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RE: On the Level
Close to level always appears good to me, but in their manual some manuacturers state that if the trailer is "slightly high" it is OK to tow. I have not heard of any manuacturer recommending that a nose low position would be OK. JM thoughts on the problem.
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j2catfish
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09/10/09 09:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: new 5 th wheel
Even though Teton Homes is no longer in business, there are a few new 33 foot "Experience" or "Royals" left out there. Do a google and you should be able to locate a very few.
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j2catfish
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08/13/09 08:17am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Quality Control Inspectors
I would say that most manufacturers only do a "final inspection" on the competed RV rather than an "in process" type inspection. If an in process was done, many of the quality problems you see would be corrected as they rolled down the various build stations. I also agree that very few quality control/assurance inspectors are really well qualified to bulid, never mind to inspect other's work.
JM2centsW!
Catfish
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j2catfish
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08/08/09 09:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Maintenance
Its a little bit far from you, but I have had good service from Howards RV in Wilmington. Hope that helps. ( Don't think the battery would have any effect on the AC).
Catfish
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j2catfish
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08/08/09 09:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hey Tetonhomes users need some advice
I guess I don't really understand where you are having the problem. Might be an (old) age thing with me. A great source of info for Tetons is the Teton Group on Yahoo. You do not need to be a member of the TCI to use that web site. Give them a try.
http//www.autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tetoners
I give up trying to make it a "clickable" link.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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07/23/09 08:30pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cracked Wheel
I had two stock aluminum wheels develope cracks on my 1999 F350 dually deisel. I bought used wheels to replace the cracked ones. The cracks occured on the left front both times. Don't have a clue why they cracked only in that position.
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j2catfish
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07/21/09 09:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: The wind took the door! :(
White duct tape!
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j2catfish
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07/19/09 08:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New Carriage 36FWS tripping GFCI at home
Might I suggest having a camper plug installed. I had a 50 amp camper plug put in at my house (I had room in the main breaker box)and it cost less than $300. It's a whole lot better than trying to run it on an extension cord off the the GFI.
I didn't think it would take this long for someone to come up with the best, most apparent solution. The adapters are at best a very temporary thing to use, as in an overnight stop. At home it is much better to go ahead and have it wired up right. And you can use the RV as a spare bedroom/apartment for company. And it helps the economy out. We electricians appreciate it!! :) :)
Catfish
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j2catfish
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07/11/09 09:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Removing 50 amp cord for 30 amp
Yup just use a30 A cord and put a 50 A connector on the trailer end. Won't need to rewire rig. Won't need to replace converter. You'll just have to jumper the 2 "hot" together on the 50A connector. As there is only 1 hot leg on a 30A cord
You really meant to put the jumper on the 30 amp cord, right? A jumper between the two hot legs on the 50 amp cord should make for some showy sparks, just before the breakers pop.
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j2catfish
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06/23/09 07:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What are the top of the line 5th Models/Manufacturers
Most high end 5th wheels will be of lesser cost than the motor homes, simply because they do not have the engine and related automotive equipment requirements. I am no authority, because my first choice (of which I have owned/own is now out of business),however, once you locate a "high end" 5er, you will be amazed at the extra space, especially the head room and over head cabinets that are typically found on them. Couple the nice 5er with a completely equipped hauler and you will have invested close to the cost of the mid range motor home you mentioned.
Hope this helps.
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j2catfish
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06/01/09 06:12am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 08 Chevy OEM Brake Controller Issue
If your new trailer has electric over hydraulic brakes, the IBC will not operate them. There is a way to wire a stand alone controller using the wires under the dash but it requires running a new blue wire from the controller to the rear connector. It's tough to pay for the IBC and find out that it won't work for your application. And locating a place to istall your controller is a challenge if you have the center console.
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j2catfish
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05/19/09 06:45am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ladder part
I found ladder replacement parts at boat parts dealers such as BoatUS. They are heavy chrome and look good. If you are talking about the ladder seperating at the "Tee" fitting, the rubber & washer thing inside will rust out with the remainder of the ladder in good shape. I was not able to locate the exact replacement for that but the Tee part fixed it up, better than new.
Hope this helps.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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05/18/09 06:17am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Watery experience
Great to hear you didn't get submerged! We have camped several times on the Cheat River in WVa and know exactly why it is so named. We managed to beat the river rise, others were not so lucky. On our first trip there, many years ago, I pulled our poptop out first, then hooked my old original VW bug to a neighbor's rig - they said it couldn't be done! I pilled his camper off blocks, and dragged his sewer hose along behind but did get him to drier land.
Four wheel drive is great when you really need it!
