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RE: Horrid septic smell -
Thanks all.
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larry_kruzan
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03/11/13 09:46am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: HD Truck Owners- why did you choose a TT?
I'm a power wheelchair user, my truck is converted for hauling me and the wheelchair. We bought the TT when I still was using a van to haul the TT. We really like our TT and apart from one very heavy TH we have not found a 5vr that would work for us.
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larry_kruzan
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03/08/13 05:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Horrid septic smell -
I've never been up on top of my camper since I'm a wheelchair user, my wife gets that duty. What do I tell her to look for up there? I'm guessing there is some kind of vent cap or something there, does it come apart for inspection?
We do regularly treat the grey tank, but I haven't flushed it like we do the black tank. I'll do that as we leave this CG. (We are in a MS State CG that's not full hookups :( at the moment)
Our camper is three years old, would the toilet seal have degraded that quickly? I'll go to a camper supply in the morning and get one. That's a easy change that could be the problem.
Thanks.
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larry_kruzan
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03/08/13 05:12pm |
Travel Trailers
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Horrid septic smell -
As we arrived in Florida this winter and began to set up camp, I discovered a very, very strong septic odor in the trailer. We had just completed a 1100 mile haul and the smell was not there before we left. After airing the TT out there was no more problem and we continued our normal treatment, dump, club and treat cycle.
This week we departed for the next leg of our journey and when we stopped, the smell was back again. I now smell it in the bathroom if we leave the door closed up for any time. The toilet functions correctly, holds water in the drain seal, and to all visible evidence, there is no problem.
We never travel without the tanks being drained, there's nothing leaking under the TT. I'm totally confused. Does anybody have any suggestions for us.
Thanks,
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larry_kruzan
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03/08/13 04:36pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: what weigth would you haul with my truck?
Take a look at your hitch too. A lot of 1/2 ton trucks have a hitch that's only rated for 5k or 7.5k with weight distribution system. My 1 ton had a 10k rating and since we have 1100lbs on the tougne we had to change it. Our Ram towing numbers are lower than some, which I chalk up to Dodge being conservative, but my gut feeling is that you are a little light. You've got plenty of motor and gears, but that 1/2 ton chassis is the rub. On a long haul, you might break something important, like your backside. ;)
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larry_kruzan
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01/12/13 10:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Some more Ram tow rating info. Pic of 5'er tailgate.
We still respect ya Don. :D
Larry
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larry_kruzan
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01/12/13 10:24pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Towing Spec article on the 2013 Ram 2500 & 3500HD trucks
They are weight pigs. Mine is 9300 empty.
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larry_kruzan
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01/12/13 10:20pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Some more Ram tow rating info. Pic of 5'er tailgate.
10k on a 5ver is about nothing. My TT scales in over that on local runs and as everybody knows a 5ver is a lot more stable towing. Is that a OR thing?
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larry_kruzan
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01/10/13 09:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Towing Spec article on the 2013 Ram 2500 & 3500HD trucks
Another reason to avoid California. I wonder how they feel about people traveling through that live where all that stuff is not required?
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larry_kruzan
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01/10/13 09:23pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
All '11 3500 DRW Dodge Rams have those big 9350 RAWR for carrying payloads from TH pin weight/truck campers/GN flatdeck trailers hitch weight/a bed full of RR ties from the local ag store/etc/etc.
A heavy DRW Mega may weigh 3500 lbs on the rear axle when empty. Your left with 5850 lbs of payload. The trucks front axle carries little if any weight. Weigh the empty trucks axles separately for actual numbers.
IMO you won't need bags or other after market suspension help. The time to add suspension help is when its actually needed.
Check out the TC forum as those folks with one ton DRW trucks including the Mega cab are carrying TCs well over 4k-5k lbs and have no issues.
X2 Larry
Although I know your trucks unladen weight might be a bit more with the lift, ramp etc. Just look at what the 25 series trucks are hauling as far as pin numbers.
Use to be the M/C had softer springs than the CC. Not sure about your year though.
IMO your truck will handle 3200 pin without a problem.
Have fun at the art fairs, we enjoy them.
Looking at the specs you have listed, if you don't have a bunch of mods, I doubt I would need them either. The rig I'm looking at is 3200 on the pin and 14,000 total.
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larry_kruzan
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01/08/13 12:46pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
Got it, sorry. Brain dead today.
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larry_kruzan
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01/08/13 12:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
What's the TC forum?
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larry_kruzan
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01/08/13 12:34pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
Keep in mind that not hauling toys will actually hurt you in this case. Toy haulers are made pin heavy to account for the toys at the other end of the trailer lightening up the pin. Have you considered a travel trailer style toy hauler? That may be more in line with TV capacity.
