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Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-25-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,014
Posted By Brantel
Yeah they are noisy and they send a ton of the...

Yeah they are noisy and they send a ton of the heat out with the exhaust. They are terribly inefficient.

Open one up and you will see they are little more than cool air being blown over a fire...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-22-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Brantel
They work fine.

They work fine.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-21-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,256
Posted By Brantel
We use them by the thousands here at work and...

We use them by the thousands here at work and have never had one fail. They have obsoleted wire nuts, but splices, and many terminal blocks here. We use the grey style. Lots of torture test videos...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 03-14-2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 29,176
Posted By Brantel
Been to several Buc-ee's in the Southeast. No...

Been to several Buc-ee's in the Southeast. No issues at all with our rig. Even stopped at one to do an emergency repair to my rig's brakes. Never had an issue finding somewhere to park. Never had...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-10-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,166
Posted By Brantel
Apparently my dealer used them on PDI and ruined...

Apparently my dealer used them on PDI and ruined all 4 brakes.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-10-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,166
Posted By Brantel
Amen! Almost a guaranteed failure!

Amen! Almost a guaranteed failure!
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-10-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,922
Posted By Brantel
The Goosebox will not bounce off the ball as long...

The Goosebox will not bounce off the ball as long as it is in good working order and locked. The locking mechanism is much better than the typical farm style goose neck latch.

You are doing more...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-10-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,166
Posted By Brantel
What is your maintenance program for these...

What is your maintenance program for these bearings? Hand Pack? E-Z Lube? How often? What grease?

How level is your rig when towing? Is the nose higher than the tail?

What kinds of speeds do...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-07-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Finally getting around to replacing all 4 brake...

Finally getting around to replacing all 4 brake systems and drums that Dexter sent me. (Thanks Dexter!)

What I found was that all 3 remaining brake system and drums were totally contaminated by...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-13-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,503
Posted By Brantel
I would like to get mine a few inches higher as...

I would like to get mine a few inches higher as well but can't because of the same cross brace welded in the same place on my 5'ers wings.

I thought about doing this mode but was afraid that Reese...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-10-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,640
Posted By Brantel
Disconnect shore power and turn off the battery...

Disconnect shore power and turn off the battery disconnect for 30 seconds then turn it all back on. That is the only way to completely reboot the system.

Most of the time that fixes weird stuff.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-10-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By Brantel
Strange, when we use Happy Camper, there is...

Strange, when we use Happy Camper, there is basically no odor from any of our tanks.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-07-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
To update folks on this post, Dexter will be...

To update folks on this post, Dexter will be covering the parts under warranty. Thanks Dexter for such great customer service.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-05-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Mine has Dexter axles, brakes and springs but has...

Mine has Dexter axles, brakes and springs but has the road armor equalizer suspension system.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-04-2021, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,619
Posted By Brantel
Had the same issue with one of those crappy cheap...

Had the same issue with one of those crappy cheap plastic breakers. Changed it to a higher quality metal cased one and problem was solved.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-01-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
They are the non-riveted bonded style. Hopefully...

They are the non-riveted bonded style. Hopefully it was just a freak incident.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-30-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Not much more to tell other than the pic in the...

Not much more to tell other than the pic in the first post. Pulled the hub and all that was left of the shoe friction material fell out on the ground in crumbs and a few larger pieces. I circled...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Most manufacturers do this. The axles typically...

Most manufacturers do this. The axles typically are not rated for the full GVWR due to about 20% always being carried by the truck. They are not gonna give an inch more than they have to.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Not planning to keep this rig long term. Disc...

Not planning to keep this rig long term. Disc brakes will be something I consider for my next rig though!
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Well I don't jack up my rig and spin each wheel...

Well I don't jack up my rig and spin each wheel before every tow but there was no indication that anything was wrong with them. The other 3 appear normal. The entire mechanism was still in place...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Yep, very sure....Dexter has already sent me the...

Yep, very sure....Dexter has already sent me the axle build sheet. The whole assembly is Dexter.
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-29-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,392
Posted By Brantel
You say you will gain 4" more clearance vs the...

You say you will gain 4" more clearance vs the Rotoflex nose to cab.

I had a Rotoflex on my rig and switched to the GB. I did not gain any clearance or if I did it was minimal. In my case I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Brantel
Dexter Brake Failure

So my right rear brake shoes decided to delaminate and shed the friction material on our last road trip wedging and causing constant braking action. I see this seems to be common on OEM Dexter...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-14-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,503
Posted By Brantel
Not anymore. My prior truck was a SWB F250. The...

Not anymore. My prior truck was a SWB F250. The new one is a 450. I did not buy another hitch when I made the trade.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-13-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,503
Posted By Brantel
So gave myself another present to go along with...

So gave myself another present to go along with the Goosebox. This is gonna be real handy! Connected to channel 2 of my 5er’s rear view camera screen.
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