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Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-09-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
Never did I say the seal sets were the same. If...

Never did I say the seal sets were the same. If either you or Chuck misread, didn't fully read my post or misinterpreted what I said, so be it.

My ONLY part in this thread was interchangeability...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-09-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
It has ALREADY been well clarified so why the...

It has ALREADY been well clarified so why the added post?
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-09-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
Your response has NOTHING that I can see to do...

Your response has NOTHING that I can see to do with seals and what I said about valve interchangeability. My response was stictly about a valve change out - not seals. Different manufacturers and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-09-2021, 02:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
I did a bit more research on whether Valterra can...

I did a bit more research on whether Valterra can be a direct replacement for a LaSalle Bristol. Yes, they can be and can also directly replace other brands as well . This was confirmed via several...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-07-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
Like I said above - the MOC forum members advised...

Like I said above - the MOC forum members advised me that they interchanged. Guess that those learned folks might be wrong.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-07-2021, 04:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,105
Posted By Dave W
Look on the pull handle. Valterra (on ours) has...

Look on the pull handle. Valterra (on ours) has its name stamped on it. Yes, it IS hard to see

Interchangeability - was told on the Montana Owner's forum that a Valterra will directly interchange...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-01-2020, 03:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,406
Posted By Dave W
Use your fingers and Google. It's really a simple...

Use your fingers and Google. It's really a simple PC 101 search,
Forum: General RV Issues 07-31-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,406
Posted By Dave W
I worry more about the propane reefer then a...

I worry more about the propane reefer then a stove propane leak/fire. Both major RV fridge brands, Norcold and Dometic, have cost reduced their product so much that the coolant tubing is suspect and...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-27-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,042
Posted By Dave W
I know the ZEP works but also check the slide...

I know the ZEP works but also check the slide cables if you hear a 'jingling' noise or squeal. The cable, chain and rollers do not use any lube. The BAL website and instruction manual will give you...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-25-2020, 04:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,309
Posted By Dave W
I can't tell you how many different 5th wheel...

I can't tell you how many different 5th wheel brand names we looked at but they did include Cougars, Montanas, Crusaders, Alppines, Columbus, Sanibels and so on. What we ended up with is a Montana...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-20-2020, 03:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By Dave W
Do the brakes woork now? If so, then a good...

Do the brakes woork now? If so, then a good cleanup, bearing inspection and relube and maybe some paint on those rusty axles and backing plates. Here is a step by step magnet inspection criteria:...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-18-2020, 03:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,983
Posted By Dave W
A dab of black paint works wonders. I use a piece...

A dab of black paint works wonders. I use a piece of electrical tape on the microwave clock
Forum: Keystone Questions 07-14-2020, 04:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,719
Posted By Dave W
Harbor Freight has a decent 1/4" crown air...

Harbor Freight has a decent 1/4" crown air powered stapler that I've used rather then my brad nailer. As far as doing it on the road - rather do it at home. I had a 120VAC 1/4" crown stapler for a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-13-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,505
Posted By Dave W
The pull handles on our Montana have Valterra...

The pull handles on our Montana have Valterra cast on them plus the valves themselves have Valterra cast on the housing but you wont see that unless you pull the belly cover down. They also have lock...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-13-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,505
Posted By Dave W
Keystone uses both Valterra and LaSalle-Bristol...

Keystone uses both Valterra and LaSalle-Bristol dump valves. To me, the Valterra are better as they use a single pull wire which doesn't stretch vs the others stranded cable. If the other dump valves...
Forum: Towing 07-04-2020, 04:45 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 26,169
Posted By Dave W
I don't like getting into these kinds of...

I don't like getting into these kinds of discussions, but ...

- all F250s are NOT an F350 with a different badge
- an F350 has a 1/8" thicker rear anle shaft and a 4' vs 3.5" axle tube
- most...
Forum: Keystone Questions 07-02-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,247
Posted By Dave W
Chuckster has the fix. Just did it to one latch...

Chuckster has the fix. Just did it to one latch on ours. Took all of 10 minutes, 5 of which was drilling a couple holes in a piece of steel stock. You can also use 2-3 flat washers
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-02-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,760
Posted By Dave W
A 2000 Ford 7.3 will NOT keep up with the new...

A 2000 Ford 7.3 will NOT keep up with the new diesel trucks. 235 horsepower, 500 lb ft of torque coupled to a 4R100 pretty wide ratio and actually a 3 speed transmission with 4th being a .70 ...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-29-2020, 03:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,202
Posted By Dave W
Now you see why I added that Caveat in my last...

Now you see why I added that Caveat in my last post to John

About the only way you can be 100% assured that the 5 lug hubs have the same bearing is to pull one and check the part numbers. My...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-25-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,202
Posted By Dave W
John, I wish that was always 100% right - gotta...

John, I wish that was always 100% right - gotta say that there is zero consistency from Dexter, now just another LCI brand. But as a rule of thumb, about as close as you are going to get. I would...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-25-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,202
Posted By Dave W
5200 through 7000 pound tubes and spindle are the...

5200 through 7000 pound tubes and spindle are the same. the 8K uses the same inner bearing as 5200 so suspect that even the spindles may be the same.

Oh and your axle will always have 5200...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-25-2020, 03:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,202
Posted By Dave W
There is one relatively inexpensive, easy fix but...

There is one relatively inexpensive, easy fix but unfortunately will NOT 'fix' that MGW sticker on the side of the trailer.

Simply changing the outer bearing cup and race from LM67010/LM67048 to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-19-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,997
Posted By Dave W
Did not work on our 5er. The black marks are not...

Did not work on our 5er. The black marks are not what you normally would expect to see but are literally part of the gel coat and more like a dark shadow. I've tried that as well as Reliabe 1. You do...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-19-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,997
Posted By Dave W
Oh yeah, work. My elderly 10 pound w/pad Hitachi...

Oh yeah, work. My elderly 10 pound w/pad Hitachi buffer/griner wears me out after a couple hours on a ladder.

If you want to use a good prduct, I've found that Meguire's Ultimate Wash and Wax work...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-13-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,997
Posted By Dave W
I had that on the back and driver's side. The...

I had that on the back and driver's side. The "cure" I found is a bottle of Meguires medium cut cleaner and a buffer with a wool pad. I then used Meguire's Ultimate Marine Cleaner wax though there...
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