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Yesterday, 06:30 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General DiscussionWow, that sounds like a real PIA. Glad you got fixed to your satisfaction.32 replies | 2425 view(s) -
Yesterday, 05:43 PMSpring distance eye-to-eye of 68 1/2 inches? Or are you referring to the distance between the spring retainers on the axle?13 replies | 333 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:41 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General DiscussionSo, just to satisfy my own curiosity, where was it?32 replies | 2425 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:15 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread 2024 Grand Design Transcend 235BH Bathroom sink plumbed to black water tank in Plumbing and Water SystemsIt's not completely unheard of. Our Momentum has the rear bathroom sink plumbed into the rear black tank. But does seem odd that the black tank seems...5 replies | 147 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:12 PMHow come nobody mentions Coachlight Inn Motel & RV Park? :)17 replies | 811 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:08 PMI've had a couple of the cheaper adjustable pressure regulators, and had both fail fairly quickly. I checked them, and discovered both pressure...12 replies | 2845 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:16 AMHacienda in Las Cruces is a resort-type park, so there are lots of amenities and prices to match. It is very convenient to Holiday World, though,...17 replies | 811 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:18 AMYes, that's it pretty much. And a lot will depend on the age of the doctor too. Older doctors tend to have different views than younger ones. Just...28 replies | 1145 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:16 AMThere's almost always someone willing to give the correct information. :) Thank you, Jim and Annette.6 replies | 231 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:59 AMMake sure you have your precise measurements and such for Alcan, if you go that route. IIRC there was a guy on here who ordered a set for his trailer...22 replies | 1124 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:27 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Hub Savers - Thoughts on this new product in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionIMO, it could work from watching the demo, but I guess you have to decide how likely you are to have your bearings fail to the point you'll lose your...4 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:16 AMDoes MORyde recommend lifting the trailer, or can you just lift the flat tire? I would think the single tire could be done with the independent...6 replies | 231 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:03 AMFWIW, I had about 40,000 miles on a set of Sailun tires on our last toyhauler. Granted it was a triple axle, but the tires looked like there was a...13 replies | 922 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:55 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Rust prevention on rotors over winter? in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionYeah, I would think painting the rotors is a very bad idea. Rust is just something to have to put up with when the rotors are cast iron/steel, which...4 replies | 103 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 08:10 PMWhile poking around underneath the trailer I saw our LP port for the first time. It has what appears to be a ball valve (handle turns 90*) and it was...7 replies | 773 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 08:02 PMWe typically start a travel day with pretty close to a normal breakfast. The biggest exception is that we normally make our own juice, but on travel...28 replies | 1145 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 03:52 PMWell, if the axles aren't bent or damaged, I certainly wouldn't replace them. Definitely new springs, new Dexter EZ-Flex equalizers, new wetbots and...13 replies | 333 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 03:35 PMAnd FWIW, many who defend the 12V compressor fridges say they have been around in boats for quite some time. So not necessarily new tech.13 replies | 424 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 03:31 PMThis is JMO, and I'm offering it for free, so it is worth all you paid for it. :) Does that price of $1,200 include parts? Such as bearings, brake...13 replies | 333 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 12:58 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Should I wait for the 2025 model? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsIn January, 2023, we bought a brand-new 2022 trailer. Supposedly we got a discount because it was a year old, and it still had the full warranty.4 replies | 296 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 12:54 PM"Just curious, where do you stay in Cruces?" When we're there we stay at Hacienda. Probably won't stay there anymore, because the Escapees park in...17 replies | 811 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 09:37 AM"Lots of research about this on the interwebs" Well, maybe a little research, and a whole lot of opinions, vehement on both sides. :)28 replies | 1145 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 09:22 AMI would have to agree that 80 ft.lbs. is way too high for those wet bolts, and 40-50 ft. lbs. sounds much better, and is what I tightened mine to. ...22 replies | 1124 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 02:46 PMWe just eat a real breakfast, then stop for lunch around noon, no junk food which will often lead to crashes, not necessarily the road kind. :)...28 replies | 1145 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 02:30 PMI have read of some people having issues with the Furrion 12V refrigerators, but considering the numbers, it's hard to tell if it's a widespread...13 replies | 424 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 01:03 PMNot to be too nitpicky, but what exactly doesn't work? Does it get power but won't cool? What is your battery situation? Type, and how many?13 replies | 424 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:06 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and Generators"Making more power." was a clickable link when he first posted, and went to a website for a solar company that had the same logo as his avatar.9 replies | 473 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:03 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsI don't see any links in the original post. For now, I'm going to treat it as a legitimate question. I suspect that others might be wondering about...9 replies | 473 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:03 PMThree so far I've been informed.31 replies | 5856 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 06:51 PMWe are actually a bit low on the street side. I finally gave in and we pulled the kitchen slide in, at least for a couple of hours.17 replies | 811 view(s)
About Hoopy Frood
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About Hoopy Frood
- Location:
- Platte City, MO
- Product Line:
- Momentum
- Model Year:
- 2019
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Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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04-08-2024
- 04:07 PM - GrillSergeant clicked Likes for this post: RV warranty by Hoopy FroodI'm not a fan of...
