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RE: Replace OEM tires with 2 years life left?
Keep them for two more years if you intend to keep the trailer parked. If one blows, you can do several thousands dollars damage to the trailer.
Two things to not cut corners on are tires and brakes.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/07/20 07:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Is a stabilizer jack for fifth wheel hitch worth the money?
I have one and some sites, you cannot use it due to trailer pin too high or too low. Does it do much good....not really.
I am tired of hauling it around and ready to prop it up at the front of the trailer with a for sale sign.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/07/20 07:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Adding on board Generator
You have to derate the gasoline generator to about 80% capacity when operated on propane. It will burn through a 40# propane bottle in short order, so be prepared to do a lot of propane swaps if you run the generator on a full time basis.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/20 09:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: First 5th wheel advise
First and foremost, avoid anything built by Thor or Forest River. Look for used Carriage Cameo, HitchHikers, Excel, Arctic Fox. These are generally heavier than the currently built trailers, but are better quality.
Ken
I'd add a pre-'17 KZ Durango 1500 or Durango 2500 to the list. 2017 was when Thor bought them out.
Lyle
I’m curious as to why to avoid Forest River?
They have a poor history of quality control and customer service.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/20 08:49pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Dexter Easy Lube axles
Lift the wheel and pump in grease slowly while rotating it per the Dexter instructions and it works fine. The ones that had problems with blowing seals are the ones that did not follow the instructions. These axles are not the same as the Bearing Buddy on a boat axle.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/20 11:54am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Storage space vs phoney fireplace.
The big problem with a fireplace is is it does not heat any better or any more than the 1500 Watt ceramic heater. With the ceramic heater I can move it from one end of the trailer to the other.
For reference, 1500 Watts is 5100 BTUH and that is all you will get from a 15 amp plug on 120 Volts.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/20 08:25am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: The better 5th wheeler?
Or you can go with a custom built unit from New Horizon....better have deep pockets for the trailer and the Freightliner to tow it.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/29/20 04:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Radio in a keystone copper canyon
Pull the radio out, being sure to mark any wires disconnected. Head down to Walmart and see what they have that is a close match. It will be a better radio than the one you now have.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/28/20 08:59am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Storage space vs phoney fireplace.
Personally, I'd rather have the storage space rather than fireplace. A 1500 Watt heater puts out the same heat, is smaller and can be stored in a place much smaller than the fireplace.
we ahve two heat pumps and mostly run them and if the temp drops below 40 degF, we break out two small ceramic heaters. Run one on 1500 Watts and the other on 750 Watts. Keeps the trailer toasty below 30 degF and then we can run the furnace if needed.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/26/20 08:42pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Destinations during this Pandemic scare
We are full timers and are pretty much in non-travel mode for now. I cannot see traveling and adding the additional possibility of exposure. We walk and ride bikes where we are and go to the store fro groceries and other supplies and back to the RV. Getting a lot of books read and trailer projects.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/24/20 02:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Air Conditioning how many do not use it.
In the 7 years we have been full time, I can count about 5 times that we have not used the A/C.....
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/24/20 02:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: UPDATED - Ran over Gator
In October of 2014, a truck dropped two 5 gallon buckets of a liquid off in front of us. They were next lane over but one bozo dodging them clipped one and it rolled in front of our truck and trailer. I could not avoid it and was running 60 mph. It went under the truck and managed to take out the oil filter, lost oil pressure and blew hot oil all over the engine. We could not shut down in the middle of the interstate and had to get over 3 lanes to the shoulder.
Buy the time we got over, the engine was history. The truck pulled over right in front of us and we called the police. He got a ticket for failing to properly secure his load and his insurance got to put a new crate motor in the 2 year old truck. We were off the road 3 weeks total and they paid for a rental car, our campsite and the repair. The engine repair bill from Ford was $23,800.
You never know what will happen when traveling. no matter how carefull you are.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/24/20 02:13pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: shackle replace
Buc1980, Have Mor/Ryde IS on out 5er and towed for the past 7 years. Great ride. The IS was from the NuWa factory.
The IS system is not cheap, but well worth the money, especially if you tow a lot.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/18/20 09:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Campground pack
To fully enjoy any camping experience, you have to have the Turbo Encapulator properly adjusted and a cooler full of wobbly pop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXW0bx_Ooq4
Or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/17/20 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: shackle replace
Like I noted on the Escapees forum, look at the CRE system with Mpr/Ryde and upgrade your suspension with wet bolts and heavier shackle plates as well.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/16/20 03:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lp stove not percolating coffee
the front center burner on must RV's is the hottest burner.
Not necessarily true. Our stove has the right rear as the largest and hottest burner. The other tow are smaller.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/15/20 06:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: new fridge
Larger battery pack and an inverter. You need to see if the fridge requires a Modified Sine Wave (MSW) or a Pure Sine Wave (PSW) inverter.
Also, you should have a 12 volt DC charge line from the truck going back to keep the RV battery charged while traveling.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/11/20 05:24am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: First 5th wheel advise
First and foremost, avoid anything built by Thor or Forest River. Look for used Carriage Cameo, HitchHikers, Excel, Arctic Fox. These are generally heavier than the currently built trailers, but are better quality.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/01/20 09:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: replacing weather-stripping on 1999 Carri-Lite slide out
Call Kansas RV Center in Chanute, KS. This is the repair shop that used to build NuWa HitchHikers, They may have the seal you need.
Or check on the Lifestyle/Carriage forum on the internet.
Ken
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TXiceman
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05/24/20 08:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Rig for two couples?
Two couples in one RV is a recipe fro disaster. Better to get two RVs.
Ken
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TXiceman
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05/22/20 05:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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