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Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2020, 03:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
I had to have them DO IT OVER A THIRD TIME before...

I had to have them DO IT OVER A THIRD TIME before the B&W parts were finally used that came with the adapter kit. Luckily B&W sent me the installation instructions so I could tell when the parts...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2020, 05:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
:lol::lol::lol: Good one LHAVEN!

:lol::lol::lol: Good one LHAVEN!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
After all that! I was under the truck, installing...

After all that! I was under the truck, installing a CURT Plug and play 7-Way plug in the bed, when I happened to look up and see the left rear attaching hardware that Gander RV/Camping World of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-02-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Lucky for me, they stood by their 4 hour...

Lucky for me, they stood by their 4 hour estimate; the general manager chalked up the added time as "experience with a NEW MODEL TRUCK". I rather doubt that a 4 hour estimate will be used on the next...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-31-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Thanks to suggestion by Travelin Texans, I was...

Thanks to suggestion by Travelin Texans, I was able to find that Camping World/Gander world of Dothan, AL has a distributor who offered B&W hitch adapter kits; they ordered and today they installed...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
really I take what ever is thrown at me … I am...

really I take what ever is thrown at me … I am old enough now that I realize that no matter who you are, what you are, where you came from, who you know, …. when you open your mouth, there will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Thank you travelin Texans, When I called up B&W...

Thank you travelin Texans, When I called up B&W website it showed me that Camping World uses their products. they have a kit but the rails and adapter come as a set for the 2019. I confirmed through...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
thanks flybouy, Your name implies that you have...

thanks flybouy, Your name implies that you have had similar life experiences … I flew A-7s, A-4s, F-18s, C-1s and C12s for the Navy for 22 years beginning in Viet Nam in 1971 with 33 missions in that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Thanks jamtracy, I too am very skeptical of...

Thanks jamtracy, I too am very skeptical of salesman! This particular one has 27 years with the local chevy dealership and I really believe that he has never run into this. 2020 Chevy truck...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
It came with 4 ply (44PSI) tires. I ran this...

It came with 4 ply (44PSI) tires. I ran this rated tire on the 2015 for 25,000 miles and then replaced them with 10 ply (E rated 80 psi tires). I would have moved these tires over to the new truck...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Thanks Frank, my chevy truck salesman feels...

Thanks Frank, my chevy truck salesman feels terrible that he did not know how to steer me to the "long bed" 6'10") when I ordered this truck back in November. He knows a guy who can fabricate...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 05:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
as you know "Up until the 2020 GM towing guide,...

as you know "Up until the 2020 GM towing guide, there was a footnote on the "short bed 1500 specs" that said something like, "GM doesn't recommend towing a fifth wheel/gooseneck with this vehicle"......
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 04:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
My new 2020 1500 has the "MAX Trailering Package"...

My new 2020 1500 has the "MAX Trailering Package" which gives me heavier duty rear springs and a larger axel among several other upgrades like a bigger radiator, a larger alternator etc. Looking...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 04:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Oh yes; I should add that I sprang for the Reese...

Oh yes; I should add that I sprang for the Reese "Sidewinder" back when I first got this trailer. It allows the pivot point to be about 2 ' behind the kingpin thereby eliminating the problem of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
Thank you JRTJH for your information. As for the...

Thank you JRTJH for your information. As for the other comments, I will agree with you all that I am stupid if that is how you get your jollies in this forum. I have been pulling my 5th wheel with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
no the hitch is a Husky that is rated for 16kw. I...

no the hitch is a Husky that is rated for 16kw. I have a 9,000 5th wheel. the 2020 truck I have is rated to up to 12,400. your right anyone who would try and pull a 16kw trailer with a 1/2 ton...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,138
Posted By cougarpelt
2020 gm trucks have a NEW frame

I traded up from a 2015 sliverado 1500 crewcab short bed to 2020 crewcab short bed 5' 10"). You can imagine how surprised I am to find that NONE of the hitch manufacturers currently make an adapter...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 05-11-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 27,306
Posted By cougarpelt
found defect on first use; reported immediately;...

found defect on first use; reported immediately; given and appointment 14 days out; 2 days after appointment, tech first looked at.
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 05-11-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 27,306
Posted By cougarpelt
to add insult to injury, yesterday when I picked...

to add insult to injury, yesterday when I picked up the trailer from the dealer after repairs, I failed to notice that one of the tires was low; 13 miles later when I got home, it was completely...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 05-10-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 27,306
Posted By cougarpelt
the sad truth about keystone warranty

before you pay, you have priority over all other customers and all the tech attention you need to find problems with the many many systems that are in your new "HOME" RV.
BUT AFTER YOU PAY, all...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 02-21-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,186
Posted By cougarpelt
Update # 2

Got $104 from Airxcel yesterday so my total repair was covered finally! Interesting letter was attached .... they regretted that they could not pay all the billed amount because the warranty claim...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 02-08-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,186
Posted By cougarpelt
update on "warranty denial"

I got a check for $129 today from Keystone RV :)(that's 58% of the amount I paid for repair of my 8 month old water heater at Camping World) ! Now I'm 58% happy with the Keystone's RV "Warranty"....
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 01-24-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,186
Posted By cougarpelt
you are right

our moderator is correct, Old Buscuit is from another forum, but I'm sure we have many fine senior members like hime here. Just want them all to know that we junior members appreciate when they take...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 01-24-2014, 03:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,186
Posted By cougarpelt
Keystone Warranty ??

Recently my water heater thermostat failed in a way that caused the element to get so hot that it melted the black wire that goes between the thermo and the element. The element is still good, gets...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-02-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,171
Posted By cougarpelt
modifications warning

I got what boils down to a warning from Henry Sears of Keystone that I will not be welcome for warranty work if I modify the cooling fan on my Dometic 2852 fridge; so I thought I better pass it on to...
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