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RE: Creating a Homebase
I really did think this was the end of the thread, spend the next few tears enjoying the pace with friends, etc... Dad had different idead though, so the next great phase started, several weeks ago. At least I was up there this weekend for the completion of the road bed to the upper section...
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1nh79/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/CABoonDrive003.jpg
Yes, that is 9' of cut. All of the embankment to the left will be removed and used to create a level area. It looks like we'll need to move about 800 yards of material.
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DIYGuy
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09/06/11 08:38am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Is this too Close???
Hard to say based on what we're looking at in the pictures.
I think it will move out of the way before making contact with the cab.
The measurement that you need to make is from the pin center to the outside edge of the rear and front wheels of the bike. Then measure from the pin to the back of the cab. The distance from the pin to the cab MUST exceed the distance from the pin to the outer most edge of the rear and front tires.
The 45 degree corner, encountered all the time backing in, is where it will be the tightest.
Please keep us posted.
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DIYGuy
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06/24/11 04:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 1 Ton dually diesel not enough truck?
I've been pulling with a modified HDT for a few yers now. Set cruise control on 62, never worry about hills, up or down.
I get 12 bobtail, 10.2 with the trailer on the last run.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1nh79/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/TheRig.jpg
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DIYGuy
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06/20/11 06:32am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Average Speed?
50 mph is a good average. It amazes me how hard it is to riase that to 55, and how one bad (wasted time, puttering) lunch stop or fuel stop drops it to 45.
I can figure the math, but it still surprises me in real life.
Get's back to the old trick question, If you average 30 mph for one mile, what speed do you have to do on the second mile to average 60 mph? Answer: It can't be done.
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DIYGuy
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06/20/11 06:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: For full timers. How big of a tool box do you carry
On the toter, I carry a full contractor collection:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1nh79/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DromBoxPackedWide.jpg
In the trailer there is a full bike shop:http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1nh79/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/BikeBayTandem.jpg
In the bays are a full set of hand tools for electrical and mechanical.
I can build a house or swap out an axle on the toter.
I carry as many tools as I can.
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DIYGuy
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06/09/11 08:09pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Need new wifi router. 802.11 G&N, either/or?
With the security parameters, and N router will do N or B/G.
Until you have all N devices, you'll be limited to B/G speed, which you won't notice until you move an entire MP3 collection over the network.
For the activities that a vast majority use their home networks for, there is no noticeable difference in the technologies.
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DIYGuy
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06/09/11 07:57pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: TT Issue or Dealer Service Issue? - Long
Did all of this work during the PDI? Unfortunately, we as consumers are the RV industry QC department. I have taken a lot of tours, seen a lot of manufacturing operations. I have yet to see an RV QC department that is staffed by a professional QC engineer. Usually, it's the same tech who put it together that checks the QC log. If such a log even exists. Given that they don't have QC, the entire concept of QA is just lost.
The MTBF on some of the elements of a typical TT are less than 24 hours. A cordless screwdriver is 19 hours.
The post mfg rework rate in the industry is darn near 100%. Does anybody have an RV that was delivered perfect, never had an issue in the first 90 days?
Unless there is something in writing, the industry standard is to take it back to the dealer unless it can't physically go back.
I'm waiting for the first foreign manufacturer to set up shop. Only then will the industry actually produce a product where "Made In USA" isn't a negative.
How many threads do we see every day/week where it's a litany of what's wrong, and major issues, like jack motors not lasting more than once or twice is to be expected. How many of use inspect our frames for cracks, not because we're AR, but because there are just too many failures.
Is it time to turn the industry upside down? Heck yeah.
Perhaps it's time for a free phone app to track issues like this with required information:
Submitter's ID
Selling Dealer ID
Repair Dealer ID
Purchase date
Purchase cost
Trailer VIN
Nature of Defect (SN, Model number of failed part)
Any Injuries?
Time to Resolve
Resolution
Then we build a searchable national defect database. Run a report on any prospective dealer, trailer, VIN prior to purchase (nominal fee).
Datamine for common trends - (i.e. Lippert Frame cracks, Infant tire failures, etc.) Make detailed reports available (no so nominal fee)
In the case of the OP, record the model number of the failed motor.
If there are 200 failures of this motor, then show the dealer the report and require that they be changed out as part of the PDI.
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DIYGuy
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06/03/11 06:23pm |
Travel Trailers
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