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RE: Parking on Concrete
If you want the facts contact the tire manufacturer. Quite easy to do on the internet. I have not had any tire problems from long term storage on concrete pads for the past 15 years.
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wandering1
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05/18/13 12:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: i like these two floorplans--pros and cons?
Its your decision you have to live in it.
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wandering1
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05/14/13 06:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What method do you use to jack up your 5er or trailer?
Jack under the frame using wooden blocks to get the jack high enough. DO NOT use the shackles, you can damage them?
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wandering1
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05/13/13 07:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: We Took Your Advice Ordered a Dually
Why does the Cedar Creek require a dual wheel truck? The only reason for a dual wheel truck is to haul more weight over the rear axle, does the pin weight weigh to much for a SRW? I haven't seen one in the last 15 years that weighs that much except for a semi trailer.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 07:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: x-chock Tire Locking Chock
When someone is walking around inside the 5er it will bounce/wiggle. Rubber tires will bounce, suspension systems are made to bounce. To eliminate the bouncing/wiggling you need to keep the weight from pushing down on the tires and suspension by making sure your stabilizers are tight between the 5er and the ground. Don’t just let them out far enough to touch the ground, turn the crank more to make sure they are tight so they will not allow the 5er to push down on the tires. Use a bipod/tripod under the king pin. Make sure it is tight between the ground and the king pin, don’t just adjust it till it touches, tighten it so the front overhang will not move. Make sure to check the stabilizers and bipod/tripod every couple of days because they will loosen up over time. Doesn’t make sense spending a lot of money on landing jack stabilizers when the landing jacks are stable and don’t bounce up and down. If you have properly adjusted the stabilizers and bipod/tripod then you shouldn’t have any bouncing/wiggling. This has worked for me over the past 15 years.
Chocks are to keep the 5er from rolling forward or backwards. They do not eliminate the weight of the 5er from pushing down and causing the bouncing/wiggling. If you park on a site that has a incline/decline then you probably want to use chocks to keep your 5er from rolling when you unhitch.
There are a lot of other options out there to “eliminate” the bouncing/wiggling if you have the extra money and want to spend it.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: x-chock Tire Locking Chock
I disagree with the previous poster. The x chocks won't do anything to take the bounce out of your floor. They will stop the front to back movement but not side to side. I have a set and love em.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 06:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need some maintenance advice
Don't use the suspension system to jack the trailer up. The manufacturer recommends using the frame. Those that recommend using the suspension system will not pay for your damages.
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wandering1
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05/11/13 06:54am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV Parking Rights Manual?
Depends on city laws/ordinances and neighborhood covenants, not good sam or someone else that made up "parking rights".
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:49pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Do tires have to be changed at a certain age?
He is trying to rip you off. Check with the tire manufacturer if you have questions about your tires and want the facts,
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cab to trailer clearance
The rule of thumb is minimum 48" from the center of the rear axle to the back of the cab for a standard fifth wheel hitch so the trailer will not hit the cab when turning.
This will take a long bed (8ft) pick up.
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Body of 5th wheel pulling apart.
We have 2006 Cedar Creek and the body is separating along the seam under the right front of the rv. There is a bulge along the seam with it starting to open up. Needless to say I need to get this fixed but I would really like to know what caused this. Wonder if this is covered under warrant and the dealer we bought it from has gone out of business.
Any thoughts please.
Find another dealer or contact the manufacturer and ask. I doubt the dealers or manufacturer are members of this forum.:S
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wandering1
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05/08/13 08:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking Rear Living under 10,000 GVWR....any suggestions?
Would like to be in the $23-$25k range.
Use RVT.com and look for what you want. If the listing does not show the weight then contact the seller and ask. You wont find anybody on this forum trying to sell an RV.:S
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wandering1
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05/08/13 08:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: setting up permanent , full time living
Did you put anything under your motorhome tires?
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wandering1
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05/06/13 06:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Double towing in Canada
We are planning our Alaska trip for this year. But to my great disappointment I heard we wouldn't be able to tow our motorcycle with us? Does any one know the truth of this? We have a fifth wheel and tow our motorcycle trailer all around the states. I guess the rule is because the way a fifth wheel rv hooks up to a truck, it is considered an extension of the truck. So towing the motorcycle trailer ,( i.e. our "toy Box") is not against the law,(in most states);). But I heard we wouldn't be allowed to do so in Canada? Can anyone verify that for me? Thanks so much!
"I guess the rule is because the way a fifth wheel rv hooks up to a truck, it is considered an extension of the truck. So towing the motorcycle trailer ,( i.e. our "toy Box") is not against the law,(in most states)":S
How did you come up with that?:h You better check the laws in the states for double towing, it is illegal in some states.
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wandering1
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05/05/13 08:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do tires have to be changed at a certain age?
We took our 5er to the local RV dealer because a branch fell over the winter and cracked a vent cover. Currently fixed with duct tape!
He said he is an inspection station and will have to check the tires and read the sidewalls to see if they are too old and have to be replaced! Is this real or is he trying to rip me off! We live in Maryland and the tires look fine, plenty of tread and the sidewalls are in no way cracked.
