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RE: Alternators - what are your thoughts?
So you are talking about a gasoline powered air conditioner?
Or propane. As a matter of fact, diesel powered have been on the market for a couple of decades.
I don't want a "Reefer unit" on my RV. And after spending some weeks in a hotel that had a restaurant supply driver stop 2 nights a week. I know I don't want to listen to it. But yes it would work.
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jaycocamprs
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08/28/21 07:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Atlanta
The route over through the The Carolinas doesn't add a lot of miles to Key West, and is shorter to Savannah. However it would take you up or down what is likely the steepest interstate in the southeast, I-26 from Hendersonville, NC to the South Carolina line.
Atlanta I always go straight thru. The road surface is good. I-285 is rough, especially the west side. However I often use I-20 out to Madison GA, US-441 south to I-16. This trades the south side for the east side, lots less traffic on I-20 for the 20 extra miles.
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jaycocamprs
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08/28/21 08:52am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Alternatives for Michelin XPS Ribs?
If I needed 15" tires, I'd sure look at these.
Transeagle ST Radial 225/75R15. available in either load range "F" and "G".
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jaycocamprs
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08/28/21 07:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: GM 'o7classic LBZ dsl 6 spd to '21 L5P dsl 10 spd report
GM has for many years
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jaycocamprs
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08/18/21 06:29pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Opinions on diesel vs. gasoline
A diesel in a Class C is a lot different than a diesel in a Class A. All the noise and heat is in front of you in a Class C, but far behind you in a Class A DP. I love diesels, but don't want it in my face.
Noise and heat wont go away just because it's a gas burner. The newer diesels aren't as loud as the old ones. And a Super C on a medium duty truck chassis will be easier to work on that a Ford or GM van chassis.
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jaycocamprs
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08/11/21 01:58pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
You will definitely want to enter the park from the south. The question is do you want to climb the mountain on TN-111 from Dunlap, or TN-8 from McMinnville. TN-111 up from Dunlap is 1200' in 3.75 miles, this includes a long fairly flat piece about halfway. The top is section steeper. TN-8 is about 900' in just under 3 miles and is a fairly constant grade. Going around and up thru McMinnville TN will add time and miles to your trip. The shortest way from B'ham is up I-59 to I-24 west. Take exit 155 to TN-28 north. TN-111 is on the north side of Dunlap a short ways past the Walmart. While FCF has a good camp store, I would suggest that you pick up any last minute supplies in Dunlap, there isn't a lot up on the mountain.
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jaycocamprs
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08/11/21 08:13am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: 5th wheel Hitch recommendations
The Turning point swivel pin box doesn't need a sliding hitch. The pivot point is at the trailer end, they use a key behind the kingpin much like a Superglide. B&W also recommends the puck mount system, not the single point Companion. The swivel can be locked out if not needed
The OP just needs a hitch to fit his truck. I'd recommend the B&W RVK3600. I got my B&W from Etrailer. They aren't the cheapest hitch, but I don't think you'll find one better made
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jaycocamprs
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08/11/21 06:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lost Power to Landing Gear and Slides
If your 10 Mountaineer wired like our 11, then the landing rear, hydraulic pump, rear stabilizers, awning & scare lights all run through the remote control brain. Do any of the others work. This is the one point all of these systems meet.
I would 1st look at the switches, just check they are plugged in good & not damaged. 2nd look over the wiring for the rear stabilizers. Make sure they aren't shorting out.
Not sure how you jumpered the slides. But the main power feed does not go through the brain box, only the control. Main power goes to switching solenoid, that is operated by the control board. Landing gear doesn't draw as many amps, so it appears to run through the control board.
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jaycocamprs
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08/11/21 06:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Frayed cable
Most run a single cable right down the center to a pulley at the back, then back to the front. The 2 exceptions I know of were, the Jaycos with the cable above the floor. They had the crank in the right front corner. And the Colemans that had the crank at the rear center. I don't think they used a cable.
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jaycocamprs
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08/01/21 07:16pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Alternatives for Michelin XPS Ribs?
Currently have XPS Ribs on my 5th wheel. Great tire but they are now 7 years old. Tons of tread left but feel 7 years is pushing my luck.
Looking to replace but XPS Ribs are costly. Are there cheaper alternatives that are just as reliable? Have had blow outs with factory china bombs. They don't last long here in the hot desert southwest.
What about Bridgestone Duravis (not sure which model), or possibly Maxxis? What else?
The Bridgestone Duravis R-238 is as good a tire, but won't be much if any cheaper. With a 10.5K GVWR I'd likely go with the the poly LT, or just spend the coin. We run about 12K with 14.4K GVWR. When we replaced the Bridgestone Duravis R-250's I went to Sailuns. Still overkill, but after 3 year I'd do it again.
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jaycocamprs
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07/31/21 06:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Highway speeds - Keep your distance!
Give it a try for a few thousand miles before you decry all the bad issues your mind invents.
150 miles was all I needed, I don't care for it. In fact for me it's a I will not buy a vehicle with it.
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jaycocamprs
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07/18/21 06:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: F250 or F350 to Haul a 5th Wheel???
Your going to want a diesel to pull the load in the mountains. And your going to NEED a Dual Rear Wheel truck to carry the LOADED pin weight. That trailer could be around 4K for a fully loaded pin, plus the 4 people & stuff in the truck.
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jaycocamprs
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06/20/21 06:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Prentice Cooper State Park: Chattanooga, TN
Prentice Cooper is a State Forest, not a park. I haven't been up there in years.
Prentice Cooper State Forest
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jaycocamprs
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06/15/21 06:02pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: How critical is axle ratio?
And all that goes right out the window as soon as you back up. Only the lower rear gear helps in reverse.
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jaycocamprs
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06/14/21 06:48pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Route suggestions Fredricksburg, Va area to Memphis area
1860 miles your way, 1730 miles mine. The OP likes non interstate highway and if they are flexible it's an option. US-72/72A from Chattanooga to Memphis. And US-80 across from just east of Meridian MS to Macon Ga. Most of that is divided 4 lane, and mostly flat. The big plus is you stay far away from Nashville, Birmingham, and Atlanta.
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jaycocamprs
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05/09/21 11:02am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Route suggestions Fredricksburg, Va area to Memphis area
I'd do Chattanooga on the way to Memphis. Then go east from Vicksburg thru Montgomery to Savannah.
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jaycocamprs
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05/06/21 05:33pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: 5th Wheel entry steps
Our problem with solid steps would be that they have to make ground contact. Where we park at home that's not possible.
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jaycocamprs
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04/24/21 12:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Route around Atlanta
Tifton to Calhoun is about an extra 50 miles to go up thru Albany to Columbus and Rome and rejoin I-75 at Calhoun. So that's an hour. I don't lose as much time with the RV as I would solo, I'm towing 65-68 anyway. Lots less traffic, and you can sit for a hour in Atlanta.
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jaycocamprs
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04/12/21 06:41pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Cades Cove
Well there is US-74 to US-129. It will keep you out of Gatlinburg, but US-129 is not even close to straight or level.
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jaycocamprs
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03/09/21 04:52pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Nascar Follies
You mean like Atlanta International Raceway? Pre the Bruton Smith change to Atlanta Motor Speedway and a Charlotte clone in 1996. 1/4 mile straights, and 1/2 mile turns.
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jaycocamprs
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03/09/21 04:39pm |
Around the Campfire
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