RE: Meet Sasha/Shasta/Kitty??
I just keep looking at that nice mattress, thinking of the potted meat, whew!
Ha ha - that cracks me up considering that was my mattress during high school and most of college. Guess it was bought 17 years ago and I used it 7-8 years. I was just pretty good at cleaning it except for a stain on the other side where a chocolate slim fast spilled down it without my knowledge and I didn't figure it out for a week or two. No getting that stain out!
Cat food=not good for dogs, though. It has too much protein and can be bad for their kidneys.
Not really worried about that. Most of what I have read says that is old info and that if a dog does not have a pre-existing kidney condition, too much protein is not a problem - it will just come out in the urine. Think about animals in the wild like wolfs or dogs that are fed raw food.
*Can I feed my dog too much protein?
If your dog eats too much protein, some will be excreted in the urine and the rest will be used as calories or converted to fat - causing your dog no harm. However, if your dog has a kidney problem, high protein diets are not recommended. Most pet food companies slightly exceed the minimum recommended protein requirements to ensure that dogs get adequate protein from their food
*Does high protein cause kidney disease?
No. This myth probably started because, in the past, patients with kidney disease were commonly placed on low-protein (and thus low-nitrogen) diets. Today, we often put them on a diet that is not necessarily very low in protein, but instead contains protein that is more digestible (therefore producing fewer nitrogen by-products). These diet changes are made merely because damaged kidneys may not be able to handle the excess nitrogen efficiently. In pets with existing kidney problems, nitrogen can become too high in the bloodstream which can harm other tissues.
Unless your veterinarian has told you your pet has a kidney problem that is severe enough to adjust the protein intake, you can feed your pet a normal amount of protein without worrying about "damaging" or "stressing" your pet's kidneys. Also, keep in mind the fact that you are not "saving" your pet's kidneys by feeding a low-protein diet.
*Can my dog or cat have too much protein?
A common myth is that too much protein may cause problems for your dog or cat. This myth has been roundly debunked by modern science – but, given that protein-rich foods are not budget-friendly for pet food makers, it’s no surprise that this myth has been perpetuated as it gives conventional manufacturers an excuse to keep their production costs lower.
The truth is that dogs and cats are carnivores with an evolutionary adaptation for an almost exclusively meat based diet, a extra protein is either metabolized for energy, or removed from the body naturally.
In addition while protein is essential and cannot be oversupplied, your dog or cat has absolutely no requirement for carbohydrate.
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Mythology of Protein Restriction for Dogs with Reduced Renal Function
Effects of Dietary Protein Intake on Renal Functions
RE: Help in Diagnosing Rough Ride
I assume you have the oem shocks on the truck now. If yes, then when you upgraded the springs, it will overcome a weak shock making the ride worse in terms of "pogo effect".
Others here love Ranchos, I believe KYB monomax shocks are superior in design and overall ride when the truck is loaded and provide a firm ride when the camper is off the truck. The oil is seperated from the nitrogen by an a piston and a much, much higher nitrogen pressure is used. This keeps the shock from foaming the oil and extends its life. The extra nitrogen pressure also adds stability while cornering - reducing sway etc.
I think adding two leafs is sufficient for "ride support" and "leveling" - with the added leaf springs - the addition of the timbrens are probably "too much". If the ride is "jarring" on impact of road irregularities, I would remove the timbrens. You definitely need to replace your shocks - I would add KYB Monomax shocks - which I believe are the best option and also happen to be the most reasonably priced option.
You aren't that far off - just need to need to do a little tweaking. The best price I have found on KYB monomax shocks is from summit racing on-line - a little over $50 apiece.
With the added leafs and using kyb shocks - I don't think you will need to add the airbags - and would opt for a rear helwig sway bar before adding airbags to control any sway.
Jeff
RE: Tire Pressure - Measuring Tire Pressure - TPMS
I don't understand the concern about 0.5 psi variances between measuring devices.
Doesn't your pressure vary by as much as 30% when your tires heat up?
If your tires really work best at 90 psi, shouldn't you under-inflate on hot days so they actually run at 90 psi? That's how race cars are set up. http://www.racelinecentral.com/RacingSetupGuide.html
It sounds like most of us have correct inflation when cold and then become significantly overinflated after driving for 30 minutes. As such, do 0.1% measurements really matter?
If you really care about accurate tire pressure, shouldn't you use nitrogen instead of air? http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question594.htm. If not, shouldn't we just be happy being within 20% of the optimal reading since we are not going to be at that pressure for very long?
RE: name question??
But the real question still unanswered is......
Whats the proper air pressure for the 5th wheel ?
:?
Pressure may vary, but - - always fill with nitrogen! :W
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RE: Wanting a generator
Please take a look at solar, for about $500 you can get an 85watt panel that will charge your batteries forever*
heres a snippet from EveryMilesAMemory, who frequents these forums.
Solar Info Link
found this Forum Post on RV Net and thought it would be a good comparison
GENERATOR Warranty: 2 years
SOLAR Panels: 25 years
GENERATOR Fuel cost: $3 +/- per gallon, in extra refillable container
SOLAR Panels: FREE, zero, zilch, no container, no refilling
GENERATOR Pollutants: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons.
