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Forum: Travel Trailers 10-01-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By ShotgunZ71
I ended up finding out that turning on the fog...

I ended up finding out that turning on the fog lights to power the camera. The DRLs stay at full brightness, too.
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-07-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Furrion makes an adapter that rectifies the...

Furrion makes an adapter that rectifies the situation. I've had to use one on a few later model GM trucks.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Furrion/FR87PR.html
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-18-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,024
Posted By ShotgunZ71
I widened the end of my driveway to match the...

I widened the end of my driveway to match the front of it for the same reason. Much easier to back in my TT and fifth wheel without tearing up grass or having to turn so sharp.

Happy Camping!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-08-2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,365
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Upsized Truck

Having towed with HD trucks since the beginning, we sold our fifth wheel a while ago and I went back to a 1500. Then, we found the Cougar 30BHS and really like the layout and storage. My truck pulled...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,733
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Good deal! Did they give you a timeframe on build?

Good deal! Did they give you a timeframe on build?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2023, 04:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,733
Posted By ShotgunZ71
You can order a Chevrolet/GMC with the 5.3 with...

You can order a Chevrolet/GMC with the 5.3 with the Max Trailering Package (NHT) and it will have the 3.42 rear gear you desire. It will also have the 10-speed transmission, which makes things even...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-01-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,858
Posted By ShotgunZ71
I have both Jayco and Keystone and honestly have...

I have both Jayco and Keystone and honestly have had good service (so far) out of all 3. You can get a crappy unit from any manufacturer, just like cars and trucks. Only problem I ever had with my...
Forum: New Member Check in! 12-04-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,445
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Congrats on the new camper and welcome to the...

Congrats on the new camper and welcome to the group! I also have a 30BHS and we've traveled over 1100 miles in the past few months to various places. I tow with a Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 and Equalizer...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-22-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,223
Posted By ShotgunZ71
As the others have mentioned, no need to...

As the others have mentioned, no need to disconnect the bars unless you're unhitching. Normal maneuvers, forward and back, are perfectly fine with the bars still attached.

Happy Camping!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-12-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,822
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Yeah, the In-Command app has been available in...

Yeah, the In-Command app has been available in the GM HD trucks since the 2020 update. I've not tried it on any of mine, but it could be quite useful, for sure. I have the tablet in the TT and the...
Forum: In Command Systems 11-11-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,142
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Mine was a little glitchy after a few uses. I let...

Mine was a little glitchy after a few uses. I let it find and load the updates, and it has been more responsive since then. Don't know how long that will last, but it's been better so far.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-30-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,981
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Speaking of what public works employees deal...

Speaking of what public works employees deal with, those dang blue shop rags will do a number on sewer pumps and even piping.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2022, 05:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,940
Posted By ShotgunZ71
GM basically took on more of a design and...

GM basically took on more of a design and manufacturing role in the new transmission, but Allison still guided them and tested it before putting their name on it. GM could just as well not done that,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-12-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,202
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Another vote for Purple. Don't have any...

Another vote for Purple. Don't have any experience with one in a camper, but been using one in our house since 2016. Even have the Purple pillows for us, then the kids wanted one. Dang things are...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-05-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Hey Soxfan, I should mention that we went up to...

Hey Soxfan, I should mention that we went up to Boston this past summer and took in to a Red Sox game at Fenway. Had a great time. Such a beautiful city.
Forum: Technical Corner 10-05-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By ShotgunZ71
This is the newer version to what I have. ...

This is the newer version to what I have.

https://furrion.com/products/camera-system-7-way-adapter-cable-with-power-switch
Forum: Technical Corner 10-05-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By ShotgunZ71
No, they weren't supplied. I just used some of...

No, they weren't supplied. I just used some of similar diameter and length that I had on hand. The only thing I had to do was get the Furrion adapter to get consistent signal and power to the camera....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-05-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,940
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Correct. The HD/SD transmissions from Ford and GM...

Correct. The HD/SD transmissions from Ford and GM are entirely different. The 1/2 ton truck and car 10-speed was a collaboration between Ford and GM. The biggest difference between those two is the...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-04-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Yes, I used the housing that came with the...

Yes, I used the housing that came with the Furrion. The wiring is all there under the little prep cap. I used self-tapping screws and just centered the camera housing over the existing hole/wiring....
Forum: Towing 10-04-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,875
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Sorry, not implying adjusting the tongue weight,...

Sorry, not implying adjusting the tongue weight, merely stating that a good portion of storage is at the rear. Similar to a toy hauler, but on a much lighter scale. Thus, not all the cargo weight is...
Forum: Towing 10-04-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Before we downsized to a 1500 and a TT, I had a...

Before we downsized to a 1500 and a TT, I had a fifth wheel with the Goose Box. Very smooth ride and hitching/unhitching was quite simple. The airbag and dual shocks take much of the chucking out. I...
Forum: Towing 10-04-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,875
Posted By ShotgunZ71
Thank you for the update about the signature. It...

Thank you for the update about the signature. It has been corrected.

Keeping in mind that the main storage is at the rear of the 30BHS, the tongue weight doesn't increase as quickly as when up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-04-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,940
Posted By ShotgunZ71
The Allison-branded 10-speed transmission in the...

The Allison-branded 10-speed transmission in the HD trucks is entirely different from the 10-speed in the half-ton trucks/SUVs and cars. The current 10-speed in the GM HD trucks was designed,...
Forum: Towing 10-04-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,875
Posted By ShotgunZ71
I have a 30BHS and pull it with a Silverado 1500...

I have a 30BHS and pull it with a Silverado 1500 CCSB 6.2 and it has towed well. I use a Equalizer E4 and have made a few minor adjustments to it regarding hitch height and L-bracket location. No, it...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-04-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By ShotgunZ71
I used a Furrion Vision S on my 30BHS. Used it...

I used a Furrion Vision S on my 30BHS. Used it for a trip a couple weeks ago and it worked great. Install was a breeze.
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