- 09:32 AM - Najataagihe clicked Likes for this post: Check those tires! by Hoopy FroodWe have G-rated...
04-06-2024
- 04:50 PM - Oldcow clicked Likes for this post: TST TPMS 507 repeater location. by Hoopy FroodThe problem is,you can’t...
04-03-2024
- 06:02 PM - jkwilson clicked Likes for this post: Ideas for a Child Security Entry Door Latch? by Hoopy FroodWell, things are...
04-02-2024
- 12:41 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Acuva System by Hoopy FroodWell, you are asking the...
04-01-2024
- 08:20 AM - ajg617 clicked Thanks for this post: Recall for ‘24 Momentum and Solitude 7/8k axles by Hoopy FroodHow can you tell if...
03-31-2024
- 07:57 AM - Captcolour clicked Likes for this post: Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? by Hoopy FroodHonestly, if you're...
03-30-2024
- 12:25 PM - roegs01 clicked Likes for this post: Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? by Hoopy FroodHonestly, if you're...
03-25-2024
- 12:31 PM - minnow101 clicked Likes for this post: Anyone upgrade their springs from 7k to 8k by Hoopy FroodI got out the build...
03-24-2024
- 02:29 PM - kscaddo clicked Likes for this post: The phrase "China bombs" by Hoopy Frood... The “Chinese” tires...
03-23-2024
- 08:43 PM - BWSTGDS clicked Likes for this post: 50 amp dogbone for strain relief by Hoopy FroodLeaning toward that...
- 10:03 AM - WhittleBurner clicked Likes for this post: Reflection 324mbs by Hoopy FroodWhile a couple of the...
03-22-2024
- 09:32 AM - lorend clicked Likes for this post: TPMS question by Hoopy Frood"The tire manufactures...
- 04:35 AM - Scott'n'Wendy clicked Thanks for this post: Re-pack bearings necessary? by Hoopy FroodThe only 'vent' I'm...
03-21-2024
- 04:33 PM - lorend clicked Likes for this post: frame flex problems by Hoopy FroodYeah, big pass after...
01-07-2023
- 08:52 AM - Scott'n'Wendy mentioned Hoopy Frood in post MOVED BLACK TANK VACUUM BREAKER----also replaced bathroom faucet... mud? :) FT4NOW Hoopy Frood Ah..so if there w...
01-04-2023
- 10:54 AM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post How to support a 5th wheel...rnet. I agree with Hoopy Frood - the Lippert (and t...
11-27-2022
- 08:36 AM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Actual Pin Weights 310Gk or 2930RLThe thread that Hoopy Frood directed you to is a...
11-02-2022
- 02:47 PM - JohnnyBadger mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Leveling Jack issue...JCR GD, Viper02, Hoopy Frood, and Keebler (I am...
10-24-2022
- 05:21 PM - Ynot4me2 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Blow fuse every time I disconnect shore power from trailerI agree with Hoopy Frood that we should turn ...
09-02-2022
- 07:49 AM - attaboy mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Pull out kitchen worth it?...e for us. BUT, as Hoopy Frood said, it is your dec...
08-24-2022
- 02:17 PM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post What can I tow?...ltra-Lite. Then, as Hoopy Frood reminded us, figure ...
08-17-2022
- 04:58 AM - Jazzman442 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Cracking/Popping when leveling...replaced as a set. Hoopy Frood lol…I was hopi...
08-16-2022
- 08:41 PM - Jazzman442 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Cracking/Popping when leveling... and coming apart. Hoopy Frood That stinks, Mine lo...
- 07:43 AM - Jazzman442 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Cracking/Popping when leveling... issue if you wish. Hoopy Frood That’s good in...
