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RE: Just got a call - they damaged our new truck in transit!
what it really comes down to is your preference in a vehicle. i prefer ford, others prefer something else. for me, chebby is too much like a car, dodge is just too plain. if i could get the cummins in a ford truck, that would be the perfect tow vehicle in my opinion.
any of the big 3 will do a fine job for you.
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thomasinnv
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12/01/08 08:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Dual Batteriers Melted My Charger
the batteries are wired together in parallel anyway, so unless you connected the charger backwards it shouldn't matter.
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thomasinnv
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12/01/08 08:13pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Gas vs Diesel/ better gas mileage??
with that size of a coach, and pulling a toad to boot, you may be dissapointed with a gasser after having had a diesel. not saying the gasser won't do well, just saying the diesel will do better, in power and mileage.
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thomasinnv
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11/30/08 10:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: want to charge batteries faster
the PD9200 series has the built in 3 stage charge wizard with desulfate mode also, and it does NOT taper off in the bulk stage, it will charge up to 90% SOC at the full rated amps at 14.4 volts before switching to float mode which is 13.6.
i have the PD9280 in my 5ver and the PD9245 in my cargo, and they both work great. bestconverter.com seems to have about the best price (they also carry xantrex and a few others) or ebay has some factory refurb with full warrenty for a fraction of the price.
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thomasinnv
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11/30/08 09:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: On Board Generator (off season)
if in a humid climate it's a good idea to run it every few weeks to operating temp to keep the moisture out of the windings. being propane, it is not subject to the same fuel issues and varnish problems as a gas engine. if there is no humidity where it is being stored then i wouldn't worry about it.
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thomasinnv
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11/23/08 06:51pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: generators mounted on 5ers
I don't see any reason why it couldn't be done as long as there is sufficient clearance there so the generator doesn't hit the truck bumper when turning. You would want to rubber mount it so it doesn't vibrate the trailer too much, since presumably you will be trying to sleep right above it.
i do believe he is talking about putting it in the front storage compartment of the fifth wheel.
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thomasinnv
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11/15/08 08:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: generators mounted on 5ers
i mounted a propane guardian in the front compartment of my 2000 wildwood 5th wheel. the important thing is to ensure that you have adequate airflow into and out of the unit. i had to cut a section out of the floor of the compartment, then ran an exhaust pipe to the outside edge of the side of the trailer. people who have seen it thought it was a professional install. just take your time and do it right the first time.
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thomasinnv
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11/15/08 08:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2009 Forest River Shockwave F34SKSP
if it's a brand new unit, why not let warranty take care of it?
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thomasinnv
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11/15/08 08:08pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: wiring question
on a chassis battery (in your car) red is positive, black is ground. in an rv, black is positive and white is ground.
if you are wiring the battery in your trailer, then red and black are both positive, and white is ground.
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thomasinnv
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11/15/08 07:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: HP? on a 7.3 Power Stroke
passenger side valve cover
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thomasinnv
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11/12/08 06:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: BLM Land Near Laughlin NV
there is an area inside lake mead rec area called government wash that is free for boondocking, and big rig friendly. we were there about a month ago. it was 5 or 6 dollars for a 10 day pass into the park, but that was the only fee. lots of snow birds out there.
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thomasinnv
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11/11/08 08:22pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Catalytic Heater Problem
yes that is normal when it's cold outside, especially in humid climates. you can try cracking open a roof vent too.
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thomasinnv
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11/11/08 04:10pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Can I tow it?
you will be a couple feet longer. (subtract about 3 feet for the fiver) what is your truck rated to pull? the dmax will have no problems pulling it, but i don't know what the truck is actually rated to pull.
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thomasinnv
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11/06/08 09:19pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Powerstroke help
check on powerstroke.org
those guys should be able to help you out.
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thomasinnv
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10/23/08 08:57am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Question about Black Tank
quite normal. they can't always get the tank situated just right for a straight drop from the throne. i have an offset drop as well. just make sure everything is wet before opening the dump valve and all should be well. (make sure there is no dry toilet paper)
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thomasinnv
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10/23/08 08:52am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 99 F250 V10
just traded mine off for a psd at 229k. still running strong.
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thomasinnv
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10/22/08 10:00pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford 6.0 Diesel
try this link...these guys pretty much know everything about the powerstrokes...
www.powerstroke.org/forum
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thomasinnv
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10/20/08 05:12pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Fuse wire 10 gauge / main wire 8 gauge ?
that short amount of 10 guage wire is no problem at all. just leave it.
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thomasinnv
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10/15/08 09:23pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Hot water heater question
check that the orifice is not blocked, and make sure the tube going into the burn chamber is not blocked. spiders like to get in there, especially when it starts getting cold.
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thomasinnv
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10/13/08 07:50am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Erratic Furnace.
had similar problems in the past. there is a metal "probe" that sits in the flame that senses when the flame is lit (a thermo coupler) , try cleaning the probe, and make sure it does not touch anything. mine did the same exact thing and cleaning the probe fixed the problem, been two years now.
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thomasinnv
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10/13/08 07:47am |
Class A Motorhomes
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