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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-18-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,079
Posted By frankenstang
Our 312bhs has two doors, with 2 DIFFERENT keys....

Our 312bhs has two doors, with 2 DIFFERENT keys. Seriously man? Is it really that much more money to get both doors with the same damn key? I plan on fixing the issue, but it is annoying
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-18-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
Posted By frankenstang
Water heater is under the counter near the door....

Water heater is under the counter near the door. There's a storage spot above the heater where we put paper towels and 'outside' use stuff. Also all the cleaning supplies. The converter is under to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-10-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
Posted By frankenstang
Outback 312BH modifying ideas

So, I need to vent a bit. If anyone else has this model, they will know what I'm talking about.
First off, I LOVE the camper.

The kitchen was not well thought out, storage wise. So if the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-02-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,652
Posted By frankenstang
I am 99% sure that the trucks you see squatting...

I am 99% sure that the trucks you see squatting have had "leveling kits" installed in the front. It's HUGE in my area. The truck sits level when unloaded, but as soon as you put ANY weight on the...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-14-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,095
Posted By frankenstang
Thanks for the responses. First name is Joe, the...

Thanks for the responses. First name is Joe, the screen name comes from this crazy Mustang I built.

To the poster 2 posts up, do you have a link to the dexter part numbers you used? I still don't...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-17-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,095
Posted By frankenstang
Got the shoes replaced. The drum I got from...

Got the shoes replaced. The drum I got from Etrailer was wrong of course. The proper 4400 pound drum is proving difficult to find locally. The trailer place down the street had the same wrong one...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-09-2015, 04:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,095
Posted By frankenstang
Talking Oh yeah, the TAG! Forgot all about it. They are...

Oh yeah, the TAG! Forgot all about it. They are 4400 pound axles. Yes, I made a boo-boo and broke the drum. I have in the past been able to pop the seal off using a prybar between the seal and the...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-08-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,095
Posted By frankenstang
Axle rating 312BH

I broke the seal area on one of the brake drums. Dumb move, don't need to go into gory details. I'm sourcing a new drum, right? Come to find out it's a 10inch drum, 6 lug. Found a couple places...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-08-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,838
Posted By frankenstang
We're using it this weekend at the track. Had to...

We're using it this weekend at the track. Had to hand scrub the roof yesterday and found 4 more small cuts in the rubber roof. Taped them all up and feel good to go til the end of the season. And...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-04-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,838
Posted By frankenstang
Tree branch tried to kill our Outback

But this thing is built like a tank (so to speak) Branch came from 25 ft above the camper. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-17-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
Just got back from a LONG trip to Santa Claus...

Just got back from a LONG trip to Santa Claus Indiana and back. 7 hrs each way. The new 2015 Sierra HD is a GREAT truck. Almost 2500 miles on it and half of that is towing the camper. The 4.10 gear...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-09-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
I guess we'll find out next weekend. First trip...

I guess we'll find out next weekend. First trip with new truck and the Outback. I moved the camper today. Funny how I didn't even need the W/D bars to move it in and out of the driveway. Might have...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-02-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
Got the truck 2 weeks ago. It's amazing. Talked...

Got the truck 2 weeks ago. It's amazing. Talked to a couple local guys about their d-max's and local short trip issues. Me only having a 10 mile round trip to work would put that regen crap into...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-23-2015, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 814,557
Posted By frankenstang
Picked up the new tow vehicle last night. ...

Picked up the new tow vehicle last night.

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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-21-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,427
Posted By frankenstang
Helped out a fellow camper this weekend. Used...

Helped out a fellow camper this weekend. Used 2006 5'er first time out for him. He got it last fall from camping world and last weekend was the first time they used it. Bottom line, the converter...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-21-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,229
Posted By frankenstang
I have to pull the underbelly on our used 312bh...

I have to pull the underbelly on our used 312bh to see the tank. We camped this weekend but had water hookup. I'm scared to look at the on board tank now. Glad the bleach worked. Keep rinsing that...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-21-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,988
Posted By frankenstang
Looking forward to seeing more updates. I have...

Looking forward to seeing more updates. I have that system on my truck. The basic one camera from Costco. Been working flawlessly for a couple years. I love the fact that the camera faces the hitch...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
Found a perfect truck. Deal in the works now for...

Found a perfect truck. Deal in the works now for a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. 6.0 gasser. SLE package with the all terrain upgrade. We took the new camper to Jellystone of Amboy, Illinois this weekend....
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 04-14-2015, 04:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,985
Posted By frankenstang
Plenty of roads around me that we had severe...

Plenty of roads around me that we had severe bouncing like you described. I had everything set perfectly as well. The roads were poured concrete. I am friends with a guy who works for one of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
How about if I just run the exhaust in a 5 inch...

How about if I just run the exhaust in a 5 inch stack thru the bed? At least I can PRETEND to be a diesel? Found a D-max in Flint Mi for $51500. It's like an 8 hr drive. My local dealer isn't...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
I plan on keeping it for 10 years at this point....

I plan on keeping it for 10 years at this point. Long term plans for me and the wife have the 'snowbird' term in them. I have 15 years until the retirement party. There will be a 5er in those plans....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
Here's the D-max.... Same interior as the truck I...

Here's the D-max.... Same interior as the truck I have now, mine is a W/T can doesn't even have cruise control. It still would be a massive upgrade either way. Diesel fuel prices are down compared to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,302
Posted By frankenstang
GMC gas or diesel for 312bh?

I am shopping for a new(er) truck now. The 1500 Sierra isn't enough to pull the trailer. Just got a used 2014 Outback 312bh.
I found a nice used 2013 Duramax Quad cab locally with only 17k miles on...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By frankenstang
Thanks to to towing police.(tx) How about any...

Thanks to to towing police.(tx) How about any answers to my actual question? Can I calculate the tongue weight without the W/D bars being disconnected at the scales?

And is my actual trailer...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By frankenstang
Unless someone can prove otherwise, there is no...

Unless someone can prove otherwise, there is no difference in the frame or front brakes on the max H/D 1500 trucks. 9.5 rear axle and 3.73 gears front and rear. "bouncey::banghead:
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