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Forum: Travel Trailers

10-17-2019, 08:24 AM

Replies: 24

Stabilizer jacks during storage

Views: 13,635

Posted By scarlson42

I normally lower the jacks just enough to lightly...

I normally lower the jacks just enough to lightly touch the ground or blocks. Sometimes I return to find a flat tire due to a slow puncture leak. I have tandem axles. Also, the storage lot is not...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

08-29-2019, 11:35 AM

Replies: 46

Fifth Wheel hitch question

Views: 15,237

Posted By scarlson42

We have an F350 shortbed. My experience is...

We have an F350 shortbed. My experience is similar to that of Thomasbeau. With a standard pin box and non-sliding hitch, 75 degrees was about the maximum turning angle. After replacing the pin box...

Forum: Towing

07-21-2019, 12:44 PM

Replies: 19

TV recommendation (weight police, please take notice)

Views: 3,548

Posted By scarlson42

Agree with larryflew. The salesman said that the...

Agree with larryflew. The salesman said that the TV in the photo would pull anything on the lot, it just needs a hitch on the roof. The salesman knows best and can always be trusted. So, what's the...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

07-18-2019, 09:55 AM

Replies: 14

Fifth wheel hitch installation time

Views: 3,277

Posted By scarlson42

On another note, double check the installation...

On another note, double check the installation ASAP. The techs where I bought my rig (hitch and fiver) did not apply lube to any part of the hitch. Totally dry at every lubrication point.
Another...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

01-20-2019, 10:41 AM

Replies: 49

long bed or short bed

Views: 8,117

Posted By scarlson42

Late to the party here, I just followed the email...

Late to the party here, I just followed the email link. My experience is based on a 2016 F350 SRW diesel pulling a 36.5' Laredo 5th. A crew cab with a short bed is fine IF you use a slider hitch. I...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

11-18-2018, 04:47 PM

Replies: 30

Water heater issues

Views: 6,646

Posted By scarlson42

Good to see a different perspective. You’ve...

Good to see a different perspective. You’ve changed my mind,

Forum: Fifth Wheels

11-18-2018, 01:46 PM

Replies: 30

Water heater issues

Views: 6,646

Posted By scarlson42

I certainly won’t argue against what works for...

I certainly won’t argue against what works for you. His advice is based on commercial and residential systems. I follow it on the RV because it’s no big deal to splash a little water. I only open up...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

11-18-2018, 10:01 AM

Replies: 30

Water heater issues

Views: 6,646

Posted By scarlson42

Sorry I can’t help, but maybe the following will...

Sorry I can’t help, but maybe the following will help others. The advice comes from a fellow RVer and commercial plumber with many years of experience.

Don’t touch the pressure relief valve on...

Forum: Fifth Wheels

11-15-2018, 03:22 PM

Replies: 82

Halfton or Mid

Views: 9,872

Posted By scarlson42

I would add that if you go the SRW route, get the...

I would add that if you go the SRW route, get the TV in a 4x4 configuration. I’ve had to use mine in 4WD more than once when positioning the 5er in a soggy area.

Forum: Travel Trailers

06-07-2018, 04:46 PM

Replies: 24

Leveling while still connected

Views: 9,813

Posted By scarlson42

[QUOTE=travelin texans;290214] Mine works...

[QUOTE=travelin texans;290214]

Mine works differently. Jacks extend until nose is above level, then jacks retract until level. Then the fine tuning begins. I can see that if my whole rig starts...

Forum: Travel Trailers

06-07-2018, 03:53 PM

Replies: 24

Leveling while still connected

Views: 9,813

Posted By scarlson42

Understood. It hasn’t been a problem, guess I’ve...

Understood. It hasn’t been a problem, guess I’ve just been lucky. Rather than trust to luck, I will take your advice.

PS. I assume that you refer to dropping the front jacks all the way, not the...

Forum: Travel Trailers

06-07-2018, 03:11 PM

Replies: 24

Leveling while still connected

Views: 9,813

Posted By scarlson42

Is your concern that the auto level will run amok...

Is your concern that the auto level will run amok and completely retract the front jacks?

If that’s the concern, it’s not a problem for me since I always extend the front jacks to within a few...

Forum: Travel Trailers

06-07-2018, 08:51 AM

Replies: 24

Leveling while still connected

Views: 9,813

Posted By scarlson42

Famous weasel words, "it depends", "your mileage...

Famous weasel words, "it depends", "your mileage may vary (YMMV)". Although you have a travel trailer, the same criteria apply as for our fifth wheel. I have towed both.

We have a fifth wheel with...

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