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RE: Transfer Switch
By any chance did they tell you what was actually wrong with the transfer switch and what model(s)/years(s)?
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cKarlGo
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03/16/12 07:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trigonometry and fivers
That doesn't sound right, as the pivot point would be where the tires are making the 39' distance somewhat shorter. Of course I have been known to be full of it.
No, you're right on the money. My math teacher always said that this stuff would come in handy one day. I should send her a thank you card.
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cKarlGo
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03/16/12 07:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth wheels
Thanks for taking the hit for the rest of us!
Seriously consider what you really want rather than using generic undefined terms like "high end". Most mid and even low end units are just fine for 10, 15 even 20 years if maintained. The best high end unit if abused will be junk by 10 years.
I've seen a 6 year old New Horizon that was just short of needing to go to the scrap-yard because it wasn't taken care of.
I've seen a 20 year old Fleetwood that looked like it had just rolled off the show-room floor, because it was taken care of...the Salesguy said, I know this isn't what you are looking for, but you will NOT believe how well taken care of this rig is
I much prefer spending a bit of extra money on the front end and avoiding a raft of potential problems on the back end. My Granny always taught me "when you buy a used car, you buy someone else's problem."
I've met several folks who bought new high end units with a raft of teething problems. Sure they were covered under warranty but that meant the unit was in the shop not on the road.
The funny thing is most of the "problems" were cosmetic items that had to go back to the dealer they bought from, where as with a used unit I might not even care or I could take it to any shop I want and still come out way ahead on cost.
Again, thanks for taking the depretiation hit and for taking care of those teething problems.
Wow. Smug much? Do us all a favor and check the attitude when you hit the forums, if you please
I've met just as many people who have had issues with used units. If you want to buy something older, have at it, but you have no standing to denigrate those of us who can afford to buy new and choose to do so.
You have the distinction of being the very first person in all the years I've been posting here that I've found a need to block. Off to the bin with you now!
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cKarlGo
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03/16/12 06:55am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth wheels
Thanks for taking the hit for the rest of us!
Seriously consider what you really want rather than using generic undefined terms like "high end". Most mid and even low end units are just fine for 10, 15 even 20 years if maintained. The best high end unit if abused will be junk by 10 years.
I've seen a 6 year old New Horizon that was just short of needing to go to the scrap-yard because it wasn't taken care of.
I've seen a 20 year old Fleetwood that looked like it had just rolled off the show-room floor, because it was taken care of...the Salesguy said, I know this isn't what you are looking for, but you will NOT believe how well taken care of this rig is
I much prefer spending a bit of extra money on the front end and avoiding a raft of potential problems on the back end. My Granny always taught me "when you buy a used car, you buy someone else's problem."
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cKarlGo
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03/15/12 01:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trouble with older 5th & new truck height?
New trucks are getting so tall, we wonder what issues you have had with bed clearance with your fifth wheel. How did you resolve the issue without having a high nose? Thanks.
When I went from my F250 to my Chevy 3500, I had to drop the pin on my 5er. Even though the truck was lower (F250 had the offroad package) the Chevy had a deeper bed.
Many factors play into this beyond the height of your truck.
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cKarlGo
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03/15/12 06:45am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Keystone or Dutchmen? Quality difference?
I am on my second Mountaineer. I have had very good luck with keystone thus far. They are good about answering questions and they fixed every issue - large and small - with my units.
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cKarlGo
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03/15/12 06:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Splendide Washer/Dryer
I have one also. I lived in my 5er for several months while my house was being renovated and it was a lifesaver. The one time that (I thought that) I had an issue, I called and the guy at tech support had me straightened out in a couple of minutes.
Even though I don't full time, it's a wonderful thing, as I now have "house" clothes and "camper" clothes. I don't have to cart stuff back and forth between the house and camper. Packing the camper means grabbing my iPad, kindle, meds and the dog and heading out of the door.
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cKarlGo
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03/15/12 06:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth wheels
I personally buy everything new..and take the hit of depreciation in exchange for knowing I'm the first owner and there will be less hidden issues down the road.
