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RE: Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Towing a Fifth Wheel
We have a 2016 Ram 6.4 373 gears, and have towed a 10300 lb fifth wheel to AK, CA, OR, NV, several times. No problem. Just put in gas and keep track of your mileage between gas stops.
The fifth wheel towed quite well and only once did we have chucking.
The fifth wheel fell apart, so now we tow a travel trailer--again, quite nicely.
See ya out there.
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Blazing Zippers
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08/09/20 10:55pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RV extended warrantee
We just went ahead and had two brand new axles, with new bearings, brakes, grease, etc installed. Will attempt one more try on a warrantee, but it's time to just suck it and roll.
In a couple days, we're going to call and drop the warrantee. IF we get any $$$ back, it will be a shock.
As a side note, when we were signing the contracts at the dealer, we were rushed by the fellow, many folks kept popping in the room, and I didn't think to read the 14 poorly printed pages before signing.
Live and learn. Umbrella drinks good---extended warrantees bad!!
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Blazing Zippers
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08/09/20 10:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RV extended warrantee
As far as cheap tires and are the rims bent---
I'm kind type A. I check everything all the time. In the 7000 miles we've had this rig, I've probably checked lug nuts 20? times, TST tire monitor, check tires and hubs at each stop, etc.
The wheels are pretty heavy duty as are the Goodyear Endurance 10 ply tires. The suspension is the 3000 with wet bolts.
The tires started wearing on the rear axle about 1000-1200 miles ago. We encountered a construction zone, heavy traffic, and terrible road surfaces-hubcaps, plastic parts, vehicles pulled over, etc.
I couldn't hear what the shop manager was telling the warrantee company, but it was to the effect of bent axles.
Also, this trailer has axles that actually carry more weight then what the trailer weighs. A majority of other units only carry a portion of the weight, leaving the rest to hitch or pin weight.
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Blazing Zippers
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08/06/20 10:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RV extended warrantee
We bought an extended warrantee on our new travel trailer at a cost of over $3900.00. The company's name is Compass RV Coverage. The dealer (Broodmore Rv in Paasco, WA) told us that the policy would cover anything that could go wrong with the unit would be covered. Well, guess what?
What is clearly written in the contract about axles being covered, doesn't mean squat. Why? Well, we must have abused the covered component during the usage of the trailer and that means the axles are not under warrantee.
Our trailer has never seen even a dirt driveway and is towed with great care. The tires started showing wear after a bout with a freeway construction zone in Utah.
Buyer Beware!!!!!! This is the second extended coverage we've purchased that has been a total waste of money because there is always a way out for the company.
There is special place in my heart for companies like these and dealers that sell their products.
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Blazing Zippers
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08/06/20 04:59pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: over nite stops
In this day and age, it would seem to be a safety factor for more and larger rest areas. Our trucking industry has more stringent rules to abide by, and our population has grown. However, I don't feel any rush by our officials to address this issue. I could rant loudly now, but what's the use?
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Blazing Zippers
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08/05/20 10:45pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Recommend a TT (rough roads, no campgrounds)
Cocktails for 6
Dinner for 4
Sleeping for 2
The afore was on a placard aboard a vessel and we've found it to be valuable. Especially when we found 6 of us crammed into a small cabover camper due to rain.
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Blazing Zippers
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08/01/20 10:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Trailer length - does that influence spot availability?
If this is your first trailer-----chose carefully. I'll bet that after a year or so, another unit will peak your interest.
Maybe look for a good used unit first--take a friend with you when looking. A friend will find item and issues that you won't.
If you're still working full time, do you want to spend $$$$ to sit along side the house or in a storage yard? Again, maybe check used.
35 feet will hamper a large number of spots to camp, especially if you like to use forest service, BLM, or city parks. I'm NOT knocking a few on here when they say they use pull throughs or have long rigs, but "SIZE DOES MATTER."
My bride and I currently have a 30 foot (hitch to rear tire) tow behind with a slide, big tanks, a sofa, insulated windows, big batteries, and a full queen bed (not a RV queen), and it works just great for us. In fact, we downsized from a larger fifth wheel because we didn't use that large of a space. We tow with a 3/4 ton gasser and go anywhere we want.
The important thing is that you use it! The RV!
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Blazing Zippers
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08/01/20 10:26pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Winnemucca to Klamath Falls on 140
I can't recall driving that highway---however, check on Google Earth. You can see the elevation, road surfaces, curves, etc. Most highways around Klamath Falls are pretty good.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/29/20 10:28pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: What do you shut off when leaving for a trip
I made a "take list" which lists everything we need to address before leaving---
Notify credit card companies, get $$$, arrange for mail pick up, water shut off, clothes to take, equipment to take (genny, chairs, hike gear, etc) set watering, heater, ---and so on.
The list is on the computer and I print it out and leave it on the counter so it's the last thing we check before leaving for any trip. So far, the only item we've forgotten were the trailer keys. DOOOHHH!
