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Yesterday, 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 | 1118 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 1118 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 | 1118 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 | 1118 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 | 845 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 | 1118 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 | 288 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 | 1118 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 | 1617 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 | 367 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...39 replies | 3122 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 | 942 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 | 288 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 | 1148 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 | 2227 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 | 1498 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 | 1498 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 | 1498 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 | 438 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 | 7325 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 | 2282 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 | 7325 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 | 1933 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 | 1681 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 | 1681 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 | 806 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 | 2172 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 | 1681 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 | 576 view(s)
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About powerscol
- Location:
- 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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04-21-2024
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04-01-2024
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03-26-2024
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03-25-2024
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04-27-2022
- 07:54 AM - powerscol mentioned huntr70 in post Has anyone priced out a Ram Lately? OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!...o pass emissions. huntr70 Being an engineer I ...
01-28-2022
- 12:29 PM - powerscol mentioned SolarPoweredRV in post Use of puck/rail adapters for 5th wheel hitchesSolarPoweredRV David I agree - Unfo...
01-13-2022
- 11:25 AM - powerscol mentioned Bungy in post 1st leg of Alaska trip Durango CO to Dawson Cr BC...ter than the 240RL, Bungy do you happen to kno...
12-09-2021
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09-14-2021
- 06:37 PM - geotex1 mentioned powerscol in post Do Not Use Blaster brand Dry Lube on door locks - Dissolves Foam...aster Corp videos. powerscol, I have a trick to f...
07-06-2021
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06-03-2021
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05-22-2021
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03-23-2021
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03-14-2021
- 05:37 PM - powerscol mentioned xrated in post Battery watering maintenance methods for flooded batteries... to start with what xrated suggested and save $...
03-05-2021
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03-01-2021
- 07:53 AM - boyscout mentioned powerscol in post No Inverter!...exactly the device @powerscol highlights above. H...
02-27-2021
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01-22-2021
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12-29-2020
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02-27-2024
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02-25-2024
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02-24-2024
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02-23-2024
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02-22-2024
- 03:26 PM - Second Chance quoted powerscol in post Momentum 397THS questions... Some states would require ...
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02-20-2024
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02-18-2024
- 12:47 PM - Soundsailor quoted powerscol in post Wire size from Solar panels to the Charge ControllerThey should, but best to call ...
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