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Forum: Technical Corner 07-23-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,564
Posted By b.d.m
If you look at camping world or Amazon new...

If you look at camping world or Amazon new inverters / chargers run from $150 - as much as you'd like to spend.

I upgraded the unit in our trailer the first weekend we owned it because our plan...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-23-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,224
Posted By b.d.m
John, Thats just not true at all. If that were...

John,
Thats just not true at all. If that were the case you wouldn't have to fuse any thing just let the wire limit the amperage.

Most travel trailers have small low power inverters / chargers. ...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-20-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,564
Posted By b.d.m
You can run the 3 batteries in parallel and its...

You can run the 3 batteries in parallel and its not a problem.

What could be the problem is most Keystone Trailers come with a low amperage battery charger. If this is the case and you run the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-15-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,618
Posted By b.d.m
I know i'm a little late to the party, and glad...

I know i'm a little late to the party, and glad you got the relay and fuse in so you can charge while in tow. But if doing a dry camp why not look at getting an inexpensive solar panel?

A 45w...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-15-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 57,943
Posted By b.d.m
those clamps are a god sent when i was a plant...

those clamps are a god sent when i was a plant engineer. Word of advice with them. In high vibration areas they would work loose, so we used lock-tight on the clamping bolt.

I'd advise the...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-14-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By b.d.m
Lack of Natural Light

Wasn't sure where this should be posted since it pertains to all RVs.


Coming from the boating world most trawler style boats have windows / port holes every where.

The wife and I rented a...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 07-14-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,857
Posted By b.d.m
That was a huge let me say it again HUGE...

That was a huge let me say it again HUGE consideration when picking our 5th.

The wife needed to be able to load the pantry, and fridge with out sliding everything out. The bath room and bed...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-12-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,885
Posted By b.d.m
yes the fresh tank is in the back of the trailer....

yes the fresh tank is in the back of the trailer.

No genset, no washer dryer.

The dry weight of our trailer is advertised at 1600 lbs for the pin. so we added roughly 500lbs of weight to the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-11-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,885
Posted By b.d.m
You got lucky.. Just pulled into camp and on...

You got lucky..

Just pulled into camp and on the way stopped for fuel and drove over the cat scales.

Calculated pin weight full load of water & propaine and stuffed with gear. = 2,153
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-11-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,448
Posted By b.d.m
JBird You state that the dry weight of the...

JBird

You state that the dry weight of the Toy Hauler is 6,000lbs, and expected load weight is 9,000lbs. Do you know the max weight of the trailer? My guess is its sitting on 2x 6000 axles...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,886
Posted By b.d.m
The best advice anyone ever gave me about owning...

The best advice anyone ever gave me about owning a diesel truck.
1) only use diesel rated oil. Don't let just anyone do the oil change.
2) change the fuel filter often.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,393
Posted By b.d.m
Not sure how some of you determine full usage,...

Not sure how some of you determine full usage, and MPG..

on nice flat ground doing 60MPH i can get 20MPG (2012 RAM 2500 4x4 crew w/ Cummings 4.10 gears)

Last time i drove to Michigan from the...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 07-09-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,509
Posted By b.d.m
first, that woodpecker looks like a condor, or...

first, that woodpecker looks like a condor, or some sort of raptor / prehistoric bird.

Now on to the problem.. Air Soft Gun.. isn't going to kill it but will spook it enough to encourage it to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By b.d.m
Congratulations on the new truck. I love the...

Congratulations on the new truck. I love the looks of the new Chevy trucks. I refuse to drive one because i dont want to love the looks and the handling and not be able to buy one. So in my mind...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,814
Posted By b.d.m
Very well From the Factory.. again all are for a...

Very well From the Factory.. again all are for a 2012 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Short Bed

Gas - GVWR 8800 PayLoad 2460
Diesel GVMR 9700 PayLoad 2490

According to the factor the Diesel has 30lbs...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-07-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,027
Posted By b.d.m
Some where in the system should be a hydro fluid...

Some where in the system should be a hydro fluid filter. Could be a canister like an oil filter, could be a small screen on the suction hose from the tank. Check that.

How does the slide that...
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-07-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By b.d.m
I crew up in Cincinnati and moved to the correct...

I crew up in Cincinnati and moved to the correct side of the ditch. Living in Melbourne we do some tent camping on our property..

have you heard of Cincinnati Camping Crawlers? Its a Facebook...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-07-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,944
Posted By b.d.m
Shave them down.. they are much happier and look...

Shave them down.. they are much happier and look thinner too
Forum: Technical Corner 07-07-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,056
Posted By b.d.m
This is very true, sand even damp sand makes a...

This is very true, sand even damp sand makes a bad ground. But in that situation, the aluminum tent stake will still be a better conductor than your bear feet and body. So any stray current if its...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-07-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,814
Posted By b.d.m
:confused: Only because i have the factory...

:confused:

Only because i have the factory info on my desk...

2012 RAM 2500 Crew 4x4 short bed SLT 5.7L V8 Gas (6,285lbs) - GCWR 17,000 - 6,285 = 10,715 load

2012 RAM 2500 Crew 4x4 short bed...
Forum: Towing 07-07-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,797
Posted By b.d.m
To answer your question you don't want to tow...

To answer your question you don't want to tow with the over drive engaged.

Have the OD turned off and the light on the dash will get annoying..

With the OD on the computer controlling the...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-07-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,351
Posted By b.d.m
2x on the walkies.. Also get on the same page,...

2x on the walkies.. Also get on the same page, dont use Left and Right as those change with perspective. Go with Drivers side, and passengers side.

Being a weekend camper and only having done a...
Forum: Towing 07-06-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,587
Posted By b.d.m
Towing in the military, or for government is...

Towing in the military, or for government is really simple.

IF the trailer you are towing has the ability to carry 10,000lbs you must tow it with a truck capable of towing 15% more. dont care of...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-06-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,056
Posted By b.d.m
Some of these reply on this thread scare me. As...

Some of these reply on this thread scare me. As someone who is an EE via far to many years of school, and several years in practice let me give some advice.

DC Power wants to get back to the...
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-06-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By b.d.m
New Member from Northern Kentucky

Just dropped in to say hello. Wife and I just started traveling via RV. Rented a TT last summer and had a great time and decided to research buying a 5th. Lots of walk through later we settled on...
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