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Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-24-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
I'm not really throwing, "caution to the wind"...

I'm not really throwing, "caution to the wind" but I'll bite anyways.... I've never filled out my profile completely because I don't spend much time here compared to other message boards I frequent. ...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-24-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,509
Posted By mtofell
Mine doesn't leak in but the door does sit...

Mine doesn't leak in but the door does sit completely flat so it collects water... always a nice surprise when I forget and pull it closed only to get covered with a gallon of water! I've often...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-24-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
I guess you've just disproved a well known and...

I guess you've just disproved a well known and used theory taught and used throughout the world. Perhaps, someone should alert the universities.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-24-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
That's totally different from the quote of yours...

That's totally different from the quote of yours that I was replying to - that being that I said GVWR (and payload) is calculated by adding FAWR and RAWR. I know that's not the case and didn't say...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-24-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
I assume this is directed at me - if you go...

I assume this is directed at me - if you go through my posts I'm right at my 10,000# GVWR. I said if I towed more I would get a more capable truck meaning so I'd have a larger cushion.

Back in...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-24-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
I never said otherwise.... I wasn't aware they...

I never said otherwise.... I wasn't aware they ever did.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-23-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
I kind of missed this with my initial response -...

I kind of missed this with my initial response - 8660# is crazy heavy for that truck without a bunch of stuff in it. I'd expect it closer to 7700# (which would then leave 2300# of payload before...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-23-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,308
Posted By mtofell
Two numbers to keep in mind - what can the truck...

Two numbers to keep in mind - what can the truck pull? (this is usually called "max towing"), what can the truck carry? (this is usually payload). Your truck can pull a house but can't carry much...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-20-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,574
Posted By mtofell
I leave grey open all the time when camping for...

I leave grey open all the time when camping for an extended period and black closed. When coming up on dumping a load of black I close the gray to let some "rinse" water build up to clean the hose. ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-19-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,929
Posted By mtofell
Booths are super tight and I'd opt for table and...

Booths are super tight and I'd opt for table and chairs if given a choice but it's not a deal breaker either way. One place the booth does shine is for storage while traveling. Things set on the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-05-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,632
Posted By mtofell
I know there are often times tank sensor labels...

I know there are often times tank sensor labels that don't correspond to anything since manufacturers save money by just using the same panel across many models. Maybe the switch doesn't go to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-04-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By mtofell
I have a 308bhds and aside from the whole...

I have a 308bhds and aside from the whole attaching to the frame thing, be careful as the *** end rides super low. I ripped the jacks and spare tire off just leaving gas stations before finally...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-03-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,606
Posted By mtofell
A few years back I was heading west through the...

A few years back I was heading west through the Columbia River George on I84 and looking for somewhere to dump my tanks - had 35' 5th wheel in tow. Saw a sign, hopped off the interstate and headed...
Forum: Toy Haulers 03-31-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,106
Posted By mtofell
I can't help with much but what stops the door...

I can't help with much but what stops the door from swinging past 90 degrees? If it's just the shock absorber you can just pop that off in seconds. I had one on the main entry door for my 5th and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-30-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,611
Posted By mtofell
Made me think of this old beauty.... ...

Made me think of this old beauty....


https://www.hep.caltech.edu/~arakitin/jokes/wife.html
Forum: Towing 03-29-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,319
Posted By mtofell
The Columbia River George can be some of the most...

The Columbia River George can be some of the most treacherous driving conditions you'll ever find. +/- 20 years ago when I was a much younger and less experience driver (probably about 25 years old)...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-22-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,983
Posted By mtofell
Over-running the range of motion on either end...

Over-running the range of motion on either end can also blow that fuse (over-running meaning keeping your finger on the switch when gear is all the way up or down). The same thing can also shear the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-14-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,381
Posted By mtofell
A picture? I'm not trying to be dismissive but...

A picture? I'm not trying to be dismissive but what is that going to do? If you can't remember, go look at your outdoor shower and the hose hanging on the side of your garage. Every outdoor shower...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 45,266
Posted By mtofell
Yeah.... I suppose it's just money :) If/when I...

Yeah.... I suppose it's just money :) If/when I do it I'll likely order from Dennis Dillon and would definitely go for the 4.10 gears. Current truck is all paid off and has a Lifetime Maxcare...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 45,266
Posted By mtofell
I don't know if I've hit 70 in 2nd but have been...

I don't know if I've hit 70 in 2nd but have been close. 3.73 gears probably turning about 5500 RPM at 65-70. My 5th weighs around 11.5K and I pretty regularly have to pull in 2nd up a grade on the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-03-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 91,105
Posted By mtofell
I just ordered 4 Carlisle tires from Walmart and...

I just ordered 4 Carlisle tires from Walmart and when they showed up the date codes were over 1.5 years old. Sent them back and did a price match through Discount tire for $83/each - 225 75 15E (one...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-01-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,765
Posted By mtofell
Not sure if it matters to you or not but but...

Not sure if it matters to you or not but but removing the bed can have warranty implications. Basically, with the bed off it's considered by some to be a commercial rig and might fall under...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,019
Posted By mtofell
I've heard HOA rules can also draw the line...

I've heard HOA rules can also draw the line between 250 and 350. At that point I'd probably just get some 250 emblems to appease them but it's possible some folks factor that in when purchasing.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-22-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 57,646
Posted By mtofell
Keystone Hideout 308bhds dry 9025# dry pin...

Keystone Hideout 308bhds

dry 9025#
dry pin 1820#

loaded +/- 11,000#
loaded pin +/- 2300#

This 5th is considered a "mid-profile" with a very short-bed friendly cap and no slide up front.......
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-21-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,057
Posted By mtofell
I'd bet the 30 day rule has to do with low-life...

I'd bet the 30 day rule has to do with low-life types running off trying to hide from things... or something along those lines. Once you present yourself to the post office as a responsible human...
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