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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,005
Posted By mcmeadows1
My wife and I bought our 2012 Ram in NOV 2016....

My wife and I bought our 2012 Ram in NOV 2016. The two batteries in it were manufactured in 2015, and were AC/Delco.

In DEC 2020, I commented to my wife that the truck probably needed new...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-13-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,344
Posted By mcmeadows1
We store our 5th wheel in our backyard, about 50’...

We store our 5th wheel in our backyard, about 50’ from our garage. The garage has 20 amp outlets. I use a 20 amp, 10 gauge extension cord to run power to the RV, and a 20 to 30 amp adapter to connect...
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-10-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,267
Posted By mcmeadows1
Our 5th wheel RV (34’ long) has two sewer...

Our 5th wheel RV (34’ long) has two sewer outlets. The one in front of the axles is used to drain the the main bath black tank, the main bath gray tank, and kitchen galley tank. The rear one (behind...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-20-2020, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,696
Posted By mcmeadows1
When the trailer is unhitched, we use a lock very...

When the trailer is unhitched, we use a lock very similar to one like this -
...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-30-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,595
Posted By mcmeadows1
We use 4x6 blocks, cut to about 10” long, to use...

We use 4x6 blocks, cut to about 10” long, to use under the stabilizer jacks. Between the blocks and the ground, we use thick (1”) rubber (recycled tires) pads, about 12” square. This provides a level...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-06-2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,328
Posted By mcmeadows1
Another recommendation here for the Mopeka Tank...

Another recommendation here for the Mopeka Tank Check Dual Sensor with Monitor Kit. It is currently $69.94 (US) on Amazon. In addition to the remote monitor, which I mounted above our RV’s control...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-03-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,809
Posted By mcmeadows1
^x2 If you spend any amount of time in the...

^x2

If you spend any amount of time in the desert Southwest, especially during summer months, you will need two AC units. This will require a 5th wheel which is wired for 50 amp service.

Do...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-18-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,885
Posted By mcmeadows1
We have had our Pullrite hitch for just under 2.5...

We have had our Pullrite hitch for just under 2.5 years now. During this time we have camped about ten times. Being we live in the desert southwest, we normally don’t have to negotiate tight turns...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-04-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
Posted By mcmeadows1
^^x2 I used Geocel ProFlex RV (clear) to...

^^x2

I used Geocel ProFlex RV (clear) to seal new brake light housings to my RV last year. It is easy to apply (with proper preparations to the surfaces it will be put on), provides a watertight...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 06-29-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,751
Posted By mcmeadows1
We, my wife and I, just last weekend (22 JUN...

We, my wife and I, just last weekend (22 JUN 2019) had seven new Sailun Terramax AT4s tires installed on our DRW truck. The tire size is 235/80R17, load range ‘E.’ (Why seven tires? The spare tire...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 06-12-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,284
Posted By mcmeadows1
I recommend the following - 1) Meguiars #17...

I recommend the following -

1) Meguiars #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner, 8 oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009KKT8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nfraDb54WH6B6

2) Meguiars #10 Clear Plastic Polish, 8 oz...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-25-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mcmeadows1
Our 5th wheel has two dump lines, and we use a...

Our 5th wheel has two dump lines, and we use a wye adapter to minimize any effluent flow restrictions. Two years and counting, and we haven’t had any concerns or issues...[emoji41]
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-11-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,605
Posted By mcmeadows1
Interesting...our RV’s awning slides arms are...

Interesting...our RV’s awning slides arms are actually pretty far off the ground, even when extended. I stand 5’10” and I can walk under the extended arms with about five or six inches of clearance....
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-09-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By mcmeadows1
Also note, as the metals in the hitch expand and...

Also note, as the metals in the hitch expand and contract with changes in temperature, you will find you have to adjust the “turnable can arm assembly” to either tighten or loosen it. Because of...
Forum: Towing 04-27-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,988
Posted By mcmeadows1
From an engineering point of view, there should...

From an engineering point of view, there should be no concerns or issues with letting the slide hang from the pin box. The static force of just hanging from the box, should be thousands of pounds...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-18-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By mcmeadows1
We park our 5th wheel on gravel in our backyard,...

We park our 5th wheel on gravel in our backyard, which is fully enclosed by a wall. The RV is constantly plugged into a 20 amp outlet, we have laid led string lights on the ground around the RV, and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-15-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,717
Posted By mcmeadows1
Peace of mind, whatever that is for the original...

Peace of mind, whatever that is for the original poster of this thread, is the answer. For some people, saving money is of upmost importance, for others light weight is paramount, and for still...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 04-14-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,664
Posted By mcmeadows1
We use a Mopeka LP Tank Check system - AP...

We use a Mopeka LP Tank Check system -

AP PRODUCTS 0241000 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QGLVJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gMYSCbQR3XZ9D

Using this monitor system, we can keep the propane selector...
Forum: Towing 02-09-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,988
Posted By mcmeadows1
Another vote for PullRite. We have had our...

Another vote for PullRite. We have had our PullRite 2700 for just under two years now, and have used it to pull our 5th wheel for about 5,000 miles. We have never had a problem with it and it works...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-25-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,155
Posted By mcmeadows1
SurgeGuard, 30 amp, portable is what we use. It...

SurgeGuard, 30 amp, portable is what we use. It was an easy decision to make, that is, purchasing and using it.

Sure, it cost a couple of hundred dollars, but that is cheaper than having to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-22-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,786
Posted By mcmeadows1
The general rule of thumb is that a loaded 5th...

The general rule of thumb is that a loaded 5th wheel’s king pin will exert 20% of the the trailer’s gross vehicle weight. For example, if the trailer weighs a total of 10,000 lbs, the king pin will...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,705
Posted By mcmeadows1
As others have stated, two or three days before...

As others have stated, two or three days before we travel, we turn on the fridge. At this point, since our RV is connected to 20 amp shore power, the fridge is running off of electricity. Once we...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-27-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,650
Posted By mcmeadows1
X2 LOL! I am in the process of removing and...

X2

LOL! I am in the process of removing and replacing the top wiper seals on our RV’s three slide outs as one turned to goo and disintegrated, the second one is almost goo, and the third one has...
Forum: General RV Issues 05-22-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,876
Posted By mcmeadows1
Thank you for posting this advice. For months...

Thank you for posting this advice. For months now, I couldn’t disconnect the hose from the metal quick disconnect on our RV’s outside faucet. I don’t know why I never thought to lubricate it, but...
Forum: General RV Issues 05-15-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,757
Posted By mcmeadows1
Dawn dishwashing detergent, appropriate black and...

Dawn dishwashing detergent, appropriate black and grey tank chemical deodorizer/cleaners, lots (and lots) of water, and black tank flushes after each camping trip, go a long way to help keep the...
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