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Forum: Toy Haulers 03-17-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 258
Posted By fjr vfr
Double check you don't have some small item like...

Double check you don't have some small item like a screw somewhere interfering and binding the slide as it bottoms out...just one more thought.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-17-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By fjr vfr
You are WAY over thinking this! Get the black...

You are WAY over thinking this!
Get the black sumo spring install them and be happy
They worked great for me with a similar size trailer and axles
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-16-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By fjr vfr
I had 5200lb axles on my trailer and installed...

I had 5200lb axles on my trailer and installed the black Sumo springs a couple years ago. They have worked very well for me and were simple to install. They come with instructions which were easy to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-16-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By fjr vfr
One other thing I thought of, after all these...

One other thing I thought of, after all these years your awning fabric may measure slightly off from when new. Fabric will either shrink up some or stretch out some over time. Also remember the new...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-16-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By fjr vfr
All the awnings I've seen have a nomenclatures...

All the awnings I've seen have a nomenclatures sticker on the roller tube. Of course you need to roll out your awning in order to read it and take a picture. It should tell you everything about the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-12-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 874
Posted By fjr vfr
You can't in any practical way run an ac with...

You can't in any practical way run an ac with solar. Like peanut said, you need a generator for the ac.
I have run an ac with a 2000 watt generator and soft start...was not fun. In order to do the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-28-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By fjr vfr
I have no trouble backing at 90 degrees with my...

I have no trouble backing at 90 degrees with my Ram standard 6'4" bed. My trailer also has a curved front. I'd be very surprised if it wasn't the same for you.
Forum: Technical Corner 02-28-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By fjr vfr
If you go ahead with it I'd make sure they have...

If you go ahead with it I'd make sure they have all the replacement parts in stock and ready. You don't want it in the shop for an extended period waiting on parts.
If they are ready it should be a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-09-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,243
Posted By fjr vfr
I'm somewhat surprised your tank is in the rear...

I'm somewhat surprised your tank is in the rear of the trailer. Mine is right over the axles. I kind of thought that was the typical location.
And yes I have mine full when traveling. I think the...
Forum: Keystone Questions 02-05-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By fjr vfr
You might think about ditching the sofa and...

You might think about ditching the sofa and building a wood frame to support a twin mattress or foam. You could ad some big pillows/cushions in back in order to use it as a sofa or guest bed without...
Forum: Towing 01-27-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By fjr vfr
Just sell the bumper pull and use that money...

Just sell the bumper pull and use that money along with the money you would have spent on this thing and buy a real 5th wheel trailer!
I feel anyone who buys one of these will pretty soon regret it....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-24-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By fjr vfr
I did mine with Henry's Tropi-Cool. Close to a...

I did mine with Henry's Tropi-Cool. Close to a year now and still looks good. I like the fact I could do it myself. I also heard good reviews from other sources.
Forum: New Member Check in! 01-07-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By fjr vfr
I don't have the answer, but personally if my...

I don't have the answer, but personally if my trailer didn't come with a ladder I would probably just pick up an expanding out ladder and just store it in the truck bed. They contract pretty small...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-20-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,048
Posted By fjr vfr
We stayed a few days at Sonoran Desert RV park in...

We stayed a few days at Sonoran Desert RV park in Gila Bend at the end of October and then a week at Sunset Palms RV park in Yuma beginning of November. We crossed into Los Algodones Mexico 3 times...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-11-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,806
Posted By fjr vfr
To simplify, if the only thing you want to run is...

To simplify, if the only thing you want to run is a humidifier, just run a standard extension cord rated for outside use somewhere into the camper and just plug the humidifier into it.
And don't...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-05-2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,921
Posted By fjr vfr
Please read my comments at the end of the below...

Please read my comments at the end of the below post. I was relating my experience with trailer blocks, I installed before we left VA for the west coast. So be warned regarding my experience.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-03-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,824
Posted By fjr vfr
Some of this is true, but the politicians aren't...

Some of this is true, but the politicians aren't listen to environmentalists and engineers. They work for MONEY and who has the money? It's the oil industry. They literally own politicians. They...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,824
Posted By fjr vfr
Funny 😃 They obviously don’t have the kind of...

Funny 😃
They obviously don’t have the kind of range for towing rv’s around the country
But for a home owner who wants something for going to the dump or general purpose they should be fine
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,824
Posted By fjr vfr
Has anyone looked at what Toyota is working on...

Has anyone looked at what Toyota is working on with their water-based engines? Electrolysis separating the Hydrogen from the Oxygen. Car burns Hydrogen and expels Oxygen. Seems like a very clever...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By fjr vfr
Well, nothing I have to worry about. I don't...

Well, nothing I have to worry about. I don't think I'll ever own something new enough or nice enough that anyone would bother with....lol
Not having much money does have some benefits...lol
Forum: General RV Issues 11-30-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,346
Posted By fjr vfr
I'm not sure what to advise without seeing up...

I'm not sure what to advise without seeing up close what you're trying to do. But, in an enclosed space under a trailer I'd be more inclined towards a small oil filled heater like below. I think it...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 11-24-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,275
Posted By fjr vfr
I have no experience with either. Personally I'd...

I have no experience with either. Personally I'd pick the Carlisle simply because so many people have used them and had good results. It's like viewing a product on Amazon that has 4.9 stars and...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 11-21-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,282
Posted By fjr vfr
I have two of these on my trailer...I like having...

I have two of these on my trailer...I like having two spares. Many places sell them. Simple installation...does need drilling.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-18-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By fjr vfr
I just came across this thread while searching...

I just came across this thread while searching for something else. Below is a couple links.
I installed 2" blocks on my 265rl Laredo 5th wheel trailer after doing a lot of research.
The overall...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-15-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By fjr vfr
When you say sag, bear in mind after a few years...

When you say sag, bear in mind after a few years it's normal to have some sag. The angle iron is a good idea. One other thing I've done is to ad very wide washers or drill a hole in a flat scrap...
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