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Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-04-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
More from the New Mexico State Police. NM...

More from the New Mexico State Police.

NM Statute 66-7-404(C)(2) that has the legal language; "the total combined gross weight of the towed units does not exceed the manufacturer's stated gross...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-01-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
Here is Utah's response to the 65' question. ...

Here is Utah's response to the 65' question.

Thank you for your correspondence to the Utah Highway Patrol. We appreciate when the public contacts us with their questions and comments.


You...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-01-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
I really did not expect the GVWR issue as my 1999...

I really did not expect the GVWR issue as my 1999 Dodge 2500HD with a cummins is only rated at 8800 lbs, my fifth wheel alone is more than that. I need to get something from Dodge listing my pickups...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-01-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
Ok so I decided to go to the horses mouth so to...

Ok so I decided to go to the horses mouth so to speak, I contacted New Mexico and here is their response to towing over 65 feet.

This is a great question and the answer can be found directly...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-27-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
I want to take a UTV because even with the...

I want to take a UTV because even with the trailer it is about half the weight of my jeep which will help out with towing at all times. As far as the length goes it doesn't bother me as I am a truck...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-26-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
I have yet to see a toy hauler that I like that...

I have yet to see a toy hauler that I like that is why I have not considered them even if they would help with the problem plus if I did it would need at least a 12' garage. Thanks for the tip on...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-10-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
Well we were out in the 9 degree weather...

Well we were out in the 9 degree weather remeasuring our pickup and fifth wheel and we found that if we shortened the utv trailer to 12' we should not run into problems anywhere but at 14' we will...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-09-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
Well I have read that Utah requires a special...

Well I have read that Utah requires a special permit over 65' and that NM is limited to 65' excluding bumpers these are 2 states that I will go into a lot for the winter. I saw a post for cal saying...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-08-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
Posted By weaselguys
Future Full timers with ATV issues

We are planning on going full timer after I turn 62 4 years from now so we have started to work out any issues we could think of and improve our set up now not later. We like to be able to roam...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-04-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,525
Posted By weaselguys
LoganX I highly recommend the Trimetric 2030RV it...

LoganX I highly recommend the Trimetric 2030RV it works great monitoring the 4 6v batteries in mine. And now that you have upgraded to real batteries you need to start thinking of battery use in amps...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-02-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,371
Posted By weaselguys
Your welcome.

Your welcome.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-02-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,371
Posted By weaselguys
Drinking water hose storage

Up till now we have been carrying 2 Camco 25' white drinking water hoses that are a pain to roll up so I bought a 25' Plastair coiled drinking water hose and have mounted it outside in a 4" tube on...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-21-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,489
Posted By weaselguys
We have a 4375 watt champion and we have no...

We have a 4375 watt champion and we have no problems with it above 9000 ft. We use it solely for AC, microwave and battery charging.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-21-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
I got my springs installed I went with 5 leaf...

I got my springs installed I went with 5 leaf springs rated at 3000# ea from Dexter, just installing the new springs raised the trailer about 2 " which it needed bad, I plan on adding 2" lift blocks...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-21-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,120
Posted By weaselguys
Just a quick update on our system we have had 2...

Just a quick update on our system we have had 2 camping trips since the install and we can go 3 days using everything but the furnace and not go below 80% on our batteries and when we use the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-06-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,120
Posted By weaselguys
Nothing yet for solar, but I would like to get...

Nothing yet for solar, but I would like to get 400-500 watts of panels on the roof and a Trimetric solar charger. Till then I will charge with the Boondocker charger.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-05-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,120
Posted By weaselguys
I would say this setup weighs about 180 lbs more...

I would say this setup weighs about 180 lbs more than the 2 batteries that I had in there before. As far as the setup I followed Ray's setup at Love your RV with only a few changes like the battery...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-02-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,120
Posted By weaselguys
It took most of 2 days to do it the 1/0 cables...

It took most of 2 days to do it the 1/0 cables were a pain.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-02-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,120
Posted By weaselguys
Battery system upgrade

I got tired of our 160 ah 12 volt battery bank so I upgraded to 4) 6 volt 232 ah batteries from US Battery giving us 464 ah I mounted them across the front of the trailer in 2 long battery boxes and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-23-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,293
Posted By weaselguys
We use a cheap 24" tv from Walmart with a 300...

We use a cheap 24" tv from Walmart with a 300 watt inverter hooked up to the batteries and we have a wineguard roof top antenna and a wineguard 12v signal booster and at our last camp we got 7 tv...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-10-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
Ok guys I got 1 axle up and removed the tire and...

Ok guys I got 1 axle up and removed the tire and let the axle hang back down taking the weight off of it and my 4 leaf springs measured 25 1/2 center of the bolt on the hanger to the center on the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-07-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
I want to replace all 4 springs but right now at...

I want to replace all 4 springs but right now at my house I have no pavement or concrete to park it on and we have been getting a lot of rain so the ground is a little to soft, I am going to try and...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-05-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
Ok so maybe someone can help me out on my leaf...

Ok so maybe someone can help me out on my leaf springs, I have measurted mine with the weight on and got 26-26.25" . I sent Dexter/Al-ko my tag information off my axles
model T52 3
date 341 1...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-04-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
Well guys I have decided to go with the Carlisle...

Well guys I have decided to go with the Carlisle Radial Trail HD St225/75R15 E/10 tires as I have the RH's on now and they are 9 yrs old .I have looking at my springs and the rear axle where the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-03-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,251
Posted By weaselguys
I will call TNT Springs this week and if I cannot...

I will call TNT Springs this week and if I cannot get something from them I found AL-KO springs 2950 lb at one place for $28.99 ea plus shipping of about $39 at this point I may go with the Maxxis...
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