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RE: polish/wax for decals
Aerospace 303 Protectant.
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nremtp143
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06/18/13 09:06am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Any GM exclusive mechanics? 6.5 Diesel ?
I'm glad someone got good GM 6.5s in the '90s. I had a 2500 4x4 Suburban with the 6.5L Turbo that had 7 injector pumps, 4 lift pumps and 2 sets of injectors in 122k miles. I loved the truck, the engine stunk! Stayed on the skid truck more than it did the road for a while.
As far is the OP, like stated above , you may have gotten a bad part. If you can, ohm it out and see if you have a bad one, or return it if it still has a warranty.
Sorry you are having problems, hopefully it will be a very simple fix when it is found.
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nremtp143
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06/18/13 07:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: spare tire and bike rack
I'm in the process of modifying my bike rack to fit on the pin box (hope to post pics soon). Too many horror stories about broken bike racks and destroyed bikes, (including my brothers). Lots of traditional bike rack warn not to put them behind fw / tt. If I did have to put them behind the fw, I would put them on a cargo rack, and install a back up camera to moniter them.
That is exactly what I did. Now I can see them at all times and they never move.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/P1040274.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/P1040271.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/IMG_20120603_113309.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/IMG_20120603_113218.jpg
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nremtp143
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06/18/13 07:36am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Michelin XPS rib or Goodyear G614
I have the GY 614s and have been extremely happy. However there is another alternative out there called Sailun Tires. Here Sailun Tires Several have been happy with those as well.
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nremtp143
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06/17/13 07:15am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New to us TV overheating??
Also keep in mind that the gauges in all of our trucks are just IDIOT lights. Meaning by the time they move, something is really wrong. If you want to really know what is going on with the truck, buy a gauge like the Edge Insight CTS #83830 here Edge Monitor IT will show you exactly what the truck computer is seeing and takes out the "wonder if everything is ok" questions. You watch the info in real time. By the time most gauges show a change, damage to your truck has probably occurred. It will monitor several parameters at a time and you can check it at a glance. I love mine..This is NOT a programmer...a monitor only.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/P1030513.jpg
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nremtp143
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06/17/13 03:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: What's in your tool box?
I've always been a 'tool freak'. When we started camping, I bought tools to keep in the camper at all times. Most of what you see in that list is there, to which I added a 12 ton bottle jack, 150 psi compressor(Craftsman)50 feet of air hose,(I have an onboard generator by the way), set of Harbor Freight impact sockets(metric and SAE),good rivet gun with various sized rivets, fuses, 12volt electrical wire and assortment of connectors, multimeter, set of wrenches, 25 ft of 12/3 wire, shark bite connectors, 8 ft piece of pex pipe, ladder, spare bulbs for lights, extra 15&20 amp breaker(most home improvement stores don't carry the ones RVs have), assortment of pliers, screwdrivers and such. All this doesn't take up that much room and the heaviest things I have are the compressor and bottle jack. In one 5 day camping trip with 6 other campers, I used just about everything I listed besides the pex and sharkbites. So I stay prepared. A little overkill maybe. But I'd rather spend the time repairing the problem, than waste time trying to run down the tools for the job and then repairing the problem. I guess 29 years in public safety has gotten to me.:)
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nremtp143
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06/12/13 06:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Sewer Hose Storage
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_153036_zps965f0dba.jpg
I can't tell from the photo. How did you attach the top bracket? I want to do something similar to this to store my rolled up outdoor mats.
I used two C clamps to hold both of the 1"aluminum tubing to the frame and then drilled through both sections and the bottom flange of the I beam of the frame and used bolts with nylon nuts to secure them. Here is a better pic I believe.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_152958_zps7c827266.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_153101_zps63269ac2.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_153105_zps7e182170.jpg
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nremtp143
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06/11/13 09:13pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Sewer Hose Storage
Very nice work. I mounted mine across underneath cross ways, never even thought about doing it that way. Neat idea.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_170430_zps1d45d32f.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_160258_zps2f91ab73.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/Camper/IMG_20130407_153036_zps965f0dba.jpg
The bungee cord is only temporary until I can get my straps made.
