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Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-11-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,500
Posted By packnrat
i would make new spring plate twice as thick with...

i would make new spring plate twice as thick with reinforcements and increase the bolt dia. as the blocks will increase the stress on all parts.
and try to never lock up the brakes in a emg. as they...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-26-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,135
Posted By packnrat
Post changing a trire.

as a commercial driver, some on call tire changing company's will refuse to change a tire unless you are off the freeway. and not ever on the side of a two lane. (unless there is NO other option).
...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-10-2021, 01:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,113
Posted By packnrat
from what i have seen. A mini split can control...

from what i have seen. A mini split can control one or more out-puts. but all would be the same setting.. right?
my rv is small. but built as two rooms. air flow between them is not great.
would...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2021, 03:40 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,299
Posted By packnrat
if they do start making them again i will buy...

if they do start making them again i will buy some.
i refuse to have mercury in my home. and have had lots of problems with the led bulbs.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2021, 12:37 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,299
Posted By packnrat
so thats were all the good light bulbs went.

so thats were all the good light bulbs went.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,299
Posted By packnrat
along that line of thought. the USA government...

along that line of thought.
the USA government banned the manf and import of incadesent light bulbs for home use. forcing people to ether use leds or mercury vapor lamps.
if these two items are so...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,299
Posted By packnrat
some years back the democrats in sacramento...

some years back the democrats in sacramento wanted a mandate for only electric cars. but stoped calling for it when the pop said the state could only own electric cars and trucks. including the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-22-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,903
Posted By packnrat
guess i am lucky, where i live no need to...

guess i am lucky, where i live no need to “winterize” a rv.
it can freeze where i live. ( 1000ft elv northern ca) sure we get a touch of snow...some years. but never a problem. maybe the water just...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-18-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,500
Posted By packnrat
rear view cams?

i have never understood the rime or reason for them.
i have been a truck driver for over 40 years.
yes i know about blind spots. ( very well ).
but if one is driving down the hwy. all you need to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-16-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,148
Posted By packnrat
1/4 ton trucks make great commute cars. and...

1/4 ton trucks make great commute cars. and grocery getters.
for towing a 3/4 ton is light duty.

all the talk set aside. it is just how the trucks are made. bigger frames. stronger springs ( but...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,800
Posted By packnrat
remote controlled electric dump valves are great...

remote controlled electric dump valves are great driving down the hwy on a cold raining night. ;-)


no do not do that.


with the way most of the T handles mount up, the electric valves can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-24-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,462
Posted By packnrat
Post change oil as required. twice a year...more? ...

change oil as required. twice a year...more?
some say a thinner oil for cold starts in the winter.

but how do you drive? lots of short hops? long hrs on the open rd? idling a LOT?
avg temp...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-10-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,544
Posted By packnrat
couple good ways to stop a crook, 1: is...

couple good ways to stop a crook,

1: is park behind a very secure fence,

2: is two (or more) large dogs, (i like rotts).

3: is a (visible) home video and 2 way sound set up,

4:...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-10-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,800
Posted By packnrat
never too much light. just remember to turn it...

never too much light. just remember to turn it off for oncoming or while catching up to others.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-10-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,752
Posted By packnrat
if you will never go up or down any mt roads,...

if you will never go up or down any mt roads, including fed hwy's. then get the 3.73.

the 4.10 will help in the toque for starting, and hills more than anything else. and helps in low speed....
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-10-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,403
Posted By packnrat
yes to enzyes here. but no to the plastic bags. ...

yes to enzyes here. but no to the plastic bags.


never had any smell to worry about. just use the stuff to help "stuff" flow out a bit better. worth it?? but never had a plug. or any out flow or...
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-29-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,927
Posted By packnrat
maybe extra water loaded into the truck bed, via...

maybe extra water loaded into the truck bed, via a water bladder. or even on top if it can handle the weight.
i have a small rv right now, and i carry about 30 extra gallons in the truck bed behind...
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-29-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,499
Posted By packnrat
i have been looking at a toy hauler. the garage...

i have been looking at a toy hauler. the garage is very small one bike loaded from the side, not the rear. but at 42 feet a bit long for me, i think.
Forum: Towing 11-18-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,836
Posted By packnrat
can not blame the dealer too much. they push...

can not blame the dealer too much. they push there sales staff to only think profit.
it is up to the owner ( buyer) to know the laws and safety.
but a sales man will sell a 45 ft delux fifth wheel...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-01-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,353
Posted By packnrat
back-up lights should be mandatory. but sad that...

back-up lights should be mandatory. but sad that are not required even under dot regs.

at my job i have to back up trailers a lot. it would be nice to have them.. then just maybe that fool in the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-28-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,088
Posted By packnrat
Post jump down to a big box hardware store, there are...

jump down to a big box hardware store, there are many choices. even a portable battery powered unit (no cable for power thing).
but if you buy a ac voltage unit, KEEP your power supply aka generator...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-28-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,453
Posted By packnrat
add in bags and never look back. set them up as...

add in bags and never look back.
set them up as independent of each other and your golden.
better ride. much easer on your tv and trailer for the bumps than stiff leaf springs.
and 1/2 inch diff...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-28-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By packnrat
did you buy a sound meter? but interting to...

did you buy a sound meter?
but interting to here about life of unit and if even reliable.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-23-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By packnrat
i can not say for your rv. but most are built...

i can not say for your rv. but most are built with a hand crank setup for this.
first do you have a couple bent rods hidden in your coach?
if so one should fit a spot to do this job.
if no rod...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 09-22-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,059
Posted By packnrat
i will start the bid war. my bid is $10.00 usd...

i will start the bid war.
my bid is $10.00 usd cash.
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