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04-16-2024, 09:46 PMWe still do some long days - 600 miles. I eat a good breakfast and lunch and then get a good strong 12 oz. coffee in the early afternoon and nurse...23 replies | 790 view(s)
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04-16-2024, 12:16 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsBesides, solar placement is no myth. Solar energy production, assuming clear skies, is a function of three things - the angle of the sun overhead,...9 replies | 434 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:00 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsNew member. First post. I ain’t clicking on that link.9 replies | 434 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 07:45 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesSafety is a sliding scale. We all trade off safety for money, fun, time, convenience, etc. many times every day. Not getting out of bed in the...32 replies | 2032 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 12:23 PMAnother way to check for leaks if you don't have a water flow meter is to put some water in the fresh water tank and start the pump. If the pump...28 replies | 2205 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 12:18 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesOur truck, Ram 3500 DRW, weighs 9,770, loaded for travel, with tools, passengers, an extra 15 gallon of fuel, and fifth wheel hitch, but without the...32 replies | 2032 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 11:13 PMI really like those. They have space to tuck all the wires into so they don't crowd the outlet.19 replies | 2166 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 12:28 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow VehiclesJust for grins and giggles, what is does the door placard (if you even have one) say for payload capacity?73 replies | 6559 view(s)
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03-30-2024, 11:17 PMForgive me if I'm asking something you have already checked but is your centering bolt too tight? It's the bolt on the front of the hitch that...4 replies | 265 view(s)
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03-30-2024, 10:56 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Momentum/Solitude TSB 24-001 for upper deck flex 2021-2023 in General DiscussionI was also strongly considering the Gen-Y before finding out it is not “approved”. After some more research, I came across the Curt Flex Air pinbox....38 replies | 5462 view(s)
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03-29-2024, 07:41 PMWe rented a 20 ft “Wolf Pup” to pull with our Tundra. We spent three days in it with our cat. We determined that we need a much bigger RV and a...13 replies | 1282 view(s)
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03-29-2024, 06:58 PMUsually a bit of careful heat from a hair dryer will do the trick, but others may have a better idea. I didn’t use heat when I took the decal off of...17 replies | 5371 view(s)
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03-28-2024, 01:57 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringSame here. I tell people the hard drive is full and I need to erase a few files to add new ones.18 replies | 980 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 11:38 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread How Long to Keep Our Solitude Before Replacing? in General DiscussionI’m in the same camp. 4 cars and 3 trucks over 49 years. As I’ve always had a car and truck at the same time, that’s an average of 12 to 15+ years...25 replies | 3489 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 11:23 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringIt took me awhile to understand the difference, but you will be replacing your LA battery with LiFePO4, not Lithium-ion. They are different...18 replies | 980 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 05:02 PMI wish I had a picture of my last boat cover. It was more duct tape than canvas.20 replies | 2016 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 04:37 PMI have the same setup with the line underneath the front of the power bay. Mine does not hang down as far. I can't remember how, or if, it has a...6 replies | 345 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 04:13 PMYa just gotta hate you smart, go-for-the-simple-fix guys. Where’s the fun if you can’t make an expensive science project out of it?:cool:20 replies | 2016 view(s)
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03-19-2024, 12:42 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Hwy 93 from Twin Falls Idaho in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningI did it in December 2021 south to north. I was very pleasantly surprised at how good the road was. We took Highway 6/318 between Ely and Hiko. ...7 replies | 436 view(s)
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03-15-2024, 11:56 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Newbie looking to buy a 2021 2670MK – how important is an inspection? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General Concerns$350 for a very comprehensive inspection of a 43 ft 5er with 5 slides, generator, solar, etc. But, I agree it depends on your experience. There...10 replies | 1232 view(s)
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03-15-2024, 11:47 AMWhen the generator is on, the transfer switch by/in the inverter will switch to the generator and cut off the inverter, so no power coming from the...5 replies | 444 view(s)
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03-14-2024, 11:24 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Newbie looking to buy a 2021 2670MK – how important is an inspection? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsUnless you are very experienced with RVs and know what to look for, I would hire an inspector. We had a comprehensive professional inspection done...10 replies | 1232 view(s)
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03-13-2024, 08:42 AMI sometimes fill a water cooler with the garden hose but only after letting it run for a bit to move out all of the “old” water. The water takes on...4 replies | 557 view(s)
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03-11-2024, 10:35 AMAnother vote for the Trailair (now Curt, a Lippert company). We are about to switch out our Morryde rubber pinbox for the Curt Flex Air pinbox. We...23 replies | 3130 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 02:08 PMThanks for the picture. That looks like a nice hitch if you don't need a slider. Lippert claims the rubber padded rotating kingpin plate takes up...7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 11:19 AMI’m figuring about the same as you, 1.5”, for height difference as compared to the Morryde, based upon the dimensions. I could move it up one row of...7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-08-2024, 10:17 PMI'm not familiar with that hitch. If it is what I think it is, I need a slider hitch in my short bed truck and I don't see how it would work. Do...7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-08-2024, 03:08 PMI am considering the purchase of a Curt (Trailair?) Flex Air pinbox to replace our Morryde rubber pinbox. The Morryde does nothing to cushion the...7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-08-2024, 02:57 PMI have a question you might be able to answer. About how much does the pinbox plate depress when you let the RV down onto the hitch? That is, the...2 replies | 608 view(s)
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03-05-2024, 10:48 PMThat helps. I hope I never have to get to 90 because of the stress on tires and axles. I am relatively new at this and have nightmares about having...20 replies | 1864 view(s)
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03-31-2024
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02-14-2024
- 06:20 AM - ajg617 mentioned Tom Traveler in post Lifep04 Low temp cut off...r. Same question as Tom Traveler. I ask because I wa...
