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Forum: Travel Trailers 03-13-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,494
Posted By goodellj
Could it be a power switch for the TV antenna...

Could it be a power switch for the TV antenna amplifier?
Forum: Towing 02-27-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,218
Posted By goodellj
I also had an issue with one of my axles being...

I also had an issue with one of my axles being slightly bent, which put stress on the RL wheel and resulted in excessive wear on that tire and the RR tire. I opted to get both axles replaced and...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-13-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,537
Posted By goodellj
I fell victim to this exact station about 10...

I fell victim to this exact station about 10 years ago. I was a naïve newbie pulling my 5th wheel with about 1/2 tank of fuel. I thought I would just get a fill up when we got close to the park...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-09-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,159
Posted By goodellj
Are you certain that you must have a hard tonneau...

Are you certain that you must have a hard tonneau cover? I did exactly what you are trying to do, but with a 'soft' tonneau cover. My goal was to lighten my 5th wheel by moving all my tools and...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-30-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,641
Posted By goodellj
I think you are on the right track to look at RV...

I think you are on the right track to look at RV ratings. RV park Reviews is my favorite. I stay at a lot of KOA's, mostly because the product is somewhat consistent and the reservation system is...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-02-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,343
Posted By goodellj
I replaced my fireplace when it stopped working...

I replaced my fireplace when it stopped working after about 6 years. The working parts are not serviceable by the consumer, and Lowes and Home Depot had alternatives. If you order for store pickup,...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-31-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By goodellj
I once had a loose valve stem, but my money is on...

I once had a loose valve stem, but my money is on a nail or broken belt. Losing 20+ pounds in 2 days needs to be explained. Thoroughly check the tire with bright lights and look for a nail or...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-29-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,270
Posted By goodellj
I have a 2012 F-350 6.7L turbo diesel, all...

I have a 2012 F-350 6.7L turbo diesel, all factory original everything, and I usually get about 12 to 12.5mpg with the 5th wheel. I can get better on a day of level interstate driving, or worse if...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-15-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,314
Posted By goodellj
I started out in 2012 with a Progressive surge...

I started out in 2012 with a Progressive surge protector similar to the SSP-50X. It lasted about 4 years till one day it got toasted. I replaced it with a Southwire Surge Guard 44270 which I used...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-11-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,045
Posted By goodellj
I have something very similar-looking on my...

I have something very similar-looking on my refrigerator. When the camper was brand new it would not operate on propane. I opened up the panel and traced the propane supply line and saw this little...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-08-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,174
Posted By goodellj
I got a Viair 400P-RV seven years ago and it is...

I got a Viair 400P-RV seven years ago and it is still just like new. I also got a Viair 00042 Digital Inflation Gun with 2.5" Digital Gauge, mostly because it has a clamping chuck which makes usage...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-11-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,447
Posted By goodellj
I have a 2012 Montana 5th wheel and a 2012 Ford...

I have a 2012 Montana 5th wheel and a 2012 Ford F-350 diesel tow vehicle. I've had so many problems with the tires that after the 2nd flat I got a tire pressure monitoring system. I caught the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 02-25-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,292
Posted By goodellj
Remember... Florida is also known as "God's...

Remember... Florida is also known as "God's Waiting Room"!

We have traveled all over the south and chose to winter in Arizona. We struck gold in the first park we chose and kept coming back...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,539
Posted By goodellj
I always get my DEF at truck stops. 125,000...

I always get my DEF at truck stops. 125,000 miles, 8 years. Me and all the truckers would be really angry if the DEF from the pump caused a problem. I usually go to Pilot/Flying J. I measured my...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-27-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,409
Posted By goodellj
I have a TST-510 system that should not require a...

I have a TST-510 system that should not require a repeater, but I found that I sometimes lost signal from the right rear trailer tire. I also lost signal occasionally from the right front tire. ...
Forum: Towing 08-27-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,979
Posted By goodellj
Diesel fuel has a rating called CETANE similar to...

Diesel fuel has a rating called CETANE similar to octane for gasoline. In the US the minimum cetane rating to be sold is 40, which is pretty low quality. Unfortunately you won't get a choice of...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 06-28-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,993
Posted By goodellj
I have the TST 510 system and have been using it...

I have the TST 510 system and have been using it for 8 years. They don't sell it any more since they have upgraded the technology, but we have been very happy with it. A couple of things I would do...
Forum: Keystone Questions 02-13-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,071
Posted By goodellj
IMHO the backup camera is somewhat useful in a...

IMHO the backup camera is somewhat useful in a situation where I want to back up a little, like in a truck stop where I pick the wrong pump. It is NOT useful for backing into a campsite unless you...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-09-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,059
Posted By goodellj
I have a TST-510 system that I bought in 2012, on...

I have a TST-510 system that I bought in 2012, on all 4 trailer tires and all 4 truck tires. It has served me well! One highway puncture, several slow leaks, and several 'inexplicable' losses of...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-23-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,614
Posted By goodellj
Bearing Failure in Canada

I had a wheel bearing fail once when we were in PEI, Canada. I had just stopped and done a 'walk-around' inspection of the trailer about 40 miles before, and did not see or smell anything. When we...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-12-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,841
Posted By goodellj
I have a Viair 450P-RV and it is the best, hands...

I have a Viair 450P-RV and it is the best, hands down, for inflating my 90psi Montana 5th wheel tires. I added a VIAIR 00042 Digital Tire Inflation Gun which makes it even easier to use. I also...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 01-09-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 44
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Views: 10,477
Posted By goodellj
I have a Rand McNally RVND 7730LM and would not...

I have a Rand McNally RVND 7730LM and would not buy another one. It works, BUT
-The 'lifetime maps' have not been updated for several years
-Sometimes it will give me a really puzzling route to a...
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-09-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,862
Posted By goodellj
I agree with almost everything said here about...

I agree with almost everything said here about making a maximum effort to maintain your tires properly and also that China is not to blame for tire failures. I have 4-year-old G-rated Gladiators...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-19-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,140
Posted By goodellj
All diesel fuel is not created equal. I have...

All diesel fuel is not created equal. I have found that I get 12-13mpg on "good" diesel and as low as 9.5mpg on el cheapo discount fuel. Unlike gasoline, the seller is not required to post the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-17-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,533
Posted By goodellj
1. Extra guard rail on shelf above the toilet. ...

1. Extra guard rail on shelf above the toilet.
2. Extra shelves on the narrow cabinets on either side of the refrigerator, reducing the shelf height to about 8 inches and giving extra shelf space....
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