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RE: What the world needs is a good five cent cigar!
Aerobic Steps, from Yard Sale or new at Wal mart. I have an old one that has 3 height settings, durable, light and stable.
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Trail-Mate
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11/05/09 10:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hensley Arrow objective review.
One thing I just noticed from this weekend towing my BIL's Trailer from Tenn to MD. He has the dual cam and have had the Hensley for some time. My old setup was a Reese with Friction Bar. The dual cam was not dialed in for my suburban but was close.( Using his Hitch ) Things I noticed. You feel every tug from the dual cams left to right in the wind as they try to keep the trailer straight, somthing I don't feel at all with the HA, The links must isolate it. I was in some strong wind comming thru the mountains and had it try to break loose one or twice. The dual cam did its job and kept the sway in check but you can feel it working for sure. I missed the HA on this trip. Just an observation.
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Trail-Mate
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10/28/09 11:29am |
Towing
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RE: how heavy on your 7.4l vortec?
My Non Vortec (TBI) 454 Pulls 10,000 LBS all the time. Put over 6000 miles on this combo so far. Last long trip was 600 miles one way. My TBI 454 has been modified some.
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Trail-Mate
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10/26/09 11:31am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Brake Controller Recommendations
Jordan's are no longer available, Company was sold to Camco, They were supposed to release a new version but never has. If I had to replace my Jordan it would be a Brake Smart or Max Brake
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Trail-Mate
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10/21/09 01:47pm |
Towing
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RE: auxiliary camper steps?
Find an old step areobic's step. They are wide and have 3 height adjustiments. Made of plastic and won't rust, legs store in base step. They work really well. My be able to pick one up a yard sale.
Also very stable.
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Trail-Mate
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09/28/09 07:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Suggestions for getting rid of a travel trailer...
Also someone my want it for the Frame and Axels alone to turn it into a Cargo Trailer or another type for their needs. My Local Dealer had a 5th wheel burn up on their lot due to fridge problem. They gutted it and made a Pop-Up hauler out of it. They now pickup their Pop-Ups instead of having them delivered. Any good welder could make just about anything from the frame.
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Trail-Mate
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09/17/09 07:39pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 8.1L MPG?
My Friend has a Reg cab Chevy Dually he pull at Montana 5th wheel, He has aways said it seem to get the same loaded and unloaded. He says in the 8-10 mpg range. The is the same range im getting with my Suburban 454 TBI.
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Trail-Mate
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09/03/09 06:08am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cougar travel trailer
All I can add is do a good PDI inspection and I know 3 friends that all have Cougars and all have been very good trailers.
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Trail-Mate
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09/01/09 02:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Montana Mountaineer TT
I also have been to the large Hershey show every year and since buying this one , I have not seen a bunk model yet that I like better. The Bathroom is one of the best I have seen in a Bunk layout trailer.
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Trail-Mate
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08/25/09 01:27pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Montana Mountaineer TT
I own one and Love it. Best Bunk layout I have seen with good bathroom. It been a great trailer so far and have had mine since 2007. Gets used alot and has a fair number of miles on it. If you have any specific question just send me a private message or post here. Not sure on 2010 production or not was listed in the o9 books I have.
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Trail-Mate
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08/25/09 01:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: POLL....Fiberglass delamination
Saw a bunch in Myrtle Beach 2 weeks ago when I was there
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Trail-Mate
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08/20/09 01:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Reading-Lancaster, PA - campgrounds
Spring Gulch Upper Sites are Large, Full Hookup and usually quiet.
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Trail-Mate
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07/22/09 08:49am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: How much do you tow with your 454?
See Sig, Wet weight almost 10,000 lbs, 35 foot trailer.
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Trail-Mate
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07/22/09 07:12am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Troubles with "Porpoising" F-150 Super Crew & Passport 300BH
First I would swap out the 800lb wd bars for 1000lb wd bars and see what you have. Also what is the milage on the Truck? Factory Shocks don't usually last very long. They may need replacing. Also Check Tire Pressures.
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Trail-Mate
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07/21/09 05:54am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Pirateland
Ops
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Trail-Mate
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07/15/09 08:03am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hensley Arrow - What am I doing wrong?
Make sure you unhitch it right then the angles will be set when you hook up again. Use Dry Lube and you should be good to go. I never have a problem getting it all the way in. As long as you unhitch it right. The Instruction manual has very good instructions. I have a tape line in the latch toll that tells me how high I have to lift it before loosining the WD bar jacks untill loose.
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Trail-Mate
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07/14/09 10:00am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Who now or has pulled with a 1 Ton 454 TBI GM truck?
My current TV see sig is not a 1 ton because its a Suburban. Has always towed well since I got it. Had a major overheating event due to bad radiator cap. Here are things I have done and all have improved the performance should extend its life.
First was replacing the old Radiator with new aluminum one and added big trans cooler with fan. Switched all fluids to synthetic, ( Royal Purple for engine )
Added cold intake kit to get rigd of the stock restricted one. Replaced the clutch fan. Truck Ran better temps dropped alot.
Performace improved but still needed some work. Would not pull hills well if slowed to 55 mph.
Then I added a Towing Chip from TBI Chips ( Thank Brian Harris ) put in 180 thermostat.
Pulled better now temps lower, but would get pinging in some of the slower hill pulls.
Did some more research and found the problem I was getting now was 3 fold. not enough fuel pressue, air and poor flowing exhaust.
Just Installed in the last 2 weeks wiith recomendations from Brian Harris ( TBI Chips )
Got new higher flow fuel pump from Brian. That made a noticable difference from the moment I started it. Then got a modified TBI from RV Morse Machine ( Thanks Vic) and decided to fix the exhaust since I had a small crack in one manifold.
So I then got a set of Doug Thorley Tri Y headers Kit with crossover pipe and then added a Flowmaster 50 serices and Hi flow cat.
What a difference. No Issues with those slow pulling problems and pinging gone , just keeps pulling.
Headers have lowered temps some more, The TBI is getting proper pressue to work under load, The free flowing exhaust with the cold air kit just complimented each other. Very Please now with how its running.
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Trail-Mate
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06/30/09 08:36am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Keystone Quality ?
Mine going on 3 now, Used about 120 nights a season from March thru October. No real isses to report. Been Great Trailer. Have friends, one that has had 2 Cougars and no issues to report on either. The other Montana 5th wheel. Also been very good Trailer.
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Trail-Mate
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06/11/09 11:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking at buying a used Hensley Arrow...questions
Yes you can order the 1400 bars from Hensley. Does not matter if you bought it new from them or not. and nothing else is need to change from the 1000 to the 1400 bars. I did. I still have the 1000 bars should I ever downsize the TT.
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Trail-Mate
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06/11/09 09:30am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Maryland vehicle inspection for used RV bought at LazyDays?
Beckleys does do inspections, but I would also look at Light TrucK service, They have several locations, One in Frederick and another in Rockville off of Gude drive.
I think also Donald Be Rice Tire does inspections
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Trail-Mate
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05/21/09 05:51am |
Class A Motorhomes
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