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RE: Another generator thread? yea, want your ideas, please?
Lantley,
You just gave me a great big grin! Enjoyed your post. :B
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/25/19 01:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Flat towing a Mini Cooper
Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.
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BarneyS
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08/24/19 08:27am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: E2 Hitch/Unhitch on non-level spot
I agree with those saying to hook up to the trailer coupler, pull out to level spot and then hook up the bars. That's the way I always did it for over 40 years. For backing in, just take the bars off before you start.
Dutchman, most WD hitches have a threaded bolt under the hitch head that must be tightened frequently to keep the hitch head from moving down when the WD bars are not tightened up yet or removed. It bears up against the shank portion when tightened down but has a tendency to loosen up with use. I used to check mine before every trip after tensioning the WD bars.
You can see it in the diagram below taken from the Equal-i-zer website manual. Yours must have been missing.
To keep the head from pivoting upward when the WD bars are tensioned, there are washers that go behind the hitch head and hook on to a rod on the top portion that fastens to the shank.
Barney
https://i.imgur.com/66CUUr6l.png
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BarneyS
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08/21/19 07:11am |
Towing
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RE: Material on outside of slide out warping
If you will follow these directions exactly, it is very easy to post pictures on our forums. One of our moderators, 1492, developed this photo posting app to post your pictures. It works for other internet sites also. There is no need to have a separate hosting site for your pictures in order to use it.
It is very simple to use.
1. Upload your picture from your computer to the app.
2. Copy the resulting URL.
3. Paste that URL into your post without ANY changes. No additions or deletions.
Your picture will then appear in your post and be properly sized for use on our forums.:)
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/20/19 12:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Steps recommendations
To help out your 'old Lab" Glow Step offers the SafeStep which is a product that closes in the riser space between each step so the dog can go up easily and safely.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/20/19 08:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slide seal protectant
Spray some of the 303 on a rag or sponge attached to a pole (like a small floor mop) and reach the middle of the slide that way.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/19/19 06:57am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Level on sloped campsites. How? Unique to 5er's
What about backing the trailer up so the steps on that side are on the other side of the power post? That would bring the front up quite a bit and probably let you level ok. Unless there is another rig directly behind you, and it doesn't look like there is one that close, that is what I would do. Doubt the campground management will complain, even if your rear is "outside" the normal site boundaries, if you explain the reason. From the position of the rear cement curb it looks like you have a lot of room to move back.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/17/19 08:02am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Maintaining air gap in new Atwood water heater
Snip... Air goes up, water goes down; where could the air go?
It gets absorbed by the water over time.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/16/19 08:24am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Winnebago Pesticide Policy
The most recent Winnebago Go Mail (email) “newsletter” advocates the following:
“4. Bug Spray Around Perimeter of RV - Exterior insect killer sprayed around the perimeter of your RV is a great line of defense. Diatomaceous earth is another great insect repellant, and is actually a natural, non-toxic bug repellent alternative if pets or kids will be around the RV! Remember to reapply these products after it rains, as they’ll get washed away.”
I’d hate to be the eleventh camper in a site after the last ten sprayed insecticide around their RV with the blessing of Winnebago. What about my kid and my pets? And where does Winnebago think the insecticide goes when it’s “washed away?
Very irresponsible advice.
See Clicky
Diatomaceous Earth is the remains of billions of Diatoms that lived in the seas many years ago, died, built up layers and layers, and then eventually were turned in to rock. This rock is mined, ground up or pulverized, and then can be used as an insect repellent. It is actually like very fine sea shells ground up into a talcum like powder. It is not irresponsible to use and does no harm to us or anything else other than the bugs.:B
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/15/19 08:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Heave-Ho
Your pictures are not showing because you need to be a member of that forum to even view those pictures. Here is an easier way.
If you will follow these directions exactly, it is very easy to post pictures on our forums. One of our moderators, 1492, developed this photo posting app to post your pictures. It works for other internet sites also. There is no need to have a separate hosting site for your pictures in order to use it.
It is very simple to use.
1. Upload your picture from your computer to the app.
2. Copy the resulting URL.
3. Paste that URL into your post without ANY changes. No additions or deletions.
Your picture will then appear in your post and be properly sized for use on our forums.:)
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/14/19 01:05pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Hitch choice
https://i.imgur.com/GiCJJXWl.gif
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BarneyS
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08/14/19 08:13am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hitch Setup Question
Using the spring bars, try to get the trucks front axle to where the manual says it should be. I always try to get mine back to the unloaded weight so my headlights aim correctly. Many vehicle manufacturers only want the front axle to be only half of the unloaded weight though.
Once you get the front right, don't worry about the rear axle. As long as you are not overweight on it you are ok. The rear axle will take care of itself if the front is correct.
Take a long look at this thread for some help. :)
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/12/19 02:12pm |
Towing
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RE: Equal-izer Hitch Bars
Quote from Equal-i-zer's Randy Workman "The bars on the 12k and 14k are actually the same, the only difference in the two hitches is the Hitch head"
I thought it was the other way around.
Equal-i-zer used to put the hitch dimensions and specs on their website. Has been a while since I was on it but they were gone the last time I was there.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/11/19 05:12pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: anti sway bar
This^^^^
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/11/19 04:50pm |
Towing
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RE: Fence Post Mod - For water hose storage etc?
Here is the same post as linked above but in a 7 foot length which is what I used for mine. No need to pay for extra footage and then just cut it off.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/10/19 07:42am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: The ultimate 5th wheel stabilizers!
Since this thread has been resurrected from the dead and the original images no longer work, here are a couple of pictures of what is being talked about.
Just look for cargo bars at Home Depot or other big box stores.
Barney
https://i.imgur.com/LALF5Cbl.jpg width=250
https://i.imgur.com/LYOpPwPl.jpgn width=250
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BarneyS
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08/09/19 08:18am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Which Sat Antenna & Receiver to Get...
I think you will have better luck with this question in the Technology Forum. I will move it there. Good luck.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/07/19 04:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: proper hook up procedure?
Harbor Freight Wheel Chocks
$7.99
https://i.imgur.com/ky68QC3l.jpg
$14.99
https://i.imgur.com/OH49beKl.jpg
Barney :)
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BarneyS
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08/06/19 02:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tow Dolly resurrection
Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.
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BarneyS
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08/06/19 02:00pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: proper hook up procedure?
:h I have had a fifth wheel parked in the pole barn for storage for over 18 years now on a level cement floor without chocks. Why would I be chocking that thing up?
Are you really scratching your head in wonderment? How many of us park on a level cement floor, in a pole barn, in our travels and outings?
This forum is for helpful ideas, solutions, and discussion. I don't see how that post helps anybody except to beg for an argument. We call that trolling.
Barney
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BarneyS
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08/06/19 08:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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