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04-17-2024, 05:50 PM

ajg617 started a thread Rust prevention on rotors over winter? in Axles, Brakes, and Suspension

Wow, look terrible on every side but the one facing the sun exposure. I'm assuming they will smooth off with some braking action. Do covers help...

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04-16-2024, 04:18 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Do you consume anything on long travel days? in General Discussion

I can do 14-16 hours non-stop still but WITHOUT trailer - frequent stops for rest areas, a walk, small coffee. If trailer attached, I'll pull off...

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04-16-2024, 10:18 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Front frame flex - sorry for the re-hash in Frame

Well, they didn't offer that as an option and I'll go slow - three travel days out. But I put a line on the pin box and when I hitch up I'll see how...

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04-15-2024, 05:50 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread frame flex problems in General Discussion

Very little snow this year except for early April - 10" of wet snow which melted in two or three days. Other than that, a couple of 2-4" dry light...

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04-14-2024, 04:12 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Do you bring spare keys with you on the road? in General Discussion

I've always had three sets at least for the trailer and both fobs for the TV. Came in handy when we left Newport, TN year before last. Made a last...

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04-14-2024, 04:06 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread frame flex problems in General Discussion

And yet more issues found when snow melted and I opened it up today to clean up for Thursday's trip to Elkhart. What I simply can not understand is...

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04-14-2024, 12:53 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Front frame flex - sorry for the re-hash in Frame

Snow finally cleared and got inside to start cleaning for trip to Elkhart Thursday. Sorry I did. I simply can not explain the amount of trim issues...

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04-14-2024, 06:39 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread How much snow weight can these roofs handle before collapse? in Exterior

And one advantage is that as the snow melts, it does a pretty nice cleaning job on the nose cap as it slides off.:D

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04-11-2024, 09:31 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Solitude Landing Gear Slanted When Parked on Slope in Leveling Systems

I am. I think it's a love/hate relationship on the forum but I've found them very useful on loose gravel and/or grass, particularly when the area...

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04-11-2024, 06:29 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Solitude Landing Gear Slanted When Parked on Slope in Leveling Systems

Thanks for posting the older link CoChris. I had wondered about ours as well - only the landing gear are angled out - the rear four are vertical. ...

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04-10-2024, 06:12 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Solitude Landing Gear Slanted When Parked on Slope in Leveling Systems

Can't say if it is normal or not, but both my front legs angle out even when on a flat surface.

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04-10-2024, 05:12 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

Wow. I would like to know their reasons.

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04-10-2024, 04:18 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Grand Design's new Lineage motorized RV in General Discussion

That's really interesting because the original YT link came to me directly from GD. Then I got this email with a new link and not a good way to...

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04-10-2024, 11:42 AM

ajg617 started a thread Grand Design's new Lineage motorized RV in General Discussion

Just got the email - might need a new sub-section! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SaXK0V1_f8

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04-10-2024, 09:24 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Solar System App in Solar Systems and Generators

Future Solutions (used to be Jaboni) has a new app called FutureLink. But as Rob pointed out, not all solar charge controllers have built in BT...

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04-06-2024, 08:08 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Our first 600 miles with our new to us 397 in General Discussion

I made a checklist unique for our 310. And it's different depending upon whether we dry camp, hook up, hook up partially, dump tanks or not, leave...

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04-05-2024, 04:57 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

Maybe I need to do a little research.

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04-05-2024, 10:54 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

Customer loyalty - I'm surprised I went back to LM. My dad had them when we lived in NY/NJ for years. He witnessed an accident and promptly got a...

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04-05-2024, 10:44 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

Wow, just the opposite here - USAA quoted really great auto and liability policies, but their home owners quote was double what we were paying - made...

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04-05-2024, 06:20 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

There's been some interesting changes in the insurance industry. For example, Liberty Mutual spun off all of their agents into a company called...

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04-04-2024, 05:16 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Declined insurance quote in General Discussion

Something doesn't sound right. They advertise RV insurance on their web site and are a subsidiary of Farmers. ...

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04-04-2024, 08:49 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow Vehicles

I think this is a touchy-feely kind of thing. My trailer is heavy on the pin and light in the rear but in 20,000 miles with high crosswinds and...

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04-03-2024, 08:58 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread frame flex problems in General Discussion

Yep, back to math 101......Either way, 3200 lbs pin shouldn't break the bank

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04-03-2024, 07:49 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Frame Flex in Frame

I asked my dealer and they showed it to me. Hopefully your dealer would do the same. Just a quick note, the dealer we purchased from did not know...