I still have a 6" PVC pipe like the one you have, but I am going to mount it across underneath as well due to needing a place to put my awning poles. Love the way you put the cap chains on there. Going to use that on mine!
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nremtp143
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06/11/13 10:46am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: B&W companion
Check them the first of the season if I haven't taken it out, but of course re-torque them if I have and then re-installing it.
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nremtp143
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06/11/13 10:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Is there a good way to transport a golf cart with a 5er?
Most people have a big misconception about toy haulers is the reason these guys are asking. They are very versatile now even without carrying a toy. If I were buying another 5er now, I would probably buy a toy hauler instead of another bunkhouse.
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nremtp143
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06/11/13 10:36am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Two wheel drive or 4x4?
In 30 years I have only bought one 2wd pickup. All the others and the SUVs have all been 4WD. They are useful for many reasons as mentioned, but also slick boat ramps, backing trailers with low tongue weights uphill etc. Last summer I was going to pull my loaded car trailer into the back yard and chose the 2wd to move it. Guess what! Yep, you guessed it. Got it stuck and had to get the Excursion to pull it out. My point is that you never know when it will come in handy. Many situations over the years I've gotten out of with using 2wd only, but there have been just as many when I needed 4wd. I have sacrificed the 1 mpg difference all this time by buying 4x4s. You will use them more than you think. Plus, as pointed out, they are easier to sell.
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nremtp143
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06/09/13 02:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: vortec engines
'01 CC 4x4 8.1L 4.10 geared dually gets around 12.5 on the highway, 7 pulling a 14k 5er and 9 pulling a loaded car trailer. My '10 6.4L Diesel CC 4x4 dually gets 14-15 on the highway depending on how fast I run, gets 8.5 pulling a 15K 5er and 11mpg pulling loaded car trailer. The diesel has much more torque to keep you up to highway speeds and not nearly as much gear shifting on the faster roadways.
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nremtp143
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06/07/13 02:54am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Picked our new cougar today!
Very nice! Congratulations!!
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nremtp143
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06/02/13 10:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Thought this was funny.
And if you EVER are relying on someone for accurate advice who is in an adversarial relationship to you, you are doing it wrong!
Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner. Be prepared and then laugh at their mistakes....as long as you have the upper hand!:W
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nremtp143
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06/01/13 05:31am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Installed Marinco "house" battery main switch
Same one I put on my 5er. Very nice not to have to disconnect batteries each time. Nice job.
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nremtp143
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05/26/13 03:29pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: ST or LT tires?
Goodyear G614 load range "G". Check them out.
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nremtp143
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05/22/13 01:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bike Rack Questions-- Again
I carry our bikes on a pin box mount that I made and purchased a bike rack to slide in it. Here is what I did. You can make them fit either a long or short bed.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/P1040275.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/IMG_20120603_113309.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/golfmedik/P1040257.jpg
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nremtp143
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05/20/13 07:32pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Firestone Airbags 2013 Silverado
Congrats on joining the "bagger club" as one member here calls those of us that use air bags. I really believe you will love them. I know I won't ever tow heavy again without them. Let us know how you like them after the install and first tow.
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nremtp143
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05/20/13 02:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Firestone Airbags 2013 Silverado
It can be done by yourself. Just a little easier if you have someone hold the bags/brackets while positioning. A significant other can be of great use, that is if they are allowed under the vehicles:B:W
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nremtp143
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05/19/13 03:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: China Bombs Got Me
At the Atlanta RV show this spring, I had a conversation with both a Keystone and Forest River rep concerning tires, and they both told me the same thing. Both said that they couldn't get a tire manufacturer(GoodYear, Michelin etc.) to guarantee them a certain number of tires each year due to the number of rigs they build. They stated that they wanted an OEM name brand tire, but that couldn't be done due to no tire company wanting to commit to that large number of tires. I still think that may be a load of crap, but they will charge you an upgrade fee and put on whatever tire you want if you order it that way. I call BS. I still think they buy what covers the weight at the cheapest price, which we all know what type tires those are.
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nremtp143
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05/19/13 02:56am |
General RVing Issues
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