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04-22-2013, 08:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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New member just bought our first TT
Hi, we just acquired a 2005 Zeppelin 241 last week. This is our first TT. I have found some mods I would like to make in the next couple of weeks
Spring over axle
Remove decals
Buy new batteries
Install beefier locks for the passthrough area.
Buy generator, have a champion 5500 but that thing is loud...
Any advise is welcome. We are towing the trailer with a Nissan Xterra, weight control distribution 800 lbs and sway control and prodigy brake controller.
I am located in Oakland County in Michigan. Looking forward for a nicer weather to start camping on the weekends and start planning our vacations.
Upgrades to the vehicle
Add secondary transmission cooler
Add a leaf or airbags
Thanks
Ramiro
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04-23-2013, 02:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
Posts: 3,153
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Welcome and congrats good luck on the work, hope it goes well.
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04-23-2013, 04:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
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 to the forum from the east coast.What are you planning on running with the generator?And what size are you looking at?Honda makes some really quiet ones ,Abit pricey thow 
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04-23-2013, 05:26 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
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05kzep241
to the forum and to RVing. We're happy you joined our group and hope that you will learn much and enjoy your stay with us. There has been a tremendous amount of discussion regarding generators on the forum. Use the search feature found in the blue bar at the top of every forum page to access that information.
Dometic is the appliance manufacturer who makes most of the AC's installed in Keystone trailers. They recommend a minimum of a 3500 watt generator to power an RV if the AC is to be run. Some have said that they power their RV with a 2000 watt generator and have no problems. I believe the general consensus is that is too small a generator to do the job.
Anyway, do your own research, see what you think and don't be afraid to ask questions if any come up. You're sure to get answers. 
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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04-23-2013, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Posts: 197
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Welcome. I am new here too and we are awaiting delivery of our new Cougar.
I have absolutely nothing good to say about Sears/Craftsman generators. Nothing, no way, no how!!!!!!
We bought our first TT in 2004 and a week later were off to retrace the entire route of Lewis & Clark with our Grandsons. We made it as far as Idaho and decided to do Yellowstone instead. We love RVing.
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04-23-2013, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: North Florida
Posts: 1,241
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Welcome to the group and be sure to photo and post your mods!
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04-25-2013, 04:14 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: KY
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to the forum a great place to help you get started. 
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04-25-2013, 05:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: WESTERN,CT
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HI to the forum Glad you joined!. good luck with the mods. I agree with John 3500 watts for a generator. i too would not buy one from sears!! had bad luck with them. Enjoy all the great adventures to come and travel safe! 
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06-16-2013, 03:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome. We have finally taken our trailer to a camping site and we really enjoyed the stay. We stayed at Huron Manistee National Forest in Oscoda, MI and it is a beautiful place. The only thing that really got us thinking was that the Xterra surely worked hard to get there. We are looking into possibly changing the TV for a Nissan Titan.. I am going to try and make some mods to help engine/transmission...
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06-16-2013, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Colleyville TX
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Howdy
Can you elaborate on "Spring over axle"
did you find it necessary?
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06-16-2013, 07:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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Actually, after reviewing my TTs suspension, I dont have springs/leafs... The TT has independent suspension, so no lifting the trailer.
Usually vehicles and trailers have the axle resting on top of the leaf pack, if this is flipped, then the leaf pack will sit on top of the axle giving you a higher clearance of 3 to 4 inches...
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06-16-2013, 07:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 35
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Welcome!
Perhaps he's going to flip his axle.
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06-16-2013, 07:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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Thanks.
I have a dumb question for the forum... How do I know if my trailer is for 30 or 50 amps?
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06-25-2013, 08:07 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 05kzep241
Thanks.
I have a dumb question for the forum... How do I know if my trailer is for 30 or 50 amps?
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I found the answer myself... I guess I have to read a little
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06-25-2013, 08:08 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oakland County Michigan
Posts: 24
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Getting another TV?
I am thinking in getting a used full size truck F150 V8. I see that there are some with the 4.6L engine and a 5.4L engine. Any recommendations/comments on either engine?
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