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RE: Great Tow Capacity - Bad Payload Capacity... Increase PL?
I believe it was around 2016 that the RAWR on the 2500s went from 6500# to 6000#. Check your door sticker to be sure. My 2014 has 6500# but I know the newer ones are 6000#.
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mtofell1
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07/25/21 09:26am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Waste/Sewage System
RV Holding tank chemicals are NOT for making it smell better. They are used the BREAK DOWN the solids. Doug
I'm no expert on the matter and am not saying you're wrong.... but, if you're right, why do all the chemicals come with varying scents if they are not intended to mask smells?
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mtofell1
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07/17/21 12:27am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water Pump Keeps Running
Thanks for following up and letting us know. So often we don't hear back.
I think that's because people don't want to admit to feeling dumb.... I'm so used to it that it's like second nature :)
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mtofell1
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07/15/21 01:59pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water Pump Keeps Running
Figured it out and feel pretty dumb. I relocated the city water connection to the back of the RV for ease of connecting and when I first changed the pump it was hooked up (but house hose off). Today I had unhooked the hose and it was spraying water back out my new hookup. I'm now assuming there must be an anti-backflow valve at the stock city water connection.
The odd thing is the old pump was doing the same thing long before I moved my city water hookup (this is why I swapped the pump). Anyway, all is well.... for now. Thanks for the replies everyone.
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mtofell1
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07/15/21 11:13am |
Tech Issues
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Water Pump Keeps Running
I've researched the net and tried all the easy stuff and have had no luck figuring this out. I spend most of my time hooked to city water and don't have a leak. When I switch to my tank the pump just runs constantly. I replaced the pump and the same thing happens. Prior to replacement the pump would cycle every couple hours which I thought could be related. A lot of articles I'm finding talk about a pressure switch but isn't that part of the pump that I replaced?
2016 Keystone Hideout 5th wheel, pump is a basic Flojet with the blue slide/clips to attach the lines.
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mtofell1
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07/15/21 09:10am |
Tech Issues
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RE: [SOLVED] Work truck with service bed to tow a fifth wheel?
Yeah, get rid of the boxes and go flatbed and you would be pretty well setup. Regular cab can be a comfort "challenge" though. No room to slide your set back and no storage behind you. It will get the job done but it will feel like you're driving a Uhaul truck.... everyday.
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mtofell1
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07/13/21 08:17pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2022 Toyota Tundra Reveal
I can't find the words to describe this thing. :E
I'm sure the most objectionable part is the lack of a Ford emblem :) :)
I agree it's a bit startling but I can see it growing on me. It kind of has the look of a kid's toy truck. Also, let's all keep in mind the true benchmark for ugly is that electric thing coming out soon.
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mtofell1
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06/18/21 08:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Gain setting
Yep, trial and error. I've been towing a bunch of different trailers with my Ram and it's interesting how much variation there is for the best setting. Just lots of moving parts (weight, size/condition/ability of trailer brakes, etc.). I was doing some gravel runs recently going between an empty dump trailer (about 2K) and full of gravel (about 10K) and I was going between 2 and 6.
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mtofell1
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05/31/21 09:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Help Ram 2500 6.4 gas vs diesel
The tranny in your Hemi has terrible gear spacing for heavy loads. I know because I have the same truck with an 11,000# 5th wheel and it's not a great experience. The Hemi is a beast but the tranny REALLY holds it back. New 8spd with Hemi is reported to be a real game changer.
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mtofell1
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05/02/21 09:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Crushed F-150
I think its a simple explanation here ,he forgot to lock his B&W hitch, and dropped it on the bed. This all could of been prevented with a steel Andersen hitch . :B
Funny... I was thinking it was an Andersen that collapsed. I guess we'll never know :) :) (okay, I know we do know since it's explained at the end of thread... just trash talking)
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mtofell1
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04/04/21 09:51pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Wheel bearing advice
My opinion...bearing service is either done way too often, or just completely ignored, until there is a failure. I do the bearings very soon after purchase, when new, and right away if trailer is purchased used.
Once I have inspected the bearings, and packed them well, with quality grease, they are good for 4-5 years, in my use. The seals should be replaced any time they are removed obviously.
This is my exact methodology - do them good when the trailer is new or new to me so I know it's done well and they can go a while. I don't put on a ton of miles so I have no problem going 4 or 5 years but do check temps while traveling. I've heard it's much more miles dependent than time so if I were lucky enough to be putting on 10-15K/year I'd probably repack/inspect every year or two.
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mtofell1
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03/31/21 08:41am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bedroom door
Doors, like everything in these RVs, are cheap and break easily. I always drive with mine closed just so it's not slamming around. When you say, "popped off the hinges," do you mean the screws failed or the hinge pins came out?