02-04-2024
- 07:24 PM - Calbar mentioned Tom Traveler in post auto slide hitches...My math is close to Tom Traveler but with a 38" measu...
05-24-2023
- 11:37 AM - montana-todd mentioned Tom Traveler in post Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitch...anks for the reply Tom Traveler. That's a very good...
03-15-2023
- 02:14 PM - JKellerJr mentioned Tom Traveler in post Residential Refrigerator While Towing?...f already cooled as Tom Traveler states). My truck pu...
01-06-2023
- 07:39 AM - lmlayfield mentioned Tom Traveler in post Water Pump Won't Pump with 1/3 Full Tank...GD provide them? Tom Traveler - Baffles can ce...
07-18-2022
- 05:31 PM - alkbch mentioned Tom Traveler in post Cooper 17.5in H-rated verdictTom Traveler; it is possible inde...
04-15-2024
- 07:00 AM - Tom Traveler quoted Riverbug in post Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices"Agree. It's a bit suspicious....
04-11-2024
- 08:01 PM - JKellerJr quoted Tom Traveler in post is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH?Safety is a sliding scale. We al...
- 12:23 PM - Tom Traveler quoted xrated in post OK, something is wrongIf you have a water flow me...
04-10-2024
- 12:18 PM - Tom Traveler quoted BillandLisa in post is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH?You don't list what the RAWR is ...
03-31-2024
- 11:13 PM - Tom Traveler quoted trailrydr in post Two is company, Three is a crowd!Use one of these... https...
- 12:28 PM - Tom Traveler quoted Crazybanshee in post Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful?I don't think they make a 5th whe...
03-30-2024
- 11:17 PM - Tom Traveler quoted Tall Paul in post Pullrite Super Stiff - too stiff?Got our first Pullrite in 2005...
- 10:56 AM - Tom Traveler quoted CCJUNTUNEN in post Momentum/Solitude TSB 24-001 for upper deck flex 2021-2023I would love to use the gen-y, ...
03-29-2024
- 06:58 PM - Tom Traveler quoted The Fromingers in post Decals on front capThat is the road and attitude I’m t...
03-28-2024
- 04:16 PM - SolarPoweredRV quoted Tom Traveler in post Industry Looking for Lithium Battery ReplacementSame here. I tell people the har...
- 03:38 PM - SolarPoweredRV quoted Tom Traveler in post Industry Looking for Lithium Battery ReplacementIt took me awhile to understand t...
- 01:57 PM - Tom Traveler quoted Steven@147 in post Industry Looking for Lithium Battery ReplacementSee I've already made a faux pa...
03-27-2024
- 11:38 AM - Tom Traveler quoted Bungy in post How Long to Keep Our Solitude Before Replacing?My Solitude is 6 yrs old a...
- 11:23 AM - Tom Traveler quoted Steven@147 in post Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacementhttps://www.bbc.com/future/arti...
03-23-2024
- 05:02 PM - Tom Traveler quoted xrated in post 50 amp dogbone for strain reliefWell, I am from Tennessee, ...
- 04:41 PM - xrated quoted Tom Traveler in post 50 amp dogbone for strain reliefYa just gotta hate you smart, go-...
- 04:37 PM - Tom Traveler quoted BWSTGDS in post Generator propane supply line routingThe rigid part of the propan...
- 04:13 PM - Tom Traveler quoted xrated in post 50 amp dogbone for strain reliefHere's my $2 solution...may...
03-15-2024
- 11:56 AM - Tom Traveler quoted NB Canada in post Newbie looking to buy a 2021 2670MK – how important is an inspection?I personally would never spend...
- 11:47 AM - Tom Traveler quoted Retired wrench in post Inverter UseThank you both. So basically, it's ...
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