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RE: Whining about gas prices? Wifes solution WORKED!
And I'm curious...Did your lovely wife say "I told you so"?
is there one that don't??????
:B:B
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mike54
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07/24/08 05:15pm |
Towing
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RE: modifying Dodge 1500 to pull a 5er
We live 1 1/2 hours away and my DH fought the truck the whole way home. My question is can we put a different axle on the truck? Here's what we have-2000 Dodge Ram Quad Cab SB
5.9L 3:55 axle V-8 with airbags. 5er 7000 lb shipping weight. Shouldn't dealers be honest? Any help would be great
I had a '99 Dodge 1500 same setup as you and stayed away from 5th wheels because I didn't think it would handle them well. We bought a 27' TT that was within the limits it should have handeled but the first 12 hr round trip I came home and traded it in for a 2002 2500HD 6.0 4:10 gears I have no more stress pulling it was the best thing I ever did now I wish I had bought the fiver.
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mike54
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07/24/08 12:20pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Wisconsin Fall Rally - October 10th - 12th.
Leaving for the hospital in a little bit. The next couple of days should be interesting! Me and crutches, what a hoot! :B
Julie
best wishes we'll be thinking of you Julie
get some videos of you on you tube using crutches.:B
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mike54
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07/24/08 07:00am |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Maxxair vent covers - have you used them?
I have them on both vents I won't be without them
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mike54
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07/22/08 09:37am |
Travel Trailers
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How much does it cost
to go camping? I was asked this Sunday when I stopped to fill up on the way home by a guy in a 4 banger rice burner at the next pump.
I told him I don't keep track of the cost I don't want think about it.
do you keep track what it costs?
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mike54
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07/22/08 05:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What kind of grease?
I carry a can of spray white grease less mess
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mike54
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07/21/08 07:20am |
Towing
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RE: Brake Controlers... what makes one better then the other ?
I pulled this off the net when I needed a new controller. I had a time delayed it worked ok on the my 17' hybid last yr. On my new 27' the camper jerked and bucked when I stopped so I a proportional brake controller it works alot better. As far a what popular brand is better I don't know I bought a off the rack brand at Farm & Fleet.
"An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from the tow vehicle to the trailer's electric brakes. Many styles are available that differ from how they look, to the number of brakes they can power, but all of them can be divided up into two main groups, Proportional or Time Delayed. A proportional (or pendulum) brake controller senses how quickly the tow vehicle is stopping and applies the same amount of braking power to the trailer. With a Time Delayed (or solid state) brake controller when you step on the vehicle brakes a predetermined amount of braking power is sent to the trailer and then there is a delay as the unit ramps up to full braking power.
Proportional Brake Controller
With proportional brake controllers, once the brake pedal is stepped on, a motion sensing device knows how fast the tow vehicle is stopping. It then applies power to the trailer brakes equally as fast (or slow) as the towing vehicle. This allows the trailer to stop at the same rate as the tow vehicle. Therefore, in an extreme stopping situation where the vehicle brakes are slammed on, a proportional controller will immediately send the maximum preset power to the trailer brakes. This type of brake controller provides the smoothest and quickest braking while also providing the least amount of wear on both the vehicle and trailer's brakes. Proportional controllers are "enabled" by the brake pedal switch and "activated" by a pendulum circuit that senses the vehicle's stopping motion and applies a proportional voltage to the trailer's brakes. When properly adjusted the trailer will decelerate at the same rate as the tow vehicle, increasing braking efficiency and reducing brake wear.
Time Delayed Brake Controller
With Time Delayed trailer brake controllers, once the brake pedal is stepped on, the pre-determined amount of power (which is set by the user, based on trailer weight) is sent back to the trailer brakes. On time delayed controllers, a delay always exists from when the brake pedal is pushed to when the unit reaches the user set, maximum power output. The delay can be shortened or lengthened with the 'sync' switch, available on most time delayed controllers, but it behaves the same way for every stop (slow or fast). If the sync switch is set too low, the vehicle will do most of the initial braking, putting extra strain on the vehicle's brakes. If the sync switch is set too high, the trailer will be braking harder. So in most cases, either the truck or the trailer will be doing the majority of the braking, resulting in uneven brake wear. The time delayed brake controller system is easily installed and is very user friendly. It can be mounted at any angle. It also has a low profile. The amount of power that is sent back to the brakes is adjustable using a control on the brake controller. With most time delayed brake controllers, when towing with the hazard flashers on, the digital display will flash with the hazard flashers. If the brake controller is set to aggressively, pulsing may occur which will be felt in the trailer brakes. However, a pulse preventer can isolate the brake controller from the flashers and will eliminate the pulsing and flashing on the controller. A pulse preventer is not necessary for vehicles that have a different bulb for the stop and turn signals, which is typical of vehicles with amber turn signals.
Although the controllers' methods are different, both controllers do have some similarities. Proportional and Time Delayed brake controllers:
Allow the user to adjust the maximum braking power to match the weight of the trailer being pulled.
Have a manual override trigger that can be used to apply only the trailer brakes
Have the same wiring configuration for installation
The differences between Proportional and Time Delayed brake controllers include:
Cost: Time Delayed will typically be less expensive, although recent advances in Proportional Brake Controllers have made the cost difference much narrower.
Braking Performance: Time Delayed always sends the same braking power to the trailer, Proportional will vary the braking power based on how quickly the tow vehicle is stopping producing a smoother braking action.