Happy trails to ya.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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05/03/09 02:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Lippert Slide Out Hydraulic manual?
I need a source for a copy of the Lippert Slide Out maintenance and operation manual. A PDF format manual will do. I think I need to adjust my slide - front edge seems to move in too much.
Thanks for any help!
Catfish
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j2catfish
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03/16/09 05:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Well it happened - Lost tire and wheel at night
I had the same thing happen. I found the wheel/tire along the highway after being notified by the car following me that it had departed from the 5er (I did not notice that the wheel had departed). Examination of the wheel revealed that the lug holes had enlarged and the studs had sheared off neatly at the wheel surface. Evidently the tire/wheel had run, minus the lug bolts/nuts, on the axel/bearing housing portion of the wheel for a while as it was overheated. The repair shop recommended not replacing just the studs because the wheel looked to be way overheated and might have become brittle. It could have failed when striking a pothole. I believe that the loss was caused by the lug nuts being loose. I had just checked the torque on the front axel prior to leaving (about 200 miles prior to the loss)but was unable to check the rear axel due to the slide being out. My bad - I should have checked the rear axel anyway, but hey, I was on the road again. Lesson learned. I am the guy you often see at the campground/highway pulloff with the torque wrench checking the lug nuts!! You don't even want to know how much it costs to replace all the electrical gizmos on the driver's side, rear, on a Teton.
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j2catfish
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02/26/09 07:22am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Where to buy pleated shades ?
The fall-back is always Camping world of course. However, cheap does not go easily with CW. I have seen shades at Lowes, Inc and they appear to be about as "reasonable" a price as any. Good Luck
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j2catfish
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02/22/09 07:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 7 Way Trailer Wiring With IBC
I complete the wiring on my after marker controller on a 2008 truck with the ITBC installed. You have to run a blue wire from under the dash (connected to the brake controller) all the way to the connector located on the rear bumper, cut the blue wire at the connector and connect the wire you just ran to it. Complete the wire splicing under the dash using the diagram for your controller. The flying end of the wiring harness are located above your left knee when in the driver's seat. I drove it on a test run and it works great. The location for the controller leaves something to be desired but at least I will be able to leave for Myrtle Beach tomorrow.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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02/11/09 05:55pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Front Jacks
Some legs appear to have been designed without enough weight capacity. On my old rig, there was a bunch of weight on my front legs and it caused the motor to go out twice - a small gear made of pot metal just sheared off. After the second time, I removed the shaft that connected the motor to the 90 degree gear box and installed a seperate switch to control each motor/leg. Worked like a charm with each leg handling 1/2 the load. Also, there is an advantage in adjusting each leg on uneven ground. My frame is beafy enough to not worry about any possible twisting. Your results might vary.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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02/11/09 05:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 7 Way Trailer Wiring With IBC
Seems to be a lot of confusion going on here.
1) The under the hood blue wire needs to be connected only if you are going to use an aftermarket controller. Otherwise, leave it alone.
2) If you are going to replace the IBC with an aftermarket controller, you have to disconnect the blue wire from the IBC and replace it with the blue wire from the new controller (which you have powered with the new connection under the hood.)
3) You must connect the other, heavier wire (located by the brake master cylinder) if you want a 12V power source going to your trailer.
4) And finally, if you want to install electric over hydraulic brakes and use the IBC, you need to purchase two brake magnets and connect them in parallel to the blue wire and white wire (in the trailer, not the truck). This simple "fix" allows the IBC to see the connection to the trailer's braking system. The constant 12V power wire goes to the hydraulic actuator (as well as the blue wire and anything else that is needed per the wiring diagram).
There is some amount of confusion alright. Below is a web site that has the correct way to install an after market controller to control electric-over-hydrualic brakes, if you have the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller installed by the factory or dealership. Sorry 'bout the long URL but hey, I'm an electrician not a serious nerd.
www.etrailer.com/tb-aftermarket-brake-control-wiring-for-2007-2008-gm-full-size-truck-08-0100.aspx or simplier; just go to etrailer.com and search for it!
Following their instructions (a video) I had no problem finding the wire harness below the dash. It also says that the original ITBC will not give a warning on the truck's driver info panel if you have one, connected as above. And you don't have to "fool" the ITBC with no stinkin magnets!!
Hope this helps.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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02/09/09 05:00pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 7 Way Trailer Wiring With IBC
If you use an after market controller with a factory installed Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (because the ITBC cannot be used on electric over hydraulic disk brakes, according to the owner's manual) where under the dash are the wires located on a 2008 GMC?Chevy to which to connect the controller?
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j2catfish
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02/09/09 09:28am |
Tow Vehicles
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