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RE: New Tires For Small TT Heading to Alaska
The load rating doesn't matter much if you run over a nail. A spare is a very good idea.
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02/06/12 07:45pm |
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RE: Carrying Spare Parts - Alaska Bound
Michelle,
First, I am sorry for your loss and admire your spirit to get up and keep going.
I have driven to Alaska and the Yukon twice. First time with a Jeep and pop up and the second with a Dodge diesel and a 24' Nash TT. Had my dog with me both times and recommend it. Get shot records etc. My Vet filled out a certificate for crossing the border.
I was told to consider carrying an extra spring but didn't and didn't need one. Carried two spares for the TT and never used either. Both trips I traveled up the Dempster Highway from the Yukon into the Northwest Territories.
The Dempster isn't for everyone. 450 miles, unpaved and then you have to turn around and come back but, you do go 200 miles north of the arctic circle. Pretty amazing scenery.
The Alaska Highway is a good, two lane highway. The roughest section I encountered was between Haines Junction and Tok. The afore mentioned frost heaves. Go slow and they shouldn't bother you. Some are marked and some are not. I made the mistake of driving 50mph through that section and replaced both axles when I got to Whitehorse. Had I been more prudent, the axle replacement would not have been necessary. I didn't break any springs.
There are RV repair places along the way. Sometimes, it is quite a distance between towns but, you will have the advantage of fellow travelers so, worst case scenario, should something happen to one of your rigs so that it could no longer be towed, someone could drive you to town to get parts and/or a repair person. I think that would be a rare occasion.
Get a, "Milepost", travel guide. When you ge tto Prince George, you have the choice of going east through Dawson Creek or west and up the Cassiar Highway. I usually go later in the year, (August when the bugs aren't so bad),and go up one way and come back the other. I think they are about equal to Whitehorse.
For you, I might come back the Cassiar as later in the summer, it is worth the short detour to Stewart/Hyder to see the bears.
I agree with the other posters who say you can't anticipate what might break and carry enough parts for any and every emergency. As they said, get your rig checked out, make sure everything is in good working order and go have a great time. Travel safely, Jim
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01/31/12 11:27pm |
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RE: New TT, Old Equal-i-zer
I think Ron Gratz makes a good point about bars that are too stiff and stress. Call the Equal-i-zer tech guys and, also, the people at Rockwood. That should eliminate all the guess work.
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01/21/12 05:21pm |
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RE: New TT, Old Equal-i-zer
I would think you can use your present hitch and lessen the tension on the bars. When I bought mine, I was near the change point at around 700lbs. Called the factory and the guy I talked to said go with the heavier set up, (1000/10,000). He said you can lesson the tension on the heavier bars but you can't make the smaller ones carry more.
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01/20/12 10:46pm |
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RE: changing out all 4 tires--sequence?
If you decide to let the tire shop do it, be sure you watch. They like to put a jack in the center of the axle to lift it which is a goood way to bend your axle. Make them jack using the frame or, at least, the spring mounting plate under the axle.
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01/10/12 12:25pm |
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RE: Stupid and dangerous?
You could fly and let him take the cats.
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12/30/11 07:39pm |
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RE: Lift a travel trailer so it sits a few inches higher?
The surface area of the front of a TT does not change by raising it. You might have a bit more above the TV but, you might have a bit less below. I have noticed no difference in drag, (mileage), or stability after a lift. This appears to be the case with many on the forum who have done it as well. Each combination is going to be somewhat different but a lot of people have done this without problems.
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12/28/11 12:34pm |
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RE: winter camping
Eycom, X2
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12/09/11 01:44pm |
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RE: double pane windows
JBarca, My TT is in storage so, I can't get a picture right away. In all the years I've been on this forum, I've never pursued the process for posting a photo. Probably should?
My factory storm windows have metal frames and a foam strip to form a seal between the storm window and the metal window frame. They attach with plastic L shape clips that you can purchase at places like Home Depot.
