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Forum: Freeways & Byways 02-12-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,107
Posted By marcortez
As luck would have it....... I found a...

As luck would have it.......

I found a trailer in Las Vegas and bought it.

It's not a Keystone......but a Jayco.

One shakedown outing under my belt and all seems well.

Oregon on the...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-26-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By marcortez
I would love to do exactly that, over a solar...

I would love to do exactly that, over a solar powered charger, but, there is no outlet available.
Forum: Freeways & Byways 01-20-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,107
Posted By marcortez
I just checked TripCheck webcams..... The 97...

I just checked TripCheck webcams.....

The 97 up by Chemult looks gnarly....
Forum: Freeways & Byways 01-18-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,107
Posted By marcortez
Thank you for this update Mandolin.... I am for...

Thank you for this update Mandolin....
I am for sure keeping an eye peeled and right now, it's not looking good.
I navigate into TripCheck a couple of times a day. What a great place to get NOW...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-17-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By marcortez
Solar battery charge solution for a TT in storage

I want to able to "maintain" a pair of Trojan T-105 6 volt batts mounted on the a trailer tongue.

These batts should have a full charge from over the road charging prior to placing in storage and...
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-14-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,415
Posted By marcortez
Indeed sir.....not to mention the upfront costs,...

Indeed sir.....not to mention the upfront costs, in the thousands, it takes to get a plywood based floor over a "laminated" floor.
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-10-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,415
Posted By marcortez
A "soft" floor in lightweights?

Can someone, with perhaps a Passport model, please describe the sensation of the flooring when walked on?..

Per the specs, I am seeing the flooring is of 2" laminated material, framed with...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-08-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,761
Posted By marcortez
Ha ha.....color me an overthinker.....;) I...

Ha ha.....color me an overthinker.....;)

I want to avoid, if at all possible, from frying two brand new Trojans by boiling the water out of them by using a charging device that has no control over...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-08-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,761
Posted By marcortez
That looks like exactly what I was looking for. ...

That looks like exactly what I was looking for.
The 110V battery maintainer I have now is the same manufacturer......no problems whatsoever.


I am a bit concerned with the need for a charge...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-08-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,761
Posted By marcortez
Solar battery maintainer

I want to be able to connect a small solar panel to trailer batteries, while in storage for weeks/months on end, to keep the batteries ready to roll and always charged.

Can someone recommend a...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-07-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,641
Posted By marcortez
Cool Thanks Matt......I have been down this very road...

Thanks Matt......I have been down this very road just today.

I have 2 subscriptions as it is now.....A OEM Ford truck radio and a "home" system that includes the boombox, a receiver, AC power cord...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-07-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,641
Posted By marcortez
Thank you.....I have seen the user's manual and...

Thank you.....I have seen the user's manual and the Amazon reviews.
Unfortunately, I cannot find any specs.
I can only assume this radio setup operates on 12V but cannot confirm that.

I talked...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-07-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,641
Posted By marcortez
Magnadyne OEM installed radios

Looking for any feedback on a Magnadyne stereo system mounted as OEM on a Passport trailer I have my sights set on.

The model # is RV5090
Forum: General RV Issues 01-07-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,996
Posted By marcortez
Anytime you can get anything out of the damaging...

Anytime you can get anything out of the damaging sunshine, it's a good thing.
From your skin, to the skin on the roof of a camper.

The sun cracks, fades, degrades, hardens and discolors anything...
Forum: Keystone Questions 01-05-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,448
Posted By marcortez
Thanks again Matt.......this does sound like what...

Thanks again Matt.......this does sound like what I am needing.
I have not personally seen the TT I am about to buy and cannot say what brand radio system is.
I will consult with the dealer...
Forum: Keystone Questions 01-05-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,448
Posted By marcortez
Ok thank you..... I don't have an internet...

Ok thank you.....
I don't have an internet capable phone nor will I be in an area that has cell service, nor over the air radio signals.
I have to depend on the Sirius satellite to receive any sort...
Forum: Keystone Questions 01-05-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,448
Posted By marcortez
Sirius ready?

In late model units with the radio/CD/DVD players.....are they "Sirius" ready?

I have the boombox Sirius radio now with antenna.
It's bulky and I was hoping to somehow not use it.

What is the...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-04-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,227
Posted By marcortez
And on the "other" side....... The dealers...

And on the "other" side.......

The dealers "internet manager" in Oregon, whom I am dealing with told me flat out when posed the Q...."Do you see water leaks from units kept outside in the rainy...
Forum: Towing 01-03-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,447
Posted By marcortez
Sound and sage.......I like it!!

Sound and sage.......I like it!!
Forum: Towing 01-03-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,447
Posted By marcortez
Thank you for this bit of reassurance. I had...

Thank you for this bit of reassurance.

I had this same problem with a heavy boat in the same garage.....although without a WD hitch set up.
Yep sure enough, I would have to stand on the rear...
Forum: Towing 01-03-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,447
Posted By marcortez
Ok got that. I have a unique situation where...

Ok got that.
I have a unique situation where the entrance into my long garage is sloped upward for the first 15'.....then levels out all the way to the back end.

Near as I can tell, the front...
Forum: Towing 01-03-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,447
Posted By marcortez
WD hitch head angle

Can someone please explain to me why the need to adjust the angle of the head unit on a weight distributing hitch?

I am seeing adjustable by inserting or removing spacer washers?.

Thank you
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-02-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,879
Posted By marcortez
I took off OEM Ford F-150 "P" tires and replaced...

I took off OEM Ford F-150 "P" tires and replaced them with LT "E" rated Nitto Terra Grappler in size 275/75/18.

Ride nice, no more noise than stock and seem be wearing well.
Cost me about 1 mpg ...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 01-02-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,107
Posted By marcortez
Would this equal more truck traffic on I-5 vs Hwy...

Would this equal more truck traffic on I-5 vs Hwy 99?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,351
Posted By marcortez
A quick Google is plastered with "death wobble"...

A quick Google is plastered with "death wobble" on some Ram trucks.
The latest year seems to peak out at 2014 with that problem.

Thanks for bringing this up.....I had no clue.
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