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Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-06-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
Thanks for the reply. If you get a chance...

Thanks for the reply.

If you get a chance check out this entire blog.

I have done all the aftermarket re-engineered operational enhances knowen to man.

Fans X four in the fridge cavity.
...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-06-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
So finally some very unusually hot summer temps...

So finally some very unusually hot summer temps up here in the great white north. Last week we had three days in the low 90s. Not hot by most of your standards but very rare up here.

Our 2118 kept...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-10-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
So I promised the results from my having put the...

So I promised the results from my having put the diversion sheet metal back in the upper fridge cavity. I also enhanced the diversion design and placed another piece of sheet at about a 30 degree...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-10-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
Frank quick reply to a year ago when you told me...

Frank quick reply to a year ago when you told me about the Norcold defrost cycle. I have found out that indeed there a defrost cycle albeit very simplistic. The fridge controller has a clock/timer in...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-05-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
I got more indepth information on the Norcold so...

I got more indepth information on the Norcold so called Defrost Cycle.
It is very simplistic. The control board has a timer built into it. From the time that you turn your fridge on the timer...
Forum: Towing 03-19-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
Markcee, I forgot to mention but the truck in...

Markcee, I forgot to mention but the truck in North America is unique right now.

Because your green back is worth about 35% more than our Canuck Peso, most newer, low K trucks leave Canada as...
Forum: Towing 03-19-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
markcee, just be careful with buying a used Ford....

markcee, just be careful with buying a used Ford. I am not certain what years they were, but Ford had a huge challenge transitioning from the Direct Injection International Harvester diesel engine...
Forum: Towing 03-19-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
If a person is buying a truck solely for the...

If a person is buying a truck solely for the purpose of towing big loads and they can afford the premium price then Diesel in my mind, is the only way to go.

Why do you not see a single gasoline...
Forum: Towing 03-18-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
Yup you are correct. Physics have not changed....

Yup you are correct. Physics have not changed. All good information. That is why I referred to naturally asperated vrs Turbo of Super charged engines. Born out of WWII combat needs to get the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-18-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
So it looks like everyone hibernated for the...

So it looks like everyone hibernated for the winter because the last series of posts on this subject were last June/July. Since then I have reached out to other RV fridge repair businesses in my...
Forum: Towing 03-13-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
Flybouy, I get your point however would...

Flybouy, I get your point however would respectfully disagree with some of your comparisons.

What you are trying to point out is that altitude creates challenges to normally asperated, piston...
Forum: Towing 03-13-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,224
Posted By EMTPRescue
Mountain towing does require more awareness of...

Mountain towing does require more awareness of two specific challenges. We live just 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, AB. I have been towing RV's through the mountains for over 45...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-26-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,729
Posted By EMTPRescue
2019 3790RD Montana 5th. Parked at a full time RV...

2019 3790RD Montana 5th. Parked at a full time RV spot for most of the time. We have an elevated deck that runs the entire length of our RV. We park the RV directly beside that deck. The MorRyde Step...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-27-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
BrentW, I have not yet purchased any of my...

BrentW, I have not yet purchased any of my components.

I see that you are a fellow Canuck. As you are aware, getting these parts out of the US particularly with our Canuck Peso being worth roughly...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-27-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
cenders, the stock brakes have no where near the...

cenders, the stock brakes have no where near the braking capacity to "lock up" the wheels unless you are say on loose gravel and your trailer is empty like towing it down your back alley.

When...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-20-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,678
Posted By EMTPRescue
I have looked at all the videos on YouTube. The...

I have looked at all the videos on YouTube. The posting of the before and after results clearly shows a significant decrease in the start amperage spiike. My question that I want to put out to any...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-18-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,678
Posted By EMTPRescue
The challenge with contacting the manufacturers...

The challenge with contacting the manufacturers is that they will just simply say don't use one. Seldom if ever will they tell you why.

The question does warrant investigation as to why the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-01-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,749
Posted By EMTPRescue
I would suggest that kitchen sinks and bathroom...

I would suggest that kitchen sinks and bathroom basins that are plumbed into a black water tank though not ideal, are not a health hazard. Showers or bathtubs on the other hand are very much a health...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-29-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
On the same YouTube video that I referenced...

On the same YouTube video that I referenced before highlighting the shackle cross member upgrade it was also mentioned that manufactures DO NOT set the brakes up to the point that they are just shy...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-29-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
GMC OE brake controller set at 10. I have the...

GMC OE brake controller set at 10. I have the same experience as you. The trailer braking is perceptible but after my two near misses this summer the braking is no where near acceptable or safe. I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-28-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
Point taken. Thanks for the respectful suggestion

Point taken. Thanks for the respectful suggestion
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-28-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
I just wanted to reply to your criticism....

I just wanted to reply to your criticism. Firstly, I refuse to be " taken to task" so no I do not allow you to do so. Your opinion is just exactly that. Your opinion. My time is as valuable as yours...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-25-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,846
Posted By EMTPRescue
I just logged in to look specifically at this...

I just logged in to look specifically at this blog. We have a new 2019 Montana 3790RD. Tow with a 2009 GMC 3500HD with a tricked out Dmax and an aftermarket electronic diesel exhaust brake. I ALWAYS...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-07-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
Could not of said it better myself. The journey...

Could not of said it better myself. The journey continues.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-07-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,986
Posted By EMTPRescue
I blame not only Norcold. The RV manufactures...

I blame not only Norcold. The RV manufactures very much know about this problem as well. Why else would every one of them offer residential style fridges as options in these larger trailers. The...
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