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RE: 3/4 ton or 1 ton?
in youre case id buy the one ton drw chassie cab and have a srw bed put on then get a 19.5 inch wheel upgrade to handle loads in the future of a larger tt
but for your current rig the 3/4 ton is fine and will handle no problem
but if you go bigger and want srw do 19.5 inch tires to get the weight ratings you neeed
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88beast
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08/03/08 07:11am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: sagging rear end on 04 gmc 3500....now w/pics
get bigger springs if its a daily driver just get the overload beefed up (bigger/more leafs)
or if its just a tow beast then go with bigger springs
i just noticed is the nose of that gn higher than the deck height?
it looks way too high or maybe its just the pic?
ive heard that can cause more hitchweight (pulling effect) but i dont tow gn
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88beast
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08/03/08 07:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Just saw this outside my local laundromat
ya they are also nice inside with all hardwoods and they are superlight for what they are in size and amount of luxary
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88beast
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08/02/08 08:10pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: What are your best tips and tricks while camping?
Any suggestions on how to get away from living out of slimey zip-lock bags for our bathroom stuff? (Toothbrushes, pastes, soaps/shampoos)
get a plastic lunch box and add a piece of styrene with holes in it to hold the toothbrushes and paste alone with a rinse cup or two
styrene can be bought at hobbystores and will glue to plastic well, it can also be drilled witha cheap drill to make holes then just sand the burrs off. i will do this one day as a project once i get a camper lol
and a larger plastic box could incorperate tp or shampoo too. now i think of it silicone may work to hold the styrene too
if anyone tries this pm me i want to know how it went
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88beast
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08/01/08 11:25pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: tent fabric
idk model im looking and they are much cheaper with small rips in the fabric
no water damage cause since rip its been closed will make me happy
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88beast
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08/01/08 10:58pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: do i need all 4 tires in load range E
YOU DO NOT NEED AIR BAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you need larger springs the air bags will be a lost cause because with such weak springs the bags will hold all the weight and counteract the springs and cause more bounce
get larger springs maybe off a 2500 or go to stanley springs with your rear axle weight with camper on it
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88beast
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08/01/08 10:52pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Not your basic gas vs. diesel question
my 2 cents ford diesel is junk go witha dodge 3500 with the cummins then get that lifetime warrenty thing they were doing
and chevy diesel is still a "new" area they havnt worked out all the bugs
ford has not worked out bugs wither unless you can find a 7.3 psd but they rnt made new anymore
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88beast
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07/31/08 07:17am |
Towing
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RE: tent fabric
thats not bad but its only 400 and i want a starter and see if i like it camper
so if i like it ill do new fabric but as a temp fix id like to just patch
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88beast
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07/30/08 10:41am |
Folding Trailers
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tent fabric
how hard is it to patch/replace? im wondering because i found a deal on a small popup and it has holes in the fabric
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88beast
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07/30/08 10:11am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Portable hot tub while truck camping?
ive seen a hottub on a trailer once permantly mounted kinda redneck but it was a sight to see that driving around full of water
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88beast
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07/14/08 09:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Insurance on "stuff" in storage while full-timing
easy build the garage at the new house large 2 bay metal one so you can get the rv in when needed then you just put the stuff there its your residence tecnially
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88beast
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07/08/08 09:32pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: TOWING CAPACITY FORMULA
my rule of thumb is long as youre not over gawr for the rear or the ratiing on your tires (keep in mind some use d instead of e rated tires)
honestly you could convert a tractor trailer trailer and use a dolly then put 1/2 ton in your bed and still pull it now stopping thats another story good trailer brakes are key try to get both axles to be safe
and thats where the 20k comes in usualy the gcwr is brakes
your truck and a trailer adding up to 20 k is the max it can safely stop
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88beast
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07/08/08 08:42am |
Towing
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RE: is this worth it
i think 500 go for it its a learning experience right?
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88beast
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07/08/08 06:42am |
Travel Trailers
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is this worth it
ok there is a trailer that im looking into but it has a leak in the roof but wait the leak is from a missing vent lid and all the water that has got in has gone right down the tub now the bathroom walls will need some work but other than that its in good shape its a late 70's tt and is i think 20 ft or around there maybe 19
is that leak once fixed going to be alright ( i think id just get a new cap) then replace the walls anyway
now id remodel it for my needs so the walls needing replaced is no big deal
and what would you see as a decent price they want 1000 but i was thinking around 500 is its valuse since the work needs done (which they may go down to)
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88beast
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07/07/08 09:55pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: fulltime ish?
ok blocks are a mistake i was trying to get the tires off the ground to stop rot and deflation over time i may have to stay there all winter then go out for the summer whats best for long term the stabilizer jacks? then how do you deal with tire rot and such?
and where i got the idea well..... ever use jackstands..... my father hasnt yep that simple
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88beast
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07/07/08 09:44pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: fulltime ish?
well i know an area near me that its ok in ive looked into it and they dont mind campers in any way i even asked if its ok to live in it they said they dont care
lets say its really rural
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88beast
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07/06/08 06:59pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: fulltime ish?
well id be eventually building a carport or maybe a large garage id find a place thatd allow it and then go from there i like to be able to move around but i dont like the idea of leaving crutial items behind
so if i got a large camper to live in itd be alright then i can unhook and go out
ofcoarse itd b my property id hate to be kicked out like overstaying your welcome at a campsite plus i will be at that location pretty much so bills are not a big deal
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88beast
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07/06/08 06:36pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Renting out home?
imo its a good idea if your house needs to be rehabed to go on the market so see if you can remodel the home and sell it for more than youd get now and a remodel in a year or 2
then if its possible to breakeven or gain profit then go for it rember you can choose to raise the money to rent it
or find someone looking to rent to own and tell them one year no obligation renting on your part and then if u like fulltimeing ask them to buy if not tell them your plans changed then you can either sell to them and buy new (smaller to accomadate your new 2 month trips) or just kick them out
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88beast
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07/06/08 06:25pm |
Full-time RVing
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fulltime ish?
anyone use their rv as a home not just an rv
so when u go to your piece of land you oen you hook up water and sewer to the rig and put it up on blocks
anyone do this or consider it?
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88beast
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07/06/08 05:58pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Need bigger truck!
imo the mega cab is too big its like a lincoln with more headroom its huge (even echos) youll want to stay with a diesel a 5.4 will taake more fuel because itll have trouble pulling anything up hill '
the sd diesels do suck now but the 7.3 is ok or a good idea is to buy a trashed truck and swap your drivetrain etc. into the new body/ frame a similar truck to yours that has a blown engine could be had for little
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88beast
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07/05/08 08:55pm |
Tow Vehicles
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