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Blazing Zippers
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07/26/20 09:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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Bears in the parking lot!!!
A few days ago, we went to Schweitzer Ski Resort in Sandpoint, ID. We parked in the lot and took the lift to the top. My bride hadn't been up this mountain before, so it was a good day.
Well, Mister Prepared here had a small day pack with water, first aid supplies, snacks, etc, etc. Also, a bear bell was attached to the pack along with a can of bear spray (I normally carry a 357, but didn't want to scare the tourists).
So, up on top, where one can see Canada and the Selkirks, it was clear and perfect. A fellow hiker asked me about the bell, and I stated it was to warn the bears of approaching people. She laughed and said that they had encountered a bear and two small cubs in the parking lot when they pulled in. We must have just missed them when we parked the truck.
Ahhh Well, tis better to have and not need, than to need and not have.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/26/20 09:29pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Big truck dealer in Idaho?
Sadly, Smith sold out to the "modern" dealers. Their dealership still does have hundreds of vehicles stored all over Kellogg, ID. The last truck we bought was from a dealer in Spokane and was as good a deal as Smith might have had.
At one time, Smith paid a huge portion of the taxes in their county due to the sales.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/19/20 10:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Modern 1/2 ton tow vehicle question
I'm not an expert here, however, I will chime in;
Towing a long, large trailer at the top end of a 1/2 ton capacity wouldn't make for an enjoyable outing. 1st off, you have to nickel and dime all the weight in the tow vehicle. 2nd, the tow vehicle isn't going to have as highly rated tire system as a 3/4 ton.,3rd, the trailer contents would be a concern with regard to weight,ei beans, water, drinks, clothing, toys, etc. 4th, the cost of a 3/4 ton truck isn't all that much more than a smaller truck.
We own a 3/4 ton truck and have just jumped in and took off on a cross country trip with no regrets. Yes, gas is more than a 1/2 ton, but overall, the 3/4 ton is worth it just for the safety value.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/17/20 10:19pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pet Peeves long road trip
Someone earlier on this subject stated that one shouldn't drive 55. Well, the great state of California reads that when towing, one is held to that speed. It's like being a rock in a stream with the water damming up behind.
I have had to "wiggle" the rig a few times to get attention of drivers who are distracted. It's a tactic I learned while driving my semi in N.J. I had 6 (yep, six) turn signal lights on each side and drivers still ignored them.
Ahhhh, the good 'ol days.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/12/20 10:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Another roadside assistance question
We were in remote Idaho a couple years ago, and NO ONE had any communication at all. It made one think about how folks were able to do anything before dependence on phones. Or GPS.
We made it out alive.
Safe travels my friend.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/12/20 09:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Travel Trailer Rubber Roof Blew Off
Ah----Been There! Our POS 2016 Cougar fifth wheel roof came loose so badly that I could actually adjust the rear view mirror and see the balloon. We took it to a dealer and it was repaired for a fee. Just a couple months before, I had inspected all the roofing and nothing was amiss.
Your issue seems much more involved, I wish you success in finding a solution. Issues like these makes one hate RVing. Hopefully readers on here take note and remember when buying a rig.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/10/20 10:41pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Costco batteries
We've had Costco 6 volts on three trailers now. The last set lasted less than 10 months and two went bad. Costco said to bring all of them back to replace--I did. They do honor the product.
I think a better choice would be Trojan 105's. They cost more, but maybe you get what you pay for.
Would I buy more Costco batteries? I don't know.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/05/20 10:56pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Stay on your own side....
Geezzee! We're in a sort of quagmire with restrictions--I do not believe we should just roll over and give up, BUT, if wearing a mask and trying to at least slow the virus down might get our countries back on track-why not? Canada has restrictions, so lets go with them. God save the Queen Hip Hip!!
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Blazing Zippers
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07/05/20 10:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Switching from 12 volt to 6 volt batteries
We have 4 6 volt batteries, 200 watts of portable solar, and a PD Wildcat converter to keep our rig up and running. I could really use more solar, but for now, it works O.K.
The PD converter charges the batteries much quicker than the standard unit, so we get our money's worth while using the genny.
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Blazing Zippers
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07/05/20 10:32pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: I-95 checkpoint entering Florida???
magicbus, most roads entering California have ag station check points that also allow other "services" like "where ya from there fella?" Or our favorite was the time we stopped in the Dorris Ag check and the CHP asked if we had snow tires (we had studs), then asked if we were seasoned snow drivers (we are), then he said "good luck." My bride and I just looked at each other with a big question mark. Well, down the road a piece, it was really snowing!
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Blazing Zippers
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06/27/20 10:00pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: free or low cost overnight near Spokane?
There is a truck stop at exit 272 (?) that might work. It's just west of the airport and across the freeway from the new Amazon center.
Cabelas in Post Falls, exit 1 in Idaho would be a good choice, and the Walmart also has rigs parked in there.
My choice would be Idaho.
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Blazing Zippers
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06/27/20 09:52pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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