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RE: Rear Axle Ratio article concerning mpg estimates
On my GMC dually, I can remove the inner wheels when not carrying a load and I can get 2+ mpg better.
On an older F350 cc, lb, drw, I went from the factory 4:10 to 3.7 something. It was a long time ago, but I got about 1 mpg better with the 3.7. Not enough to warrant the money I paid for the gear swap.
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serpa4
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02/09/13 06:36am |
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RE: 2013 ArcticFox 996 Double Slide Out
serpa4,
Make sure you do your homework , i have talked to owners that wanted to do the exact same thing and ended up with the same weight camper. Where did that 500# go , if you have two boxes the same size , made of the same material ??
A dry weight should be the """shipping weight""" of each camper AS IT LEAVES THE FACTORY , not a general posted dry weight on a website .
How can a MFG. post a dry weight of a model when the model has different options available. I can see how this could happen because there is no industry standard, at which point in the build process , a mfg. weighs the camper in order to post a 'dry weight rating'.
Well, after listening to the video, the AF was a 4,000lb wet weight. So, not too bad after all. Guess they are about the same. Throw in 500lbs of junk and I'd be at 4,500.
Issue of my last setup was the 1,000 over rating, plug the 300lb tongue weight of my boat at the end of the 4 foot extension. According to my calculations, that is about the same as 1,000 on the axle.
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serpa4
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01/06/13 01:32pm |
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RE: 2013 ArcticFox 996 Double Slide Out
Really nice, but today's TC are too heavy. My 1150 was 5,000 ready to role. This one is 4,000 without gear and water. Throw another 1,000 for both and you're at 5,000lbs for a stinking 10' model. Crazy. My 2007 3500 DRW would be over by a freaking 1,000 lbs!
I love AF though, well built.
I'm hoping for a Host Cascade double slide, which is about 500 lighter, but I just got a 2005 Host Rainier and not to thrilled about the quality. I'd love to go back to AF, but my next TC will have a table AND couch.
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serpa4
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01/06/13 07:44am |
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RE: Off road with drw?
I've gone on rough "groomed" roads with ruts and pot holes. What I found difficult is the berms placed across the roads for run off were large enough to drag the back of my camper legs on a 11.5 model. Need to be careful going across those. DRW are capable of picking up rocks between the wheels.
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serpa4
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01/05/13 07:20am |
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RE: Seen two identical TC rigs yesterday
Rare in FL? I find them rare on the entire east coast! I come from Colorado and these TC are a dime a dozen. I'm really surprised how often I find myself looking on a road trip for fellow TC and on a 5-7 hour trip, maybe see 2.
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serpa4
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12/26/12 05:44am |
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do I have a faulty propane regulator?
When I pulled my two 20lb bottles and put a single 30lb in, the propane leaks out the loose empty hose. I tried both auto switch over setting with no change. Then I swapped loose hose ends and again flipped the auto changeover regulator to both positions. It still leaks out what ever end is not attached to a tank.
The indicator is always red. The 30lb tank is 100% full and is brand new.
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serpa4
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12/17/12 06:54am |
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Camper repairs not started until HappiJack sends parts
So, my camper has been in the repair shop for a month now waiting for HappiJack to send parts or new legs. I'm tired of waiting. Can you install two Rico Titans up front and two happiJacks in the rear? Are there wiring differences? What about speed of the jacks being different?
I just assume tell the RV dealer install Titans if possible.
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serpa4
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11/13/12 05:14pm |
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RE: WOW, what is happening to the price of diesel
Guess I can't be mad at $3.60 today. Topped off the truck and Jetta at that price.
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serpa4
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11/10/12 05:13pm |
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RE: Anybody for Quartzite?
old guy, inexpensive!:)
My grandfather goes every year.
I'd like to go once to see what it is all about, but not from the east coast.
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serpa4
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11/08/12 04:49am |
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RE: TC cover
Mine gets a little wet.
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serpa4
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10/31/12 08:51pm |
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RE: honda 2000
I plan on getting one of these. Seems like the latest version of these generations keep getting better. Most people are happy with the latest version. Throw in remote electric start, remote fuel tank, super quitet, and 3,000 watts...sounds like a winner at under $1400!
Boliy
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serpa4
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10/28/12 05:17pm |
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RE: Looking for a recent trip report.
Tallulah gorge is the place.
The post you are refering to was Reelescape1 trip report
Calhoun Falls SC June 2012. He made a side trip to the gorge.
Yes, thanks for the link!!
I didn't subscribe and guess I thought no one knew what I was talking about. Sorry for the late reply.
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serpa4
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10/26/12 07:39pm |
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RE: Thinking of switching from TT to TC
I think slides are more important than length. The floor space when walking past each other while cooking and doing other stuff is great. There are a couple things you can have to increase floor space. Some TC have a 4 foot wide floor, some have 5' with a raised floor over the wheel humps (my current one). That 1 foot is a huge difference and also makes getting into the slide out dinner table easier. Then the new breads of TC have the floor over the bed rail. Now you have a 8' floor in a TC! I haven't been in one yet..but can just imagine the space.
My next TC will be the shortest I can go with 2 slides and a couch, about a 9.9 foot model.
If you are not sure you will like a TC, find a good used one you can sell because TCs are not for everyone. Don't go new.
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serpa4
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10/20/12 06:01am |
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RE: How many TCers here?
28
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serpa4
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10/20/12 05:52am |
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RE: Legs ripped of TC. Where to fix in South Carolina?
He's a bit far away. I have taken it to a more local place that has been in business for 28 years.
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serpa4
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10/15/12 04:12pm |
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RE: Front mount hitches
Curt seems like the way to go. Then raise the carrier if ground clearance is insufficient.
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serpa4
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10/11/12 10:43am |
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Legs ripped of TC. Where to fix in South Carolina?
Unfotunately my wife backup up with the TC legs down and did some extensive (ripped off TC) damage. Insurance will cover it. I haven't seen the damage yet.
Where in the vicinity of South Carolian is a good repair shop?
If the front two are ripped off and all 4 are bent...what do you think the cost for repair would be?
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serpa4
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10/09/12 01:09pm |
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RE: Front mount hitches
Curt seems the popular way to go. Bodiak are pretty expensive comparatively at about $210 vs. $135 for curt.
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serpa4
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10/09/12 04:48am |
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RE: Too much stuff?
I'd like the front carrier for those things that I don't think I want inside my TC: Fire wood, area rug for feet, Generator and it's smell, extra tank of fuel and it's smell.
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serpa4
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10/08/12 07:32pm |
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Front mount hitches
Good day. I need to get a front mount hitch. Installation is not a big deal nor is retaining my tow hooks.
I'm looking at the hidden hitch and similar that mount I under the front fascia or the bodiac that mounts between the two tow hooks.
I'm looking for pros and cons. I want to mount a front cargo carrier for generator, rug, bbq, tents, etc.
Bodiac:
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More ground clearance
Con: blocks air flow where my after market huge trans cooler is mounted. Bought it to tow heavy.
Hidden hitch:
Con: Might deform front Facia. Will have to cut my rubber after market air dam for receiver, but would be very easy.
Pro: Lowers cargo about 6" and thus more radiator blockage and perhaps window view. I doubt it will block the window any way as it would then cover the entire radiator.
I guess it comes down to ground clearance vs. blocking more radiator/trans cooler.
What do you all think?
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serpa4
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10/08/12 08:00am |
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