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Forum: New Member Check in! 06-15-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By mtbkrdan
Hopefully all went well. There should be a...

Hopefully all went well. There should be a manual crank handle similar to a manual override for a power tongue jack.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-24-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By mtbkrdan
Kenn, Last year our TT failed inspection...

Kenn,
Last year our TT failed inspection because the grease seals failed and grease was all inside the electric brakes. The dealer mentioned that this is something that can't be planned and can...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-13-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
All marker lights are now LED using the super...

All marker lights are now LED using the super bright and wow what a difference. I finally got in both Bargman #07s. Had to get a replacement twice due to cracked lenses. If anyone is interested I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-08-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,565
Posted By mtbkrdan
Water heater thermocouple

I tried putting the thermocouple into the water heater on my BRAND NEW Laredo 291TG. This is a different type than the one in my last rig where it was just a cap for the low point drain. Long story...
Forum: Towing 04-07-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,514
Posted By mtbkrdan
I was told when I bought my first TT 3 years ago...

I was told when I bought my first TT 3 years ago that the rule of thumb is anything over 28' probably needs sway control. I had the Reese HD dual cam sway hitch installed by my local trailer (non...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-30-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
I understand physics and did use an amber LED...

I understand physics and did use an amber LED under the amber lens. Like you said, you get what you pay for. I'm in the process of returning these marker LEDs and will just have to wait until I can...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-29-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
I did not get the WLED xHP5. They were a bit...

I did not get the WLED xHP5. They were a bit pricier than I could afford right now so I searched the net and found similar LED bulbs. The incandescent measures 7/8" and the LEDs I got measure 1...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-29-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
Bummer. Didn't realize I might have to...

Bummer. Didn't realize I might have to reconfigure equipment for LEDs. Thought maybe the LED replacements would be plug and play. Guess I need to slow my roll when considering upgrading anything...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-28-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
OK, got in the T10 194 replacements but...

OK, got in the T10 194 replacements but unfortunately they are about a quarter inch taller than the stock incandescent bulbs. For those who replaced their markers with similar 5-SMD leds do you have...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-24-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,512
Posted By mtbkrdan
sdayman, thank you so much for the how to pics. ...

sdayman, thank you so much for the how to pics.

This thread definitely made up my mind to switch to led. I had been on the fence but shopped the net and found great prices. I just ordered T10...
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-23-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,730
Posted By mtbkrdan
whew, thank god we decided to go after the early...

whew, thank god we decided to go after the early 2012 model. They did away with the u-shaped dinette which was a must for us having 2 young kids right now.

Asking about 291TG, not to steal any...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-14-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,457
Posted By mtbkrdan
We too traded in a Dutchmen for our Laredo 291TG....

We too traded in a Dutchmen for our Laredo 291TG. The Dutchmen was OK but there wasn't near the storage we wanted and now the kids have their own bunk house instead of just pulling the curtain...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-14-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By mtbkrdan
The F-350 will haul it with no problem. I was...

The F-350 will haul it with no problem. I was just trying give reference and ensure your vehicle will haul everything you are thinking, ie using the minivan.
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-05-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By mtbkrdan
Have fun in your travels. I was stationed in the...

Have fun in your travels. I was stationed in the New Orleans area for 7 years and maybe some day we will drag our rig down there to visit with our many friends we made there.
Forum: Towing 03-05-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,008
Posted By mtbkrdan
I agree with the recommendations. Don't go to...

I agree with the recommendations. Don't go to the max tow capacity of the vehicle if you can help it. My one ton blew the transmission because I had overloaded based on the factory rating. Have...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-05-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By mtbkrdan
Keep in mind of the max towing capacity...

Keep in mind of the max towing capacity especially after the rig and tow vehicle is fully loaded. I thought I was good to go with my F-350 towing a 30' TT no problem right? Well, found out I blew...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-05-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,329
Posted By mtbkrdan
Casper, The best thing to do is consider all...

Casper,

The best thing to do is consider all the amenities you may thing you need. The biggest thing we found is storage. Even as a temporary gig, we didn't have enough storage for how we wanted...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-29-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By mtbkrdan
Yes Joe, I'm quite into moutain biking. Problem...

Yes Joe, I'm quite into moutain biking. Problem is I have been on my bike in like 4 years. The kids are getting bigger so it will start going with us camping. Thanks all.
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-26-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By mtbkrdan
New member

Hello all. After 3 seasons of camping in a travel trailer we decided to purchase a 2012 Laredo 291TG. We found this is a very popular floorplan and were happy to get this floorplan. Our local...
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