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04-03-2024, 07:41 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread frame flex problems in General Discussion

I've been pestering Lippert about the max pin weight rating after reading your post. Engineering response from LCI yesterday (phone call) is max pin...

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04-03-2024, 07:31 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread frame flex problems in General Discussion

Been pestering Lippert and received the attached earlier this week.

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04-03-2024, 06:21 PM

ajg617 replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow Vehicles

I CAT scale before every trip even though it's a half hour opposite direction of travel to get to closest one. I take the truck up loaded the night...

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04-03-2024, 11:41 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Grad Design Website in General Discussion

Yup - been having on and off problems trying to access it. Tried multiple browsers on Linux and Windows and couldn't get in. It was very weird as...

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04-01-2024, 02:52 PM

ajg617 started a thread Basecamp, RVTW, and Cleveland - construction? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

Plotting trip to Elkhart in two weeks (and you have to know we are now looking at 8-12" of the white stuff this week:mad:). I did my usual and...

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04-01-2024, 08:10 AM

ajg617 replied to a thread Recall for ‘24 Momentum and Solitude 7/8k axles in Axles, Brakes, and Suspension

How can you tell if they're over torqued? I've never measured that.

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About ajg617

Biography:: Retired late Oct 2021.

Location:: New Hampshire

Interests:: WWII aircraft, steam trains, 1950-60s cars, history

Occupation:: Systems/SATCOM Engineer

Product Line:: Solitude

Model Year:: 2022

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Robin & John
2020 Ram 3500 LB SRW 4WD Crew Laramie 6.7HO Aisin, 55gal Titan 4014 payload
2022 Solitude 310GK-R - Dual pane, factory solar & Onan, 8K axles with discs, 18K GVWR, W/D, Heat Pump, Goosebox, Battleborn

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03-23-2024

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03-22-2024

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09-28-2023

07:28 PM - ajg617 mentioned geotex1 in post Goosebox, funny noise, figured it out..
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09-08-2023

10:31 PM - ajg617 mentioned huntr70 in post Weekend camping--tank treatment?
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09-01-2023

10:59 AM - ajg617 mentioned orbiker in post Photography - show off your shots!
...r Old Faithful. As orbiker said, the Inn was st...

08-25-2023

01:21 PM - Canyonlight mentioned ajg617 in post Anyone near East Glacier with spare wet bolt and bushing?
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08-23-2023

05:10 PM - Second Chance mentioned ajg617 in post If you have heat in your vanity instead of your bedroom
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08-20-2023

07:58 PM - ajg617 mentioned MTB Hauler in post Anyone near East Glacier with spare wet bolt and bushing?
...w many miles are on MTB Hauler's Momentum.

08-06-2023

04:28 PM - Casa_Woody mentioned ajg617 in post 30Amp DC fuse labeled X-1??
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07-16-2023

01:25 PM - ajg617 mentioned Second Chance in post 3rd Renator pressure regulator bit the dust
...re again. I copied Second Chance original design but ...

07-13-2023

08:40 AM - ajg617 mentioned jasonl78 in post Photography - show off your shots!
...riginally Posted by jasonl78 View Post I used the...

07-11-2023

07:25 PM - ajg617 mentioned Ynot4me2 in post New to RV’ing and new rig
...e). In addition to Ynot4me2 input, I'd add: 1) S...
07:25 PM - ajg617 mentioned Soundsailor in post New to RV’ing and new rig
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07-05-2023

08:20 AM - ajg617 mentioned Second Chance in post RV memberships for today's crowds
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07-03-2023

10:15 AM - Ironmerganser mentioned ajg617 in post Best lithium charger/converter replacement for WF-9855
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07-02-2023

08:59 AM - ajg617 mentioned Soundsailor in post Pd9280av
...only. I agree with Soundsailor that the 9200 series...

07-01-2023

02:00 PM - ajg617 mentioned huntr70 in post Reese Goose Box on a 2021 F-350 with a 6.7' bed
...ld know. Wonder if huntr70 can chime in?

06-19-2023

02:26 PM - traveldawg mentioned ajg617 in post Post isn’t showing up on “what’s new”
...that just show Dear ajg617, with nothing follow...

06-16-2023

07:38 PM - ajg617 mentioned MoonShadow_1911 in post A-frame ladder gives 11 foot reach and folds to a 4x4 mounts under trailer-see photos
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04-05-2024

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04-04-2024

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04-03-2024

08:58 PM - ajg617 quoted JKellerJr in post frame flex problems
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What is your pin weight? I saw...
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I thought they were. I’...