I agree 100% with that. People don't seem to understand that, for all their size, RVs are fragile vehicles. I would never own a used one as I have seen people do some breathtakingly stupid thing with/to their units. Ditto with trucks.
I am on my 2nd Montana Mountaineer and I'm very pleased with it. Keystone was excellent about authorizing warranty work.
I purchased through Camping World and bought their extended warranty, but have yet to have had occasion to use it, so I cannot comment on how reliable that they are on honoring the contract.
I will echo previous comments on your budget. Unless you are very lucky and find a very motivated dealer who needs to unload a unit, you'll never get out of the mid-range for $40K. You also need to budget for all of the "stuff" you're going to need that doesn't come with the unit.
My personal belief is that, if you walk out of Camping World without having spent $500 or so after buying a new camper, then you're doing something wrong. This rule seems to hold for buying the first one or buying the fifth one.
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cKarlGo
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03/14/12 12:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Organizing the basement
No matter which way you go what ever you need it will always be in the back....
Rv.net needs a like button.
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cKarlGo
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03/14/12 08:40am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Organizing the basement
If yours has the taller basement on the Z-frame, (it sounds like it does) they should work nicely. Do you loose much space between the edge of the drawer and the wall to be able to fit through the door?
Mine has too much plumbing and too shallow of a basement to be usefull with drawers.
If I'm taking your meaning, yes, it does. I can't remember the name of the package, but one of the things it came with was the "dropped" basement, which added 6-7 inches of height. The drop inside the lip is about 4 inches, but as someone else pointed out, I need to look at the space lot on either side.
However, I don't think the horizontal loss will be enough to worry about in comparison to the wear and tear on my back that will be avoided.
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cKarlGo
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03/13/12 10:15am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Organizing the basement
Seems to me you would loose a lot of storage space using them. I use plastic totes in various sizes to maximize space.
Only about 4 vertical inches. I have a Montana Mountaineer and the basement is very tall.
I'm trying to avoid having to lift as much as possible as I'm having back issues as of later.
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cKarlGo
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03/13/12 08:50am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Organizing the basement
For some time, I've been considering installing a set of the Stromberg Carlson sliding trays from Camping World to help provide access to the basement space in my 5er. I'd like to hear from those who have tried this product or who have alternative suggestions.
Thanks,
K.
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cKarlGo
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03/13/12 07:33am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: custom tow tehicle
The bed platform that holds the ATV appears to be what's generically called a 'sled deck', normally used for hauling snowmobiles. If you search 'sled deck' on Google, you should come up with several websites for companies that make these to fit most pickups, as well as home made ones.
The fifth wheel hitch on it's own little trailer is generically called a 'converter gear' or 'dolly', in the commercial trucking world. The only brand name that comes to mind for these converter gears made for hauling RV fifth wheels with pickups/vans/suv's is Trailer Buddy. Google 'Trailer Buddy' or 'semi trailer converter gear' and you should come up with something.
Thank you. Found it at http://www.digisys.net/bics/welcome.html but I'm still trying to wrap my head around backing with that thing attached. I'd love to free up the bed of my truck to take my Harley (motorcycle, not the dog who rides in the cab with me) or (eventually) a hoverround for when I take my Mama with me, but I'm not sure if I'd ever get into a site with that setup.
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cKarlGo
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08/13/11 10:06am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: custom tow tehicle
Seen at the Shell station at Camp Verde, just off I-17, August 3, 2011.
http://members.cox.net/laknox/pics/DSC02287a.JPG
Neat setup for those with deep pockets!
Lyle
What is this called? Does anyone know?
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cKarlGo
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08/13/11 07:56am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Dog in box while towing
How did man or beast survive before air conditioning was invented?Miserably...
When my mama was a girl, her family lived on the face of the sun and were happy to have the heat!
