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Today, 08:25 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Trying to get trailer camera wire fished through to the Pin Box in ElectronicsGet a 1/8" thick flat bar (1 to 1.5" wide) and slide it flat along the top of the overhang cover (removing the inner field screws helps) It may hang...7 replies | 309 view(s) -
Today, 08:19 AMWhen you new 2 piece lug nuts from GD fail (not if but when) get solid one piece units. I got mine from these folks...11 replies | 485 view(s)
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Today, 08:06 AMWelcome For driving - turns, backing, etc find an empty parking lot (fair ground) and get a few soccer cones or painted water jugs and practice -...11 replies | 1001 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:04 AMpowerscol replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesThis is an older video, but contains a lot of factual information https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/dually-single-wheel-buy/ I have towed my...43 replies | 3362 view(s)
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04-22-2024, 03:40 PMHoward I was worried about that with my axle swap. A 3.5" 1/2 wall tube is not going to give much with only 6600lbs on the pair. However it has not...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-22-2024, 09:13 AMWhich axle place in Tucson are you dealing with? With negative camber the axle tube is bent. GD specifies LW tubes with Dexter. LW tubes are 0.16...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 09:27 AMFor aluminum trailer wheels I got mine from http://sendelwheel.com/ when I upgraded for 15" to 16". Axles were 6 lug 5.5 spacing. I ordered them...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 11:52 PMOuch the prices seem high. Please give Iron Bear Trailer a call to verify https://ironbeartrailer.com/. They did great by me on my axle and spring...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 10:05 AMI thought I would update this to help others. All the parts I ordered fit perfectly and the install was very easy. Took about 1.5 hours total. ...8 replies | 855 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 09:44 AMGive Iron Bear Trailers a call. https://ironbeartrailer.com/ They are a Dexter distributer and have excellent pricing - less than Dexter direct or...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-19-2024, 11:26 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Hub Savers - Thoughts on this new product in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionThanks Everyone. I will probably pass on getting them for now.6 replies | 309 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:53 PMIf you thinking of replacing the axles upgrade to 4400 or even 5200 ones and select a spring one heavier than what you have. The bigger axles get you...44 replies | 1224 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:45 PMMtn Dew and healthy snacks like carrots and celery. Also strike up a conversation. Do you have a co-driver? if not and your feeling it STOP and take...28 replies | 1651 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:36 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Beeping from Converter when operating slide out in Electrical System and WiringTake the battery to any auto parts store and have them do a load test. Cup of coffee its toast.6 replies | 368 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:31 PMpowerscol replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesIn a word NO!!!!!!!!!!! The pin weight could be close to 4000 lbs (20% of GVW which is 20,000 lbs) You will also be exceeding the GVWR and possibly...43 replies | 3362 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:23 PMhttps://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/bottle-jacks? I have a 12 and 6 ton Torine is a good brand - never had an issue. I have had one of these...23 replies | 1035 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 09:39 PMpowerscol started a thread Hub Savers - Thoughts on this new product in Axles, Brakes, and Suspensionhttps://thehubsaver.com/ I am attending a State Rally and getting a bearing repack done by https://performancetrailerbraking.com/ Folks seem to...6 replies | 309 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 08:57 AMI hate to tell you this, but a 3/4 ton truck is not going to cut it. Your true pin weight when loaded will be close to 2800 lbs (20% of the GVWR)....14 replies | 1184 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 08:44 AMTo prevent this situation I pre- charge my tank with 1 cup Dawn dish soap and i Tied laundry pod with 5 to 10 gallons of water. It makes the tank...12 replies | 2252 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 01:51 PMThat looks like road debris. All of the piping is Pex and that does not look like pex. You will need to drop the coroplast and check. for damage4 replies | 266 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 02:34 AMBWSTGDS I was in your exact situation. Just install with in edge true ON ONE SIDE and when done, trim the excess with a utility knife along the long...23 replies | 1517 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 02:22 AMI think you have found a great solution at this time. Please keep in mind that hydraulic cylinders need to be a matched pair in an dual situation. ...23 replies | 1517 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 10:05 AMGive Lippert a call and find out if it can be repaired. Maybe they might give you a discount or good will replacement. There are seal stop leak...23 replies | 1517 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 05:40 PMBoy does this take me back. I had a 1995 F250 7.3 Manual 4x4. Here is a good article...3 replies | 443 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 02:27 PMThat's why I got the instant cab heat on my Ford defrost/defogs the windshield in minutes67 replies | 7399 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 10:27 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Specifications of the Ideal Towing Vehicle for an Imagine 22MLE in Tow VehiclesYou say your planing traveling in the west and have a lot of bed stuff and 4 people. While this is a Ford the others make a comparable model. I would...19 replies | 2301 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 01:42 PMWow the memories this brings back, both from making friends to near enemies. The worse experience was watching a kid take a ball off our table. I...67 replies | 7399 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 12:40 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Anyone care to suggest a good quality trailer backup cam with dash cam recorder? in General Tech TopicsI have a backup camera from Vision Works and it is OK. I did have a camera go bad and it was replaced quickly. Not sure if they have a combo unit but...18 replies | 1946 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 12:31 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningThanks Skip Wonder what reservations are like in the spring/summer/fall. I guess I need to dig a bit deeper once I know of places to stay. I would...14 replies | 1709 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 11:24 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning66 views and no camping spot recommendations? I did find out that Pennekamp does have camping, Florida State Park information lists it under...14 replies | 1709 view(s)
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- Reflection Fifth Wheel
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- 2018 220RK
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2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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- 11:52 AM - powerscol mentioned sandyt in post Best vehicle for pulling 30-33' trailersandyt Ditto on the one to...
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05-30-2020
- 06:36 PM - M&Lcamping mentioned powerscol in post Is RV type toilet paper really necessary?...Dawn dish soap like powerscol suggests as well.
05-26-2020
- 01:03 PM - powerscol mentioned jkwilson in post electrical shock ....u for the advise!! jkwilson John - your probabl...
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- 02:45 PM - Lovetoaster mentioned powerscol in post Spongy / Soft Spot on floorpowerscol , I think the tank i...
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10-01-2020
- 09:42 AM - powerscol quoted RickLight in post Solution to water loss while travelingI did a similar mod that hasn'...
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09-29-2020
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- 04:24 PM - BB&LAB quoted powerscol in post unclogged black tank using reverse water pressure from sewer hoseI know you mentioned GEO metho...
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