As for not closing right, I could actually level my 5th wheel better by watching the bedroom door than the level. If I'm not totally level it won't stay open.
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mtofell1
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03/28/21 07:54pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Extended warranty - best options?
Car Shield reviews.
So, pretty good then, right?? :) :)
OP, go factory or nothing. People bash warranties of all kinds and the points are all correct - the companies make money from selling them so, as a whole, consumers lose. But, keep in mind we also all lose on our homeowner's insurance, auto insurance, health insurance and every other type of insurance we buy.
I have a factory backed plan from Ram on my truck and it's allowed me to keep my truck much longer than I otherwise would have. I've also received roughly 3X the amount in repairs than I paid so I'm happy. The key is you must not overpay for the plan and don't sell the vehicle and lose out on coverage that you paid for.
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mtofell1
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03/25/21 08:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: life in a fifth wheel with only one leg
Stock/cheap stairs are pretty bad even for people without mobility challenges. There are lots of options on newer units or ones that could likely be retrofit. To me, the biggest problem are the basic stairs with the floating bottom. The newer ones that sit on the ground are MUCH more stable. I have to think the steps into the trailer are the biggest problem. The ones up to the bedroom (or whatever is in the front) are much more stable and less in number typically.
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mtofell1
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03/24/21 05:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tire life
I just replaced mine at 5 years after watching a buddy have two blowouts on his 6 year old rubber. I suppose if they were Michelins maybe I'd go longer but the offshore **** they put on new trailers is just that. I rest a lot easier with a step up in load range, higher speed rating and new rubber. Well worth the $400 IMO.
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mtofell1
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03/18/21 12:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Honda 2000i Runs but no Power
Since it is out of warranty I would pull it apart. You will not find anything by kicking it.
Otherwise dealer time.
LOL.... yeah, I can take anything apart :)
Not sure what I'll do after that.
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mtofell1
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03/13/21 05:23pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Honda 2000i Runs but no Power
Sorry for the delay....
Having a load attached or not has no impact on the problem - the light just doesn't come on and it has no power sometimes.
The unit has had a pretty easy life. I really only use it once a year during my annual dry camping trip. I usually fire it up a couple times between trips just to be sure it's still running and always run stabilizer through it.
We just had a terrible ice storm and lost power for 6 days. My in-laws are far worse off than me with no power (totally electric house - I have gas hot water, stove and fireplace) so I loaned the generator to them and they had no problem turning it on/off dozens of times and running it for hours on end. When I get it back I'll play with it some more. Kind of disappointing at only 5 years to be having this trouble.
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mtofell1
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03/01/21 08:11pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Honda 2000i Runs but no Power
As mentioned in OP, green light is not always on - if it is I have power and all is well, if it's off I have no power
Definitely not overloading it. I'm very aware of the capability and don't plug in too much. While testing/troubleshooting I was using a lamp or just an outlet tester
The reset breaker seems to have no purpose.... it's just lazy and loose. I'd be suspect that it needed to be reset but I don't touch it and go from no power to power with cycling the generator off/on. If something with the breaker was the issue I can't imagine it would produce power, then not, then produce power, etc.
Thanks for the replies about the Honda generator.
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mtofell1
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02/21/21 01:15am |
Tech Issues
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Honda 2000i Runs but no Power
+/5 years old and this problems seems to be happening with more frequency. The unit starts and runs just fine but the green "power output" light is off and there is no power output. So, I turn it off and restart it and it produces power. Great.... but why is it doing this and I fear sometime it's just going to stop altogether. Several times I've had to stop/start 3-4X to get it to produce power. I'll likely just take it into a Honda dealer but in the meantime am curious what it going on.
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mtofell1
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02/19/21 08:28pm |
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RE: Opinion on Truck Reliability
If budget is an issue you're sure spending a lot of money for a diesel that you don't need to pull around an 8K travel trailer. Of course, all trucks are complicated these days but I think a diesel has more that can go wrong than a gasser.
While you don't need a diesel you REALLY don't need a 3500 for that travel trailer. I understand all the arguments but, for whatever reason, SRW 3500 trucks are pretty hard to find. Also, with Ram the coil spring rear suspension is a noticeable improvement daily driving to the jarring leaf springs in the 3500. This difference is less noticeable with Ford/Chevy where both are leaf springs.
If you're thinking of upgrading your trailer get the diesel and consider a 3500. For the trailer you have now a 2500 gasser is a great truck. The money you save going gas should get you into something newer... maybe even new.
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mtofell1
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02/05/21 10:17pm |
Tow Vehicles
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