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RE: 2002 F350 Lariat with 7.3L Diesel
I got 180k miles without any problems out of my 99 before I traded it in. Great tow vehicle for towing my 12k 5er.
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wandering1
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05/20/13 06:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: China Bombs Got Me
If you have facts about what caused the tire failures I am sure the DOT would like to know. All tires have to meet DOT standards regardless of where they are made. Amnerican made trailer tires blowout just as much as foreign made tires.
If you don't know what caused the failure don't waste your time and everyone elses complaining about blowouts.
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wandering1
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05/19/13 06:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: need new tires
Stay away from all China Bombs. I just got 55,000 out of a pair of Michelin M/S2 275/70/18 on my Chevy and I pull 15,000 Montana.
What are the facts about Chinese made tires?
I have gotten just as good of service out of Chinese made tires as American made tires.
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wandering1
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05/19/13 06:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Long Box vs Short Box
Find an 8' box.
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wandering1
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05/19/13 06:44am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Parking on Concrete
If you want the facts contact the tire manufacturer. Quite easy to do on the internet. I have not had any tire problems from long term storage on concrete pads for the past 15 years.
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wandering1
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05/18/13 12:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: i like these two floorplans--pros and cons?
Its your decision you have to live in it.
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wandering1
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05/14/13 06:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What method do you use to jack up your 5er or trailer?
Jack under the frame using wooden blocks to get the jack high enough. DO NOT use the shackles, you can damage them?
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wandering1
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05/13/13 07:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: We Took Your Advice Ordered a Dually
Why does the Cedar Creek require a dual wheel truck? The only reason for a dual wheel truck is to haul more weight over the rear axle, does the pin weight weigh to much for a SRW? I haven't seen one in the last 15 years that weighs that much except for a semi trailer.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 07:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: x-chock Tire Locking Chock
When someone is walking around inside the 5er it will bounce/wiggle. Rubber tires will bounce, suspension systems are made to bounce. To eliminate the bouncing/wiggling you need to keep the weight from pushing down on the tires and suspension by making sure your stabilizers are tight between the 5er and the ground. Don’t just let them out far enough to touch the ground, turn the crank more to make sure they are tight so they will not allow the 5er to push down on the tires. Use a bipod/tripod under the king pin. Make sure it is tight between the ground and the king pin, don’t just adjust it till it touches, tighten it so the front overhang will not move. Make sure to check the stabilizers and bipod/tripod every couple of days because they will loosen up over time. Doesn’t make sense spending a lot of money on landing jack stabilizers when the landing jacks are stable and don’t bounce up and down. If you have properly adjusted the stabilizers and bipod/tripod then you shouldn’t have any bouncing/wiggling. This has worked for me over the past 15 years.
Chocks are to keep the 5er from rolling forward or backwards. They do not eliminate the weight of the 5er from pushing down and causing the bouncing/wiggling. If you park on a site that has a incline/decline then you probably want to use chocks to keep your 5er from rolling when you unhitch.
There are a lot of other options out there to “eliminate” the bouncing/wiggling if you have the extra money and want to spend it.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: x-chock Tire Locking Chock
I disagree with the previous poster. The x chocks won't do anything to take the bounce out of your floor. They will stop the front to back movement but not side to side. I have a set and love em.
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wandering1
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05/13/13 06:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need some maintenance advice
Don't use the suspension system to jack the trailer up. The manufacturer recommends using the frame. Those that recommend using the suspension system will not pay for your damages.
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wandering1
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05/11/13 06:54am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV Parking Rights Manual?
Depends on city laws/ordinances and neighborhood covenants, not good sam or someone else that made up "parking rights".
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:49pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Do tires have to be changed at a certain age?
He is trying to rip you off. Check with the tire manufacturer if you have questions about your tires and want the facts,
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cab to trailer clearance
The rule of thumb is minimum 48" from the center of the rear axle to the back of the cab for a standard fifth wheel hitch so the trailer will not hit the cab when turning.
This will take a long bed (8ft) pick up.
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wandering1
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05/10/13 05:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Body of 5th wheel pulling apart.
We have 2006 Cedar Creek and the body is separating along the seam under the right front of the rv. There is a bulge along the seam with it starting to open up. Needless to say I need to get this fixed but I would really like to know what caused this. Wonder if this is covered under warrant and the dealer we bought it from has gone out of business.
Any thoughts please.
Find another dealer or contact the manufacturer and ask. I doubt the dealers or manufacturer are members of this forum.:S
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wandering1
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05/08/13 08:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking Rear Living under 10,000 GVWR....any suggestions?
Would like to be in the $23-$25k range.
Use RVT.com and look for what you want. If the listing does not show the weight then contact the seller and ask. You wont find anybody on this forum trying to sell an RV.:S
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wandering1
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05/08/13 08:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: setting up permanent , full time living
Did you put anything under your motorhome tires?
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wandering1
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05/06/13 06:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Double towing in Canada
We are planning our Alaska trip for this year. But to my great disappointment I heard we wouldn't be able to tow our motorcycle with us? Does any one know the truth of this? We have a fifth wheel and tow our motorcycle trailer all around the states. I guess the rule is because the way a fifth wheel rv hooks up to a truck, it is considered an extension of the truck. So towing the motorcycle trailer ,( i.e. our "toy Box") is not against the law,(in most states);). But I heard we wouldn't be allowed to do so in Canada? Can anyone verify that for me? Thanks so much!
"I guess the rule is because the way a fifth wheel rv hooks up to a truck, it is considered an extension of the truck. So towing the motorcycle trailer ,( i.e. our "toy Box") is not against the law,(in most states)":S
How did you come up with that?:h You better check the laws in the states for double towing, it is illegal in some states.
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wandering1
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05/05/13 08:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do tires have to be changed at a certain age?
We took our 5er to the local RV dealer because a branch fell over the winter and cracked a vent cover. Currently fixed with duct tape!
He said he is an inspection station and will have to check the tires and read the sidewalls to see if they are too old and have to be replaced! Is this real or is he trying to rip me off! We live in Maryland and the tires look fine, plenty of tread and the sidewalls are in no way cracked.
Go online and find out what the state inspection requires. For tires contact the tire manufacturer and get info about tire age.
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wandering1
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05/04/13 07:15am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: To block or not to block...that is the question
Your truck is too high.... lower it or get a 4x2,
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wandering1
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05/01/13 03:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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