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RE: Illegal Towing.... Triple Towing
Not legal in NC.
But I'm seeing it more and more. I've already seen it twice in the past year (on I-95 and I-40). Its most likely folks passing through but its becoming more commonplace.
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lawnspecialties
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06/18/13 04:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Which one: 2010 F250 6.4L or 2011 6.7L
The 6.4 is a timebomb, ford orphaned that engine because it flat out sucked more than the 6.0 as far as mechanics goes. Ever seen a 6.4 shooting flames out the exhaust? happens quite a bit. 7.3, 6.0 or 6.7, never a 6.4
You talk like a sausage......
That's just danged funny right there.
I've had them all since '01. For a regular, stock truck for camping, the 6.7L is the total package. Its amazing.
If i were ever planning to build a "hot rod" pulling diesel, I'd get the 6.4L. A very good engine with a lot more potential than what it comes with.
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lawnspecialties
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06/15/13 07:08pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Auxiliary diesel tank
I've heard the same thing about the law. But also know of nobody having a problem because of it.
I can't imagine anyone in NC having an issue over this. No offense to anyone but it just seems like something that may give someone a problem if they live in Ca. Much stricter on DOT stuff out there.
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lawnspecialties
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06/14/13 05:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Best customer service
I've have spent a LOT of money with RMATV. Great to hear your story. :)
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lawnspecialties
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06/12/13 01:00am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Help Shopping: Half ton
Let's be honest. Go ahead and tell us your budget. That will give us a better basis for what to recommend.
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lawnspecialties
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06/08/13 05:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: You thought your th was big...
That is a typo....its a 48 ft race trailer with living quarters. The truck and trailer would be 71 ft.
Exactly. At first, I thought he meant it was built in '71. :B
I really like it. Unfortunately, like Dirtclods said, at our XC races, the bottom would drag so bad, we'd probably get it stuck and bent all up the first time we took it out.
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lawnspecialties
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06/08/13 05:46am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 1 Ton SRW Truck
welcome to the overbuilt forum for RVers. I would say the only thing to watch when shopping and staying within a SRW truck would be the pin weight. Otherwise, I cannot tell the difference between my SRW and my friends DRW other then his is wider and has a lower gear for the higher GCW.
So you have towed your RV or your friends with both your TV and your friends and can honestly say there is no difference? If so you are the only one to ever say such a thing.
As I eluded to in the prior post to yours, I think the dually "stability" thing is overrated. I've pulled my Cyclone with both. Our second trip, we hit a tremendous storm with some wicked downpours. Not a problem at all.
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lawnspecialties
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06/07/13 11:05pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1 Ton SRW Truck
My SRW '09 F350 pulled our 18,000 lb. Cyclone very, very well. But we were about 1000 lbs. overweight on the rear axle. That necessitated a dually for that reason alone.
I still wish I had an SRW instead of my dually. Just easier to drive around town, etc. Plus, stability was NEVER a problem pulling the Cyclone on the interstates. The 370C we have is almost 45' long.
Here she was the day we brought the Cyclone home. I still miss her. :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/lawnspecialties/Cyclone50611015.jpg
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lawnspecialties
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06/07/13 07:05pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Half-ton towable Toyhaulers
You're looking at campers that weigh around 600-700 lbs. on the hitch and maybe 5,000-6,000 lbs. loaded? I'd do it in a heartbeat if it were me. Just don't skimp on the WD hitch.
Look at the Puma Unleashed models, too. I love the Puma line. We had one for four years and it was the most dependable camper we've ever had.
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lawnspecialties
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06/07/13 06:54pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Use of Generators to run Air Conditioners when camping
Our races are held typically in remote places such as farmland or undeveloped property. We race cross-country ATVs (hare scrambles). Whatever you bring is what you have. Water, electricity, whatever.
We usually arrive at our tracks just after noon on Saturday. The Onan is fired up and it runs non-stop until we get ready to pull out late Sunday afternoon.
