Forum: Technical Corner
03-15-2024, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,133
Battery drain.
Today's vehicles always have something electronic running.
Alarm, Clock, radio presets, ect.
Over time they will drain the battery.
Some vehicles quicker than others.
As recommended a battery...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-31-2023, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,634
Tow Haul
I use it all the time towing.
My 2014 Express 3500 6.0 also has automatic grade braking.
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-20-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,903
Squat.
I got nothing,
Other than WTH?
😆 🤣 😂
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-16-2023, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,362
Van
My 2014 Express 3500 6.0 has the traction & stability control. Locking rear.
BFG ALL TERAIN tires
I goes fine in the snow.
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-04-2023, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,362
Van towing.
Not all wheel drive but,
The Chevy Express , GMC Savana 3500 full size vans
Have exceptional payload & towing ability. Property equipped.
My 2014 6.0 Chevy Passenger Van
9800 lb. Towing ...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
06-29-2023, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,628
Tire pressure.
My 2016 Chevy Express 3500 6.0
Has 245 / 75 /16 Lt.
Stock tire. 60 psi Front 80 psi Rear.
Now usually run 10 psi lower for daily running.
Air up to max when towing or carrying heavy loads....
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Forum: Keystone Questions
03-02-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,429
Pictures
Don't forget the seeing eye dog!
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Forum: New Member Check in!
02-17-2023, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-12-2023, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,994
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
01-05-2023, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,715
Pipes
With our changing weather conditions
Those not used to Winterizing should consider it.
I'm just north of Philadelphia
We can get mild to extreme weather.
Best to be prepared.
The Southern...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
12-15-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,197
Tow vehicle.
For larger families look into Chevy Express or GMC Savanah.
2500 or 3500 passenger vans with the 6.0 or newer 6.2 V8's
I tow a Passport 3100 rk
Payload on my 2014 is 3410 lbs.
More than...
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Forum: Towing
09-25-2022, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,086
Passport.
Welcome to the Fourm.
I have a 2013 Passport 3100 rk.
7400 Gvw ( if I remember correctly)
We have a 3500 Chevy Express 6.0. Passenger Van
Bit overkill.
Initial a 2500 5.7 Express work van.
It...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-18-2022, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,982
I do exactly that.
Here in PA. It gets cold. ...
I do exactly that.
Here in PA. It gets cold.
Drain every thing, hot water heater, leave plug out,
Put in by-pass.
Blow out the lines.
Pump pink stuff with all faucets closed,
Open furthest...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-18-2022, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,947
Roof cleaning.
After you get the roof cleaned, apply Wet & Forget.
It will slow down the build up of the ugly black mold.
I also use it for the awning.
Clean first apply the Wet & Forget,
Roll it up let...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-15-2022, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 14,035
CHEVY 3500 express
I tow a 3100 Rk Passport GVW 7400 OR 7800
I Forgot.
Any way my TV is a 2014 3500 6.0 Express passenger van.
Payload (yellow door sticker) is 3342 lbs
Plenty of reserve compact.
Combined ...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-05-2022, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,053
EZ lube
As a retired Master Marine Tech.
EZ lube systems works just fine.
Just be gentle putting grease in.
Remember boat trailers get dunking in fresh & salt water.
Use Marine wheel bearing grease. ...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
03-27-2022, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,215
Welcome to the forum,
I have a 2013 Passport...
Welcome to the forum,
I have a 2013 Passport 3100 rk
Similar layout.
As for winterizing
Drain all low points with the faucets open, & hot water heater, by- pass the water heater.
Then I...
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
03-23-2022, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,254
Trip plans
I use Good Sam's Trip planer & a Garmin 465 truck GPS.
Both allow you to set vehicle parameters.
Various way points ect
Works very well .
Used it for a cross country trip of the south west.&...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
01-31-2022, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,613
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
01-18-2022, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,613
Tires again.
The only ones that get good reviews & experience on this page are Goodyear ENDURANCE
Carlisle in the 14 to 16 inch.
Sailun on the larger sizes.
No experience with the big 5er sizes.
But as...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-10-2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,599
Vents
I have the Max-air vent covers also.
They work
Wind driven rains southeast PA. have never had any water coming in.
I leave the vents open when it's parked at home all year round.
No musty smell...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
01-02-2022, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,994
Tires
Just remember if you go up a load range
Make sure your rims can handle the increase in air pressure.
Some where there is a chart on rim specs
Check you codes stamped or cast in the rims.
I...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-13-2021, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 18,233
Chinese Tires
Well there must be 100s of post about the Junkie Tires
That came with the Trailers.
I had one blow out
Lucky no serious damage.
Replacements were Good Year ENDURANCE.
Just search post...
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Forum: General RV Issues
11-02-2021, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 20,459
Rollers
The rollers sit on the existing decking .
It does lift it slightly.
Probably to much weight to jack up
With the slide about 3/4 out I used my slide stabilizer Jack's to lift the slide up about...
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Forum: General RV Issues
11-01-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 20,459
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