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Today, 03:25 PMThanks for the follow-up. Good to know that some of the brass/bronze bushings are working okay. Mine looked good when I replaced them, and they were...41 replies | 3620 view(s) -
Yesterday, 07:58 PMThat usually results in an emphatic eye roll from whomever is near when I say it. :)17 replies | 903 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:41 PMThis thread seemed to be focused on thefts from somewhere other than busy parking lots. If someone goes to the trouble to get the VIN, get a key...39 replies | 3467 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:18 PMA simple bolt cutter to cut through the steering wheel makes short work of The Club.39 replies | 3467 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:04 AMThank you for posting that info. I was looking at one of those to keep with the truck/trailer, but decided to just take the one I have rather than...24 replies | 872 view(s)
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03-21-2023, 08:52 AMThat's why I have three torque wrenches. :) A 1/2' drive 50-250 ft.lbs, a 3/8" drive 5-80 ft.lbs., and a 1/4" drive 20-200 in.lbs. TBH, I rarely use...24 replies | 872 view(s)
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03-21-2023, 08:27 AMAnd many torque wrenches don't like being used as a breaker bar. They should only be used to tighten nuts/bolts, not loosen.24 replies | 872 view(s)
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03-21-2023, 07:51 AMUsing the zerk to pump grease into the bearings isn't really the best way to do it. If there is a nick or rough spot where the seal lip rides, the...21 replies | 5258 view(s)
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03-20-2023, 05:28 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Victron Energy & BattleBorn Install - Solitude 3540GK in Electrical System and WiringDepending on the brand of truck, 6 or 7 amp draw from the truck could be optimistic. Considering the size of the wires, it could be closer to 3 or 4....6 replies | 292 view(s)
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03-20-2023, 10:29 AMHe says it's towing 9,000-10,000 lbs., so it doesn't appear to be extremely limited. But I do question towing 10,000 lb. in Colorado and getting 20+...40 replies | 1650 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 02:20 PMPick up a 1/2" drive from Harbor Freight. They also have one that has 4 pre-set torque:...24 replies | 872 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 11:20 AMMine has never had an issue with Auto level after having the battery disconnected/removed.4 replies | 217 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 07:57 AMThat would take a really sharp, sustained turn wouldn't it?10 replies | 464 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 07:55 AMWhat you use somewhat depends on what kind of roof membrane you have. TPO or EPDM. Our Momentum has a TPO roof and I used the Alpha System sealant...4 replies | 240 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 07:49 AMThe swivel wheel trailers make for easy towing. Used one for several years to carry the motorcycles before we bought a toyhauler. The main downside...10 replies | 464 view(s)
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03-18-2023, 10:50 AMIt sounds like the faucet isn't shutting the water off completely. Is it hot water or cold? If you disconnect the wand, does it leak at the...5 replies | 204 view(s)
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03-18-2023, 10:46 AMBut you can find that "Smart" jack for a whole lot less if you shop around. I've seen them down around $230, not that much more than a standard "not...10 replies | 680 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 03:35 PMIt looks like you've checked the converter, but did you check it while it was plugged into the trailer? You may have a bad circuit, flipped circuit...8 replies | 436 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 12:20 PMWhere did you test the converter? Why was the converter putting out 13.7 V, but you're not seeing that at the batteries?8 replies | 436 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 09:13 AMThere's no realistic options, the devices like the JT Strongarm are the only types that really work. The tripod only works to take up storage space....5 replies | 230 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 12:41 PMHoopy Frood replied to a thread Residential Refrigerator While Towing? in Electrical System and WiringWithout hard data, like the current flow from the truck while traveling, it's all pretty much speculation. But just a WAG, I think you're correct:...12 replies | 633 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 09:56 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread New member from Western Michigan in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsA better name would likely be Battery Connect Switch. "ON"=Connect, "OFF"=Disconnect. But it's too late since the term Battery Disconnect Switch is...15 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 09:52 AMTry using the scissor jacks on the frame itself instead of the bumper. Keep the extension of the stabilizers as short as you can by using blocks....23 replies | 3389 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 09:10 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread New member from Western Michigan in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsWell, I don't know about the OP, but I'm confused. :)15 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 08:52 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread New member from Western Michigan in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsIt would appear "what we got here, is failure to commun'cate". :) In my mind, with the Battery Disconnect Switch turned to "OFF", i.e. the red handle...15 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 08:17 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread New member from Western Michigan in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsI thought the Battery Disconnect Switch shut off power to almost everything. Well, I've been wrong before. :)15 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 08:09 AMHoopy Frood replied to a thread New member from Western Michigan in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsNot unless there is a solar charger.15 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-15-2023, 08:00 PMThere has been some concern voiced that simply replacing the 50, or 60, amp breaker with an 80 amp could lead to issues. The concern was that the...17 replies | 1198 view(s)
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03-15-2023, 02:43 PMI certainly wouldn't be holding my breath.39 replies | 3467 view(s)
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03-15-2023, 02:33 PMYes it does. For the fiberglass tanks, I believe it is every 5 years, but not positive. Should not forget that 1/3 lighter is for an empty tank....23 replies | 2532 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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03-21-2023
- 08:34 PM - Capt Bob clicked Thanks for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodThat's why I have three...
- 08:32 AM - MoonShadow_1911 clicked Thanks for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodAnd many torque wrenches...
- 08:32 AM - MoonShadow_1911 clicked Likes for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodAnd many torque wrenches...
03-20-2023
- 11:30 AM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade? by Hoopy FroodAny idea what the...
