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Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 06-01-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,906
Posted By Freeheel4life
Snowbirds looking for a Bend spot

I haven't posted or looked around here in a while but the forum helped me a lot when I picked up my Springdale (it's been a while but both UP John and CA John helped me a ton, and thank you)

That...
Forum: Keystone Questions 05-21-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By Freeheel4life
:Thanks for the replies. I will probably just...

:Thanks for the replies. I will probably just grab one, save the receipt, and give it a go. I will report back my findings.
I'm thinking if it works could be one of my best mods yet:D
Forum: Keystone Questions 05-20-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By Freeheel4life
Throne seat swap

Just curious if anyone has swapped their toilet seat for something they like more??

Ours broke one of the plastic screws that hold it to the bowl on our last trip. Didnt think to measure and the...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-18-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,388
Posted By Freeheel4life
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new TT.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new TT.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-08-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,847
Posted By Freeheel4life
Thanks for the link fishsizzle. Answered my VVT...

Thanks for the link fishsizzle. Answered my VVT question. Was surprised to see its not a DI but thats fine with me, makes service even easier. Cant wait to see some actual HP/Torque #s.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 03-07-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By Freeheel4life
I figured a smart cookie like you wouldnt be...

I figured a smart cookie like you wouldnt be defeated by just a little ice John. 10-12" of ice is no joke.

Fingers crossed that with some longer days, warmer temps, and less UV deflection as we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-07-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,847
Posted By Freeheel4life
Im excited about Ford going back in time a bit...

Im excited about Ford going back in time a bit and building a large displacement pushrod engine. Im curious if they are still going to do any variable valve timing with cam phasers?? Im sure they...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 03-07-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By Freeheel4life
That sounds like a great trip plan!! Could a...

That sounds like a great trip plan!! Could a determined guy with a weedburner and a propane tank melt the ice enough to free the door without harming the building or is it some of that 6" thick sheet...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 03-06-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By Freeheel4life
Some winter camping fun

Sooo..
We are the crazies that like to get out in the cold. For those that are cooped up and dreaming of getting the rig out, here's one of the best weeks Ive had in a while!

Snow was light and...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-23-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,719
Posted By Freeheel4life
Love Alakes. Gunsight is such a great backdrop. ...

Love Alakes. Gunsight is such a great backdrop. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-23-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 24,332
Posted By Freeheel4life
Sounds like his real mistake was taking it to the...

Sounds like his real mistake was taking it to the dealer. Unless it pumped all its oil into cooler, thru the cooler, into the intake and hydrolocked a cylinder, or it blew out so much oil it ran...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,872
Posted By Freeheel4life
I still break out my timing light and vacuum...

I still break out my timing light and vacuum gauge often, but the computers sure are nice... If you pay out the nose for the software/tools to be able to see their inputs and outputs :banghead: Never...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,872
Posted By Freeheel4life
Not much changes in 40+years. Had a new 28' Regal...

Not much changes in 40+years. Had a new 28' Regal out last summer and had my laptop hooked up via Diacom(marine OBD basically) and it was using ~20GPH at WOT according to its ECM. Im inclined to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,872
Posted By Freeheel4life
Delete your post before Toyota or "big oil" comes...

Delete your post before Toyota or "big oil" comes and steals your miracle truck or reflashes the ECM :)

Sounds like you may need to bust out the pencil, paper, and calculator to verify MPG
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-10-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Freeheel4life
That's a pretty slick setup Danny. Thanks for...

That's a pretty slick setup Danny. Thanks for posting. Totally different stuff but we buy lots of Flow Rite product for wake boat ballast systems and their products are all top notch and stand up to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-09-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,614
Posted By Freeheel4life
https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engine...

https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/big-block-502-ho

^^ Could always crate and build up a sweet gasser tow rig ;)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,410
Posted By Freeheel4life
Thanks for the info Ken. I looked at...

Thanks for the info Ken. I looked at Powerstrokehub(its been a very useful source of info) and from what I saw there your 2002 is only 25hp and 50lbs more torque than my 97. Hopefully I have a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,410
Posted By Freeheel4life
Thanks for the great responses fellas. Theres one...

Thanks for the great responses fellas. Theres one really good sized hill that I had to gear way down and pull at around 40. Not the end of the world, just expected some more pull from such a large...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-30-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,677
Posted By Freeheel4life
I'm not sure about Ram but other cars I've worked...

I'm not sure about Ram but other cars I've worked on the percentage of oil isnt just a true mileage %. ECM looks at idle time, duty cycle, short term fuel trims etc to decide that % of oil life left....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-29-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,410
Posted By Freeheel4life
Anyone pop in a Hydra chip?

So for you former OBS Powerstroke guys and next gen 7.3L guys, has anyone ran any of the tuners/chips from Hydra??
I still haven't had a chance to get the camper out this summer as its boating time...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 07-29-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By Freeheel4life
Wildfire

Being a former ski industry employee(a lot of seasonal guys fight fire in between winters) and a traveler of the mountain west I just wanted to throw up a little shout out/best wishes in case theres...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-25-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,542
Posted By Freeheel4life
Yours is much newer than mine and may be a...

Yours is much newer than mine and may be a different design, but when I had issues with mine a small impact wouldn't cut it. Used a good sized 3/8" drive ratchet and moved it by hand.
If yours is...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-24-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,193
Posted By Freeheel4life
Thanks for relaying all the info. Your facts are...

Thanks for relaying all the info. Your facts are grounded on some pretty solid operating principles. Though going off topic is sure making me short.

Couldnt resist ;)
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-24-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,291
Posted By Freeheel4life
Some folks are more polar bear than others. I...

Some folks are more polar bear than others. I grew up in Olympia and we would regularly wade out into the Pacific and toss the football around. Obviously not swimming but up to your chest in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-21-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,614
Posted By Freeheel4life
I always put it like this.... Sometimes in a...

I always put it like this....

Sometimes in a marriage you have to compromise. In your case the compromise goes something like "I wanted a smaller better built trailer. She wanted a bigger trailer...
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