unfortunately I do not think it would like my short commute of 4.7 miles each way. Anyone have any good reading on that?
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arcsum68
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10/14/12 09:07am |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
How frequently will you be towing? How far each trip?
Typically its going to be about 100 miles, not too far. That easily gets me to the Sierra's where we like to go camping or to the ocean if I go the other way.
I would say less than 10x per year.
Thanks for the feedback so far, appreciated.
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arcsum68
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10/12/12 05:52pm |
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RE: 1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
BTW, I do want a crew cab and it will have to be 4x4. Depending on whats out there I might live with an extended cab like I have now.
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arcsum68
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10/12/12 04:52pm |
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1/2 or 3/4 ton to pull 2000 Nash 24
Hey all, perhaps my search abilities suck, but the only decent thread I found on the discussion related specifically to a 5th wheel trailer. Due to the weight on the bed it's a completely different situation.
I currently own a 2000 GMC Sierra 5.3 and except for the steepest of grades over the Sierra's it does OK. The actuall pass is terrible, sometimes I can only go 35-40MPH but we have only done that once. It's got a 6" lift, standard gears, and 35" tires. Got it on a good deal, but I am ready to sell it and hopefully get something newer and at the same time offer a better towing experience.
Unfortunately due to the damn tires and lift I do not have a fair representation of how a 1/2 ton pickup would tow this trailer, and was hoping for a 32 page discussion on it :) (I know how much you guys like to debate)
I will probably be looking to spend under 16K, so it's gonna be used and have some miles. I am not to picky about a brand, but do like the interior of the nicer F150's I have seen. I have a short commute, as such I average around 10MPG because I never really hit the freeway, but would honestly like to increase that. We bought this trailer this spring and despite opposition from the forces that be, still managed to use it 5x. We expect on average to use it 7ish times a year, so that is a consideration.
I think the trailer DW is 4500. Water, the trailer and the family is probably 5200 pounds. Not sure how much all the other******weighs.
Question is, will a newer (05ish) truck with stock size tires and maybe even airbag assist be a comfortable tow for a 1/2 truck. This is my main concern, towing with my current truck is not comfortable, its bouncy, and quite honestly I always know its there so its not exactly relaxing.
I have an opportunity to get a new truck, will the 1/2 ton be enough for the amount of times I use it, or do I just jump on the 3/4 ton and sacrifice the MPG's?
I am not looking to upgrade TT anytime soon, even if we did the size would stay very close to the same.
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arcsum68
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10/12/12 04:48pm |
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RE: 12v Fan vs 120v Fan and inverter
I agree that it is likely the best 12v fan out there. So you feel that it would use significantly less battery than a comparable 120v fan via the inverter?
It is kind of a hard sell @ $75+ vs fans already owned. There would have to be a significant difference.
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arcsum68
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09/04/12 03:05pm |
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RE: 12v Fan vs 120v Fan and inverter
To answer some pretty basic questions.
They are on a houseboat that is never connected to shore power.
They do have 1 small solar panel, mostly to trickle charge the 2 huge batteries. Not sure of the group size, but each one is at least 2x as large as a regular car battery.
They have a dual pro 15 amp charger connected to the array of batteries and another single 10 amp charger connected to the starting battery. Running everything is a 3000 Honda Inverter/Charger.
MrWizards answer was probably the most telling. They like their fans, and unless there is going to be something close to the same or use considerably less battery it is probably not worth the expense of converting to 12V. I am willing to hear more arguments though.
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arcsum68
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09/04/12 10:41am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacement for the trim plastic that joins panels
Thanks Milo, I will check that out. Sounds like what I need!
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arcsum68
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09/04/12 10:01am |
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RE: Replacement for the trim plastic that joins panels
No its narrower than that and I believe e it was glues on or self adhesed. I can post a picture next week, going boondocking tonight!
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arcsum68
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08/30/12 12:44pm |
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