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RE: Can emergency tow services take your FW??
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I would guess that the best solution -- if the truck needs to be towed with the fiver attached, would be to disconnect the drive train by dropping the drive shaft.
That's what they did with our 4X4 dually PSD and 5er. The tow vehicle they sent was a monster - no sweat in pulling it across the New River bridge in WVa, to the Ford dealer. Only caution: (don't ask me how I know) make sure that you release the parking brake before you enjoy your ride in the monster tow truck.
Like most have said, they will bring plenty of tow truck if you let them know what you are driving/towing.
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j2catfish
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12/07/09 07:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anything new on the "New" Teton?
Anything new on the "New" Teton?
Go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tetoners/ for a discussion on Teton RV LLC.
This group is for owners/folks interested in Teton Homes fifth wheels. The concensus seems to be that right now there are still too many problems/unanswered questions about the viability of the new organization.
I'm glad I got my 2007 before they went belly up, but I am probably not going to replace the one I have with any "Johnny-come-lately" Teton Homes look alike any time soon.
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j2catfish
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12/06/09 07:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Burned up 2 landing gear motors?
If you have only one motor to drive the gear down (through a square shaft connecting the motor driven gear box to a 90 degree gear box), I recommend that you modify it by adding a second motor so that each leg is driven individually. It is not hard to do. The only hard to find part is the switch. Lowes, Inc. does have them but you have to wire the contacts in a cris-cross manner. Just wire it like the existing switch and you should have no problems. This reduces the amount that each motor has to lift and as an added bonus, you can make small changes to ease leveling from side to side. Worked for me.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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11/27/09 07:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Barker Slideout in 97 Teton
In the center access panel there are two motors and gear boxes to control the two slide outs. They are mounted opposite the slide they control - i.e. the right sided one controls the left slide out and vice-versa. I did not have to crank a slide out, my problem was a bad gear in the gear box. I removed it (after pulling the wrong one of course) and installed a new gear and re-installed it. Worked like a champ. The gear boxes are identical to the one that drives the landing gear legs. I did have to hand crank the landing gear legs down. I removed the gear box and used a large cresent wrench on the output shaft. It took many, many turns to get the gear up. I also repaired that gear box; it had the same gear stripped out. Later, I modified the front jacks by adding a second gear box so that I could adjust either side individually. It also eliminated the gear striping problem by halving the load on the gear box.
I think I would try to swap the gear boxes on the slides and see if they will drive the slides out. It is worth the effort because the cranking out will be a PITA!
My 1997 Teton was a 32 foot Prestige Flagstaff three slides. Hope this helps.
Catfish
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j2catfish
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11/27/09 07:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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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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