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RE: K&N Air Filter Removed
I've been using a K&N filter for 150,000 miles. I am constantly amazed how much dirt it catches and how dirty it is every six months. I don't live or drive in a dirty area but it sure is amazingly black and dirty each time I take it out...after every 6 months....and clean it. Now I DID cut away all the restriction from the stock air box by cutting holes in all the surfaces to allow lots of air IN,....and YET....the after side of the filter part of the box is squeaky clean. Not even the hint of dirt or dust.....I don't buy it for a minute that K&N filters are no good. Of course, it requires one to know where the criticism is coming from, and if you can convince enough people that a big operation like K&N is no good, that can't hurt the sale of your Brand X unit. I'm sticking with K&N.
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MegaDodge
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10/11/08 11:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Michelin XPS question.
I have a friend with a Doubletree Mobile Suites with G614's and he blew one back in August. Wow..when they blow..!!! The tire guy thought that the seal on the valve stem started leaking, dropping the pressure and it blew.... but because of the damage, he could not be sure. BUT...there were steel bands showing in the treads on the blown tire and the other one on that side. Also there was about 1/2 inch of wear on the edge of the tread surface and the dealer thought the reason was that the company was not using the right WIDTH of rim. I have found another Mobile Suites with wear on the tread surface about 1/2 inch from the edge to the edge.
In my friend's case, after getting the tire for investigation, Goodyear paid for replacement of all four tires, and damage to the rig....$1700.00. That says a lot for the company....but I had Goodyear Marathons on my Everest and had one blow out and three delaminations. Marathons aren't heavy enough for 34 foot trailers and the Discount Dealer said he had replaced "hundreds." He said they rate them for 3050 pounds but they really should not be expected to carry more than 2000 pounds. In my case I had 10500 pounds on four wheels and they were rated for 12200 pounds. They seriously delaminated....and if you are running these tires, watch for delamination around the rims. I have subsequently replaced them with Michelin XPS/Ribs and no more problems. The RIBS are TWICE as heavy as Marathons and rated for the same weight. To Goodyears credit, they bought back the four Marathons on my rig at $97.00 each.
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MegaDodge
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10/11/08 11:28am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Reports: Chrysler, GM discuss merger,
surveyorip....ditto on the move to Ford...and I don't like Ford much.I seriously doubt GM would ever give up the Cummins in favour of the Duromax...that WOULD be crazy. Although a Ford with a Cummins might turn my head....if they would only do something with that grill. The Cummins is good for a million miles, the Duromax is advertised by GM as a 200,000 mile engine. A decent gasser will go that far. Not that anyone keeps an engine for a million miles but it goes to the quality of the engine. I don't think I'll hold my breath for it all to happen.
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MegaDodge
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10/11/08 11:04am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Spiders! (Eeeeewwwww!)
Best thing I have found is to buy the spider spray in a gallon jug with a sprayer and maintain a barrier around the rig when it is stationary. I think it's called OrthoSpray.....and it says it makes a seven month barrier...that's a little ambitious and I use it once a month. I also have found that this stuff does not stain or is sticky so you can spray it anywhwere you want. On the boat I sprayed it on the Sunbrella top, around the bottom where they get in and I had virtually no spiders all summer.
Be careful with them...the brown recluse is everywhere and they are deadly if they bite you. They like to get in out of the way places....be especially careful removing tire covers...if they bite you, you are in for a very bad time. We winter in Arizona and learn to be careful with all kinds of creepys.
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MegaDodge
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10/11/08 08:39am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Reports: Chrysler, GM discuss merger,
The merger news was on the networks this morning although it will be somewhat protracted. Probably a good idea as both companies have the best in each of their trucks. For a Chev owner to get a Cummins engine must be enough to give them a tingle up their leg.....and for those Dodge truck owners who would actually want an automatic transmission...ie. Soccer Moms, Hockey Moms, no-tow owners, getting the Allison tranny would be desired....AND...all you GM truck owners will love having a truck that doesn't rattle and squeak.
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MegaDodge
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10/11/08 08:04am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: An Alternative To Tire Covers? (Something less expensive)
Tires have to be replaced in six years. The manufacturers build in RV inhibitors so the tires will last that long...save your money.
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MegaDodge
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10/05/08 03:11pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Motorhomes in Aspen, Colorado? NOPE
I think the book you are thinking of is Mountain Roads West. Haven't seen it anywhere except that an RVer had one to look up a road for me....Probably is available in Big book stores or maybe through Camper's World....otherfs on here should know.
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MegaDodge
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10/04/08 06:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Chinese Tires
Michelin XPS RIBS....and the troubles go away. Made in the UK..at least mine are.
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MegaDodge
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10/02/08 06:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Highway 12 from Provo to Moab, Utah.