Other than that, we don't go to campgrounds without power. If I wanted that, I would have just gotten a tent and saved over $50,000.
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lawnspecialties
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05/31/13 08:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Generator fuel additives.. yeah or nay
Higher octane fuel run cleaner and better under a load.
Respectfully disagree. In fact, just the opposite on a low compression motor.
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lawnspecialties
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05/30/13 01:22pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Generator fuel additives.. yeah or nay
We have a full tank of fuel in the Cyclone right now with some Lucas ethanol treatment. Next week, we race and it'll probably burn 20-25 of the 30 gallons of fuel over the weekend.
If I add some SeaFoam, will that cause a problem mixing with the Lucas ethanol treatment? If so, I'll just wait. But we don't race again until late August so it'll be awhile before I get the chance.
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lawnspecialties
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05/28/13 05:41pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: GOT MY (LT) MAN CARD.....I did IT!!!!!
Please keep this thread going. I'd love to know how well they work for you.
It just seems so "common sense" to go this route. Its my plan for the next round of trailer tires.
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lawnspecialties
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05/22/13 05:40am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: A Shout Out to...
I too enjoy hearing of stories like this. Wish it was more often.
I have had the worst service ever from Heartland but when when they do well for a customer, its good to hear.
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lawnspecialties
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05/21/13 02:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Difference between single rear wheel and dually rear wheel
Obviously, a dually can handle more load; both on the pin and oftentimes behind the truck. 1 ton SRW trucks are commonly rated a couple of thousand lbs. less on the rear axle than a comparable DRW 1 ton truck. That is why we went from an F350 SRW to a dually.
Many here will also tell you they like the stability of the dually better. We had an F350 SRW and then bought an F450 dually. Pulling our Cyclone, I never had stability problems with either truck. The SRW truck pulled our big Cyclone through some wicked storms and it was as stable as what I have now. But that's just me.
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lawnspecialties
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05/20/13 07:22am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Enclosed ATV/UTV Trailers
This is very likely going to be a local opinion. What's popular in NC will very likely be unheard of in Utah. Seems enclosed manufacturers are a dime a dozen these days.
You have the big names like Pace and Featherlite. You can't go wrong with them but you'll very likely pay extra for the name. I'd ask around the local ATV dealerships and riding areas. Maybe visits some tracks and ask some folks.
Good luck. :)
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lawnspecialties
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05/19/13 05:01pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Voltage 3895 Versus Cyclone 3800
After looking at Voltage haulers in the Charlotte area, I'm going to guess Camping World in Statesville or Hendersonville, NC. But that's just guessing.
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lawnspecialties
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05/19/13 12:33pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Voltage 3895 Versus Cyclone 3800
Wise choice. And congrats.
Two questions.
1. If you don't mind, where'd you purchase from? I know of no dealer that carries both brands but I don't know too many Charlotte area dealers anyway. We got out Cyclone at RV Outlet but they don't carry Voltage.
2. Do y'all race those bikes?
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lawnspecialties
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05/19/13 10:17am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: NASCAR at it finest ........huh?
It was so embarrassing to go on the NASCAR website and see the big banner telling people to vote for their driver for the All-Star race. On the banner was a big picture of Danica. :(
I rarely watch it anymore anyway. Its nothing like the old days. Oh well.
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lawnspecialties
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05/17/13 02:34pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Voltage 3895 Versus Cyclone 3800
As a present Cyclone owner of two years, I'd HIGHLY recommend the Voltage. Our Cyclone is well documented on this forum site as a poorly performing camper. Its been many, many failures after another and dealing with the manufacturer has felt like a slap in the face.
On the technical side, that third AC would be sweet. Our Cyclone takes forever to cool down the living areas with two ACs. We rarely even try to cool down the garage area unless its at night. Then we have to set up a fan in the living room blowing cool air into the garage.
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lawnspecialties
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05/17/13 02:30pm |
Toy Haulers
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