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cKarlGo
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08/08/11 02:48pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Dog in box while towing
I know I will get flamed for this but my 80lb lab rides in the fifthtwheel while towing. I toss his bed in the entryway and he us content to ride there. Inside temps usually never exceed 85 in summer going down the road with all 3 roof vents open.
Steve
No flaming from me...it is certainly better than letting him ride in an open truck bed.
I must be weird, but I traded my old truck for my current crew cab one so the dog could have a large, flat area to travel in. When I travel, if I'm going to be away from the truck for more than 10 minutes (the run time of the remote start on a Chevy), then I put him in the camper. I never make him ride back there, though. He's a lab/pitt mix and a huge wuss who would be very unhappy in the camper alone. So much for that whole vicious pitt bull theory!
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cKarlGo
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08/06/11 12:28pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Squeaky doolies
Well, the dealer finally got everything done. They replaced the whole shebang in the back. New rotors, pads, etc. No more noise!
Thanks to all for their input.
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cKarlGo
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08/06/11 11:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 5th wheel or travel trailer NEED HELP???
Hey guys,
looking to get a new camper, currently have a pop up.I originally planned on getting a travel trailer, however a friend has planted a bug in my ear about a fifth wheel. Now I dont know which way to go,-- a 5er or TT. Wondering what the veterans think? Currently my truck is a 2003 chevy 2500 HD 4x4, gas 6.0L short bed with 4.10 gears. I dont plan on getting another vehicle for 4-5 years(hopefully) Any help is appreciated. My friend has had both TT and now a 5'er (with a diesel truck however), He claims that a 8000lb 5er would pull "easier" than say a 6500lb tag along which is the dry weight of a TT I basically had decided on. Dont just read this --post what you think, need some help here. Thanks
I started with a popup, then had two travel trailers. I am on my 2nd 5er. The biggest differences I see (outside of towing) are 1) storage and 2) The washer/dryer.
Nobody wants to leave their toys at home. The 5ers provide more space for that, which is nice. This is especially true if you have kids and a toy hauler.
I put in the w/d so I can have camping clothes and house clothes. Packing the camper now means that I put my vitamins, kindle, kindle charger and dog food in the camper. That beats dragging stuff in and out and having to do laundry in the house hands down.
As to your towing question, I will leave that to someone who has owned both a gas and diesel and towed the same unit with it. I have not - well, not enough to make an informed recommendation, anyway.
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cKarlGo
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07/24/11 11:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th wheel build quality poll
Just my own thinking, but I think so many people buy Montanas because, appearence wise, they believe they're getting more for their money as opposed to the close comparisons. Maybe the difference in what they see is made up by some shortcomings in what they dont see????
I'm not trying to slam Montanas as I know they have some nice features, just my thoughts.
I am on my 2nd Mountaineer. I lived in it for a winter and it was fine. The only complaint I have is that the furnace was VERY dusty and I cannot find an after market filter for it.
Every problem I've had on either unit has always been addressed by Keystone without complaint. I bought the last unit with Camping World's extended warranty. We'll see if the warranty is worth anything. Hopefully they'll be better at honoring it than the were the purchase agreement (stay away from the one in Statesville!!!).
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cKarlGo
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07/16/11 09:28am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th wheel build quality poll
Something has come up in my research and I am wanting to hear what your experience is SPECIFICALLY WITH REGARD TO DRAFTY AIR COMING IN FROM THE SLIDES (all 5th wheel makes). Of course any other comments are welcome. I have been reading through the following forum on the Montana Owners site and becuase there are so many complaints about drafty slides I am about ready to cancel a deal I have pending on a 5th wheel. (http://montanaadministrator.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36732)
DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH DRAFTS COMING IN FROM YOUR SLIDE OUTS IN THE COLD OR WINDY WEATHER (any type of 5th wheel or RV).
I lived through the winter in my Montana Mountaineer in the Northern VA area while my house was being renovated. I had a few drafts, but I think they were from the windows (my unit does not have the upgraded windows). The slides didn't seem to leak much, even when we had some wicked wind storms.
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cKarlGo
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07/16/11 09:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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