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Forum: Odds 'n Ends 02-18-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,820
Posted By Genek
Yeah…but the poster didn’t take into account the...

Yeah…but the poster didn’t take into account the $20 worth of gas and time required to get a full term tank!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-30-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,086
Posted By Genek
Load Capacity

But most of all….don’t forget the load capacity!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,212
Posted By Genek
2018 VIN check

My 2018 F350 checks out perfectly against all the calculations and CAT scales I have done...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-06-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,357
Posted By Genek
If you want the answer to your question do a GVWR...

If you want the answer to your question do a GVWR calculation. GVWR refers to weight capacity of the vehicle alone. GCWR, however, is a weight rating of the vehicle but takes a hitched up trailer...
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-12-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,359
Posted By Genek
What’s your pin weight? My 3120rl is just under...

What’s your pin weight? My 3120rl is just under 3,000 lbs. and needs some help in the chucking department. I currently have the LCI with rubber block connected to an Anderson hitch. It’s a medium...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-12-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,128
Posted By Genek
A few things to note is. A 100 ah lithium battery...

A few things to note is. A 100 ah lithium battery will provide 90 ah of power. Lead acid is only 50 ah. The Battle born has temperature sensors so you won’t damage the battery during charging. ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-01-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,475
Posted By Genek
Yeah...my 2018 F350 long bed crew cab DRW is...

Yeah...my 2018 F350 long bed crew cab DRW is 14,000 GVWR with a door tag of 5,800. I’m at 12,800 GVWR with my 3,000 vertical load from a Montana 3120RL rated at 16,000 GVWR. Just spent 7 months on...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-01-2019, 04:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,475
Posted By Genek
Bottom line..,your over the truck GVWR by about...

Bottom line..,your over the truck GVWR by about 1,000 lbs. Scale the TV and Montana and do the he calculations. You’re in the range of 3,000 vertical in the truck bed.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-28-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By Genek
Just plain COOL!!! Here is a true “free thinker”...

Just plain COOL!!! Here is a true “free thinker” who really doesn’t care what others think. I’d like to have a conversation with him over a beer or two. There’s a lot of back yard engineering...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,254
Posted By Genek
I second his reply. Did an 18,500 mile trip last...

I second his reply. Did an 18,500 mile trip last year with no problem. Biggest issue is looking out for other rigs with big mirrors coming at you on a narrow road... don’t want to slap those...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,254
Posted By Genek
Your spot on with the F350 dually crew cab 14,000...

Your spot on with the F350 dually crew cab 14,000 GVWR with 8 foot bed. I have that setup for my Montana RL3120 with 16,000 GVWR. I have 3000 lb pin weight. I have some weight to spare but Cala put...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-14-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,008
Posted By Genek
Anderson Ultimate is GREAT!!! That’s my review...

Anderson Ultimate is GREAT!!! That’s my review after a 7 month 18,500 mile trip.
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-14-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,548
Posted By Genek
Remember that home insulation has a paper...

Remember that home insulation has a paper moisture barrier facing the inside of the house to prevent moisture laden air from inside to come in contact with the outside exterior wall to prevent...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-14-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,234
Posted By Genek
On a recent 7 month trip I saw plenty of large...

On a recent 7 month trip I saw plenty of large toy hauling 5rs (38, 40, 42 ft) being towed by single axle trucks. In other words the GVWR was either 11,500 or 11,800. No way were these rigs under the...
Forum: Toy Haulers 02-27-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,744
Posted By Genek
That’s exactly what I had installed before I left...

That’s exactly what I had installed before I left the lot after purchasing the Montana 5r. There’s a 2 minute delay and a read out of voltage and errors on the wall. Worth every penny and it won’t...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-24-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,011
Posted By Genek
Remember, that you have about 2,400 lbs vertical...

Remember, that you have about 2,400 lbs vertical load on the TV....therefore, even if you hit the 14,000 you will only have 11,600 on the axles. If you check your axles they are probably rated at...
Forum: Toy Haulers 02-24-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,744
Posted By Genek
Yes...it’s the Level Up system. You can hear the...

Yes...it’s the Level Up system. You can hear the beep in the storage compartment since the beeper is on the backside of the LCI Level Up unit. Been there.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-07-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,761
Posted By Genek
Yes and yes...no problem at all with aluminum bed...

Yes and yes...no problem at all with aluminum bed and the puck system is great. You can install after the fact but easiest if it is already there. I have a 2018 F350 Long bed DRW with 14,000 GVWR....
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 02-07-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,307
Posted By Genek
My 2018 F350 states that the block heater is not...

My 2018 F350 states that the block heater is not needed above 0 degrees. Plus it is noted that there is no thermostat to control the temp of the bloc...therefore, if you put it in at higher temps it...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-24-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,617
Posted By Genek
As I was told the roof is of thinner construction...

As I was told the roof is of thinner construction when a “no walk zone” (no ladder is present) exists so no ladder is provided to protect them from claims. Be careful...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-29-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,833
Posted By Genek
They call that door a “space saver” and it is...

They call that door a “space saver” and it is made by MORryde. Personally I love it.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 11-29-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,759
Posted By Genek
Over or under pressure for your weight will cause...

Over or under pressure for your weight will cause improper wear of the tire. That’s the real issue with pressure rather than ride. We all know what a blow out costs us in damage to the trailer.
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-29-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,149
Posted By Genek
Low Voltage

When your the only one at the park the voltage will be 125 or so. As it fills the demand will draw that down to
115 or lower. That’s OK but to low a voltage is a “killer” for any kind of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-26-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,815
Posted By Genek
My 2017 Cougar did the same... no flow to half of...

My 2017 Cougar did the same... no flow to half of the system. Turns out the duct at the unit going one way had tape over the opening to the duct. The poor workmanship at the factory and delivery...
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