The ones I made for the motor home were from sheets of lucite, (I think it was). I cut it to the same size as the window frame and put adhesive backed foam strips around the edges to form a seal. You can cut lucite like glass by scoring it and then breaking it along the score. I attached them with brass mirror clips. That was in the mid-90's when I made them for the MH. They weren't too hard to make and made a big difference in comfort.
The factory made are certainly nicer but, more expensive by quite a lot. Next time I am out at the TT, I will take some pictures and try to post them.
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12/07/11 12:41pm |
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RE: TT Recommendations
Another vote for Northwood, Arctic Fox/Nash. My Nash with a lift has very good clearance and a factory installed Onan, LP generator. I have the 22GQ which is 23 1/2 ft. long which makes it very maneuverable with not too much overhang. This is a four season trailer, (mine has factory storm windows), and is very rugged and well built. I have taken it on many unpaved roads and used it in winter with temps of -5 and been very comfortable with the water system fully operative.
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12/06/11 04:49pm |
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RE: 2002 Arctic Fox Specs
2007 brochure shows 28' length and 940 dry hitch weight. 7280 gross dry weight and 10,800 GVW. Arctic Fox is a very good trailer.
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12/06/11 04:40pm |
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RE: double pane windows
Arctic Fox and Nash also have available factory made storm windows which I have on my Nash 22GQ. They do make a difference in heat loss, (quite a bit more dead air space than a double pane window), and also make a big difference in evening out the temperature in the trailer. They make a big difference in eliminating hot and cold spots. I had a class A in the 90's which we used a lot in the winter. I made storm windows for it using clear plastic sheets purchased a Home Depot. They made a very noticable difference in how much the furnace ran and how consistant the temp was throughout the unit.
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12/05/11 12:58pm |
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RE: TT-Handmade cedar strip travel trailer
Might not be as heavy as one would think. Cedar strip canoes are very strong and light weight. The strips are very thin and usually covered with a layer of fiberglass with clear resin. Neat idea and nicely done.
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12/04/11 03:43pm |
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RE: Laredo Glacier Package
I'd contact the manufacturer. Their estimate will be conservative but they can give you an idea. Conditions vary, wind, etc. so, an exact figure is difficult to come up with. If someone has a similar trailer, they could give you some, "real world", numbers. We have used out Nash at 5 below without problems but, that is irrelevant to your TT.
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11/08/11 03:55pm |
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RE: water heater use in cold weather
As long as it's on it won't freeze. If it is turned off, it needs to be empty in freezing weather. Probably run a little more in cold weather.
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11/08/11 03:35pm |
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RE: Uneven Heating in TT
Be very careful with electric heaters in a sleeping area. Especially a confined area where it can be easy for flamable bedding to come in contact with a heater and start a fire.
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11/07/11 11:40am |
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RE: Quality TT?
Northwood uses plywood in floors and roofs. You will have to go back a few years to get 25ft and a slide for $12K. Lots of good buys out there, especially this time of year.
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11/02/11 11:59am |
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RE: New TT and brakes
Maybe he doesn't want to do it himself? I agree, $300 is way high for a brake adjust. Getting wheel bearings packed, which includes adjusting the brakes, (or should), is usually around $100 per axle.
Skip, I think he meant the $300 sounded a little high as opposed to the $109 per hr. And, even though $109 per hour might be pretty common, I still think it's high, but then, I'm old and remember when things were cheaper, much cheaper.
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10/12/11 04:46pm |
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RE: Asked to explain ordeal
I'd say that speaks very well for your relationship.
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10/07/11 03:19pm |
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RE: Carrying capacity....
Consider also, if your TT has a CCC of 1000lbs and you carry 1000 lbs, propane water, batteries and all the stuff, you are traveling with your suspension, tires etc. maxed out. A TT with a 2000 lb CCC can carry your 1000 lbs of stuff and still have a nice margin. Some RV's are built so they are almost at maximum GVW empty. Not good.
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09/30/11 12:11pm |
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