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RE: lippert level up system
I have had the "manual" level up system, Stage II, with 3 switches (landing gear, door & off door) for several years now and have used it many times to change/remove tires. Use it to take pressure off the wet bolts to grease them. Depending on how unlevel the site is I will use some level blocks under the rear jacks so I don't run out of ram length.
My process is to unhook, level front to rear with the landing gear, then lower all 4 rear jacks at once until they are lifting the rear of the coach. Then I'll tweak the side to side/front to back with individual switches. If you raise/lower one side the other side, all 3 jacks, do the opposite. If front to rear adjustments are made all 6 jacks move the appropriate amount/direction. If I raise the landing gear, all 4 rear jacks will lower the needed amount and vice versa if I lower the landing gear.
If I stay hooked up I will lower the rear 4 jacks until they contact the ground, then lower the landing gear till they contact the ground. I'll then adjust everything until level watching how much the truck/hitch is moving so as not to put pressure beyond what it would be if it was just hooked up and not being leveled. Works ok if site is fairly level to begin with.
Have used this process since new and have had 0 problems with the entire hydraulic system.
We are looking to order a 2013 38RESB3 Mobile Suites and will stay with the non-auto leveling system.
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hook47
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05/06/12 08:33am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Goodyear Tires AGAIN Gone Bad
My experience with GY G614RST tires and Gy:
Had an 04 Alfa which had those tires and we lived in it full time for a little over 2 years without moving it. Left NC and drove to WA, then did some short trips and about a year later left for another trip and within 100 miles had a tread seperate. Went to GY dealer and they replaced the tire for free. Next day, few hundred miles down the road another one lost its tread, different side/axle. Got to another GY dealer, talked to a GY rep and said didn't feel safe with the other 3 tires. End result, GY changed out all 5 tires for free and paid for the minor damage that resulted from the second failure. No questions about sitting for years; I had just had the trailer weighed and was way under limits, also had proper pressure. Traded Alfa for current MS. Now know to not let tires sit so I tow it around for a few miles each 3-6 months and take almost all weight off using the level up system.
Coming back from AZ a couple of weeks ago and as we got ready to leave the next to last stop from home saw that I had a flat. What an aid to tire changing the level up system is. Had a nail and since tire had gone flat with weight on it I am buying new tire instead of patching. Shame of it all is I am getting ready to order a new Mobile Suites and didn't want to put any money into this one. Oh, well.
New MS has Michelin tires, which I don't like. Would prefer GY so I will check to see if I can't have GY tires of same/similar wt rating put on, if GY makes one.
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hook47
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05/01/12 08:27am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Suggestion: Balance your tires
Today, about 200 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15, a pick up towing a TT of about 28 ft past me doing about 65-70 mph. I noticed his rear TT axle was bouncing up and down due to out of balance tires; they weren't quite leaving the ground but they were really bouncing. About a half hour later I passed him while he was on the shoulder after he had had one of those tires shred itself to pieces and he was putting that tire on the spare tire carrier.
So, I do believe it is a good idea to balance those tires; you probably won't feel the difference but the tires/trailer sure will!
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hook47
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04/17/12 07:23pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 4 flat tires in storage
Goodyear recommends not exceeding 3-6 months without towing the trailer; use will cause the waxes and oils to migrate throughout the tires rubber and help prevent weather checking.
You have tires that have been supporting the weight of the trailer without air. The rims have been resting on the inside of the tire. I wouldn't feel safe taking the trailer to a tire dealer after what they have been through. My preference would be to have a tire service come to the trailer and replace all tires.
Something to consider: if you have a flat while driving, the remaining tire/axle/spring on the same side now has to hold up twice the weight. Not good for the remaining tire.
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hook47
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03/29/12 04:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth wheels
I am amused by the “don’t buy new / buy new” crowd. Whatever makes sense to you is fine. There are several nice makes that have been brought up. My recommendation to you is to go to a DRV dealer and take a look at one or two; then look at other makes in your general price range. I think you will see the difference and it is not in the area of bling. Yes they are heavy, that is why you don’t see DRV models with frame failures (yes I know some think the welds are not good, but…)
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hook47
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03/15/12 06:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Got the T-shirt & the Bumper Sticker.....
Here is a website with some helpful info:
RV Tips
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hook47
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10/26/11 01:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Trailair pin box hitching problems
I had the same problem with the hitch; would hitch and unhitch many times before I could insert the pin. Then, by accident (!)found out that to have the jaw lock completely around the first and every time all I had to do is have the hitch pin be slighly off center to the passenger's side not centered in the hitch plates opening. Just enough to cause the pin to slide along the right/passenger side of the opening. You should be able to use the normal amount of weight on the hitch because the weight isn't the issue; at least not with mine. Good luck and let me know if this works for you...
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hook47
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08/16/11 09:06am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trailair® air ride system
svd's advice is right, the TriGlide really helps with the chucking; and I think David T is also correct in pinbox and center point is included in the cost of that option...Call DRV or your dealer to know for sure.
Also, check out: SuiteOwners for more info on DRV products, registration for the forum is free, but cost to join the club.
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hook47
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06/17/11 10:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: keeping cool in the 5th?
Can't recall the exact number, but you can probably do a search and find out the drop in temps that an a/c is supposed to be able to cool the air coming out of the vents compared to the outside air temp. I think somewhere around 20 degrees. On another note, it doesn't matter what temp you set the thermostat as long as it is at least a few degrees different then the ambient temp in the unit. As long as the thermostat is causing the a/c to cycle on, it will cool to that temp and then cycle off. If set to 78 and the ambient temps inside are 90+, setting the thermostat colder doesn't make any difference. If it can't cool to 78 it can't cool to anything cooler either.
Good advice to make sure the return vent filters are clean; they get dirty fast. If you can, see if both a/c's are pushing similar amounts of air from the outlet vents; in other words make sure you don't have any blockages/collapsed vent ducts. Check to see if either unit is frozen up; in high humidity the condenser can freeze limiting air flow. There should be water dripping noticeably from the area of the condenser, probably dripping off the roof.
I know you have a lot of window coverings and all, but are they single pane? Dual panes help a lot. Also, run the front a/c all the time, if you don’t do so now, and place a fan in that area to blow cooler air to the back end. Minimize any heat producing activities till the evening hours: cooking, washing, and the tv will add a bunch of heat also.
Good luck…
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hook47
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06/07/11 05:35pm |
General RVing Issues
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