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RE: Extended Dealer Warranty
You have to realize that these warranty companies would not exist if they paid out more than they collect, so buying a policy is going against the odds. I look at extended warranties as lack of confidence in your purchase. If it is built properly, you will not need one. If you are concerned about that random failure that may be costly, put away the money you spend on that warranty and use it for repairs if required. Otherwise, you will have a good reserve building up for your next purchase - How you use that money will not be directed by contract.
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Bedlam
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03/07/21 10:12am |
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RE: New Cooper tires behavior
70 psi worked fine on my steer axle running 19.5's. I have aired my drive axle ties down to 50 trying to get some squat, but it really does not help with these stiff commercial tires. If you need flotation, this is the wrong type tire. Deflating the rear 70 psi when unloaded does help ride quality, but still be stiffer than any LT tire.
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Bedlam
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03/06/21 01:28pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: How often do your remove the camper from the truck?
More than two nights somewhere we may pull the camper off the truck if we don't have other toys with us. Les time than that, we just leave the camper on and pack things up if we need to drive somewhere. I have the advantage of being able to take an enclosed trailer with me that can fit a variety of vehicles, but there are times we go without something in tow.
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Bedlam
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03/03/21 03:03pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Bigfoot (old vs new)
It is a complicated problem. Commercial tow is phenomenally expensive and until fairly recently very few wanted to try it because of the risk (might get stuck in 14 days quarantine). There are now a few delivery captains that have worked out the kinks, so with luck my boat will get delivered next month. Boat has to get launched first, I'm not there to recommission it - it's complicated.
I wonder if you could meet someone out in international waters where they could pass the boat on to you?
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Bedlam
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03/03/21 02:40pm |
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RE: Who’s still using a 7.3 diesel truck
I don’t know where all of the noise is coming from for the 7.3 since I haven’t had one. When I had a 6.0, I added the factory hood insulation “liner” and starting running Rotella Synthethetic. The combination got rid of a lot of noise.
Btw, the Onan propane generator that many of us have also got quite a bit quieter when I changed the oil to synthetic.
YMMV.
My engine ran quieter running biodiesel rather than straight dino diesel with friction modifiers after the ULSD was released. So I would guess the pump and injectors did contribute to it.
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Bedlam
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03/03/21 02:25pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Who’s still using a 7.3 diesel truck
Alright guys let’s keep it on topic!
Anyone done a TC on a 7.3 with a flat deck ?
I considered doing this on my F250 6.0, but I had little reserve weight capacity to carry more items on the truck even if I made more volume available.
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Bedlam
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03/03/21 02:18pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Jump box for dual battery 7.3 diesel
With my on-board generator, I use a battery charger/booster to jump a vehicle. If the camper batteries are too weak to start the generator, I use jumper cables from the truck to camper. I have not had a case where both banks were dead at the same time because I have isolation between them.
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Bedlam
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03/03/21 02:08pm |
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RE: Host Cascade in service body
Another option is Sherptek or StableCamper. This your second 5500 so you know what works for you.
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Bedlam
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02/18/21 11:32pm |
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RE: Tires and Wheels
American Force rims are another choice. They are about as expensive as Rickson but have higher ratings and more style choices plus they ship quicker than Rickson.
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Bedlam
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02/18/21 11:28pm |
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RE: New F350 owner seeks TC information
Ground to bed is about 38.25”
Both my Arctic Fox and Host cleared my 42" flat bed height without cribbing the jacks, but they are within inches of full extension.
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Bedlam
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02/18/21 11:15pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Covering a truck camper AFTER a snow?
Maybe put the cover on the upper half of the camper and run the heater with the roof vents open to thaw out the roof?
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Bedlam
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02/13/21 02:38pm |
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RE: Quieter alternatives for propane furnace in extreme cold
Air-cooled VW's were fitted with auxiliary gasoline powered heaters in cold climates.
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Bedlam
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02/10/21 09:10pm |
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RE: Roadside Breakdown
Just tell the tow company you have a motorhome that is over 25' long and 12' tall which will need a medium duty wrecker to handle the weight. You guys are making more of this than it has to be.
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Bedlam
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02/03/21 05:48pm |
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RE: SRW 3500 Dodge work with a Arctic Fox 811
You can haul the AF811 on a SRW, but you most likely will be over GVWR while still within axle ratings. This may require aftermarket upgrades of wheels and suspension to get safety and stability so you need to decide if you start with a DRW or modify a SRW with additional cost.
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Bedlam
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01/30/21 09:45am |
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RE: Opinion on Host Accessories?
We prefer a dinette when we eat rather than a couch. The adjustable table is functional but was not worth the cost for our use.
If you mostly boondock, the fireplace is a waste of space and money. On hookups, it will pay for itself in saved LPG.
Boondocking will get more use out of a LPG oven, we prefer to have a convection microwave and more storage.
The euro burner has a delicate flush glass top. We have one but would rather have a standard cook top with butcher block top.
The privacy curtain does not make things quieter but does make things darker. If you have one spouse that gets up earlier than the other or a spouse that goes to sleep earlier, it makes a closed off space where one can sleep while the other is awake.
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Bedlam
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01/27/21 07:44pm |
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RE: Host Owners on Colorado Front Range?
April is the start of the following model year - Anything built later will be a 2022 model.
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Bedlam
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01/24/21 09:21pm |
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RE: Host Owners on Colorado Front Range?
I know there is a dealer in SLC, but not familiar with any ones that are closer. There are manufacturer and owner groups on Facebook for many brands.
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Bedlam
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01/23/21 08:34pm |
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RE: Host line up?
Host does poor job of keeping its website current. If you really want to know what is offered, it is best to contact them directly and ask for Randall.
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Bedlam
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01/23/21 08:25pm |
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RE: How did I do this? - Bent Ball Mount
I have used a Harbor Freight 10,000 lb WDH for the last seven years with no problem towing my enclosed 8000 lb trailer about 7,500 miles per year. My previous Reese version of this hitch (which was rated for 12,500 lbs) wore out the L-bar sockets towing 11,000 lbs in about eight years averaging about 10,000 miles per year.
That hitch pictured does appear to have damage from jack knifing the trailer rather than a material failure.
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Bedlam
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01/17/21 05:03pm |
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RE: TCs and Covid Vaccinations
Some questions everyone should answer for themselves:
1. Will this be an annual vaccine you need reapplied
2. When will be the best time of year to get vaccinated
3. Do you have allergies that may require immediate medical if triggered
4. What are the long term effects of receiving the vaccine verses not
5. What exposure level do you have to others
6. Is there a medical history in your family you can baseline
I am not squeamish toward needles or blood and lived through the era of multiple pneumatic injections and even small pox vaccinations. I will weigh my current health condition and my frequency of exposure to others to determine if or when I am vaccinated. It may turn out people that were exposed (whether asymptomatic or recovered) may not need this vaccine and it should go to someone more susceptible. It may turn out that your hand will be forced to take it if you want to enter any venues where people gather or to use a transport other than your than own (no vaccination, no service requirement).
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Bedlam
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01/15/21 11:40am |
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