Forum: New Member Check in!
08-20-2021, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 12,720
Weight sticker
Where do you get that new sticker? If I can get one of those, my 2500HD can be a 15K gross truck with cargo cap of 8000 lbs (currently 3017 lbs), and I can safely (and LEGALLY) tow that monster 48’...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-20-2021, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,380
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-25-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,731
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Forum: Technical Corner
02-25-2021, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,963
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-04-2021, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,474
However
You will like that deal until you see your trade advertised at $42,500 and they will let the next guy “steal it” for an even $40K.
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-10-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,647
6.0 chevy
I just bought a 333mks near Carson City NV, and towed it home to Dallas Tx by way of Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Saguaro, and Big bend. Trailer is 12,500 gross, 11,200 on this trip. No issues anywhere on...
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Forum: Technical Corner
11-08-2020, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,768
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
09-27-2020, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 15,119
enough truck
Just a thought, not all 2500's/250's are the same. Elephant under the hood is diesel vs gas, dramatic difference in payload. Crew cab vs regular, dramatic difference in payload. Work truck vs top...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-20-2020, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,733
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-20-2020, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,497
If you are looking at diesel 2500 SRW pickups,...
If you are looking at diesel 2500 SRW pickups, your only hope would be the cheapest single cab long bed you could find. I have the 2017 359 MBI, and it is all my2016 chevy 2500HD gasser wants. If...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-20-2020, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 18,426
Diagnosis
I have experienced the same issue, and it is not dumb. I have seen a doctor, and you have systemic unkeyboardination syndrome.
There is no cure, but a diet that includes moderate quantities of...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-20-2020, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 18,426
Language barrier
The numbers advertised are accurate if you speak advertising:
Properly equipped: stripped down
Up to: you’ll never see a truck that can carry it
Some exclusions: everything is excluded
Max...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-19-2020, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 14,177
Hi Big Toe. I have the 2016 Silverado 2500HD...
Hi Big Toe. I have the 2016 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab LB 6.0 gasser 4:10, and carry a 5th wheel with a GVWR of 14000. Cat scaled at 3700 front, 5580 rear, 10440 on trailer axles ready to go. So...
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Forum: Towing
06-21-2020, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 18,327
I use Husky 25KW (like the wrap around the pin...
I use Husky 25KW (like the wrap around the pin design), mounted with the weight directly over the rear axle on a 2016 2500HD 6.0 Gasser double cab LB 4:10, pulling a 2017 359MBI. It is a 14K gross...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-21-2020, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,144
The elephant in the RV
My concern is not with awning or cosmetics. The structure of the trailer appeared to be damaged, which will necessitate disassembly of the area, replacing or adding sister support, reassembly, and...
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Forum: General RV Issues
06-18-2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,840
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-07-2020, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,535
I have a 359mbs and use the furrion Highway...
I have a 359mbs and use the furrion Highway version, bought on line for less than $300 couple years back. I mount the receiver in front of the rear view mirror and it is s.o.p. to keep track of the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-26-2020, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,340
Clean em out
Used trailers often have sat for some time, and may not have flushed tanks well in the past. Do the old soap and water and slosh down the road and dump, then check capacity. Black tanks are the worst...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
02-13-2020, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,087
Looked the over as well, but decided on the ol'...
Looked the over as well, but decided on the ol' Home Depot box with a wooden work top for 1/2 the cost, and they ship it to the local store for FREE! The HD (lol) box will not hold as much weight as...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
02-13-2020, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 20,126
I vote Yes
Added the Furrion to my 2017 359MBI 2 years ago. Got the one designed for travel (not just a backup camera). Had the prep kit so it took about 5 minutes to install. I mount the receiver screen on...
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-01-2019, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,637
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
07-22-2019, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,387
Harbor Freight sells "old school" rubber truck...
Harbor Freight sells "old school" rubber truck chocks for around $4 each. I carry four for my tandem trailer and "roll" into one side, park and set the brake on the truck, kick the other side in,...
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Forum: Towing
07-22-2019, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,497
been there with chevy's
switched out my 2013 1500 for a 16 2500HD. Was pulling a 2013 Aerolite 318BHSS, 7K empty and 9K max. Tongue 1350 lbs. After lots of trial with the WDH (Husky), just dropped it on the ball and...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
07-19-2019, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,155
Back to basics. Did you hear a click when the...
Back to basics. Did you hear a click when the receptacles stopped working, or was it dead from the "get-go"? If it was always dead, flip all 20 amp breakers off and back on. Factory may have...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
07-04-2019, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,231
give me 40 acres!
Like the old song, I like a bit of space. I was a one-shot wonder some of the time with a 32' TT, moved up to the 42' 5th and have NEVER nailed it on one shot. I just can't "see" the swivel point...
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