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RE: under belly
R.V. antifreeze in the holding tanks. It goes into the sewer. Prestone if you're talking about car antifreeze I think is considered hazardous.
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11/05/08 11:37pm |
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RE: Best tire chains for small trailer?
Chains are not only for drive axles, chains are for stopping. If the TV stops and the road is slippery, the TT may try to pass you. Not a good day at work. It doesn't have to be ice. Wet snow that packs and freezes can be just as bad. Many mountain states require chains on trailers when they are required on TVs.
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10/28/08 12:02am |
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RE: Tow Vehicle Questions with 19ft TT
I towed a longer TT, (23 1/2'), with a Grand Cherokee and an Equal-i-zer and was O.K. as far as no sway but, had the 4.7 HO V8. Towed a 2500 lb PUP with a regular Cherokee, (the small one which is lighter than the Grand) with the 4L, I6 and had no problems, (had good brakes on the PUP), but would not consider towing much more weight than that. I think that TV would be struggling. That TT will weigh at least 5000 ready to camp.
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10/27/08 01:31pm |
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RE: How do you chock the tires using the lego block levelers???
Depends on how many legos you use. I have two sets and can usally make a ramp that is solid between the wheels instead of just putting a pile under each wheel. If you make a solid ramp, you can use your regular chocks. I think there may be some lego chocks that lock to the blocks?
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10/19/08 11:30pm |
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RE: storing things under your travel trailer
I used to put the sami tote up in the frame on my MH. Never had any problems and it was out of the way. I'd get a jack for changing a tire.
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10/13/08 10:35pm |
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RE: Considering 22 GQ Arctic Fox Travel Trailer
I use an Equal-i-zer with 1000 lb bars for my Nash 22GQ which is a little lighter than the Fox but the 1000 lb bars should work well for either. I am very satisfied with this hitch. I initially towed the Nash with a Grand Cherokee and this hitch, and, even with the short wheelbase, did not experience any sway problems. This is a very nice TT for two people even with a large, (90 lb.), dog
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10/13/08 01:31pm |
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RE: Considering 22 GQ Arctic Fox Travel Trailer
I pull a Nash 22GQ, same as the Fox but aluminium and about 800 lbs lighter with an '06, Ram CTD, 3.73,4X4,auto. Get 12-14 mpg. Usually near 14. My truck has 36,000 mile and the mileage seems to be improving, (17 around town), havent towed the TT for awhile but figure it will be around 14 if not better. Speed is a big determining factor.
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10/12/08 11:48pm |
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RE: entry level TT's
Actually, there is often a big difference in fixtures such as hardware, sinks, toilets and seat cushions and matresses. Light fixtures, insulation, windows and frames are different. Although, appliances may be from the same manufacturer, there are different grades and sizes. Real wood or particle board, solid wood or veneer. A cheap foam pad or an inner spring mattress. Enclosed plumbing and heated tank compartments. Go to an RV show and look at models in diffrent price ranges. The interiors are different. Go to the manufacturer's website or look at brochures and see the difference in construction. Often things you can't see. There are reasons some TTs cost more.
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10/08/08 11:45pm |
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RE: SUV Hauling
It sounds like you are going with a regular weight distributing hitch and friction sway bar. I think, with your combination, you would be much better off with a Reese Dual Cam or Equal-i-zer brand hitch. Some would recommend a Hensley. It is my understanding that a friction sway bar is marginal on a TT that size even with a larger TV. Two friction sway bars would be better than one but an anti-sway, WD hitch would be best.
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10/08/08 11:32pm |
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RE: Tire Wear Pattern-Tandem Axle TT (Pic's) Where to look next
You might consider taking it to a shop that works on truck trailers and have the alignment checked. They do get knocked out of alignment sometimes.
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10/05/08 10:10pm |
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RE: What is killing my battery
You probably didn't damage your brakes but it wouldn,t hurt to check them out. Or have them checked.
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09/29/08 03:38pm |
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RE: What is killing my battery
If you pulled the break away switch, the brakes will run the battery down in a matter of hours or less. No need to pull all the fuses etc. The brakes are what ran your battery down. If you are lucky, you didn't damage the brakes.
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09/28/08 10:42pm |
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RE: Cordless upright vacuums
My cordless, upright vac is a broom.
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09/23/08 05:53pm |
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RE: campground versus rv park
Campgrounds state/federal, RV Parks privately owned.
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09/23/08 05:52pm |
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RE: Did I goof up??
I think if you check, you will find the load rating of the 315 D is about the same as a 265 E. This is easy to check at any of the tire websites. There are also websites that will calculate your final drive ratio with different size tires. While the larger tires will lower your final drive ratio, I doubt it would go to 3.05. Maybe 3.55? Easy to check. I wouldn't worry about it and doubt you will be able to tell the difference in handling. My 265 E rated tires on my CTD run at about 65 lbs according to the door sticker. Without going down to look, I think 70 psi is for loaded though the tires are rated for 80 psi, that is not the recommended pressure for the weight of the truck. Try it. I think you will find it works fine.
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09/19/08 04:27pm |
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RE: 6V Golf cart battery suggestions
Just a note if you are thinking about carrying them in the back of your truck. Not something you want flying around in a crash and, my two Trojan 105's weigh about 135 lbs together. They fit so tight in the box that I can't get them out separately without lifting them off the tongue and setting them on the ground. 135lbs is getting to be way to much for an old guy to dead lift out of the A frame. Don't think I would want to lift them in and out of the truck bed.
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09/17/08 06:44pm |
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RE: Thermopane VS. Storm windows
I made storm windows for a MH I had because we used it in winter. Made a huge difference not only in how much the furnace ran but evened out the temp in the interior. No more cold and warm spots. I just bought sheets of lucite at HD and cut to fit. I put adhesive backed foam insulation strips around the edges and attached them with mirror clips. It wasn't all that expensive and they worked very well. The ones that came with my Nash have nice metal frames but the others did the trick.
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08/20/08 12:54pm |
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RE: Thermopane VS. Storm windows
java, have no way of testing and your point is well taken about a sealed unit filled with an inert gas, (if it stays sealed). My assumption was just based on the fact that a storm window has 1 1/2 to 2 inches of dead air space where a thermo pane has less than 1/2 inch and, as someone mentioned, the storm window covers much of the metal window frame. Thermal efficincy? I don't know.
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08/19/08 10:23pm |
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RE: Thermopane VS. Storm windows
Storm windows are easy to put on and take off although I usually just do it once a year. The storm windows for Arctic Fox/Nash are well made with metal frames and foam gaskets around the edge. You just hold them up to the window and turn the clips to lock them in place. The clips are like mirror clips. The are fine as far as staying in place while traveling. You have to remove the crank knobs on the crank out windows.
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08/18/08 09:27pm |
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RE: Thermopane VS. Storm windows
I have storm windows in my Nash, (a Northwood product like Arctic Fox). They are great in the winter and don't sweat. I think they might be more efficient than the thermo panes but not near as handy. I only put them on in the winter as you can't open the windows with them on. Thermo panes open and are on year around. So, if you go places that are real hot and real cold, you might be better off with thermo pane. In the summer, here in Colorado, it is usually not so hot that you would need them and, in winter, I just put on the storm windows. I think the storm windows are cheaper.
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08/18/08 05:01pm |
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