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RE: "Waxing" a fifth wheel camper
I wanted to follow up here. I'm the OP. We finally got our camper done with the Wash WaxAll and we are super pleased. SOOOOOO much easier than what we were doing before. No more climbing up and down ladders a million times. We'll see how it holds up, but application and initial results are great! Thanks all for the advice.
Yup, works well, no spending a week for me waxing a fifth wheel, got a lot of others things I would rather do.:)
I found the same thing when I waxed my rig this year; same result in a fraction of the time. :C
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blofgren
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06/07/21 09:30pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slow leak
After all that ,it was just a small pin hole in the tread , I was surprised watching the bubbles, that it only lost 25 psi in six weeks . I would of thought it would have gone flat. Anyway its repaired ,and back on the fifth wheel .
Not crazy about patched tires ,but they are nearly new , the shop said there should be no worries about being patched .
It should be fine; I ran a patch on one of my truck tires for the past 5 years with no issues.
Was it damage from a road hazard or a fault with those "horrible" Sailuns? ;)
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blofgren
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06/07/21 09:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ford 2021 exhaust brake.
Well I took my truck out and measured the performance of my exhaust brake today. According to what I measured it appears to be no better than, and probably worse than was the EB on my 2017. The 2017 would slow my truck from 100 kph to 80 kph in 4 seconds .... this one took 4.8 seconds. I guess the Ford is both faster up the mountain as well as down when compared to the Ram.
The exhaust brake in my 2013 Ram works fantastic.....:B
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blofgren
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05/26/21 08:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Not sure if I have an issue or not...
On my 2017 Ram, it comes on initially in the center of the gauge cluster (where the digital speedometer and other info is displayed). It alerts you initially that the trailer is hooked up, but after that, it goes away.
It will come on again if you squeeze the levers on the manual brake for the brake controller.
Mike
I'm pretty sure mine does exactly this as well. It also shows the "no trailer" light momentarily after disconnecting the trailer.
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blofgren
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05/26/21 08:27pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New fifth wheel update
Congrats, OP! Your rig looks great!
As you have found, backing a fiver is quite a bit different than a travel trailer. It's important to remember that they are slower to react to a turn while backing, but turn quickly once they start so it is important to follow it around quickly. Further, backing a fiver in on the blind side is much harder than a TT because once the trailer starts to turn it limits your visibility severely, where a TT is further back from the truck and easier to see. All it takes is a bit of practice and you'll be a pro! :)
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blofgren
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05/26/21 08:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Canadian Camping outlook or No Alaska this year
Yup, just when ya think the US is over the top with restrictions, along comes Canadia....”Hold my beer, eh....”
We just don't want to share our good beer! :B
Things are getting better so I think restrictions will start lifting soon. Most campgrounds are booked solid, though, so good luck getting in anywhere. :M
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blofgren
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05/17/21 08:56pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: SRW vs DRW
Your also not pushing the rear tire's load ratings of a DRW like a SRW. Even with a 4k or 5K pin weight. Using the tire load charts or even the truck's door sticker for max payload I've never needed to air up my DRW to the tire's 80 psi max. My max payload rating needs 65 psi in the tires. Its nice to have those rear tires well within their load capacity.
Yep, and the lower pressure in the rear tires makes for a better riding truck.
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blofgren
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05/17/21 08:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: TV tire life
Every set of Michelin tires I had were junk! I will not run Michelin on anything i own. Blows outs, flat tires for no reason, unable to balance or keep a balance they were all junk. As far as I am concerned stay as far away from Michelin as possible.
Strange how different users have different results.
Michelin is the best tires I have ever owned. Years of trouble free service, high mileage, excellent performance in all conditions.
I put them on and just drive. Minus 35C or plus 35C, dosen't matter, they just go and go and go. Current set has over 70,000 miles and still performing like a champ.
I won't buy anything but Michelin. They run circles around every other brand I have ever owned.
Possibly you just had one of those isolated bad experiences.
I agree with your comments on Michelin tires, Bob. I have always had very good experiences with them as well.
I actually just had a set of new Michelin LTX AT2 tires put on my truck this past Tuesday at Costco and the difference between them and the stock Generals that were on the truck is amazing; much smoother and no more vibration at highway speeds! They are also super quiet, which is great for an all terrain tire.
I would have gone with the MS2's or Defenders, but unfortunately Michelin doesn't make either in LT235/80R17 which is what my dually takes. I was going to go with LT245/75R17's which are made in those models, but I was getting flack from tire shops about mounting them on the 6" wide rims on my Ram (they're supposed to be mounted on 6 1/2" rims) so I stuck with the stock size tires.
And that’s why I wouldn’t buy a tire from Costco if I rolled up driving on 2 flats and 1 bare rim!
What you proposed is 1000% fine but the Costco drones won’t do it.
I actually don’t like Costco for mostly this reason, but I’m a sucker for a good deal, so I still shop there. Just got whiskey, scallops, some t shirts , shop towels and car wash soap yesterday. Thank god I didn’t need tires. Doubt they even carry 37x12.50s, lol.
I hear you, bud. And even though these Michelins are the same size as the Generals that the truck had new, they are noticeably narrower so now I wish I had gone with the 245's because they definitely would have worked. Another local tire guy was willing to mount 245's but said I may have a clearance problem between the rear tires, which now I see I wouldn't have.
The main reason I deal with Costco is because of price; we get ripped big time up here on tires. I would have visited my friends at Discount Tire in Burlington if the border was open and probably saved at least 30% over what it cost me here.