SOLAR Panels: NONE
GENERATOR other Pollutant: NOISE!!
SOLAR Panels: NONE, totally silent.
GENERATOR Carbon Monoxide Warning: It can kill you.
SOLAR Panels: No CO generated
Blah, blah, blah...
Solar panels have their place (mainly for charging up batteries while boondocking, etc.), but do they really substitute for a generator? No! Try running a TV, microwave, A/C, etc. on solar panels. No can do!
If solar panels were so great, we'd all be driving solar-powered TVs and all of our houses would be powered strictly by solar! With our current technology, solar power actually pollutes much worse than conventional power sources when you look at the big picture and include the manufacturing of the solar power panel assembly, delivery, maintenance, etc.
Heck, if we were all truely that concerned about the environment, none of us would be towing monstrous square boxes out into the woods for weekend entertainment, nor driving gas guzzling trucks that regularly get 10 mpg or less just to tow our toys!
RE: Wanting a generator
Please take a look at solar, for about $500 you can get an 85watt panel that will charge your batteries forever*
heres a snippet from EveryMilesAMemory, who frequents these forums.
Solar Info Link
found this Forum Post on RV Net and thought it would be a good comparison
GENERATOR Warranty: 2 years
SOLAR Panels: 25 years
GENERATOR Fuel cost: $3 +/- per gallon, in extra refillable container
SOLAR Panels: FREE, zero, zilch, no container, no refilling
GENERATOR Pollutants: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons.
SOLAR Panels: NONE
GENERATOR other Pollutant: NOISE!!
SOLAR Panels: NONE, totally silent.
GENERATOR Carbon Monoxide Warning: It can kill you.
SOLAR Panels: No CO generated
GENERATOR wetness/moisture Warning: Don't leave out in rain/snow or handle with wet hands, electrocution or unit damage may result.
SOLAR panels: Completely weather proof, no danger.
GENERATOR Hot Exhaust Caution: Can burn hands and start fires.
SOLAR Panels: NO exhaust. No danger.
GENERATOR Fuel highly flammable Warning: Explosive, also, stinky.
SOLAR Panels: No fuel required. Safe. No vapors or odors.
GENERATOR: Keep cooling openings clear or engine damage could result.
SOLAR PANELS: No engine or cooling openings.
GENERATOR: Do not lay on side, oil leakage and mess will result.
SOLAR Panels: No oil, no mess.
GENERATOR: Carburetor needs different adjustment for above or under 5,000 Ft. elevations, done by dealer.
SOLAR Panels: No carburetor, no adjustments by anybody.
GENERATOR: Oil level check each use.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Oil change every 6 months or 100 hours.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Used engine oil proper disposal every 6 months or 100 hours
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Air Filter check each use.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Air Filter clean and re-oil at least every 3 months or 50 hours.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Spark plug check/adjust every 6 months or 100 hours.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Replace spark plug every year or 200 hours.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Clean spark arrestor every 6 months or 100 hours.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Valve clearance check/adjust every year or 200 hours, done by dealer.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Clean combustion chamber every 300 hours, done by dealer.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Clean fuel tank and filter every 6 months or 100 hours, done by dealer.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
GENERATOR: Check/replace if req'd fuel line every 2 years.
SOLAR Panels: NEVER
RE: GY Marathon ST225/75R15 (Balancing?)
(quote=ol Bombero-JC) Think you've been "hitting" the nitrogen from your valve stems again!
:B :B :B
BTW - the poster that uses the most emotacoms wins! :W :W(/quote)
Sounds like you hittin' the hops a bit much. Maybe you should expand your knowledge on a subjesct before throwing barbs at others opinions/experiences. :B
RE: GY Marathon ST225/75R15 (Balancing?)
None of my 7 Jayco tire's had balance weights on them, nor were they needed, as evidenced by no unusual wear patterns, and averaging 30-40,000+ miles before replacements. All were Goodyear Marathon ST's.
I don't believe that I've ever seen a RV Trailer come from the factory with balance weights. One idiot on another forum stated that he puts a Equal packet of sweetner in each tire when mounted and claims "One time balance, all you have to do is rotate."
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Boy, You must be the only person in the world to get perfectly round balanced tires from the factory. Why dont you tell us how you do it?:S
Actually its common practice to not balance a trailer tire out here in the rest of the world. :S
Sooperdooty experience pretty well sums up how most folks experiences with the subject as evident of their posts on this web. :S
"Sooperdooty experience pretty well sums up how most folks experiences with the subject as evident of their posts on this web." :S
Now there are *TWO* authorities - that WE can "make book" on! :S
I'm in the "same part of the world" as Sooper - and I can vouch for exactly opposite! (Whoopee!) :R
Oh yeah - Sooper swears by his GY Marathons too!
(And that's another "sums up experience" web posts, LOL!) :R
JIMLIN - you should be a consultant for the Gallup Organization!! - (no, don't mean the OK hay burner folks, LOL!)