07-05-2022
- 08:29 PM - Toy4Rick mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Need better wheel chocksAgree Hoopy Frood, that is exactly wha...
06-13-2022
- 10:14 AM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Best replacement tires 2019 Momentum 351?...ssions. I'll second Hoopy Frood on the Sailuns. The ...
06-11-2022
- 02:43 PM - Soundsailor mentioned Hoopy Frood in post 2022 303 RLS Lug But Torque...hat's a great chart Hoopy Frood, how would one know ...
- 02:42 PM - Soundsailor mentioned Hoopy Frood in post 2022 303 RLS Lug But Torque...hat's a great chart Hoopy Frood, how would one know ...
05-26-2022
- 08:46 PM - Redapple63 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post RV Stablizer on Rear bumperHoopy Frood is correct, there is...
04-24-2022
- 02:48 PM - GoosenMaverick mentioned Hoopy Frood in post MOMENTUM 395MS Front Jacksxrated and Hoopy Frood thank you very much ...
04-18-2022
- 11:49 AM - CoChris mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Tire Checking (Cracking) - How Much is Too Much?.... Thank you. What Hoopy Frood said. Or to put it ...
04-05-2022
- 09:57 AM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Water not draining off slide awning when raining......ot a real issue. As Hoopy Frood alluded to, be caref...
02-03-2022
- 07:22 PM - Redapple63 mentioned Hoopy Frood in post What can we do to avoid a problem?...his? huntindog and Hoopy Frood, It’s not what I do...
12-08-2021
- 10:09 AM - Second Chance mentioned Hoopy Frood in post F350 SRW Towing SolitudeI agree with Hoopy Frood. My calculations sho...
04-07-2024
- 01:03 PM - Riverbug quoted Hoopy Frood in post Keys for storage areas are very generic. I probably have your keyYeah I never lock my trailer. No...
- 10:11 AM - Rsprainer quoted Hoopy Frood in post Keys for storage areas are very generic. I probably have your keyNo, we don't lock our house when...
- 08:43 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted Riverbug in post Keys for storage areas are very generic. I probably have your keyI hear that every so often fr...
- 08:31 AM - Steven@147 quoted Hoopy Frood in post Bedroom slide floor replacementMan, that really sucks. I replac...
- 05:39 AM - BlewgrsTrvls quoted Hoopy Frood in post Check those tires!I did type before I actually che...
04-06-2024
- 07:23 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted BlewgrsTrvls in post Check those tires!Thanks for the info! Will compare...
- 07:00 PM - BlewgrsTrvls quoted Hoopy Frood in post Check those tires!Just an FWIW, the Sailun, yep ma...
- 04:32 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted BlewgrsTrvls in post Check those tires!We have G-rated Westlakes with ab...
- 12:46 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted jim_de_hunter in post Recommendations for Plastic T-Style Door Holder Replacement?On our 21BHE, the awning is to the...
- 11:56 AM - jim_de_hunter quoted Hoopy Frood in post Recommendations for Plastic T-Style Door Holder Replacement?IMO if you use the proper magnet...
- 11:49 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted AZWanderlust in post Recommendations for Plastic T-Style Door Holder Replacement?We recently purchased a 2023 Imag...
- 08:04 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted jkwilson in post TST TPMS 507 repeater location.The problem is,you can’...
04-05-2024
- 09:21 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted iborders in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?Installed a Dexter E-Z Flex s...
04-03-2024
- 03:37 PM - jkwilson quoted Hoopy Frood in post Ideas for a Child Security Entry Door Latch?Well, my thought would be the do...
- 12:43 PM - BrianSF-GA quoted Hoopy Frood in post Anyone upgrade their springs from 7k to 8kWow, that, to me, is a very poor...
- 12:19 PM - jkwilson quoted Hoopy Frood in post Ideas for a Child Security Entry Door Latch?I would think a simple sliding p...
- 09:08 AM - xrated quoted Hoopy Frood in post Just a little twisty Action Today....Some things get better with age,...
- 08:48 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted Tony_in_AZ in post Just a little twisty Action Today....Likely I still qualify as a hoo...
- 07:28 AM - NB Canada quoted Hoopy Frood in post Check those tires!That sounds about right, the "D"...
04-02-2024
- 07:39 PM - DepotBo quoted Hoopy Frood in post Brackets with Unknown PurposeDo you need deck steps? Will be ...
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