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RE: China Bombs Got Me
What type of valve stems? Plastic, steel, rubber???
The OP stated the tires failed from tread separation, nothing to do with valve stems???
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phillyg
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05/17/13 05:53am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Batteries: Marine/RV or Marine?
If the marine/rv battery you're looking at lists cold cranking amps (CCA) then it is a hybrid deep cycle/starter battery. Nothing wrong with that but it's not a true deep cycle and will not last as long, and cannot be run down to near zero more than a few times before it's severely weakened. I have two 12v Interstate class 27s and they perform very well, but would not last as long as two 6v golf cart type batteries.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 5er Newbie
I've only got a 30' FW and have had no overhead issues, and the biggest problem has been swinging the TV wide to allow the FW tires to clear the end of the gas pump aisle. In retrospect, my 36' class a with a toad was a bit more difficult at some stations. You have to made a few decisions very quickly, like how steep is the entrance/exit, how many cars are you going to block when you pull in, and how much space will there be at the front of the TV or RV when you pull out. Invariably, some bozo with a small car will pull in front of you just as you're getting ready to depart. If you're a calm and patient person, perhaps you'll just sit there and wait, or if you're like me, you might get out and start an argument; just saying.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:52pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Think he got a ticket?
Looks like zero tongue weight on the primary tow vehicle; so what's wrong with that? (sarcasm)
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phillyg
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05/14/13 04:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bumper Pull vs. Fifth Wheel
Many of the newer FWs in the 30' range have more aerodynamic front caps than earlier models. Plenty of choices out there in TTs, too.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 06:09am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Towing Shouldn't Be This Difficult - Help Needed
Have a good alignment shop (or bite the bullet and go to a Ford dealer) thoroughly check out the truck. Sounds like ball joints to me. Then follow the advice of others regarding the WDH; I don't think you have enough preload on them.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 06:05am |
Towing
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RE: cougar axles
There is a pre-bend in the axles. Looks to me like you're not overloaded and you've run the tires under-inflated, thus the extra wear on the edges. As long as both edges are worn equally, you probably don't have an alignment problem. Install new tires and take the rig to a truck spring/axle shop to have the alignment checked, just in case.
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phillyg
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05/14/13 05:59am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: working backwards--starting out with this truck
Great truck and I wouldn't change out anything or add to it other than the hitch, until you determine needs. You may not even need air bags. Even though the tranny is the weak link, I'd use it till it blows and then upgrade to the stronger one.
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phillyg
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05/12/13 09:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slider Hitch danger?
Bunch of BS if you ask me.
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phillyg
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05/11/13 06:54pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Follow up to blow out (there is a tire question at the end)
I've never been convinced by anyone that covering your tires does anything to protect them. You can check for dry rot by looking for cracking near the bead and between the grooves, but a certain amount of cracking is acceptable according to tire mfgrs. I just don't think you can really determine how safe a tire is unless there's an obvious bulge or cut.
ST tires don't seem to last long based on comments I've read over 20 years of visiting RV forums. Anecdotally, most rv'ers get 5-7 years out of motorhome tires and 3-5 years for trailer tires, and I read somewhere that a ST tire mfgr. states 3 years.
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phillyg
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05/10/13 06:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hot hubs
I can't give you an exact temp but if the hubs are hot to the touch I would pull the drums off and inspect the bearings. I would suspect the bearings over the surface rust theory on the drums. They may need to be repacked or possibly the preload is wrong and they're set too tight.
Or the brake shoes are adjusted too tight.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 02:47pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Re-use the "pink stuff"
I think you can, but jeez, it's cheap stuff.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 02:30pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Weight Question
Good luck! The truck in real world is only good for towing aroung 7500 pounds IMHO........Why is it that many think a gasser is only good for 80%n of capacity's??.............
Because, IMHO, some folks have a pre-conceived but erroneous notion or heard something from their father about only being safe at 80% load. If the TV mfgr. states the tow limit is 10k, then I believe you can tow up to 10k. I believe the mfgr's lawyers set limits lower than their engineers to minimize liability exposure. On the other hand, you have to look at other numbers such as your actual tongue weight to ensure your receiver hitch is adequate.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 02:27pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: diferent smart phones
Samsung Galaxy III!. Just understand that whatever you buy will quickly become the red-headed step child to the phone released the following week.
I would stick with the Android format (vs. Apple) and the Galaxy III is currently the leader in that market. However, the G IV will be out by Summer!
You're right; Samsung just announced the Galaxy 4. My DW and one daughter have the Galaxy 3 and love them. I think the only phone that can equal the Galaxies is Apple, all of which are uber-expensive. You can buy a Galaxy 3 right now for less than $100, and it will be a more than adequate phone for the next few years IMHO.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 10:40am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Can I hang cabinets and shelves?
Regardless of it being a blank slate, and as a former cabinet-maker and kitchen installer, I can tell you it's very difficult to find the studs, either aluminum, steel or wood, in most RVs. And the cheaper the RV, the worst it is. You'll have to use a combination of screws and mollies, and hope the walls are strong enough to carry the weight you locate in the cabinets. Good luck with that.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 10:34am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Question on slide out workings
If you have no instruction manual, you'll have to call the slide mfgr. for assistance or download the specific manual from their website if they have one. For example, I know my Lippert mechanism info is download-able from their website complete with adjusting instructions. It sounds as though your slide needs an adjustment, but without instructions I doubt you can successfully solve your problem.
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phillyg
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05/09/13 09:51am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 10 Worst States for Retirement!
I recall about five years ago that Kiplinger's had Alaska near the top of their best places to retire. Other than the weather, retirees received lots of breaks. So who's right?
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phillyg
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05/08/13 07:30am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: First weekend out - first oops with the new 5er
At least you didn't drop the fiver on your truck bed.
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phillyg
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05/06/13 05:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fresh Water Holding Tank has a Leak
Plastic welding kit, but it has to be the same plastic the tank is made of. If you can easily reach the leak and can empty the tank it should be a fairly easy repair.
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phillyg
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05/06/13 05:46am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Towing with a Gas MH??
I can only tell you gas Fleetwood products were limited to 3500lbs in that era.
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phillyg
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05/06/13 05:42am |
Class A Motorhomes
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