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Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-14-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By NMRandy
If you are wearing the outside of the tire, it is...

If you are wearing the outside of the tire, it is very likely toe in. When we set the alignment on these trucks, we set them as close to zero as possible, with maybe a little bit of toe in, like .03...
Forum: Towing 10-26-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,029
Posted By NMRandy
With a full width truck box like that you have to...

With a full width truck box like that you have to be careful how tight you turn. The rear corner of the truck box will contact the front corner of the TT. I learned that lesson the hard way with a...
Forum: Towing 08-31-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,634
Posted By NMRandy
I have Good Sam Roadside Assistance. When I had a...

I have Good Sam Roadside Assistance. When I had a breakdown on the road, they found someone to tow the truck, but not the RV. They wanted me to leave the RV on the side of the road until they could...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,621
Posted By NMRandy
If the tires are Continental, the fronts are...

If the tires are Continental, the fronts are "HSR" and the rear are "HDR", and should not be rotated. Have the alignment checked, and make sure the shocks are in good shape for tire wear on the...
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-18-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,581
Posted By NMRandy
I mounted 1 fan in the upper cover blowing...

I mounted 1 fan in the upper cover blowing outward, and the fridge works much better.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-18-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By NMRandy
I have TPMS on my fifth wheel. My cold inflation...

I have TPMS on my fifth wheel. My cold inflation is 95 psi. I set my minimum to 90 psi.
I regularly see 110 - 115 psi when traveling. Even the sun on the tires will cause a minor increase in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-22-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,494
Posted By NMRandy
And a weight ticket from the CAT scale

And a weight ticket from the CAT scale
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-21-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,494
Posted By NMRandy
"As for your brother with his 2500: He's very...

"As for your brother with his 2500: He's very likely to be significantly overweight and could be damaging his truck or he could be putting himself and his financial security at risk if an accident...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-10-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,747
Posted By NMRandy
I have a Haloview wireless camera. I use it on a...

I have a Haloview wireless camera. I use it on a 37" fifth wheel. I have no problem with signal, even when on the back bumper. It does have some "lag time" with the image. I like it because I can use...
Forum: New Member Check in! 04-28-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,830
Posted By NMRandy
And the brakes are so much better on a HD truck

And the brakes are so much better on a HD truck
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-08-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,444
Posted By NMRandy
Toyota is more of a full float design. It has an...

Toyota is more of a full float design. It has an outer bearing that is retained by a locking ring, and a retaining clip next to the outer bearing, (I know because I have changed quite a few of them...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,444
Posted By NMRandy
Some 3/4 tons have "semi float" rear axles also....

Some 3/4 tons have "semi float" rear axles also. Don't know that I have seen or even heard of a "C" clip failure in a lot of years. A more common failure is the axle bearing itself, since there is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,444
Posted By NMRandy
Be aware that the F-150 will not have as good of...

Be aware that the F-150 will not have as good of brakes as the F-250, and you will be more dependent on the trailer brakes to stop in an emergency situation.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-05-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,459
Posted By NMRandy
I have a 2118 Norcold double door fridge. It...

I have a 2118 Norcold double door fridge. It would not get under 40deg if the outside temp was over 80deg. I installed a 4" fan in my upper cover toward the front of the removable panel. I bought it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-01-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,212
Posted By NMRandy
Albuquerque tried electric busses, it lasted less...

Albuquerque tried electric busses, it lasted less than a month. The city called the California company to come get their broken busses. They tried to drive them back, and got stranded on I-40, broken...
Forum: Towing 07-26-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,465
Posted By NMRandy
You never know how they got there, may have lost...

You never know how they got there, may have lost their house, and this is the best they can do. A lot of people are in a bad place financially with gas and rent being crazy. I wish them the best of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-04-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,337
Posted By NMRandy
A half ton, "will tow it", but if there is any...

A half ton, "will tow it", but if there is any wind, and there always is in Albuquerque, it will be an uncomfortable drive. If you want to be able to tow "comfortably", as one person told me, "Half...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-17-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,984
Posted By NMRandy
I paid $800 to have the axles, (2), aligned on my...

I paid $800 to have the axles, (2), aligned on my unit.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-07-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,926
Posted By NMRandy
Yes, I considered Phoenix this weekend, until I...

Yes, I considered Phoenix this weekend, until I factored in $400 in fuel.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-15-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,268
Posted By NMRandy
There is not much "back country" around Chama,...

There is not much "back country" around Chama, due to the Native American tribes have bought a ranch or two east of town, and they don't want anyone in there. If you go north out of town, cross the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-14-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,268
Posted By NMRandy
I go through Chama several times a year. There is...

I go through Chama several times a year. There is not much there, and the choices for dining out are getting thinner. The campground on the north end, (Rio Chama), is open during the summer, and is...
Forum: Towing 11-24-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,314
Posted By NMRandy
Any tow vehicle loaded at or close to max payload...

Any tow vehicle loaded at or close to max payload will make the suspension "soft", and more reactive to wind when on the road. The travel trailer, depending on length, ect., will also react to wind...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 11-22-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,942
Posted By NMRandy
I balance all my trailer tires. On my flatbed,...

I balance all my trailer tires. On my flatbed, when empty, the fenders shake badly when the trailer is unloaded, if I don't balance the tires. I gotta think the RV is vibrating the same way when the...
Forum: Towing 11-18-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By NMRandy
Brakes are the most important system on your...

Brakes are the most important system on your vehicle. It scares me to think about how many 1/2 tons are out there pulling 10,000 lb trailers. If someone were to forget to plug the trailer in, or the...
Forum: Towing 10-28-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,473
Posted By NMRandy
I think there was a TV commercial like that!!!...

I think there was a TV commercial like that!!! LOL

How many feet/miles does it take to stop that from 65 mph??

And I don't think the wind affects them very much, and they likely won't blow a...
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