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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-21-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
Just got a call from Dexstar, only 2 days after...

Just got a call from Dexstar, only 2 days after emailing them. I sent them a detailed explanation of the 3 rims leaking in 4 years, along with about 10 photos and receipts to back up my story. ...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-19-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
John, Thanks for the info. The NHTSA site is...

John,
Thanks for the info. The NHTSA site is down now, I'll try again later to submit a report. I'm very grateful that I didn't have any blowouts, or major issues, and was able to change all of...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-19-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
Since I first posted this 3 years ago, I've had...

Since I first posted this 3 years ago, I've had two more rim leaks on the same trailer.
The quick details:
2013, 29BHS, 9705 gvwr, stock 15" dexstar steel rims (gwr 2830lbs) and Load range D...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-06-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By greengiant
Thanks for the input. I sure don't care what my...

Thanks for the input. I sure don't care what my roof looks like, as long as it keeps me dry.
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-05-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By greengiant
roof joint maintenance

Just got done patching up a small leak in the front corner of TT. Roof sealant had cracked at the joint of the rubber roof membrane and front aluminum cover joint. I'm just looking for some advice...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-27-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
I was looking at aluminum rims and they seem to...

I was looking at aluminum rims and they seem to be rated at 80psi as well. My rims didn't have a number for psi on the side or the sticker, so I called dexstar directly. Very nice customer service...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-26-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
Thanks for the great advice. I already have a...

Thanks for the great advice. I already have a message in to the seller. I'm in NY, he sent it from Ohio. In the message, I just described the situation and asked for what he(she) would suggest I...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-26-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
I am currently about to spend $1500 to upgrade to...

I am currently about to spend $1500 to upgrade to 6000lb axles. I have to replace the rear axle as it wore the insides of both tires down to steel radials. I can do that one axle for $700...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-26-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
So it sounds pretty common. Thanks for the...

So it sounds pretty common. Thanks for the input. I guess for me it just comes down to safety and any problems that would result from a out of true rim vibrating down the road. My mechanic said...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-26-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Posted By greengiant
Rim tolerance

Two weeks ago I found out one of my TT rims was losing air. Not at the bead, but at the weld in the rim itself. They are dexstar 15x6 (17-233, 15x6 JJ, 2830lbs to be exact). I found one on ebay,...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-12-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,245
Posted By greengiant
Justvisiting, have you gotten anywhere? I have...

Justvisiting, have you gotten anywhere? I have the exact same problem with my 29bhs hideout. rear axle, inside of both tires is worn to steel after 6k miles. Anyone know a reputable trailer guy in...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-11-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,081
Posted By greengiant
Good advice. I agree. It sounds like most RV...

Good advice. I agree. It sounds like most RV dealers/service centers are more able to service RV specific items and the one dealer I called even said they don't do alignments. This is a trailer...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-11-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,081
Posted By greengiant
Wow, I just used the search function, and an...

Wow, I just used the search function, and an active thread came up, with similar issues, so I hope it's ok to dive in with an issue I have:

My 2013 hideout TT, 29BHS, 7K dry, 9k loaded has 6000...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-15-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,924
Posted By greengiant
Call me crazy, but I'm paying $46/year for TT...

Call me crazy, but I'm paying $46/year for TT insurance via Liberty Mutual. This is combined with all the discounts combined with 3 autos and a home. Either way, quite affordable. It's factored...
Forum: General RV Issues 06-03-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,297
Posted By greengiant
Older thread, sorry, but I'm hunting down gas...

Older thread, sorry, but I'm hunting down gas grill info via search function.
I have a 6-7 year old, Celano, stainless grill that came with my old R-vision TT in 2008. After a week of searching...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-21-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,170
Posted By greengiant
I too used to try various levels on various...

I too used to try various levels on various floors and frames. Then I added a side and front level at the front corner of the TT right behind the drivers side so it was easy to get to. Then I sold...
Forum: Towing 04-21-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By greengiant
Lets be safe

Last week, there was a massive pile up in Wyoming, during a blizzard, that you may have heard about. Yesterday, on the same I-80, another pile up in fog. I'm no expert, but the likely culprit?-...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-20-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,978
Posted By greengiant
I agree that some heat tape/insulation should...

I agree that some heat tape/insulation should help you out. Some additional thoughts: we had this issue at a tailgate in November. With a 20 lb tank and a portable propane space heater, the tank...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-21-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By greengiant
Does it have a bypass, and is it fully open so...

Does it have a bypass, and is it fully open so water only goes through the HWH and out? I partially close my bypass valve in the summer so that the scalding hot water comes out more like 'really...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-19-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By greengiant
Just want to let you all know I got the rails...

Just want to let you all know I got the rails out, wire brushed, treated, and primed the holes. I put them on craigslist just to see what would happen before they made it to the scrap yard. Sold...
Forum: Towing 11-19-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,673
Posted By greengiant
Could it be possible that there was a truck...

Could it be possible that there was a truck hooked up to the 5ver, and the 5ver was towing the suv??..............scratch that, just watched the video. I wonder if he checked his tire pressure, or...
Forum: Towing 11-12-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,356
Posted By greengiant
Wow, that is insane...literally. I am also...

Wow, that is insane...literally. I am also amazed that the big rig somehow stayed upright when swerving around that pedestrian in the first video.
Forum: Towing 11-07-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,461
Posted By greengiant
I wouldn't do it. My 3/4 ton is maxxed out on...

I wouldn't do it. My 3/4 ton is maxxed out on GVWR when towing my TT which comes in dry ~7200 and from the cat scale this summer-loaded at ~8700. That's with a good 1100lbs tongue combined with...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-06-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,170
Posted By greengiant
I have a 2013 29BHS. We love the Hideout...

I have a 2013 29BHS. We love the Hideout features and value. It's a bit heavy, but I like the fact that I can haul roughly 2K worth of 'stuff' in the trailer (when other weights are all under the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-31-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By greengiant
Thank you for everyone's input. I will certainly...

Thank you for everyone's input. I will certainly be taking at least the rails out and treating the holes, as living in NY tends to be conducive to rust development.
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