Go online and find out what the state inspection requires. For tires contact the tire manufacturer and get info about tire age.
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wandering1
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05/04/13 07:15am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: To block or not to block...that is the question
Your truck is too high.... lower it or get a 4x2,
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wandering1
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05/01/13 03:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Goodyear Tires
5th Wheel Tire Problems
A lot of personal opinions and not facts are being posted on the forum about trailer tires. The majority of it is personal opinions that unfortunately a lot of people without the facts pay attention to, and, end up spending a lot of hard earned money on new tires because of the personal opinions that were posted on the forum by wannabe tire experts. Most people don’t have a clue as to what caused their tire failure all they really know is the tire failed.
Unfortunately newbie’s with little to no RV experience and others with little knowledge of tires are misled by these wannabes and end up with a lot of unfounded tire failure misconceptions causing them to worry and spend their hard earned money replacing perfectly good tires.
A lot of people have a bias against foreign made products. That’s too bad because more and more manufacturers are having their products made by foreign companies. I would prefer that all American sold products be made in this country but that is not the world we live in, if you can’t control it or you haven’t done anything to change it then don’t complain about it and keep your misleading opinions to yourself.
Before foreign companies started making the tires all the complaints about trailer tires were the same as they are now. American and foreign made tires all perform the same. If you don’t think foreign made tires meet DOT standards then do something about it like report it to the DOT or your congressman and quit whining and misleading people about the tires. Some people complain about foreign made tires having inferior rubber, they don’t have facts to back up their claim.
If you want a tire that will solve your tire problems then think about getting larger stronger tires. Light truck tires appear to last longer than ST tires based on comments I have seen on the forum, not facts.
Things to avoid that can damage tires:
1. Extended storage. Side walls tend to break down.
2. Improper inflation. Keep the tires inflated to the proper level when in storage or in use, 24/7/365. Under/over inflation when in use causes the heat to build up higher than what the tire is rated for which damages the tire.
3. High speed. Limit your speed to the max the tire is rated for, most are 65mph. Traveling over the max causes heat buildup above what the tires are rated for which damages the tire.
4. Hitting potholes in our wonderful highways and roads, running off the edge of the road, hitting curbs, rubbing tires against the curb. All of these things damage the tires. Belts break down and tires throw the tread.
5. Extended driving on hot highways in hot weather can damage tires from overheating.
6. Overloaded trailers, this will cause your tires to overheat, get rid of the extra weight.
7. Environment – keep tires covered to protect against the weather and sunlight.
8. Age, check with the tire manufacturer to educate yourself about when tires should be replaced.
9. Dry rot, check with the tire manufacturer to educate yourself about dry rot.
10. Mechanical problems like brakes sticking, or bad wheel bearings can cause the wheel to overheat which will cause the tire to overheat which damages the tire.
11. Defects in materials and workmanship. Highly doubtful this causes all tire failures.
Tire Pressure
Check your tire pressure when the RV has not been driven for 3 - 4 hours. That is when the tire is "cold". Forget ambient temp, 80psi at 10 degrees F is the same as 80psi at 100 degrees F. If you over inflate or under inflate the tires this can cause the tires to run hotter than normal which can damage the tires and cause tire failure. Stick with the PSI on the side of the tires. No need to turn this into rocket science. Check with the tire manufacturers if you need an education on tire inflation. Tire pressure does rise as the tire temp rises after driving down the road just like it is supposed to which is why you are supposed to check the pressure when the tire is “cold”.
Tire Temp
An Infra Red Thermometer can be a useful tool if you know how to use it. It will tell you the temp of the tire. You need to know the max temp for the tire if you are going to monitor it. If the temp of the tire is higher than the max temp the tire is rated for then you may have a problem (trailer is overloaded, improper inflation, or a mechanical problem). If you are checking to see if the tire is over the max rated temp and you don’t know what the max rated temp is, then you are wasting money for the thermometer and wasting time using it. Don’t mislead people into thinking they need an Infra Red Thermometer causing them to waste money and time.
Replacing Failed Tires
The tire dealer will prorate your failed tire and sell you a new one. Do not let the tire dealer keep the failed tire when you have it replaced. Contact the tire manufacturer about the failure. The manufacturer will arrange for a local tire dealer to ship the failed tire to them and reimburse you for the price you paid for the new tire plus pay for any damages to the RV caused by the tire failure if you provide estimates of repair. This has been my experience with Goodyear and Carlisle.
This can be a very helpful forum if you forget the personal opinions and prejudices, get the facts, and communicate the facts to help others learn. Post useful information like what caused a tire failure not dumb comments like”I had a China bomb blowout”.
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wandering1
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05/01/13 03:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Superglide killed my inner child! Slider or Sidewinder?
Long bed pickup. Do it right.
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wandering1
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05/01/13 08:17am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Jacking up a 5er
You are not going to bend the frame. Place jack under the frame like most manufacturers recommend. Using the shackles and axle will cause damage. I used the schackle once and bent it. None of the expert wannabes wanted to pay for the damage.
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wandering1
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04/30/13 07:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 15" vs 16" tires question
15" trailer tires are prone to blowouts.
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wandering1
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04/29/13 12:51pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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