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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-19-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,019
Posted By wmcclay
There is a check valve at the city water inlet....

There is a check valve at the city water inlet. Check this first, it's part of the inlet
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-28-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,246
Posted By wmcclay
My feelings are ,With all the satellite dishes,...

My feelings are ,With all the satellite dishes, DVDs, and full hookups, it's hard to find people outside of their RVs. Some of younger generation is very self involved. You go to a campground without...
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-28-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,575
Posted By wmcclay
Stay away from the Stealers (dealers). Take the...

Stay away from the Stealers (dealers). Take the parts off and gotta trailer supply place. They look like 10 x 2 on a old q flex axle. When you buy decide whether you want to use the old wheels. If...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-10-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,857
Posted By wmcclay
Does it have a heated tailgate, so when you have...

Does it have a heated tailgate, so when you have to push it your hands do not get cold
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 02-12-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,883
Posted By wmcclay
Our sob 5th wheel is 41' 6" it is a lot of...

Our sob 5th wheel is 41' 6" it is a lot of planning if you want to stay in anything but a private park
As mentioned we have a 25 ' travel trailer to camp and stay in county, state and federal parks
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-12-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,804
Posted By wmcclay
I keep forgetting that not everyone is a rv tech....

I keep forgetting that not everyone is a rv tech. I need to explain myself better. In our rv shop we hot shot, check amp draw and wait overnight.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-11-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,804
Posted By wmcclay
Hot shot it. Hook 110 volts directly to electric...

Hot shot it. Hook 110 volts directly to electric element. If it cools its controls, if it does not its cooling unit
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,932
Posted By wmcclay
Did you replace the relay for the electric...

Did you replace the relay for the electric heater. Most of the time in our shop the relay is bad not the heater. The board controls the gas and the electric sides. Do you have 110 volts to relay, 12...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-10-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,299
Posted By wmcclay
Go a quality metal shop with a laser cutter. They...

Go a quality metal shop with a laser cutter. They will make a very nice looking plate out of stainless steel. Will also make doors little stronger
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-10-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,633
Posted By wmcclay
One fuse in converter, depending on refer one...

One fuse in converter, depending on refer one fuse for 120volt and one fuse for 12 volt on board on back of refer
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-09-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,147
Posted By wmcclay
You might try hold grey in tank and dumping when...

You might try hold grey in tank and dumping when full. Soaps and solids will seperate out if not enough flow especially if you are using 3 inch pipe.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-09-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,185
Posted By wmcclay
I installed a 2 cfm 135 psi 12 volt air...

I installed a 2 cfm 135 psi 12 volt air compressor behind front license plate. Added 8x18 air tank in front of spare tire. Put a air leveling valve and a air dump valve. Keeps my truck at stock...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-18-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,957
Posted By wmcclay
I raised mine 2 Inches with spring blocks. I...

I raised mine 2 Inches with spring blocks. I bought 2 inch steel as long as the spring perch and had it cut to spring width. Then drilled it for spring center bolts. purchase longer spring center...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-18-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,908
Posted By wmcclay
Look up RV salvage yards, We have quite a few in...

Look up RV salvage yards, We have quite a few in Ca. Freight would probably not make it worth while. Look up RVtalk forum

Good Luck
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-15-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,273
Posted By wmcclay
Submit your claim and force them to deny it, ...

Submit your claim and force them to deny it, keep your documentation. You never know, they might give you something. Get with your dealer, repair shop with pictures and what was required to repair...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-15-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By wmcclay
The Honda eu3000 weighs about 130 lbs. It sets...

The Honda eu3000 weighs about 130 lbs. It sets about even with the top of the bed. I bought it for a couple of reasons. It is to heavy to lift out of the bed with one person without getting into the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-24-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,399
Posted By wmcclay
Try the Montanas owners website, its it pretty...

Try the Montanas owners website, its it pretty much just Montanas. There has been some problems with the frames but as said here, it is a small number.

Wayne and Donna
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-08-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 53,035
Posted By wmcclay
When installing a battery cutoff switch it is a...

When installing a battery cutoff switch it is a good idea not to include the brake pull switch. If you forget to turn on batterys you will have e brake system operational. With 5ers the chances are...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-10-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,710
Posted By wmcclay
Most of the management team that made Montata #1...

Most of the management team that made Montata #1 has left for another rv startup by Forest river. I have owned two Montanas they are nice units. However they have been #1 so long, they have become...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,064
Posted By wmcclay
The previous poster is correct, I tend to...

The previous poster is correct, I tend to overbuild as almost everyone tends to add this or that. Hey I have power out there I can use it for this. Or I am not happy with the fabric cover and I want...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,064
Posted By wmcclay
Being I am from central California, all this talk...

Being I am from central California, all this talk abount freezing makes me cold. We are going to the coast this weekend, the weather is supposed to be in the 50s. We camp all year around, the down...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-12-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,064
Posted By wmcclay
I would go with direct burial, but at 100 foot...

I would go with direct burial, but at 100 foot plus risers = 110 ft I would use #4 wire so you do not get a voltage drop at full load. While you have the trench open I would throw in a water line and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-06-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,514
Posted By wmcclay
Anyone who pulls a trailer should know how tall...

Anyone who pulls a trailer should know how tall it is, should be a federal reg have the height on the weight tag as it comes from the factory. As a volunteer firefigter have seen way two many...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-29-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By wmcclay
Go to a RV salvage yard and buy it, other than...

Go to a RV salvage yard and buy it, other than the welding its a piece of cake.
I have a list of all RV salvage yards in Ca. I did not see where you were from.

Wyne
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-24-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,506
Posted By wmcclay
After talking to the people at Les Schwab, I put...

After talking to the people at Les Schwab, I put them on my Montana 2955. I was told the failure rate was close if not the same as any other trailer tire.
Good luck
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