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RE: What's Going On?
No problems with my STOCK Duramax's Allison after 25,000 towing miles.
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taviking22
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11/21/08 07:20pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Potential 5th Wheel owner
We got our 5th wheel in July for two reasons:
•pull our boat behind it
•storage space
We had been tent campers, then a pop-up, then a hybrid, then a TT, and now a 5ver. Biggest deciding factor in what make/model to buy is what our dealer, whom we trust and provides great service, sells. Jayco had a floor plan that we immediately liked with a trailer length that would allow us to tandem tow legally.
Everything that I previously had to haul in the bed of the pickup now fits in the basement of the 5ver. No more loading and unloading the pickup!
No need for a WDH or sway controls. The handling of the 5ver is much more stable than our TT.
I also have a short bed diesel. You should find your truck's towing capacities will allow you to look at a large assortment of 5vers.
The market is prime for buying.
Good luck and happy shopping!
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taviking22
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11/21/08 07:12pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th Wheel towing a small trailer
I tandom tow my 16' fishing boat trailer behind my 5ver without problems. Just have to plan for situations where I don't have to back up.
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taviking22
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11/20/08 01:02pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: I OWN A JAYCO!!!!!!
Yea for you! We've owned our first Jayco for about 3 months now. I hope yours brings you as much satisfaction as ours has so far.
Happy camping!
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taviking22
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10/20/08 07:09pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Class C with a Diesel engine
Jayco's Seneca comes with a Duramax (Chevy) diesel.
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taviking22
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10/14/08 12:39pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: St. Louis Arch
My wife isn't exactly fond of hieghts, but we had an enjoyable visit to the arch in June. See St Louis Arch.
Very much worth a visit, IMHO!
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taviking22
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10/12/08 08:01pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: antenna damage while driving..anyone had this happen before?
We had that happen several years ago to our TT. We went head-on into a storm squall on I-80 in far western Nebraska that packed winds so severe we were forced to pull onto the shoulder. When we arrive at our campground we noticed that the leading wing of our TV antenna was bent upward. I was relieve that the storm hadn't caught us broadside as hard telling what could have happened!!
Comprehensive insurance bought a replacement antenna head.
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taviking22
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10/12/08 01:32pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Towing a shrink-wrapped boat?
Post your inquiry on the iBoats forum. Someone there will have your answer.
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taviking22
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09/16/08 07:13pm |
Towing
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RE: Nebraska SR-2
Hwy 2 in Nebraska will take you through the Sandhills, a very unique geologic and ecologic region. Google "Nebraska Sandhills" and you'll get a lot of information. Hwy 2 is a good, wide 2 lane highway. You shouldn't have any travel problems relating to the road surface, anyway.
Happy travels!!
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taviking22
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09/16/08 05:46pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Ouray, Co.
Fantastic pictures!! I'm jealous as was on the 4X4 only "roads" above Ouray in 1994. My Chevy Blazer was up to the task!
Looks like they get quite a crowd for Jeep Jamboree. Thanks for sharing the pixs!
Happy camping! ..... And off-roading!
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taviking22
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09/16/08 05:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 2 WD diesel gets more mileage?
You've never driven a 2wd pickup in an Omaha or midwest snow storm, have you?
I realize that comment wasn't aimed at me, but:
No, but I HAVE driven a 4X2 in Northwest Montana blizzards. However, back then, in that area, EVERYBODY had real mud & snow traction tires in the winter, and there were very few 4X4s, and EVERYBODY put some weight in the back of their trucks.
I have also had the stiff lube in the front axle of a 4X4 put me in the ditch in 2 feet of snow, at 20 below zero. By the time the work day was over, there was practically a road down there from all the rigs who couln't make the turn! I was only the second or third of many. Nearly all of them were 4X4s.
Yes, my two Jeeps are 4X4.
my truck isn't.
The Tioga isn't, either
:)
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taviking22
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09/11/08 11:49am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2 WD diesel gets more mileage?
Very poor mileage, 4 x 4 are for farmers,Ranchers, loggers, and ult. companies, the rest get them because the guy down the street has one and he can't have more than you.
You've never driven a 2wd pickup in an Omaha or midwest snow storm, have you?
Granted, for highway towing in the sun belt or during the summer, 4X4 isn't necessary. I've used 4wd only a couple of times towing when on a damp, grassy area when boondocking. In 2wd the wheels would spin.
I can't imagine that with the torque and hp of the diesel, whether or not you have 2 or 4wd makes any significant difference in mileage. All I know if you don't have 4wd and need it, well.....
The slight increase of the truck's weight with 4wd slightly lowers the truck's towing capacities. This might help sway your decision, too.
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taviking22
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09/11/08 09:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: bought new 2500 GMC
Nice purchase on the TV!! You'll love towing with it. I have a Chevy D/A with a short box and after upgrading from a TT to a 2009 FW (Jayco), found I could get by without a slider hitch as the Jayco fiberglass front cap has indentations built-in allowing me to make near 90º turns, even with my 6' pickup box.
Happy trails!
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taviking22
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09/04/08 01:46pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Day trip from Ouray to Lake City???
... without 4-wheel drive. What is the best route?
Uhmmm? Helicopter??
The most direct route from Ouray to Lake City I would not take without 4WD. I was up around the Anamis area a few years ago having taken 550 south of Ouray and then CR20A up and up and up. I was having fun with my 4WD pickup, when low and behold I meet a 2WD station wagon full of people. You could hear it bottoming out on the rocks as it careened down the "road". I still wonder if he made it down safely or without punching a hole in his oil pan.
I'm sure some of the natives in the area will know of a good route for you.
Safe travels!
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taviking22
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08/28/08 01:50pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Photo album software recommendation
Hmmm?
I'd recommend iPhoto...but then you'd need a...:S
But, you're probably not willing to change platforms.
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taviking22
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08/24/08 09:12pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Jensen TV and Radio/CD/DVD Surround sound system
Our new 5ver has the Jensen AWN960, maybe a setup similar to yours. We use the RCA audio out jacks on the TV with a male RCA to male 1/8" mini stereo adapter plugged into the Aux A/V In jack on the Jensen. Fortunately our LCD TV is 18" from the Jensen. Creates a very good surround sound inside the 5ver! A home theater setup away from home.
You may need to run speaker wire if your TV is a ways away from your radio.
Good luck!
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taviking22
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08/22/08 05:41pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Info wanted on Rear Kitchen in TT
Our last TT was a Homestead 24 rks with a rear kitchen. No problems, DW liked it. A couple of times when we would hit a significant bump, we would find a drawer open and some shelves were rearranged. DW would find fault with the driving/driver! :)
Good luck with your quest!
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taviking22
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08/22/08 05:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Fullerton - Raptor Sighting Pulling Doubles on Gilbert
I just had a hitch installed on the back of my 5ver for tandem towing. But it sound like the "train" may have been over legal length (65') for towing in our state. My TV, 5er, and boat trailer put me right at our length limit.
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taviking22
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08/22/08 12:48pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
I have the Fumato drain valve on both of my vehicles and really like it. I have not had any kind of problem with them and will never go back to using a wrench on the drain plug if I get other vehicles.
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taviking22
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08/22/08 12:44pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: YIPPEEEEEE!!
A new 5ver and a Duramax to boot! You'll be smilin' for a long time!
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taviking22
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08/21/08 07:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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