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blofgren
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05/17/21 08:47pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 3.31 gears at 40,000 lbs gross.
I will say 4x4ord, you have had better luck on this fishing trip than the previous one about the bump stops!
Proof that sometimes it’s not the lake, but rather the bait you’re using...
:B
LOL, too funny! :B
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blofgren
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05/17/21 08:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 3.31 gears at 40,000 lbs gross.
The low end power of the new Ford 6.7L is impressive. I would agree that with 10 speeds it makes sense to go with higher gears.
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blofgren
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05/17/21 08:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: TV tire life
Every set of Michelin tires I had were junk! I will not run Michelin on anything i own. Blows outs, flat tires for no reason, unable to balance or keep a balance they were all junk. As far as I am concerned stay as far away from Michelin as possible.
Strange how different users have different results.
Michelin is the best tires I have ever owned. Years of trouble free service, high mileage, excellent performance in all conditions.
I put them on and just drive. Minus 35C or plus 35C, dosen't matter, they just go and go and go. Current set has over 70,000 miles and still performing like a champ.
I won't buy anything but Michelin. They run circles around every other brand I have ever owned.
Possibly you just had one of those isolated bad experiences.
I agree with your comments on Michelin tires, Bob. I have always had very good experiences with them as well.
I actually just had a set of new Michelin LTX AT2 tires put on my truck this past Tuesday at Costco and the difference between them and the stock Generals that were on the truck is amazing; much smoother and no more vibration at highway speeds! They are also super quiet, which is great for an all terrain tire.
I would have gone with the MS2's or Defenders, but unfortunately Michelin doesn't make either in LT235/80R17 which is what my dually takes. I was going to go with LT245/75R17's which are made in those models, but I was getting flack from tire shops about mounting them on the 6" wide rims on my Ram (they're supposed to be mounted on 6 1/2" rims) so I stuck with the stock size tires.
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blofgren
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05/13/21 09:57pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: First Tow with 2500 Ram
I know exactly what my mileage is as I fill to top at every fill. Is it good? NOPE but it gets the job done VERY well.
I check mine occasionally but for the most part don't worry about it. Towing a large high profile fiver results in poor fuel economy....period! ;)
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blofgren
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04/24/21 07:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F 250 vs Ram 2500
I remember how it was before GM brought the Allison to their 2500/3500 trucks.
It was common to need a tranny rebuild before 100K... Many reports of around 70K. GM upped the standard, and enjoyed the tranny crown for a few years. That forced the others to step up. Of course being first has advantages. The Allison became the standard against which all of the others were judged.... That really grates on some of the OB fanboys.... What they are not giving credit is to the fact that if not for GM.... They would likely still be stuck with those old unreliable trannys. Enjoy your new trannys, and give the bashing a rest
I agree 100%.
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blofgren
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04/24/21 09:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: First Tow with 2500 Ram
That’s REALLY slow. Mine stays locked down to about 13 mph in 2nd gear.
4.10s and little tires will do that!
The brodozer we got with 37s and 3.42s kicks out north of 20mph.
It won't stay on, on anything with sub 20mph switchbacks.
That's where the old 07 shined. She'd brake all the way down until you killed the engine if you let er.
Could let myself down a hill at like 2mpg with the exh brake on in low low.
On the Ford there is a very easy way to use an upfitter switch to prevent the hubs from locking when you shift the transfer case to 4 low. Could the same be done with the Ram? 2 low could come in handy for navigating sub 20 mph switch backs.
BD offers a 2 Low Kit for the Ram which works extremely well. I put it on my truck to use when backing my trailer into tight spots; it is MUCH easier on the clutch.
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blofgren
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04/24/21 08:54am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: First Tow with 2500 Ram
That’s REALLY slow. Mine stays locked down to about 13 mph in 2nd gear.
4.10s and little tires will do that!
The brodozer we got with 37s and 3.42s kicks out north of 20mph.
It won't stay on, on anything with sub 20mph switchbacks.
That's where the old 07 shined. She'd brake all the way down until you killed the engine if you let er.
Could let myself down a hill at like 2mpg with the exh brake on in low low.
Yep, my 2013 with the G56 shines in this category! :B
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blofgren
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04/24/21 08:53am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2022 F350 on order
Do you expect to see your new truck before the end of July? I’m considering ordering a 2022 and would like to time my order such that I see it towards the end of August.
You've got that 2021 worn out already? :B
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blofgren
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04/06/21 07:21pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New Dually - Need Hitch, Toolbox, Rolling Cover Advice
100% agree on the short drain and refill with AMZ/OIL SevereGear.
X3. The factory fluid is garbage and wears out very quickly as many of us have discovered.
Congrats on the new truck; you're going to love it!
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blofgren
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04/02/21 08:58am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford 7.3L & 10 speed...
We have several 7.3L trucks now at my work in F-350 pickups and F-550 dump trucks. They are loaded heavy, driven hard, and they are all solid workhorses with zero issues so far. I think this engine is a winner for Ford and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I were in the market. They sound awesome too! :C
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blofgren
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03/20/21 09:55am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: GD Momentum 395ms with Ram Megacab
Congratulations, OP! That's a beautiful looking truck! :B
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blofgren
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03/15/21 08:59pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Used “Canadian” trucks
Is there a Maple Syrup dispenser on the Canuck models?
Mine has Molson Canadian dispenser..
Some real beer! :B
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blofgren
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03/12/21 07:08pm |
Tow Vehicles
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