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RE: 5th Wheel Hitches
I have always had a Reese. But no matter what brand you purchase or type, be sure it pivots 4 ways and both your truck and hitch will handle the load. As a note, I also use the teflon disk on the hitch. Do not use grease, it will attract dirt and cause scratching.
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joelc
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05/16/13 08:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fithwheel and tonneau covers issue
You will have to either raise the pin box of flip the axles if your hitch is all the way up. I had a similar experience, but when I purchased my new 5er in 2011 I had the axles flipped. No matter what, be sure you are riding as level as you can. You also might want to look at a larger tire if you can do it. Those downward hills with turns will do you in. Good Luck!
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joelc
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05/16/13 08:27am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Electrical hook up
Why? I'd just use the cord with a 30A adapter.
X2. That is what I am going to do, if the need arises.
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joelc
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05/08/13 05:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slide out power.
Don't know what type of rig you have but on both my 5th wheels (one past and one present) both operated slides were 12V.
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joelc
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05/08/13 05:35pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: We start fulltiming tomorrow April 30
Great! We are scheduled to start May 30th when we pass papers on our stick house. We have to stay about 2 weeks in this area to finish some commitments and figure out what we will do after that. The 5er is mostly loaded now. Still have to get rid of some items and what we will keep for when we have to buy another home is going to my daughters. Have to hire a dumpster too.
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joelc
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04/30/13 08:23am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: 1995 Gulf stream
I bought new a 1988 Gulfstream Class A with a 460. That was the last year they made an engine with a carb. Needless to say, I had more problems with that unit than with all my other 3 units combined. It was rare that we went camping and did not have a problem. Our unit had an AL roof that was in direct contact with the steel beams. It developed pin-hole leaks all over. The unit was drafty and engine was not good.
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joelc
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04/14/13 01:49pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Open neutral at pedestal?
The above. Don't use it unless you wanted potential RV repairs. Have them fix it, request another site or move on.
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joelc
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04/14/13 01:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: You can can dry camp at Walmart for free.
Not sure how it is now, unless they changed their policies, but when I was living in FL. only some Wal-Marts allowed it. There was one store we were at and there was a security guy going around kicking out all the RV's in the lot.
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joelc
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04/14/13 01:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Add fluid to Level Up
I have a different system. Mine is by Big Foot, but you could check the front jacks when you have it on the truck. My system takes Dextron III or any automatic transmission fluid. I would email the manufacturer or call them to confirm what to use in your system.
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joelc
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04/13/13 08:12am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Nicest/best built 5th Wheels??
Excel by Peterson, New Horizon, DRV, NuWa (still around, just shut the plant down) are all good rigs with high-end appointments. IMO New Horizon is above the others.
Arctic Fox is a good value for the money and well built, but they don't have the "high end" appointments that some of the others have. (Note: I own an Arctic Fox)
All the above are very good choices. You might also check into Artic Fox and Lifestyle RV. Most of the employees from the old Carriage company joined them. I have a 2012 Cameo and love it, but it might be too large for you.
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joelc
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04/04/13 05:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: LOVE this new estates floorplan by DRV...
If you like it that is all that matters and you find it comfortable and functional. Don't go by what others think of a plan. That is why there are so many plans out there: People have different tastes. Instead be sure the integrity of the coach is good. Check all systems, be sure there is not water damage, check the roof, electrical, plumbing, undercarriage and weight limits. Also, be sure the tires are in good shape and that they do not come from China.
If it passes a through inspection and that is what you want, then enjoy.
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joelc
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04/04/13 05:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Leveling jack is broke
If you have 2 hydraulic jacks in the front of your unit which I presume you do you must have them both to level. If you do attempt to use just one jack you could bend the frame. The best thing to do, would be to forget the jacks and level your RV using blocks under the wheels. That is what I used to do with my old Class A before they used jacks.
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joelc
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04/04/13 05:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Propane Problem
If you have a kitchen slide, check under the slide to see if you have any kinked propane lines. I have a 5er and that was my case with little or no propane going to the stove. There is an angle under the slide and you should see some wiring as well as a propane line. Mine had a spring-guide around it which moved causing the tube to kink. Hopefully, you do not have a link in the line.
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joelc
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03/28/13 06:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Buying new F 350 diesel how often do you
"The fuel filters are expensive, but it will save you injector problems down the road. "
I did not know that. I have changed mine one time, and do drain the the fuel from the filter 1x per year, but from now on I will be changing the fuel filters also. Good tip.
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joelc
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03/23/13 03:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Buying new F 350 diesel how often do you
I do not put that many miles on mine. I have a 2006 Diesel with just over 50K and I change it in the beginning of Spring and the beginning of Winter. If I did put miles on it, the max. every 6000 miles. I do use Synthetic.
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joelc
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03/22/13 06:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Getting my new AC up on top of my 5'ver
Do you know anyone that has connections with Shaquille O'Neal?:B
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joelc
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03/22/13 06:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anti-freeze + Black Tank Chemicals
Just a thought. Would there be anything in the chemical make-up of WW fluid that would harm the waste seals?
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joelc
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03/22/13 05:52pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Anti-freeze + Black Tank Chemicals
Not a guarantee, but I am sure you have heard that moving water does not freeze.
Hummmm... moving water does not freeze? Check out this PICTURE!
I too would just forgo the chemicals, especially in the cold. Get a couple jugs of rv antifreeze and dump into both the black and gray tank. I don't think I would take a shower in water that has not been sanitized of rv antifreeze...but to each his own.
Ron
Learn something new every day. Stand corrected. Moving water does not freeze as long as it is above 32 deg. F.:o
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joelc
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03/22/13 06:27am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Anti-freeze + Black Tank Chemicals
Not a guarantee, but I am sure you have heard that moving water does not freeze. If you are traveling and your tanks are sloshing around they should be okay. As soon as you stop, there might be freezing as soon as it reaches the freezing point. My wife and I are going camping shortly too, and will be using CG bathrooms and water because the dump stations will be still closed. Bring bottled water on board but do not use your drains. For safety sake, I would leave all areas protected with the antifreeze until you get to the warmer area then add your chems or what ever you have to do. It is a little inconvenience, but beats a repair job.
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joelc
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03/21/13 06:34am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Health insurance question
First. Congratulations. My wife and I are hoping to do the same as soon as we can sell our stick home. You are under 65 so you don't qualify for Medicare or supplimental insurance. I know of no "cheap" insurance. You might get a minimal policy somewhere, but to get good coverage you probably would have to pay. I would check the internet so see if there is such thing as an insurance coop or something like that.
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joelc
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03/21/13 06:28am |
Full-time RVing
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