Great...thanks guys..it IS Hwy 6...guess I can't read.
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MegaDodge
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09/27/08 02:15pm |
Roads and Routes
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Highway 12 from Provo to Moab, Utah.
Can anyone tell me about Highway 12 from I-15 just south of Provo to I-70 to the Moab road. I am pulling a 13000 pound fifth wheel and was wondering about the grades on that road and the condition of the road.....or should I stay on I-15 right down to I-70 and head east into Moab.
Thanks.
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MegaDodge
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09/27/08 07:45am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Alignment first or New Tires first???
Both at the same time....
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MegaDodge
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09/23/08 03:20pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Big pickups with smaller diesel engines
You can understand their problem. They build the Dodge 5.9 Cummins into a 3500 and you can get 25 mpg. with it now(Canadian Gallon)....and they provide trucks with less power in their gas versions. I think they didn't get sufficient interest in the idea of an intermediate engine.
One suggestion I would have for you is that, because you need a full size pickup anyway to pull your 10000 pound trailer, and sooner or later you will likely buy a bigger trailer, why look at a truck with a small diesel when eventually you will likely need to change up again. With 10000 pounds, a diesel is a good option for you. Sure, it costs more money...(buy used)...but it sure is nice to get....more power...and more mpgs. In our RV World, More Power is Better.
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MegaDodge
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09/22/08 05:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Yuma, Az??
Sun Vista is nice, so is Westwind Golf and RV resort...
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MegaDodge
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09/22/08 08:09am |
Snowbirds
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RE: How's your underbelly
Some unit manufacturers use Corroplast but mostly on fifth wheels. That is the corrogated black plastic material that is surprisingly strong. Depending on your construction, it can be done relatively easily. Mine is simply attached to the I beam flanges with self tapping #14 screws with the 3/8th hex heads. I used these with fender washers to allow for a larger contact point for strength.
Good idea to check it every now and then for security. If it even came loose and part of it got under a wheel, it could do significant damage. I have a furnace duct going down there and the floors heat up very quickly.
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MegaDodge
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09/22/08 08:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: age of rv restriction
Just Bob...that wasn't the $800,000.00 Class C that I was talking about but you can see there are many. Maybe the owner went in because they thought they wouldn't in a million years turn them away, but they did. It is a true story...and the C Class was easily as awesome as the one in the pic in this thread.
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MegaDodge
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09/15/08 03:59pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: hubs and drums getting very hot
Stealman....You could also have magnets, and the actuator arm that they move, not working right. It's time to pull off the hubs, hopefully you understand how the electric magnets system works. Be sure you don't have a magnet that is riding uneven, is turned on it's mount, and is hanging up there..(the note on the clicking made me think of that)..All the components must be working and releasing properly to have no heating when you are traveling. When you spin the wheels backwards there should be no clicking sound. When you release the brake, the power ceases to travel to the magnet, it releases from the drum and the brakes, release because the brake springs pull them away from the drum....so check to be sure all your brakes components and springs are in place. You can get the picture of this from the Dexter Website.
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MegaDodge
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09/14/08 10:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: hubs and drums getting very hot
The brake shoes might not back off when you back off the clicks. They are still loose enough though. Just tighten them so the wheel stops, then back off ten clicks. I used to back off seven clicks but I was getting heat too. Ten clicks will work better. As you travel the ten clicks will relieve any pressure on the drums but will allow an even application when you apply the brakes. Is everything else correct? The bearings packed correctly, and the trailer level or very close. Sometimes a trailer that is nose high will warm up the back hubs.
You have to back off both hubs on the same axle, the same amount. If you back off the brakes till the drag stops, you will have a bad adjustment on your brakes....just back them off ten clicks.
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MegaDodge
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09/14/08 05:07am |
Tech Issues
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RE: age of rv restriction
RV Parks and Campgrounds have this rule in place to exclude the possibility of a real ugly school bus painted green defiling their park. If your RV is in good shape and looks good, they won't turn you away.....unless you go to some of the motor home only parks in California....one of which turned away an $800,000 Class C because it was not a "Class A." You wouldn't like it there anyway.
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MegaDodge
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09/14/08 04:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Concerned about fuel
The gouging won't last for long. The news networks are reporting that the governors of the affected states want evidence in the form of pics and gougers will be prosecuted....should be too....Greedy..!!
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MegaDodge
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09/13/08 07:38pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: securing underbelly cover
I used No14 x 1 1/2" self drilling 3/8th head metal screws and big fender washers. Most manufacturers use small rather than big washers and they work through in time. I am changing ALL my screws and washers to the above. Foam is not glue...screw it first then seal it with foam if you want to....not necessary.
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MegaDodge
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09/13/08 07:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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