Regular "cut to the chase" pollster! :C
Think you've been "hitting" the nitrogen from your valve stems again!
:B :B :B
BTW - the poster that uses the most emotacoms wins! :W :W
RE: Tires, what kind?
Just bought a set of american made Goodyear Marathons today, installed, nitro fill, and repack the bearings on all four wheels. Nearly $1,000 investment in peace of mind. Was going into our third year on the OEM tires that came with the trailer. The Fountain Tire dealer who sold them to me told me he runs them on his own trailer. I live in a small town, dealer reputation is everything.
What is the nitro fill? Nitrogen? And what is the advantage? Diesadvantages? Cost?
If they fill it free fine, if not skip it. A lot of hype
RE: Tires, what kind?
Just bought a set of american made Goodyear Marathons today, installed, nitro fill, and repack the bearings on all four wheels. Nearly $1,000 investment in peace of mind. Was going into our third year on the OEM tires that came with the trailer. The Fountain Tire dealer who sold them to me told me he runs them on his own trailer. I live in a small town, dealer reputation is everything.
What is the nitro fill? Nitrogen? And what is the advantage? Diesadvantages? Cost?
RE: Costco for tires
Costco is hard to beat for tires. (we went with Michelin's. Also lots of lifetime after purchase perks and services...
Our Costco fills new tires with nitrogen...good, bad, worthless, your call????
Just know that is part of the deal.
RE: trailer tire longevity
Just changed out my two year old Carlisles yesterday, $960 for a set of four American made Goodyear Marathons, plus repacking all the bearings (replacing some of the bearings already after 2 years light use). We are taking the trailer on a 5,600 mile round trip vacation later this summmer, didn't want to worry about the tires. Also went with Nitrogen, $5.00 more per tire but what the heck, maybe there is something too it.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
I tried filling the tires with Helium but I kept losing traction.:)
Kidding aside, Because we run from Florida to New England regularly I thought I would try the Nitrogen at $12 per tire for the front tires. I was pleased that I saw no change in pressure in the front tires as I did in the rear. This last trip I went from Florida at near 100 degrees to Mass at 40 degrees and would normally have had to do a lot of adjustment to the pressure. I don't know about the other presumed benefits but a solution to fluctuating tire pressure was enough to convince me as to at least one benefit.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
A large bottle of Nitrogen cost $35, I have a bottle in my dragster trailer for the dragster tires, air tools etc. When the trailer tires (or any others close by) need filling they get nitrogen. Cant say I've noticed any difference it's just convienent for me.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
I didn't find any conflict of interest in the article. It pretty effectively debunks the nitrogen myth. Virtually every paragraph states that nitrogen is no better than air... although they did miss the O2 makup a little bit. 17% is a little low; I seem to work better at about 21%.
Nitrogen for the kids and the uniformed. Not for me.
They most certainly have a conflict of interest, exactly as I noted. Having a conflict of interest does not automatically equate to inaccuracies, it does however mean that they might choose to omit information that would tend to not support their cause, such as the effects of long term exposure of tire rubber to a pure CO2 environment. CO2 normally making up around 0.033% of air, a fill with 100% CO2 is a far more drastic change than the air vs. nitrogen difference.
It would appear that you are the only one who finds the alleged conflict of interest.
The author never advocated CO2 over any of the other gases, only uses it as a comparison to the others.
The whole point of the article was to debunk Nitrogen, not to champion CO2.
They are a business which sells an alternative to nitrogen for tire inflation, not a third party with no financial interest in any tire inflation gas or equipment for such.
For a TOTALLY different purpose than to advocate an advantage over air.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
What color cap do they put on the valve stem so everyone knows its nitrogen?
Valve stem caps are green to indicate nitrogen.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
I didn't find any conflict of interest in the article. It pretty effectively debunks the nitrogen myth. Virtually every paragraph states that nitrogen is no better than air... although they did miss the O2 makup a little bit. 17% is a little low; I seem to work better at about 21%.
Nitrogen for the kids and the uniformed. Not for me.
They most certainly have a conflict of interest, exactly as I noted. Having a conflict of interest does not automatically equate to inaccuracies, it does however mean that they might choose to omit information that would tend to not support their cause, such as the effects of long term exposure of tire rubber to a pure CO2 environment. CO2 normally making up around 0.033% of air, a fill with 100% CO2 is a far more drastic change than the air vs. nitrogen difference.
It would appear that you are the only one who finds the alleged conflict of interest.
The author never advocated CO2 over any of the other gases, only uses it as a comparison to the others.
The whole point of the article was to debunk Nitrogen, not to champion CO2.
They are a business which sells an alternative to nitrogen for tire inflation, not a third party with no financial interest in any tire inflation gas or equipment for such.
RE: Nitrogen vs. Air in your tires
It seem to me that I read something about Costco going the nitrigen route because it is cheaper to maintain their "air" compressors,because of the nitrogen being dry.From there,nitrogen filled tires became a marketing tool to pay for the new equipment.
(At $400 ! the equipment would more than pay for itself in a short time.)
I agree that it is a lot of "Brown Sugar"
