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Forum: Travel Trailers 08-10-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,803
Posted By W5WI
I'm in! dale

I'm in!

dale
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-21-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Posted By W5WI
Landing Gear Will not raise

Hello,

After pulling my 5'er from OK to MO I was setting up in a campground and discovered that I could not raise my camper but could lower it using the switch.

After a search on the internet...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-29-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,231
Posted By W5WI
Home Depot Coroplast is white. You can purchase...

Home Depot Coroplast is white. You can purchase the black at Shapes Plastic. Seems like a reasonable price with free shipping.
Go to:...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,371
Posted By W5WI
Read the comments on that post on Casey's page. ...

Read the comments on that post on Casey's page. I commented and got some bone head responding to me. Thinking it was either the rig owner or a dealer I exchanged a few comments until the guy...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 02-25-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,832
Posted By W5WI
Interesting comment! I've used a very...

Interesting comment!

I've used a very similar set up in GA for seven weeks after Hurricane Kate blocked our road. I've used a similar set up in MO for five weeks after the ice storm in 2007. ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-21-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,361
Posted By W5WI
Good points, BUT... If you don't want to hear...

Good points, BUT... If you don't want to hear other folks opinions, don't ask the question... We all like what we like! And, you can always not read posts you may find offensive.

Cheers,
...
Forum: Keystone Questions 12-31-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,032
Posted By W5WI
Sounds like a common misconception... RV...

Sounds like a common misconception... RV antifreeze is not like automotive antifreeze. I think he has the two confused. A great opportunity to enlighten him.
Forum: General RV Issues 08-27-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,148
Posted By W5WI
My experience here in Texas is that if you are...

My experience here in Texas is that if you are not towing the trailer on the road (it's parked and not moved) you can get by with not tagging it with no penalty. I let mine sit for three years and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-06-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,947
Posted By W5WI
My converter also smoked, but I also had problems...

My converter also smoked, but I also had problems with the other circuits. After much searching I found that I had lost the ground in my 4-prong cable where it plugs into the pedestal.

Luckily...
Forum: Towing 06-21-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,970
Posted By W5WI
I had a "turn-over" ball that I used with my 5er....

I had a "turn-over" ball that I used with my 5er. The extension that fits on the 5er was too short so I had to be very careful turning.

I went with an Anderson and I haven't looked back! It...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-05-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,405
Posted By W5WI
As many other folks have said... I love mine! I...

As many other folks have said... I love mine! I have a bad back and it's easy to remove at 35 pounds. No more clunking and it's much smoother to pull.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-20-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,500
Posted By W5WI
I switched from a "goose neck hitch with the turn...

I switched from a "goose neck hitch with the turn over ball in the bed and the device on the 5er. Very hard to hook up by myself and it sat too low in the bed so I had to be careful when backing to...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 02-02-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 34,024
Posted By W5WI
Retired National Park Ranger then U.S. Army...

Retired National Park Ranger then U.S. Army Museum Director. Retired for good in 2006 after 43 years and a few months of government service. I've worked in Alaska, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-11-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,272
Posted By W5WI
Check all your outlets with a voltmeter or check...

Check all your outlets with a voltmeter or check the breakers at the panel box. I recently had to replace a converter because I thought it was bad. Well it was. However, the problem was all 220v...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-04-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,017
Posted By W5WI
A second spare tire for both the TV and 5er is a...

A second spare tire for both the TV and 5er is a must. While roads have greatly improved in Canada and Alaska finding the tire you need is almost impossible in some places.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-10-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,062
Posted By W5WI
Thank you guys again for all the great...

Thank you guys again for all the great information! I have just ordered the Coleman hard start kit from ebay for $20.50. I have a Dometic A/C as my front A/C but doubt if I need to run it while on...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-06-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,062
Posted By W5WI
Thanks guys! I appreciate your answers. I...

Thanks guys! I appreciate your answers.

I most likely will only be running one A/C and maybe the TV. All the lights in the 5'er are 12v and I changed over to all LED bulbs for less draw.

dale
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-03-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,062
Posted By W5WI
Using Honda EU 3000IC for electric

Happy New Year Everyone!

My son in law and I were powering up my Honda Generator and we were discussing how it would do to provide electricity to my 5'er. As many of you know the generator has...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-20-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,651
Posted By W5WI
Valve Determination

Hello,

Red is the connection for the outside shower hose. You can see the two handles on each side of the connection for hot and cold settings.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-12-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,893
Posted By W5WI
I had the same problem with mine. I had only...

I had the same problem with mine. I had only towed it about 300 miles when the "lump" appeared in the floor. First time I cut the slit in the linoleum and just tightened the bolt. Second time I...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-21-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,289
Posted By W5WI
12v Converter on Cougar 326MKS

Yesterday our Converter went out. Symptoms were the refrigerator control lights started blinking and went out, the interior lights dimmed and the A/C wouldn't work. I checked the battery and it was...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-28-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,338
Posted By W5WI
Thanks for the great thread!!! It provides...

Thanks for the great thread!!! It provides excellent information. But, and there is always the "but"... :) I'm having trouble removing the bulb from the hang down fixtures. A while back I changed...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-19-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,197
Posted By W5WI
I use my EU3000 for running my 15,000 btu A/C...

I use my EU3000 for running my 15,000 btu A/C with no problems and plenty of power for the refrig, lights, tv, etc.

I can easily load it in my truck bed and it's super quiet. I recently used it...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-11-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,660
Posted By W5WI
Very interesting and it reinforces some...

Very interesting and it reinforces some information I have from years past!

cheers,

dale
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-11-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,287
Posted By W5WI
I purchased load range E which is well within the...

I purchased load range E which is well within the weight range of my 5er. I have the GY Marathons on the two Airstreams I own and have excellent experience with them.

My 5er is rated to be...
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