Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
01-06-2016, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-03-2016, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
The Cougar 291HC is gone
Well, it has been a fun ride. Traded the 2011 Cougar 291RLS HC on a 2016 KZ Durango 315RKD. We checked out the Montana 293HC but went with the Durango. Will check in once in awhile for ole time sake,...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-03-2016, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 11,074
Gearhead,
Congrats on your choice, we love our...
Gearhead,
Congrats on your choice, we love our 2015 3500 SRWLB with the Aisin and hitch prep. Just remember when unloaded it will be a bit stiff but smooth when loaded, it's a 1 ton. We upgraded our...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
11-12-2015, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 11,074
Gearhead,
Purchased a 2015 3500 Laramie LB SRW...
Gearhead,
Purchased a 2015 3500 Laramie LB SRW 4X2 in May, has the Aisin/3.42:1. The 3500 SRW comes with the 3.42. My payload rating is 4400# and a GVWR of 12000#. Have logged nine thousand miles...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
09-28-2015, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,459
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Forum: Rallies and Events
09-26-2015, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,074
It's great to just go and spend the day. Have...
It's great to just go and spend the day. Have gone every year since 1998, got our eyes on a couple units that need further scrutiny. Will we buy? Who knows, want to go a bit larger than what we have...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
09-23-2015, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
Hate to say it but our entire road system is...
Hate to say it but our entire road system is going down hill, have been all across the country and it isn't pretty. Sure would like to know where all the fuel tax and other taxes slated for roads go....
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Forum: Rallies and Events
09-23-2015, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,074
2015 Southern Calif. RV Show
California RV show coming up Oct. 9-18, 2015 at LA county fair grounds in Pomona. Going to take a day trip over and see what's new.
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Forum: New Member Check in!
09-14-2015, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,200
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Forum: Keystone Questions
09-11-2015, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,252
I have gone with the progressive 30 AMP hard...
I have gone with the progressive 30 AMP hard wired unit years ago. Has worked well over the years. Mounted ours under the cabinet in the rear where the cord comes in, removed the 4S junction box and...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-11-2015, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,503
mfifield01,
If you have the EZ lube axles, yes...
mfifield01,
If you have the EZ lube axles, yes there is a zerk right on the end of the axle. In Dexter's "Operation Maintenance Service Manual" for 600-8000 LB. axles it states in their maintenance...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-04-2015, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Pull Toy,
I'm with you, no surprises. I open...
Pull Toy,
I'm with you, no surprises. I open one bottle at a time myself. My main reg. was bad from the start, couldn't get more than 6" WC in the manifold. Needless to say when the outside temp...
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Forum: Towing
09-04-2015, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,583
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Forum: New Member Check in!
08-23-2015, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 976
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
07-22-2015, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
I did it without taking the wheels off, but I...
I did it without taking the wheels off, but I didn't have three axles. Not sure how that would work. Just raised the side up enough to relax the springs (no tension). Tires were still in contact with...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
07-20-2015, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
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Forum: New Member Check in!
06-06-2015, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 964
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-02-2015, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,549
rich a
That mod can be done, have debated on...
rich a
That mod can be done, have debated on doing it myself. Somewhere in the forums here there are pictures of it being done. The galley drain line is cut just before it attaches to the main...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-02-2015, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,718
Plastic decking material will tend to be slick....
Plastic decking material will tend to be slick. If you look close at my pictures you will see I did a 3/4" lip around the top to keep the foot plates from slipping. Has held steady for many years so...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-31-2015, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,718
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
05-20-2015, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,383
Bushman512000, nice.
A new tow vehicle followed...
Bushman512000, nice.
A new tow vehicle followed the DW and myself home this past Friday, 2015 3500 Dodge crew cab CTD long bed Laramie SRW. What a sweet ride. New hitch is due to arrive today (Curt...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-08-2015, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,330
Dave W,
Makes you wonder how reliable things...
Dave W,
Makes you wonder how reliable things are today. When I took delivery of my current unit, drove it home 180 miles, the following day I took all four wheels and hubs off and low and behold...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
05-08-2015, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
muphoff,
Are your batteries fully charged, 12V...
muphoff,
Are your batteries fully charged, 12V or more? Slide outs will drain them quick if they aren't fully up. I like to have my unit plugged into shore power or generator when ever possible when...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
05-08-2015, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-08-2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,330
In Dexter's manual regarding their E-Z lube...
In Dexter's manual regarding their E-Z lube system they still state/require an annual visual inspection. In my opinion that is a good system for boat trailers but not travel trailers or 5TH wheels...
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