Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
11-07-2020, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,444
Using Silicone for business
In the general construction, silicone is the go-to sealer, adhesive, because it sticks to about everything, and it has good flexibility. It is often the product of choice for tubs, sinks, showers,...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
10-09-2020, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,593
Update to almost lost a Tire - I did!
Took my tire in for repair, and the Chinese tire, Trailer King lived up to it's reputation. There was a pinhole in the sidewall, which can't be repaired, so the place had to replace the tire. The...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
10-05-2020, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,438
Almost lost a tire and changing a flat.
Went out for the long weekend on Thursday, and made a stop for one night to see family who are full-timers. Headed out the next day, and everything looked fine, so headed on to our final...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-10-2020, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,603
Fuel mileage and concern about running out
I was always concerned about running out too. And of course the biggest reason relates to pulling that 65' rig into a fuel station. I was going to call it a Service station until I realized the only...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-08-2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,627
Sink faucet no flow
We had the same issue, of course my first thought was like your, water pump bad - I had just filled the FW tank. Every other faucet worked fine, except the sink. Took the lines off the faucet,...
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Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone
04-05-2020, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 217
Views: 103,626
Trying times
You could almost argue that taking our/your RV would be social distancing. Technically, it's just me and the DW, just like we stayed at home so what's the difference, right?
Certainly you already...
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Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone
03-27-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 59,652
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-24-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,672
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
03-03-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 50,143
Weight difference Minimal
Don't have a diesel, totally agree with the major difference being 'wind resistance'. With the Cougar hanging on, I get 8-9mpg generally. I also tow a UTV, which I haul on an aluminum trailer,...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
02-27-2020, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 46,449
My non-RV Death Wobble experiences
While I haven't experienced this myself for my TV, when someone mentioned the weight of the diesel on the front end wears the parts causing the issue. From my experience as a Paramedic, all of our...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
02-02-2020, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 122
Views: 34,176
Work?
Well, retired 4 years ago. Primarily, when working, I was a IT consultant and part-time Paramedic (hence the name!).
Started as a paramedic on the local paid on call Fire Department, and then...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-06-2020, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Airing up your tires
I have several air compressors ( I'm a contractor), and this is a good question. When I first start out for the year, I like JSMITH948, take my 6 gallon compressor to check and fill the tires for the...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-09-2019, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,497
Second RAM Truck
Currently on my second RAM, a 2500 Big Horn. My first RAM was a 1500 also Big Horn trim level, and I loved it, and couldn't have asked for a better choice. The ride on the 1500 was the most...
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Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues
05-21-2019, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,011
Warranty work by non Keystone dealer
We faced a similar situation on a previous RV, where the closest authorized dealer was a 3+ hour trip away. Doing a little math, it doesn't take long to realize that at best towing my RV 6 hours...
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Forum: Towing
05-05-2019, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Brakes locking up
On my 291RLS fifthwheel (about 8500 pounds) they'd definitely locked up.
I had to make a quick stop in traffic, and surprisingly my DW and I heard the tires squeal and and smelled the rubber,...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
04-23-2019, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,342
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-19-2019, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 44,210
Furrion camera
Definitely get the observation system.
As others have said, the mounting of the camera, if the RV is prepared is real easy. Biggest issue I ran into is there is so much wire, it took most of my...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
03-24-2019, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,280
Washing and Waxing front of RV
What's worked well for my fifthwheel, is to back my truck up close to the RV and stand on the tailgate, and if to get higher spots put a 2x8 across the sides for the bed.
I guess it helps I'm...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-17-2019, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
03-17-2019, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,436
Purple Paint
It makes a great deal of sense, and not because people can't read. Getting signs and posting them is a pain, not to mention they break off, tear/rip, or just become unreadable in a few years. Paint...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-09-2019, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,729
New to RVing and Fifthwheel
Like several others have said, if you and the DW are going to spend any amount of time in the RV, definitely opposing slides. Our first fifthwheel was a 291RLS, and it was in the family of the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-07-2019, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,150
New hitch versus frame
It's been about four years ago, but at the time I went with the Curt Q16 (I think these models have changed some?), and it was about $600 at the time. The frames then we're about $400 or so, and...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-07-2019, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,150
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-04-2019, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,334
RV Insurance
I did a long search on RV insurance, starting with Allstate. The price was decent for Allstate, but to me, the issue was they didn't really understand fifthwheels. They kept asking questions about...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-15-2019, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,511
291rls
Our old 291RLS, had the Laundry Chute hatch, right at top of the steps, which opened to the storage area.
We never used it as a laundry chute, but did put some items we wanted occasionally. ...
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