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RE: axle hitting frame question
Definitely not right on a new trailer. Even though dealer/mfgr. should repair, get a second opinion at a truck spring shop.
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phillyg
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05/22/13 07:06am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Axles
Your trailer manufacturer does not have to use the axle rating from the axle manufacturer.
They are allowed to set the trailer’s GAWR below the actual axle rating to achieve the GVWR they desire for the unit.............Look at your trailer's certification label for its certified GAWR.
FastEagle
Correct. My axles are actually 5k, but down-rated to 4200k by the RV mfgr. That caused me some difficulty when I needed to replace by brake backing plate assemblies, but a call to e-trailer.com resolved the issue.
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phillyg
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05/22/13 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Axles
Your trailer manufacturer does not have to use the axle rating from the axle manufacturer.
They are allowed to set the trailer’s GAWR below the actual axle rating to achieve the GVWR they desire for the unit.............Look at your trailer's certification label for its certified GAWR.
FastEagle
Correct. My axles are actually 5k, but down-rated to 4200k by the RV mfgr. That caused me some difficulty when I needed to replace by brake backing plate assemblies, but a call to e-trailer.com resolved the issue.
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phillyg
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05/22/13 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Vin and Serial number versus title
Very possible for the chassis/coach to have different years. I had the opposite from you where the MH was titled as a 1996 but the F53 chassis was a 1997, go figure.
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phillyg
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05/21/13 11:03am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Batteries One or Two
Two is always better than one, but based on your anticipated needs, one would work.
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phillyg
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05/20/13 07:11am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Chocking Tires
Since you're never supposed to raise the drive wheels off the ground, and you should have your parking brake on, there should be no need to chock the wheels. I've had the front wheels off the ground and still did not chock. If you're the type of person who needs to have double triple safeties, then go ahead and chock, but I don't think it's necessary.
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phillyg
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05/20/13 06:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Alfa See Ya
They seemed to have great promise when they first came out, but had numerous problems, mostly delamination, and finally went bankrupt. My SIL's father goes thru RVs like water, and his least favorite and in his words, "miserable piece of ****," was his Alfa. He had one whole side replaced and a bunch of other stuff repaired, but Alfa did foot most of the bill. Personally, I'd stick with some of the more recommended brands.
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phillyg
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05/20/13 06:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Jacking up 5th wheel
Bottle jack is fine but only under the spring perch.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 10:07am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: McGyver stories
Baling wire is great, but zip-ties can work wonders, too. I carry several sizes in my tool kit. My DW was amazed when I used a paper clip to replace the pull tab on the zipper of her favorite sweatshirt. I though it was a no-brainer for a quick fix so I'm going to remember to carry paperclips, too. After all, one atta-boy can erase ten p** sh**ts and I need all the atta-boys I can get.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 06:13am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Lippert axle bearings
I took mine out for this exact purpose and guess what? No numbers at all on them!
Nor was there a country of origin but I'm pretty sure I know where they are from.
I thought the same until I took a magnifying glass out and the numbers were there, very faintly.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 06:04am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: NPS Sequestration. A reversal!
The major govt. departments were advised by the administration to make sequestration sound so draconian that everyone would blame one political party. DW and I worked for Uncle for years and in several different agencies/depts., and believe us, every govt. entity can suck up 5% in future budget cuts without affecting their core services, for example, the FAA and air traffic controllers. Every govt. entity is bloated.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 05:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: how to clean carpeted ceiling?
I had the same problem with the same fabric in a Bounder. Oxyclean is simple to use. Mix some up with hot water in a small spray bottle. Spray it on the stain; not difficult at all to spray up. Wait five minutes. Use an upholstery wand with a rug shampooer to spray more fluid on the ceiling and then suck it all out. Ezee peezy.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 05:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Full Synthetic or Synthetic Blend
I'd go with the factory-recommended oil. I've had three vehicles go over 300,000 miles using straight dino oil. Does synthetic work better? I don't know. I think there's a lot of advertising hype with synthetics.
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phillyg
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05/19/13 05:42am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: China Bombs Got Me
What type of valve stems? Plastic, steel, rubber???
The OP stated the tires failed from tread separation, nothing to do with valve stems???
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phillyg
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05/17/13 05:53am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Batteries: Marine/RV or Marine?
If the marine/rv battery you're looking at lists cold cranking amps (CCA) then it is a hybrid deep cycle/starter battery. Nothing wrong with that but it's not a true deep cycle and will not last as long, and cannot be run down to near zero more than a few times before it's severely weakened. I have two 12v Interstate class 27s and they perform very well, but would not last as long as two 6v golf cart type batteries.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 5er Newbie
I've only got a 30' FW and have had no overhead issues, and the biggest problem has been swinging the TV wide to allow the FW tires to clear the end of the gas pump aisle. In retrospect, my 36' class a with a toad was a bit more difficult at some stations. You have to made a few decisions very quickly, like how steep is the entrance/exit, how many cars are you going to block when you pull in, and how much space will there be at the front of the TV or RV when you pull out. Invariably, some bozo with a small car will pull in front of you just as you're getting ready to depart. If you're a calm and patient person, perhaps you'll just sit there and wait, or if you're like me, you might get out and start an argument; just saying.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:52pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Think he got a ticket?
Looks like zero tongue weight on the primary tow vehicle; so what's wrong with that? (sarcasm)
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bumper Pull vs. Fifth Wheel
Many of the newer FWs in the 30' range have more aerodynamic front caps than earlier models. Plenty of choices out there in TTs, too.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 06:09am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Towing Shouldn't Be This Difficult - Help Needed
Have a good alignment shop (or bite the bullet and go to a Ford dealer) thoroughly check out the truck. Sounds like ball joints to me. Then follow the advice of others regarding the WDH; I don't think you have enough preload on them.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 06:05am |
Towing
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RE: cougar axles
There is a pre-bend in the axles. Looks to me like you're not overloaded and you've run the tires under-inflated, thus the extra wear on the edges. As long as both edges are worn equally, you probably don't have an alignment problem. Install new tires and take the rig to a truck spring/axle shop to have the alignment checked, just in case.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 05:59am |
Fifth-Wheels
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