Thanks, I'll check on what the static pin weight is, that would really change the math. I've not seen any TT toy haulers that had the room we need for living as we are on the road. We have a 32' TT now and it's just big enough.
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larry_kruzan
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01/07/13 05:46pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
Air Bags do nothing to increase payload, they are used for leveling out the truck when overloaded, as your truck will be with your prospective TH. You increase payload by increasing truck size.
Regards
Gemstone
I'd love to jump up to a KW pal, but my wife would KILL me. :D Really this is all the truck I can get into right now. I'm a wheelchair user and this modified Ram is the biggest that I could lay my hands on that the wheelchair would work with.
I could look at a lighter TH, but then we'd be giving up on all the reasons we are even looking.
We do about 15k miles a year when we are on the road heavy, making one loop west and one loop east with 4-6 weeks a year locally camping with friends.
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larry_kruzan
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01/07/13 05:36pm |
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RE: Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
Yes Sir Bryan, you got it. Dually, and according to tire limits and everything I could find about the spring packs, they are the same for all 3500 Rams. The total weight difference between a standard cab and the megacab is just 500lbs but they dock 1000lbs from the payload.
BTW, good to run into you again Bryan. I've been on the road working and not had much time for chatting on here. Now it's time for more RVing! Thanks Buddy!
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larry_kruzan
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01/07/13 05:26pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Need more payload for toy hauler - Recommendations?
Hi All! We are looking at a new toy hauler that has a pin weight of 3200lbs. Our 2011 Ram megacab 4x4 has a payload weight of 2460lbs. We are looking at various ways to up the payload since replacing the truck is out of the question.
In reality, we won't use the TH to haul any "toys" but will use it to travel to art shows with my pottery and sleep in while there. About 1000lbs for supplies, pottery and stuff. This will all be in the garage. which is well within the couple TH we have narrowed our search on, a Cyclone or a Raptor.
Our thought are to use air bags or replace springs.
I'm amazed that the payload is as light as it is on the truck, they really choke it down with the megacab.
Thanks for any help.
Larry
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larry_kruzan
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01/07/13 04:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Follow up to posts on TT hitch moaning
Heck, our hitch doesn't scream, moan or squeek and I still get "looks" from other campers when I enter and leave a campground.....:B
With that camper (the one in the picture) I'd stare too.:B :B
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larry_kruzan
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08/27/12 05:21pm |
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RE: Upgrading from Popup to Travel Trailer...Can I Tow the TT?
if the dry weight is really 4,000 lbs. I would add about 1,500 for "stuff" and end up at 5,500. so you are cutting it fairly close.
bumpy
He's popuper, going to a TT. We don't carry near as much weight as folks that started off in TTs. When you have a pup, you buy compact, and light gear. You learn to travel with what you need, as opposed to haveing a bunch of junk in there that you will never use.. It is why, when we went to a TT from a pup, we only added 600lbs of weight to the dry weight, and have all we need, and more., After 9 years of Travel Trailer. We still only added 600lbs to the dry weight. I'm thinkin, The OP will be in the same boat.
So I'll say, He willm be colse to 5K, but would really be surprised if it goes over.
Are you saying I'm fat???? :)
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larry_kruzan
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08/27/12 05:17pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Making the Leap to 5'ver, looking for comfort
As much as I'd like to think I'd pay any cost to get exactly what I want, there are some limits ;) I had a couple hours today to surf and saw some New Horizons for sale. Its rare that I get sticker shock (my wife says never), but I did get a bit when I saw 190k on one. Our budget is a bit less lofty. My fault, I'd never seen a 5ver that pricy except a fancy hollywood show trailer - that one had a stocked bar (needed after purchase) and real gold plated bathroom fixtures (to use after the bar).
So with that full disclosure, I'm narrowing my search to under $100k for new.
I feel so cheap......:)
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larry_kruzan
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06/25/12 01:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Making the Leap to 5'ver, looking for comfort
Thanks for the great leads folks! We are compiling a list of the ones we want to see, then we have find some. The New Horizons’ sounds awesome - never seen one that I recall, but we'll be looking.
Lyle - thanks for the gun case ideas. A lot will depend on how much height there is under there. My competition rifle has a large scope on it and the stock is lot bigger than a normal rifle's, so it ends up needing about 10" min. 12" would be better. It has to be kept in a upright position or else I have to spend a bad few hours getting everything aligned again. It's sort of a cross between a Olympic bulls-eye rifle and a sniper gun - a funny hybrid for extreme long range competition. 1000-1500yds.
So far, all of the beds have a shortened storage compartment.
The search continues.....;)
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larry_kruzan
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06/24/12 01:18pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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