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Yesterday, 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.5 replies | 222 view(s) -
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...13 replies | 431 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 | 1288 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 | 333 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...33 replies | 2593 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...12 replies | 401 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...5 replies | 222 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 | 1032 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 | 2107 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 | 243 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 | 1424 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 | 1424 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 | 1424 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 | 416 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 | 7128 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 | 2111 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 | 7128 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 | 1870 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 | 1600 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 | 1600 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 11:43 AMpowerscol replied to a thread New members who don’t follow up on their posts!!! in General DiscussionI'm old and cranky and at times it bothers me - especially the "Help I have a problem -stuck by side of road or somewhere" posts and you never hear...8 replies | 790 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 11:37 AMYou will not have an issue. Your Ford drops charge power to the 7 pin when off. Easy to check to. Also the Ford trailer control module will limit the...20 replies | 2100 view(s)
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03-19-2024, 10:43 AMpowerscol started a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningI am planning a Key west trip for the summer of 2025 - a year out. The last time I was there was 1970 or so as a teenager scuba diving with my...14 replies | 1600 view(s)
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03-17-2024, 12:05 PMAlso depending on the wiring make sure the battery disconnect is ON otherwise the charge will not reach the battery. ON is when the red key is pushed...5 replies | 538 view(s)
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03-17-2024, 12:02 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Solar and charging when RV attached to shore powerV in General DiscussionTerry I see no reason to ever turn the disconnect switch off. Just always leave it on. If you want the power off during storage or to do...10 replies | 2154 view(s)
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03-13-2024, 08:43 PMPlease understand while 7K may be 3.5" dia and 8K 4" dia its the wall thickness that's important. I believe the wall thickness is .25" for the 7K or...75 replies | 18550 view(s)
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03-06-2024, 08:56 AMIf you look up inside the turning point hatch you should find 1 extra set of holes - about a 1 to 1.5" adjustment. I have them on mine, so look...9 replies | 2104 view(s)
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03-03-2024, 01:53 PMJust a suggestion. Leave you 165 watt as is and add two new panels (as big as will fit like 200w each) and a new solar controller. I like Victron...54 replies | 9324 view(s)
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03-03-2024, 11:49 AMTo put it simply NO. Most automotive charging systems are capable of 14.4 volts or higher and are protected against back flow or excessive voltage...54 replies | 9324 view(s)
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03-02-2024, 09:14 AMThe OEM Companion is a great hitch and is very adjustable. Be sure you get the correct wedge for the hitch and not use the generic. ...16 replies | 2427 view(s)
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About powerscol
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- SW Colorado
- Occupation:
- Retired Engineer
- Serial Number:
- 573FR2725J3406349
- Product Line:
- Reflection Fifth Wheel
- Model Year:
- 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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04-18-2024
- 12:06 AM - Groover clicked Thanks for this post: Axles Worn Out - What To Do? by powerscolIf you thinking of...
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- 09:03 AM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Re-hook -- High Hitch ??? by JCR GDNever used "rehook" I...
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- 09:37 AM - powerscol clicked Thanks for this post: KEY West camping by padance1I am planning a Key west...
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03-26-2024
- 01:20 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Solar and charging when RV attached to shore powerV by Dan and DebI beg to differ with...
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- 01:23 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: RVing Etiquette by Scott'n'WendyMost people are great...
07-08-2020
- 11:52 AM - powerscol mentioned sandyt in post Best vehicle for pulling 30-33' trailersandyt Ditto on the one to...
06-02-2020
- 10:05 PM - powerscol mentioned andrewssteve in post Slideout Fuseandrewssteve The fuse for your Sw...
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...
04-29-2020
- 08:45 PM - powerscol mentioned boyscout in post How do I test or research any damage done to my FW holding tankboyscout is correct - just un...
04-11-2020
- 10:25 AM - powerscol mentioned SNye45 in post Blown Fuse ?...lace this morning. SNye45 If you pull the pan...
