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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-25-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,491
Posted By FlyingChief
I don't have any experience with RecPro shades. ...

I don't have any experience with RecPro shades. However, I did change almost all of the pleated shades in our Raptor with MCD shades two years ago. The only ones that didn't get changed were the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-29-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 29,524
Posted By FlyingChief
I’ve towed the same 5er with both an SRW and a...

I’ve towed the same 5er with both an SRW and a DRW. The DRW has now been my daily driver for more than 4 years. I won’t get into the numbers because you can do that yourself. Instead I can just...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-20-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,487
Posted By FlyingChief
Time

Another huge advantage of doing the work myself is that I get the work done when I need it done. There are a ton of posts about folks waiting weeks and sometimes months to get even simple stuff...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 11-15-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By FlyingChief
We have used a Nest thermostat (and smoke/CO...

We have used a Nest thermostat (and smoke/CO detectors) for many years. It connects to the home wifi and I can access it at any time via the internet on my phone, my tablet, or my laptop while...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-06-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,359
Posted By FlyingChief
We used to have DirecTV and switched to DISH at...

We used to have DirecTV and switched to DISH at home and in the RV about 3 years ago. No regrets at all.

We have the Pathway X2. As someone else mentioned, it gets both Eastern and Western arc...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-12-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,934
Posted By FlyingChief
Many sat connections won’t work through a...

Many sat connections won’t work through a splitter.....needs to be a direct run.


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Forum: Travel Trailers 10-17-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,466
Posted By FlyingChief
For what it’s worth, we’ve had frameless for 4+...

For what it’s worth, we’ve had frameless for 4+ years and about 20,000 miles. Never had a window fall out.


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Forum: Freeways & Byways 10-13-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,364
Posted By FlyingChief
Re: Trip Report: 84 days, 10,922 miles

Notanlines, sure you have.....me!

All I was doing was posting my actual, real-life experience. I'll be glad to show you my trip records. And my usage was consistent with what other RAM HD users...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-29-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,628
Posted By FlyingChief
I use the black tank flush every time I dump.

I use the black tank flush every time I dump.
Forum: Freeways & Byways 09-07-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,364
Posted By FlyingChief
For the Cummins, the predicted usage rate is...

For the Cummins, the predicted usage rate is 2-3%. We got about 10 mpg. So that means I was adding 2.5 gallons for every 100 gallons of consumption. That's right on what is predicted for the...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 09-07-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,364
Posted By FlyingChief
Yes. They come with very clear instructions that...

Yes. They come with very clear instructions that are easy to follow. They offer different packages (different numbers of sensors). Just count up how many wheels you want to monitor before you...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 09-03-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,364
Posted By FlyingChief
Trip Report: 84 days, 10,922 miles

Trip Report: 84 days and 10,922 miles

We just returned to our home in Southern California after a trip that lasted 84 days and covered 10,922 miles. See the map for the full route. While it's...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-13-2016, 03:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,003
Posted By FlyingChief
Suggestions for Pendant Light Replacement?

We're 7,700 miles into this summer's trip and we finally had some actual damage caused by the wonderful condition of our nation's interstate highways. We have two pendant lights that hang down over...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-04-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,557
Posted By FlyingChief
Thanks, Wildhorse. Another 355TS here and I...

Thanks, Wildhorse. Another 355TS here and I appreciate the info. Good stuff!
Forum: Towing 07-04-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,247
Posted By FlyingChief
We're 3 weeks in to a 90 day trip around the...

We're 3 weeks in to a 90 day trip around the country and this issue of finding RV friendly fuel stops has been one of the bigger challenges. Although I unhook and fill up at our overnight stops, we...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-03-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,533
Posted By FlyingChief
Thanks, everyone. It was behind the living room...

Thanks, everyone. It was behind the living room TV as you suggested. All I had to do was get a very bright flashlight, stand on my head, and do my contortionist imitation and there it was!
Forum: Technical Corner 07-01-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,533
Posted By FlyingChief
Thanks. I looked around all the TVs. A previous...

Thanks. I looked around all the TVs. A previous rig had it in the front closet. Nothing there either.
Forum: Technical Corner 07-01-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,533
Posted By FlyingChief
Raptor 355TS where is my antenna Booster?

After owning this TH for nearly a year, we are in a park without cable and no satellite access due to trees. So for the first time, I'm trying use the TV using the antenna. But I can't find the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-28-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,382
Posted By FlyingChief
Ever try to get an alignment done on your big truck?

I never thought of that!

We are about 3,000 miles into an 8,500 mile trip that started at our SoCal desert home and we are now in the Clearwater, FL area. We will be heading north to New England,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-09-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,569
Posted By FlyingChief
The primary role of air bags is to correct squat...

The primary role of air bags is to correct squat or sag or to level the truck. When you are hooked to your rig and the truck is supporting the weight, it should be level. If it is, then you don't...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-31-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,978
Posted By FlyingChief
As rjsurfer said, I would put my money on a...

As rjsurfer said, I would put my money on a leaking grease seal.
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 05-31-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,143
Posted By FlyingChief
I think you end up with the same thing at...

I think you end up with the same thing at retirement: both trucks would be 'slightly used'. A couple of differences:

- If you buy now you get exactly what you want. No searching or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-31-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,800
Posted By FlyingChief
I don't own one, but I did a lot of research and...

I don't own one, but I did a lot of research and came very close to getting one prior to getting my 13 Ram 3500. I even had one picked out - a gently used model in O.C.

I don't know about you,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-19-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By FlyingChief
Wildhorse, we don't have two freshwater tanks -...

Wildhorse, we don't have two freshwater tanks - only 1.
Forum: Toy Haulers 04-27-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,584
Posted By FlyingChief
Thanks, guys. I had seen something like this,...

Thanks, guys. I had seen something like this, but it didn't have the rated strength that these do. I've already ordered a set.
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