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Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-18-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 27,413
Posted By schwalbach
My 1/2 ton towable Laredo 27 foot

So loaded unit for first maiden voyage, also added 65 gallon tank to back of truck ahead of fifth wheel, along with full water tank on trailer and all gear, weights as follows:
2500 Chevy 6.0 gas...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By schwalbach
Buddy said he had trouble with the breaker...

Buddy said he had trouble with the breaker tripping constantly, but was getting less frequent, we had been around camper most the day and he kept resetting it. still wonder how he went months before...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By schwalbach
Battery issue

So been camping with my buddy since spring, noticed smoke coming from his battery box. pulled cover and disconnected ground lead, battery was so hot it felt like it could melt, steam coming out of...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-07-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,636
Posted By schwalbach
I rarely ever unhook, in fact when i do it is a...

I rarely ever unhook, in fact when i do it is a such a rare situation I catch hell from the group we camp with, If you have auto level it may be a different situation, I manually level, by getting...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-15-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,249
Posted By schwalbach
Bought a new horse trailer, here is a excerpt...

Bought a new horse trailer, here is a excerpt from the service manual
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-27-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,963
Posted By schwalbach
I just wired a 12v outlet to my coach battery and...

I just wired a 12v outlet to my coach battery and use that, proper battery management gets me 4 days on a battery with no humidifier
Forum: Towing 08-04-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,565
Posted By schwalbach
So many varables

I had a 1997 Dodge diesel 3.73 gears, 185 hp 420 ft lbs torque, rear end came apart and bought a 2015 Silverado gas 4.10 6.0 365 hp 385 torque and it will pull circles around the old Dodge with my...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-21-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,749
Posted By schwalbach
The answer to get rid of smoke is an ozone...

The answer to get rid of smoke is an ozone machine, used car dealers, hotels etc. use them. Have you ever checked into a hotel room and it had the smell like that of a rain shower, that is from the...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-12-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,308
Posted By schwalbach
Notanlines, Can't see it but in the box is...

Notanlines,

Can't see it but in the box is a 35 gal spare water tank, Blue 35 gal dump tank (tried to mount under camper, but not happening), portable satellite dish (full Directv 3 lnb, off a...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-11-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,308
Posted By schwalbach
Been there, tried that here is what I did

I may have more in the racks than the kayacks but they work good on the roof, by the way got tired of putting bikes inside, front hitch solved that problem!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-25-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 811,461
Posted By schwalbach
Here is my set up

Here is my set up
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 05-30-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,362
Posted By schwalbach
Allot like the day I gave away round bales on Craigslist!

He wanted a third one on the back I refused to load it for him!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-07-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,355
Posted By schwalbach
2015 Chevy Double Cab Long Bed

Need to figure out how to roof rack and carry 2 kayaks, anyone point me in the right direction? would like rack to be removable when done as 7 foot garage door.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,435
Posted By schwalbach
Re: MPG's for the 2015-2016 2500 HD 6.0 gas burner

Notanlines, Here is some reading for you, just send the oranges. JJ's Never heard of them but I see they do exist may have to check them out when you send the oranges send a gift certificate as the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,435
Posted By schwalbach
Re: MPG's for the 2015-2016 2500 HD 6.0 gas burner

NOTANLINES,

Here is a link to the latest on truck MPG, 10 is achievable.

https://www.peterbilt.com/about/media/2014/396/

I work for a large trucking company with in excess of 2,000 trucks, 8...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-27-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,435
Posted By schwalbach
Re: MPG's for the 2015-2016 2500 HD 6.0 gas burner

I have a 2015 6.0, If I baby it in town 11-12, freeway with no towing 75 mph, 15.5, towing a 2 horse trailer 10, and towing a fifth wheel camper 8 to 8.5.

Very disappointed in mpg, it seems GM...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-20-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,273
Posted By schwalbach
Re: May have goofed. Question.

I am right there with the post of spend additional $10 and have peace of mind.

I usually winterize mine, wait another week and do it again in case I missed something.

$10 peace of mind is worth...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-10-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,110
Posted By schwalbach
Re: Tonneau cover and 5th wheel

I Have a simple roll up cover , works great, can roll it back once settles and if not unhooked to cover stuff from rain!
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-30-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,347
Posted By schwalbach
Just replaced all my rv interior lights with...

Just replaced all my rv interior lights with these, had bright white LED's about half as bright, must say these are a nice warm white and fairly bright.
...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-03-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,192
Posted By schwalbach
42 LED SMD T10 168 194 Wedge Turn Signal Light White

I have 30 to 40 or more of these (final total would be based on removal from 5th wheel and horse trailer) that I bought and used in my travel trailer and horse trailer but are too white for my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,713
Posted By schwalbach
I have always been a long bed guy and would not...

I have always been a long bed guy and would not turn back.
1, I carry a large water tank ahead of the fifth wheel for dry camping.
2. I can carry firewood ahead of the hitch.
3. no need for a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-01-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,431
Posted By schwalbach
Here is a thought---Many cars have non-driven...

Here is a thought---Many cars have non-driven axles with bearings and go 200,000, without anyone touching them...

Wonder what the difference is, quality of bearing? They don't have ez-lube,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-31-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 811,461
Posted By schwalbach
2015 Chevy 2500 6.0 Gas Upgraded from a 1997...

2015 Chevy 2500 6.0 Gas

Upgraded from a 1997 Dodge 2500 diesel, what an improvement!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,006
Posted By schwalbach
came with 350 miles by the time the dealer trade...

came with 350 miles by the time the dealer trade was done, first tow with camper 100 miles, took it easy, next tow was 2 horse pull behind, just went easy on it, now have 560 miles, averaged 8.5...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2015, 03:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,006
Posted By schwalbach
It will have a little over 500 miles on it and...

It will have a little over 500 miles on it and the dealer said it will be fine, they are not worried.
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