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RE: Trailer disconnected message on F150
Thanks for the update, always nice to know the outcome.
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Fisherman
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10/21/22 03:51pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Adding fan behind refrigerator...worthwhile??
I'm not in the same temperature zone as you are but without a doubt adding a 4 inch fan at the upper vent made a fair bit of difference. It was a 3 speed fan and I was lucky enough to have 2 unused spade terminals on the back of the fridge made for this, on all but the hottest days I had it on the lowest speed, 90+F days I upped it to med or high as required and wouldn't believe the heat coming out of the vent. It definitely dropped the interior fridge temps and sped up the cooling process by about 1/2 the time. I don't know what the dB rating was but I could barely hear it at night during quiet times. I don't know what the brand name was, just 12DV DC with a 3 speed switch.
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Fisherman
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10/20/22 07:39pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Un-Even trailer
Gregory. From Erie PA.
Sounds like you have a Ram 1500 with not enough payload, for your trailer's loaded tongue weight.:W
Or maybe it's a Ford with a bent frame, lol.
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Fisherman
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10/20/22 05:55pm |
Towing
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RE: 07 nuwa hitchhiker 2
Go outside and look where the gravity feed port is for filling, it will be close to that on the inside, most likely under the bench seats or bed on the driver side of the trailer. Then look under the trailer for the drain valve.
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Fisherman
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10/20/22 05:38pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: storage
what happens to the rubbery roof antenna?
Fisherman- what brand do you use?
thanks guys your great help is very much appreciated
I had the Gold Shield one, the only thing I added was a very light box made of 1x6 cedar, bulged top, to cover the antenna and couple of old cushions between the antenna and bathroom vent. Bone dry up there.
https://www.rvcover.ca/travel-trailer-covers/16-to-18-feet-long.html
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Fisherman
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10/19/22 02:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Storing My Diesel Truck Over Winter Advice
Some things like oil seals may start to dry out, brakes get a lot of surface rust and have to be changed out. Calipers may seize up too, those are some of the "hard" things.
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Fisherman
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10/19/22 02:17pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: storage
I used one for the last 3 winters with no problems, left the bathroom vent open 1/4 inch. Doors on trailers don't seal all that well so there was always some air movement. I leave all drawers and cabinets open and any under bed or seat storage is also open.
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Fisherman
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10/18/22 07:38pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Heating the Garage
Depending on the size of your garage, what about a direct vent wall heater? My 20x22' insulated garage costs about $150 to keep at about 45F from mid November until about mid April. It's plumbed into the NG line although propane in big 110lb tanks is an option.
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Fisherman
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10/18/22 07:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Winter Battery Storage
My 2¢ !
I do NOT believe in leaving a battery on a tender for days on end. If you are using a tender, connect it to an old fashioned lamp timer. Only charge for about 4 hours a day.
I'll see your 2cents and up you a nickle. If they weren't made to be left on for extended periods of time, I'm sure the world of nay sayer's would have taken them to court and won lots of money. I haven't and likely won't see it. I've had batteries last for up to 12 years doing it and I'll leave it at that.
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Fisherman
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10/18/22 04:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cummins vs Hummer Towing 6,000 lbs
18 mpg towing a 5er? Must have been the new Mattel model.
Time to see the eye doctor, I didn't say a 5er, it was a 5K lb.
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Fisherman
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10/18/22 07:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cummins vs Hummer Towing 6,000 lbs
That's almost not believable from the Cummins. I had an '04 towing a 5k trailer and never got less that 18mpg. Something wrong with that engine.
Almost as unbelievable as getting 18mpg towing a 5klb trailer….
I agree! Lot's of inflated towing claims. A box behind you at 70 will reduce your mileage for sure.
Not inflated, I didn't tow at Kirk speed, max 60 MPH and yes 18 mpg towing the trailer, sorry if I don't launch like a rabbit and have smoke coming off the brakes 3 feet before the stop sign. Have a great day..
Did you use the overhead or fill each tank to the top? Was your 04 RAM CUMMINS a stick or auto?
Now you mention 60 towing the video was 70 towing. You led us to believe you also were towing 70 by not saying you were towing at 60. Details matter.
I looked at the "Lie-o-meter" infrequently, I'd fill the tank to first click and then add one gallon(there was always that room). It was an '04.5 bought in July of 04, had the 325HP600, 6 speed stick with a 3.73 rear end. Sorry about the 60 vs 70.
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Fisherman
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10/17/22 05:50pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cummins vs Hummer Towing 6,000 lbs
That's almost not believable from the Cummins. I had an '04 towing a 5k trailer and never got less that 18mpg. Something wrong with that engine.
Almost as unbelievable as getting 18mpg towing a 5klb trailer….
Somebody needs either:
1. New batteries in their calculator
2. A crash course in math skills, or
3. A reminder that honesty is always the best policy
:C
I use the calculator on the computer, I passed Math and why would I fluff the results.
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Fisherman
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10/17/22 03:57pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cummins vs Hummer Towing 6,000 lbs
That's almost not believable from the Cummins. I had an '04 towing a 5k trailer and never got less that 18mpg. Something wrong with that engine.
Almost as unbelievable as getting 18mpg towing a 5klb trailer….
I agree! Lot's of inflated towing claims. A box behind you at 70 will reduce your mileage for sure.
Not inflated, I didn't tow at Kirk speed, max 60 MPH and yes 18 mpg towing the trailer, sorry if I don't launch like a rabbit and have smoke coming off the brakes 3 feet before the stop sign. Have a great day..
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Fisherman
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10/17/22 03:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cummins vs Hummer Towing 6,000 lbs
That's almost not believable from the Cummins. I had an '04 towing a 5k trailer and never got less that 18mpg. Something wrong with that engine.
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Fisherman
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10/16/22 10:49am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Shopping new tires - is my shop confused or am I?
No, he needs to read about tire specs (with a pair of spectacles). QRSTUV...Z are speed ratings, Load ratings are usually CDE and F. E load rating is around 3000lbs.
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Fisherman
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10/13/22 04:14pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: GM vs Ford tow off. Who will win on the Ike?
What gets me is why people get their undies in such a tight knot over trivial stuff like a few miles an hour going up a hill a lot will either avoid or never see. It's like sports, why people pay so much money to see games. Games were invented during the Roman times to keep the minds of the peasants from thinking how bad the times were becoming while the aristocrats were dining on fine foods and booze. As long as your tow vehicle gets you there and back, why add the ego factor just to try and outdo the Jones and Smiths.
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Fisherman
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10/12/22 05:11pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Winter Battery Storage
A fully charged battery has a freezing point around -80 °F while a discharged battery has a freezing point around 20 °F. By keeping the battery fully charged during the winter months, the electrolyte is less likely to freeze and cause unexpected failures.Dec 2, 2014
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Fisherman
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10/09/22 07:27pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2024 GMC HD Reveal
Just to the right of the red accordion cover, what's that cracked metal?
Never mind, it's a crack in the cement floor below.
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Fisherman
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10/09/22 02:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Refill small propane cylinder
I need a qcc1 to qcc1 hose so I can fill a 5 pound tank from a 20 pound tank. Would a propane dealer be reasonably expected to make one?
I really don't think so because of liability issues. You have a bad day and launch yourself and then go after the company.
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Fisherman
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10/09/22 01:58pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Refill small propane cylinder
It's approved for both north and south of the border, so there's no reason filling stations would refuse. I had one half of that size, (5lb) for my Mr Buddy heater, Costco and a couple other places filled it no questions.
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Fisherman
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10/08/22 07:27pm |
Tech Issues
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