Wear and Tear: Time Delayed will cause more wear on either the trailer or vehicle brakes because one or the other will be doing the majority of the braking. Proportional reduces wear by spreading the braking power evenly.
Mounting: Time Delayed may be mounted in any position and at any angle. Proportional will typically need to be mounted within a certain range, such as within 70 degrees of level, to work properly.
Calibration: Time Delayed will typically not require calibration. Some models of Proportional brake controllers need to be calibrated to work properly, but most of the newer models are self calibrating or have a very simple calibration, so they are nearly as easy to set up as time delayed.
Size: Time Delayed have traditionally been smaller and slimmer than Proportional, but newer models of proportional controllers come in shapes and sizes very similar to Time Delayed.
Use: Time Delayed are best for the casual user. Proportional should be considered if the trailer will be towed often because they operate well in diverse towing conditions and produce less wear on the braking systems.
Safety: Proportional brake controllers provide an additional level of safety because they will automatically ramp up to full power if the tow vehicle makes an emergency stop."
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mike54
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07/20/08 06:08pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Can I add a
When I had my 13' Shasta I put a sway bar on it helped. I also made the mistake putting on radial tires when I changed back to bias tires that helped even more.
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mike54
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07/20/08 05:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How many tow with GM 6L gasser?
If you tow with a Chev/GMC 6L gas engine:
1) How much weight do you tow? 6800 lbs
2) Do you tow mainly on flat ground or also over mountain passes? flat and hills
3) If steep hills, is that engine adequate? yes
4) What mileage do you get towing? 8 mpg
5) What mileage when not towing? 10 mpg
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mike54
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07/20/08 04:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Just towed my TT for the trip and I have questions...
our trip to Door county over the 4th was that way but most of it worse I struggled to hold 55-60 mph on flats road on the hills forget it.
that week I traded my 1/2 ton truck with 5.9 3:55 gears in for a 2500HD 6.0 4:10 gears this weekends trip up to Nekoosa WI was great drive.
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mike54
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07/20/08 04:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Wisconsin Fall Rally - October 10th - 12th.
we are at Deer trail in Nekoosa and some nasty storms are coming thru right now my kid and his GF wanted to ride it out in the tent.
Michelle strap that crapping kid to the spare tire :B have a great trip.
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mike54
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07/19/08 08:24pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: trailer towing with Hemi
I have 3.55 rear axle
I didn't have the hemi in my 1999 Dodge I had the 5.9 360 motor w/ 3:55 gears. I pull a 27' about 6800 lbs I went to Door county over the fourth came home traded it in for a 2002 Silverado 6.0 2500 HD with 4:10 gears. The Dodge I thought struggled way to hard on the hills with the Chevy it pulls great.
That's not apples to apples though. 99 Dodge 360 against a 02 Chevy 6.0 W/ 4:10 gears... I'll bet you like the Chevy. That's a sweet set up you've got there.
we just drove about 200 miles and my stress meter never went off 0. I ran 65-70 mph the chevy got 9 MPG I didn't feel the camper pushing and pulling me I didn't feel the semis passing it was great.:B I won't be going back to a 1/2 ton pulling this TT
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mike54
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07/18/08 01:23pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: trailer towing with Hemi
I have 3.55 rear axle
I didn't have the hemi in my 1999 Dodge I had the 5.9 360 motor w/ 3:55 gears. I pull a 27' about 6800 lbs I went to Door county over the fourth came home traded it in for a 2002 Silverado 6.0 2500 HD with 4:10 gears. The Dodge I thought struggled way to hard on the hills with the Chevy it pulls great.
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mike54
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07/17/08 10:50pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Northern Illinois Summer Rally August 1-3
She just knows me George Meyer I'll call tomorrow and tell her I'm with RV net
I gave her your name she couldn't find you she only had Steve on a water elec. site.
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mike54
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07/16/08 10:29pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Northern Illinois Summer Rally August 1-3
cool got you Mike and seeing as how they didn't give us a site number for this yet who knows Dawg what is going to happen
I called told her we were with RV.net she didn't give
me a site number:?
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mike54
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07/16/08 10:14pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: If you have one of the portable ice makers...
my plan was to move ours outside after we get setup but it's too much to move it and out. I tried it in the bedroom next to the sink but it was in the way so right now it sits next to the dinette right inside the door it seems to be ok there. I am using a wood tv tray to set it on.
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mike54
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07/15/08 10:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Wisconsin Fall Rally - October 10th - 12th.
we are going camping with my son and his GF at Deer Trail park in Nekoosa this weekend.
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mike54
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07/15/08 05:59am |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: 1st long trip I got a question
thanks for help but I decided to dump the Dodge Last Thursday I picked up a 2002 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 4:10 we went camping this past weekend it's a lot better towing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/mike54/Chevy%20Silverado/GEDC0117.jpg
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mike54
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07/15/08 05:07am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Northern Illinois Summer Rally August 1-3
ok that is 3 of us signed up Dawg are you guys coming or not :h
make that 4 I'll call tomorrow :B
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mike54
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07/13/08 08:21pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Wisconsin end of summer camping trip
five days since the last post.:Z
We are heading up to Deer Trail Park in Nekoosa on Friday my son and GF will be there Saturday morning. It's camping trip meet his new GF he dumped the last one a few months back (a pray answered) he's suppose to be moving in with her down in Stevens Pint this fall so if it works out I'm hoping we can go camping with him more next year.
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mike54
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07/13/08 01:23pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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