03-20-2020
- 09:23 AM - powerscol mentioned Lampton in post F250 F350 Brake Upgrade...Wilwood or Brembo. Lampton Those are the brands...
01-14-2020
- 03:39 PM - powerscol mentioned NASCAR9 in post Ford's 7.3 gasser HP numbers - disappointing?... watching this too NASCAR9
11-19-2019
- 09:23 AM - boyscout mentioned powerscol in post Mystery Leak...verage" dealer. As powerscol suggests you'll get ...
10-11-2019
- 08:14 PM - boyscout mentioned powerscol in post Nautilus partsCahriad, ditto on @powerscol's post. I don't thi...
08-25-2018
- 02:45 PM - Lovetoaster mentioned powerscol in post Spongy / Soft Spot on floorpowerscol , I think the tank i...
- 02:27 PM - Lovetoaster mentioned powerscol in post Spongy / Soft Spot on floorpowerscol When I called Grand ...
09-25-2023
- 04:58 AM - MoonShadow_1911 quoted powerscol in post E-sim phones in Canada, Can prepaid Canadian plans be loaded?Scott Thanks I will keep this ...
09-24-2023
- 08:16 PM - Scott'n'Wendy quoted powerscol in post E-sim phones in Canada, Can prepaid Canadian plans be loaded?Does anyone know of a Canada r...
- 05:51 PM - MoonShadow_1911 quoted powerscol in post E-sim phones in Canada, Can prepaid Canadian plans be loaded?I hope this is the correct pla...
09-19-2023
- 12:03 PM - powerscol quoted 303travel in post Found this push button switchWe have no idea where it came ...
09-18-2023
- 06:30 PM - msutoad quoted powerscol in post Air bags Firestone or Air Lift?In doing the research I am fin...
- 03:58 PM - trailrydr quoted powerscol in post Air bags Firestone or Air Lift?In doing the research I am fin...
09-16-2023
- 06:26 PM - gdnick quoted powerscol in post Trailer Brake Testing... this helps Thanks Powerscol, this is great infor...
- 04:25 PM - powerscol quoted gdnick in post Trailer Brake TestingI just picked up our new Im...
09-12-2023
- 01:39 PM - LOWCOUNTRY quoted powerscol in post East coast of Georgia, South and North Carolina, and VirginiaSummer of 23 Making a trip to ...
08-06-2023
- 08:03 AM - powerscol quoted mwdilday in post Trailer Brake TestingBuy a laser light thermometer...
08-04-2023
- 05:27 PM - sande005 quoted powerscol in post Battery thoughts needed. No Lithium replies. BATTERY EXPERTS PLEASE.For your size rig I second the...
- 04:10 PM - powerscol quoted FT4NOW in post What is the most common size for the PEX crimping bands?I think the hot and cold lo...
- 03:57 PM - FT4NOW quoted powerscol in post What is the most common size for the PEX crimping bands?Everything except the FWT over...
- 08:10 AM - powerscol quoted Timmer in post Wire to tap into for outside fan for Dometic RM1350SLMX refrigeratorWell, I've done some diggin...
- 07:50 AM - powerscol quoted jdean61 in post Battery recommendationsThanks for the responses, mu...
- 07:38 AM - powerscol quoted Hoopy Frood in post What is the most common size for the PEX crimping bands?Well, I've got 100 1/2" PEX band...
08-01-2023
- 05:19 PM - powerscol quoted Hoopy Frood in post New style fan for refridgerator cooling.Yes, I installed the screen mesh...
07-31-2023
- 10:04 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted powerscol in post New style fan for refridgerator cooling.Interesting. BTW - did you ins...
- 08:53 AM - powerscol quoted BrangiesAdventures in post Under belly replacementWhile traveling I noticed the plastic u...
- 08:50 AM - powerscol quoted Hoopy Frood in post New style fan for refridgerator cooling.Just got this fan from Amazon, a...
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