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RE: Gel Gloss?
Used to use it on my 1st TT, since the front faced south all summer & the oxidation got bad
Can be a bit hard to remove, so on a 36' MH, you'll probably want a powered buffer handy. I used a cheap 6" orbital type
DO NOT use it over decals!. There's petrolium distillates in Gel Gloss and it'll start your decals pealing
As Rob&sue mentioned, a coat of good paste wax makes a big difference afterwards
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/04/09 07:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: RV parks in or near Indianapolis, IN
There's a KOA on I70 east of town
Only open until 11/15 as I recall
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/04/09 07:44am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 2008 6.7 Ram 4X4
You may have also gotten a software update along with the new plumbing
Have read on a couple other boards that the later software versions gave a big boost to performance & mileage
Most seem to agree, on the 6.7L leave the EB ON at all times, and you'll have the least problems if you make the engine WORK. The 6.7L does not like being used as a daily driver/grocery getter!
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/03/09 10:39am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Squealing Propane Tanks
I had a similar problem on when using the street side tank, but only when furnace was running.
I have a 20 psi regulator on that tank for some reason. Been told it's a 'safety issue' since there's a 12' length of hose going to the main regulator on the other side
This regulator started leaking about 6 wks after it started making the whistling sound. Replaced it and problem went away. Got new regulator by calling Rockwood parts in IN.
Have talked to 1 couple that had the sound 'from both tanks'. Turned out to be bad 'overflow' valves in the tanks. These are the new saftey valves that recent vintage tanks are required to have
Hope this helps
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wa8shc
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11/03/09 10:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: After Market Diesel Tank ---- Duramax
I think there's a company called TITAN that makes extra large fuel tanks for all the Big 3 brands.
Supposedly mount in factory location, and can be done in your driveway. Think the Chev goes up to 45 Gal
Cost was on the steep side as I recall...thinking $900-1000
JMHO
PS found the link.... http://www.titanfueltanks.com/GMC_Chevy_Fuel_Tank.htm
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wa8shc
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11/02/09 11:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Jeep Wrangler in TH
Even if its a Wrangler (Jeep site says it's 3800#), that's a LOT of weight to have behind the rear wheels of a TT/5th
So even if you find one that'd fit a Wrangler, I'd be concerned about handling issues. After all, THs are to haul some dirt bikes, or maybe a quad or two, not a full size auto
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/02/09 06:42am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Ford Diesel Problem
Just as a general statement, black smoke tends to be caused by low boost(leak/ bad turbo) or leaking injector(s)
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/01/09 08:08am |
Truck Campers
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RE: DIfferential Fluid
Good place to shop is most of the auto parts store..Autozone, O'Reillys, Pep Boys, NAPA etc
Not sure on 75W-90 (since I look for 75W-140), but believe current prices are in the $8-10/qt range depending on brand & store
Might check local WalMart, since I think I've seen the Mobil 1 brand in some of them
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/01/09 07:52am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: propane detector "chirping"?
Usually, when any of the 'detectors' I've had, start 'chirping' it indicates a LOW BATTERY.
Normally, that means replacing a 9V battery (smoke, carbon dioxide)
In the case of the propane, that should be wired to the RVs 12v system
So chirping there would indicate the 12v system battery voltage is getting low
The 2nd possibility is the detector is either getting something it thinks is propane or it's going bad
Time to do more checking/trouble shooting
JMHO
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wa8shc
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11/01/09 07:20am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tow Vehicle - Improving the Ride
Seems to me you've already done about as much possible
After all, you do have several TONS of Truck, pulling multiple TONS of 5th.
It'll never be a Cadillac or Lexus
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/31/09 06:10am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Fuel stop planning
Have Flying J & Pilot truck stops programmed into my GPS.
Overhead is 'fairly' accurite on the Distance to Empty (34 gal tank)
When I get around 1/2 tank, I start to compare the DTE to the GPS and make planned stop to combine walking dog, fuel, potty break etc
Also have 5 gals of diesel in bed, just in case
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/30/09 01:39pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Best place to mount backup camera
Get it as high as possible, especially if your going to be using it to monitor traffic behind you
The primary reason for this is when it's raining or road is wet. The higher it is, the less road spray is going to 'fog' the lens.
Mounted mine just above the spare tire and close to the body. If I had it to do over, I'd probably go another 12" or so higher. That way could still clean lens, and be even higher out of the road spray at back of trailer
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/30/09 01:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Changing Fuel filter on 06 Dodge 5.9
Dont forget to REMOVE the Old O-ring in the lid & REPLACE it with a new one.
I wet o-ring down with a little diesel before tightening lid.
For the lid, I just make sure mine is good & snug.(think spec is like 25 inch-pounds)
Think socket is 1 1/8"(?). Available from Geno's garage, as are the Cummins fuel, air & oil filters
You can hear the elctric pump in the tank when it runs.
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/29/09 01:22pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2006 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab Diesel 5.9L 4x4 SRW MPG
Pretty much have same figures as 'arkie-camper' above
Go very light on pedal and keep RPMs below 1700 in city and you can get 15-16
Go higher or heavier on pedal in city and you'll drop to 13-14 in a heartbeat
Open road empty is around 19-21 depending on speed
Towing I average 12-12.5 over the 2200 miles from OH-AZ
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/29/09 06:14am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Changing Fuel filter
Have been changing mine with every oil change @ 7500 miles (25.5K on the clock)
Starting to think that's a bit of overkill
Considering upping to every 10K miles, which is when I do air filter
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 09:38am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cooking and Baking with a Conventional Oven in a 23B
Wife says to not set heat quite as high as called for, and keep a CONSTANT watch on what your cooking.
She claims ours will either under cook or over cook, but you wont know which unless you keeping good eye on item
Just her opinion
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 08:28am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Picking the right back up camera.
I've sent you a PM explaining what I did
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 07:29am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Towing power needed? Flagstaff 831RLBSS
Another thing you want to consider (which will probably eliminate the Tahoe & Expedition) is the WHEELBASE on the TV
You want to look at the longest you can find. That, in my opinion, does not mean something with a 110" WB. More like a pickup w/ a 130-140"
Your looking at a trailer that's OVER 31ft and grosses over 4 ton
You'll want weight distribution bars and the best sway control you can find (something like Reese Dual Cam)
Plan ahead, otherwise the 'tail wagging the dog' will give you a bad headache and very white knuckles
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 07:18am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: cummins shake
Since you have no signature, we dont know if your Cummins is in a MH, or Dodge.
On my Dodge, I have boost, tranny & exhaust gas temp (EGT) gauges
Have found that mine 'shakes' a lot less on shut down, if I let it idle so the EGT(post turbo) drops below 360F
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 05:31am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Wind deflector - helps mpg?
Do a GOOGLE search on aerodynamics
Deflectors take SOME air & move it upwards. Generally, your lucky to get enough air to move the bugs...so they 'splat' higher on the RV
The problem is they do nothing for all the air turbulence along the side, coming off back sides of cab, and behind both TV & RV. That's where the 'drag' is located
Look at a OTR truck. They have 'deflectors' along the cab sides & bottom. They also have a HUGE deflector on top of cab. Several K-bucks worth of plastic for something like a 1 mpg gain
I gave mine away years ago. It didnt save me enough gas to cover the sales tax I paid
JMHO
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wa8shc
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10/27/09 05:24am |
Towing
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