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Forum: Technical Corner 10-17-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,381
Posted By Barbell
We use our unlimited plus plan w/ATT with the...

We use our unlimited plus plan w/ATT with the hotspot. Two phones total 20 gigs of signal that streams Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc with little buffering. After 20 gigs, it is pretty much useless but...
Forum: New Member Check in! 08-27-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,703
Posted By Barbell
A few tight turns like that will do in those LT...

A few tight turns like that will do in those LT tires on the trailer. They are not made to take side scuffing like that.
Forum: Freeways & Byways 08-27-2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,099
Posted By Barbell
You did not mention the age of your truck but any...

You did not mention the age of your truck but any Dodge/Ram diesel with an exhaust brake will do the trick for you. We have pulled the Grapevine as well as the hills on I-70 across Colorado with our...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-21-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,834
Posted By Barbell
As the Texas contingent says, one ton diesel...

As the Texas contingent says, one ton diesel dually. Brand is the only option but mine is a Ram.
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-24-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,215
Posted By Barbell
It seems that the manufacturers are using the...

It seems that the manufacturers are using the same trick the insurance companies have used for years; deny every claim on the first go-around. Many will give up and never re-submit the claim,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-20-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By Barbell
My Laramie 3500 dually came with factory rear air...

My Laramie 3500 dually came with factory rear air suspension. Look closer at that truck.
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-15-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,176
Posted By Barbell
Been there and done all of that. Now, when in...

Been there and done all of that. Now, when in storage, the battery cables (yes, both) are disconnected using quick disconnects. A week or so before a trip, I plug into external power from a 15 amp...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 06-05-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,574
Posted By Barbell
Running less than the recommended pressure in LR...

Running less than the recommended pressure in LR G tires so they ride easier defeats the purpose of the heavier tires. It also causes abnormal wear on the tread edges when you run them...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-22-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,632
Posted By Barbell
My rig will not level itself while hooked up...

My rig will not level itself while hooked up because the first action of the auto level system is to lower the nose well below the hook-up level. it may (or may not) raise the front jacks off the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-20-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,633
Posted By Barbell
The first thing I do when getting ready to hitch...

The first thing I do when getting ready to hitch is to turn system on, then press both left and right buttons at the same time and the rig moves to nose-up attitude as it was when first unhooked. ...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-20-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,290
Posted By Barbell
We have used a Roku with our ATT Unlimited plan...

We have used a Roku with our ATT Unlimited plan and it works well in some places and not at all other places. Don't know if it is a problem with the Roku or the phone. It works at home just fine...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 05-18-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,510
Posted By Barbell
We are with Javi. Our dogs are smarter and have...

We are with Javi. Our dogs are smarter and have better manners than most people. If they spoke English and had thumbs, would send them to school. However they still stay either in the RV or the...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 05-12-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 27,131
Posted By Barbell
It seems to me that any business that lets its...

It seems to me that any business that lets its product be delivered to a customer in less than perfect condition is liable to that customer to make it right IMMEDIATELY. So what if it comes from the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-11-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,839
Posted By Barbell
Had a similar issue on my '16 3500 when pulling...

Had a similar issue on my '16 3500 when pulling an older flatbed. Turned out to be bad brakes on the trailer. Never happened with the fiver.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-11-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,424
Posted By Barbell
Its all good, Merlin. I agree with you; no need...

Its all good, Merlin. I agree with you; no need for jacked up overpriced junk but some people, probably a lot younger than we are, like that sort of thing. To each his own.
Forum: Towing 05-04-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,283
Posted By Barbell
I have about 2 years experience with a Curt 20K...

I have about 2 years experience with a Curt 20K hitch and like it fine, but my only other hitch experience was with Reese; I strongly would discourage any consideration. The best thing I can say...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-04-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,177
Posted By Barbell
Cummins powered 3500 DRW with Aisin transmission...

Cummins powered 3500 DRW with Aisin transmission is IMHO an unbeatable combination because that is what we use to pull our 36 ft Montana. Ram makes a short bed dually: the maxi cab 3500. More cab,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-27-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,461
Posted By Barbell
We gross around 24,000 lbs total with a '16 3500...

We gross around 24,000 lbs total with a '16 3500 dually w/ 3.73 rear end. Works fine for us. Fuel mileage is about the same as with the old truck ('01 2500) with LOTS more power. You will really...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-27-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,041
Posted By Barbell
Maybe you covered it but I did not see a mention...

Maybe you covered it but I did not see a mention of torquing your lug nuts. Anytime the wheels have been off the rig, the lugs must be re-torqued before leaving and periodically during the trip. ...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-27-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,861
Posted By Barbell
We have stayed in a Walmart lot only once; in...

We have stayed in a Walmart lot only once; in Joliet, IL. When we parked, we were the only rig there. When we left the next morning, there were at least 50 semis around us. No other RVs. Recently...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 04-26-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,178
Posted By Barbell
We have been using military CGs from coast to...

We have been using military CGs from coast to coast for the last 5 or so years. On the whole, they are cheaper, safer, cleaner and just better than commercial CGs. The downsides other than that you...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-24-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,990
Posted By Barbell
Spring Creek BBQ just off the 75 and a few N of...

Spring Creek BBQ just off the 75 and a few N of the LBJ. (In Richardson just S of Plano.) Best BBQ ever.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-24-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,643
Posted By Barbell
We always actually disconnect the battery cables...

We always actually disconnect the battery cables at the battery itself. You can buy disconnects that are easy to operate; no wrench needed. When our rig was new, the battery would be dead in a few...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-01-2018, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,945
Posted By Barbell
We went with Easy Care when we purchased. In...

We went with Easy Care when we purchased. In five years, they paid about 1/2 of our premium out in repairs, so would have been better off putting that money in savings and being self insured.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,236
Posted By Barbell
I put the same tank on my '16 3500 dually. Often...

I put the same tank on my '16 3500 dually. Often leave the gravity feed valve open when the main tank is full w/o any leaks so far. The line from the aux tank taps into the filler pipe with a tee...
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