- 11:00 AM - NB Canada clicked Likes for this post: GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade? by Hoopy FroodAny idea what the...
03-19-2023
- 04:52 PM - HighClouds clicked Thanks for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodPick up a 1/2" drive...
- 04:33 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodPick up a 1/2" drive...
- 08:39 AM - LanerC clicked Thanks for this post: To use the Exterior Cap or Not??? by Hoopy FroodTry riding a motorcycle...
03-16-2023
- 09:15 AM - NB Canada clicked Likes for this post: New member from Western Michigan by Hoopy FroodWell, I don't know about...
- 08:27 AM - trailrydr clicked Likes for this post: F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker Steal by Hoopy FroodHopefully they will be...
03-15-2023
- 04:18 PM - bdelcurto clicked Likes for this post: What to see in the UP by Hoopy FroodI assume you're...
- 02:35 PM - Rideblue51 clicked Likes for this post: Any idea on place to level your Rig? by Hoopy FroodSince you've not likely...
- 12:06 PM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker Steal by Hoopy FroodYeah, heaven knows the...
03-14-2023
- 05:52 PM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: Thoughts on Jacking Wheel at this Location by Hoopy FroodBut when you lift by the...
- 02:59 PM - Silverbeard clicked Likes for this post: Thoughts on Jacking Wheel at this Location by Hoopy FroodI have no issues with...
03-13-2023
- 05:00 PM - SolarPoweredRV clicked Likes for this post: Hydraulic Lines by Hoopy Frood^^^^^^^^^Ayup.
- 03:36 PM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: Hydraulic Lines by Hoopy FroodI had the same logic,...
- 12:35 PM - DECelt clicked Thanks for this post: Hydraulic Lines by Hoopy FroodVery easy to replace, I...
- 12:30 PM - Soundsailor clicked Likes for this post: No hot water after 6 minute shower by Hoopy FroodHow hot is the water...
- 08:20 AM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: Hydraulic Lines by Hoopy FroodVery easy to replace, I...
03-13-2023
- 04:46 PM - NB Canada mentioned Hoopy Frood in post For Hoopy Frood...or tag them with @ Hoopy Frood
- 12:31 PM - Soundsailor mentioned Hoopy Frood in post No hot water after 6 minute shower.../faucet. Good call Hoopy Frood, mixing at the outsi...
03-01-2023
- 11:48 AM - [email protected] mentioned Hoopy Frood in post My Solitude Suspension Rebuild...ay be pushing it. Hoopy Frood you're probably righ...
02-23-2023
- 03:36 PM - dryfly mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Check Valve Broke and cannot thread in!...n this thread where Hoopy Frood mentions that the ta...
02-19-2023
- 01:48 PM - MaddyBob mentioned Hoopy Frood in post Learning Experience! Sometimes I hate learning!...check out. Thanks, Hoopy Frood The problem was with...
02-04-2023
- 10:43 AM - Soundsailor mentioned Hoopy Frood in post TV playing through Furion DV7200...he better sound. As Hoopy Frood says, it shouldn't h...
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 ...
03-23-2023
- 04:00 AM - trailrydr quoted Hoopy Frood in post Hydraulic LinesThat usually results in an empha...
03-22-2023
- 07:58 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Malco1 in post Hydraulic LinesI am never wrong, once I th...
- 07:51 PM - Malco1 quoted Hoopy Frood in post Hydraulic LinesWell, having all the jacks up an...
- 06:41 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Ranchertx in post F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker StealIt take a really big bolt cutt...
- 06:31 PM - Ranchertx quoted Hoopy Frood in post F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker StealA simple bolt cutter to cut thro...
- 07:12 AM - bricknhank quoted Hoopy Frood in post Best Torque WrenchThank you for posting that info....
- 07:04 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted bricknhank in post Best Torque WrenchI just bought one of those Harb...
03-21-2023
- 10:35 PM - bricknhank quoted Hoopy Frood in post Best Torque WrenchPick up a 1/2" drive from Harbor...
- 09:39 AM - SGT ROC quoted Hoopy Frood in post Best Torque WrenchThat's why I have three torque w...
- 07:51 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted wudwork in post Bearings and suspension workThe week after we picked up ...
03-20-2023
- 05:50 PM - JKellerJr quoted Hoopy Frood in post Victron Energy & BattleBorn Install - Solitude 3540GKDepending on the brand of truck,...
- 05:28 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted JKellerJr in post Victron Energy & BattleBorn Install - Solitude 3540GKUnless you have the need to ch...
- 10:32 AM - uwskier quoted Hoopy Frood in post GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade?He says it's towing 9,000-10,000...
- 10:29 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted FT4NOW in post GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade?Any idea what the payload c...
03-19-2023
- 08:37 AM - HighClouds quoted Hoopy Frood in post Roof Sealant for Winegard DomeWhat you use somewhat depends on...
- 07:59 AM - el Rojo quoted Hoopy Frood in post Adding a Little TrailerThat would take a really sharp, ...
- 07:57 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted el Rojo in post Adding a Little TrailerFYI You can jack knife the s...
03-17-2023
- 05:40 AM - huntindog quoted Hoopy Frood in post Cooper Tires Chart--load verses psiWhile that may be true, most sem...
03-16-2023
- 11:20 AM - SC_2670tp quoted Hoopy Frood in post StabilizersTry using the scissor jacks on t...
- 09:53 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted SC_2670tp in post StabilizersA bit late to this post but it...
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