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Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-06-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,178
Posted By jtyphoid
Whether air bags will "improve the ride" depends...

Whether air bags will "improve the ride" depends on several factors. As mentioned by others, air bags are like another spring, but an adjustable one. In nearly all cases, air bags will allow you to...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-27-2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,093
Posted By jtyphoid
TST now has internal band mount sensors that are...

TST now has internal band mount sensors that are compatible with their 507 system. I don't think that they are listed on their web site yet, so you'll need to call them for more information.

I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-16-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,430
Posted By jtyphoid
Anything that will clean greasy parts should...

Anything that will clean greasy parts should work. Chuckster57 has a good suggestion to do a final rinse with a fast evaporating solvent like brake cleaner, lacquer thinner, or similar.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 10-17-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,326
Posted By jtyphoid
Carowinds near Charlotte, NC has a campground and...

Carowinds near Charlotte, NC has a campground and amusement park. We haven't been to the amusement park, but the campground is fairly good.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-30-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,237
Posted By jtyphoid
My approach with hurricanes here on the Tx gulf...

My approach with hurricanes here on the Tx gulf coast is to raise the jacks, hitch up, and head inland. It has worked to prevent damage every time :-)

Seriously though, I would guess that if the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-24-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By jtyphoid
I thought about doing mine that way, but I had to...

I thought about doing mine that way, but I had to remove the front/overhang panel anyway (tractor vs RV - RV loses. I don't want to talk about it...), so I took care of the landing gear while I was...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-23-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,263
Posted By jtyphoid
x2 on the harbor freight 12 ton. I have or had a...

x2 on the harbor freight 12 ton. I have or had a variety of bottle jacks over the years, from 2 ton to 20 ton, and the HF seems to be as good as the others.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-23-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By jtyphoid
Another option might be to remove the front wall...

Another option might be to remove the front wall of your pass through storage and come at the leg from behind.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-23-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By jtyphoid
My 2009 Raptor is the opposite of yours in that I...

My 2009 Raptor is the opposite of yours in that I can easily get to the passenger side but not the driver side leg.

A petite, flexible person who is not claustrophobic can get to my driver side...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-14-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By jtyphoid
An expensive on-line (double converting) UPS...

An expensive on-line (double converting) UPS would certainly provide clean power from even the worst generator, but I don't know that the more affordable line-interactive or off-line ones would help...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-21-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By jtyphoid
My understanding is that cheaper non-inverter...

My understanding is that cheaper non-inverter generators are not well regulated or filtered. Noise from the ignition system can make it into the output waveform, etc. Also, the output frequency and...
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-10-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By jtyphoid
Sorry to hear about the blowout and electrical...

Sorry to hear about the blowout and electrical problems.

Check the output terminals on the converter with a voltmeter. If you don't have 12V there, then you won't have it anywhere and should check...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
Posted By jtyphoid
I'm happy with our 2015 F350 6.7 4x2 dually with...

I'm happy with our 2015 F350 6.7 4x2 dually with 3.73 rear end, both solo and when towing our 15.5K Raptor. It has all the get up and go that I need (and I use it when merging into Houston freeway...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-03-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By jtyphoid
If I understand what you mean, then yes. However,...

If I understand what you mean, then yes. However, there probably isn't any need to mess with the breakers at the generator. All of the transfer switches that I looked at have a delay function that...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-03-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By jtyphoid
This is true, but it will also not put a load on...

This is true, but it will also not put a load on the generator. If I recall correctly, Onan specifies to put a load on your generator to correctly exercise it.

If you have all of the paperwork for...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-21-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By jtyphoid
I don't know if your Fuzion has narrow or wide...

I don't know if your Fuzion has narrow or wide axle spacing, but based on my experience with my narrow spaced, triple axle Raptor, I cannot imagine a strong enough reason to try it without removing...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-21-2015, 04:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,232
Posted By jtyphoid
Do you mean that the dealer found that it was not...

Do you mean that the dealer found that it was not working correctly or were they instead telling you that the 3000is wasn't "big enough" for your RV?

A 3000is should be able to run more than the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-20-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By jtyphoid
In my experience, some amount of 60 Hz hum from...

In my experience, some amount of 60 Hz hum from relays that are actuated with AC is fairly common. My hardwired EMS hums quietly to itself, but it is mounted in a location that makes it difficult...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-20-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 72
Poll: SRW or DRW
Views: 14,311
Posted By jtyphoid
Same here. Although I did go ahead and spray...

Same here. Although I did go ahead and spray down my truck and trailer after picking up some concrete washout for the driveway. My brown truck was temporarily dusty white.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-15-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
Interesting. I left a message with the outfit...

Interesting. I left a message with the outfit that supplied the valve stems and adapters to try to resolve the inner dual valve stem issue, but haven't heard back yet. I'll have to also ask the "one...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-15-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
Did you get two nuts for each valve stem with...

Did you get two nuts for each valve stem with your kit? I only got one for each valve stem so I put the metal adapter bracket between the curved washer and the single nut.

I think that having one...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-14-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
Well, partial success. The adapters and new valve...

Well, partial success. The adapters and new valve stems worked on the front tires and outer duals, but, as Larry1013 suspected, the long valve stems for the inner duals did not have enough of a bend....
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-14-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
Pictures sometimes say more than words, so...

Pictures sometimes say more than words, so hopefully Tapatalk will let me post some.

Here's one sensor and valve stem that I received directly from TST. They told me that I would just receive the...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-13-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
The internal sensors come with valve stems, but...

The internal sensors come with valve stems, but the included stems are apparently not compatible with the rims on my 2015 F350 DRW.

TST had some adapters sent, that they thought would fit my...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-12-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,450
Posted By jtyphoid
I have the TST 507 flow thru on our triple axle...

I have the TST 507 flow thru on our triple axle Raptor and purchased the internal sensors for our F350 DRW and hope to get then installed this week. I've been happy with the system on the fiver so...
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