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03-20-2023, 11:38 AMJust for reference, the EPA rating on that truck is 31 mpg highway for 2wd and 26 mpg highway for 4wd - both empty. And we know the EPA rating are...40 replies | 1654 view(s) -
03-15-2023, 01:19 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker Steal in Tow VehiclesHopefully they will be watching many of them from their small secure room in the state's "hotel".39 replies | 3490 view(s)
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03-15-2023, 11:19 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread Residential Refrigerator While Towing? in Electrical System and WiringWe have the Samsung Residential fridge also. If you do the math from the manual, the fridge will draw about 30 amps into the inverter when...12 replies | 636 view(s)
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03-15-2023, 10:55 AMTom Traveler replied to a thread F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker Steal in Tow VehiclesA good, longer term theft deterrent is to consider very carefully what you do on the first Tuesday of every November.39 replies | 3490 view(s)
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03-14-2023, 01:48 PMI use the hydraulic leveling system to lift the side in question just enough to unload the leaf springs, chock the other wheel, then put a jack under...13 replies | 1846 view(s)
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03-14-2023, 10:08 AMI”ll second Sande005 on this. I’m surprised there is still so much bad information about this around. A charged lead-acid battery, disconnected...21 replies | 1560 view(s)
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03-12-2023, 11:39 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread "Mini" 100ah battery. Too good to be true? in Electrical System and WiringUm, the Renogy 100ah battery uses pouch cells.22 replies | 2382 view(s)
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03-11-2023, 10:11 AMGlad I found this thread because I had the same question. I have a propane Onan 5,500 watt generator. I put a clamp-on ammeter on the positive...33 replies | 6482 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 10:43 PMHi Lukskywalker. I assume you'd have to be a Star Wars fan with that handle. I still remember seeing the first movie back in 1977. At the time, it...22 replies | 2474 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 06:54 PMIf I understood correctly, I know you can cancel RV/Roam service and resign, but I'm wondering if you can cancel residential service and resign...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 12:36 PMThat is interesting. If Mr. Musk truly believes in the two sided freedom of no contracts, he shouldn't care if you cancel (suspend) your residential...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 10:41 AMDoes anyone know the answer to the following questions regarding residential service? Can I cancel in fall when we go on the road and restart the...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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03-08-2023, 06:20 PMI’ve got to add my vote for going to the 3500. (I’ve got a 2022 Limited 4x4 and really like it.). If you go to the RAM website and do a build...17 replies | 1968 view(s)
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02-28-2023, 12:15 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread New to Us, 2020 Solitude 380FL-R, things to check in General DiscussionAny F250 that is not a regular Cab 4x2 with an 8 ft bed will be significantly overloaded on placarded payload with the 380FL-R. Remember, “towing...10 replies | 780 view(s)
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02-23-2023, 05:20 PMI'm not buying the "capacity limitations" either. Portability is deprioritized just like RV service so no difference on impact to the system. I'm...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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02-22-2023, 09:46 PMOh Boy. Where can I buy one of those? I've needed an "urge" protector my whole life!30 replies | 18077 view(s)
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02-22-2023, 11:04 AMI might be doing something wrong with our wi-fi system. I've never done anything to set it up. I think we are just seeing the campground signal...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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02-22-2023, 10:25 AMWeb surfing use or email would be great. We’ve never even gotten that. We can always connect with a decent signal, but no data.45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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02-22-2023, 09:53 AMThis is a significant change in policy. I just reviewed the Starlink policies. Portability is no longer available, but only in the United States. ...45 replies | 4836 view(s)
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02-16-2023, 10:24 AMLots of good suggestions here. I’m not sure about the wiring scheme here, but I would check the junction box in the hitch where the 7-way cord...25 replies | 3088 view(s)
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02-13-2023, 10:35 AMI’ve found that the towing capability is meaningless with 5th wheels. The truck’s limit is always payload. That 3,052 lbs on the Grand Design...29 replies | 3772 view(s)
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02-08-2023, 11:50 AMDuramax, sorry if I'm repeating something you already know, but you wouldn't double pay sales tax. The sales tax in CA ranges from 7.25% to almost...39 replies | 4700 view(s)
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02-08-2023, 09:54 AMI have to agree with Happy. This is just simple physics. These jacks have some inherent flex - jack piston, jack frame, RV frame where jack is...45 replies | 5181 view(s)
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02-07-2023, 03:16 PMI agree that both pads and blocks on the same jack would be redundant. Use one or the other on each jack. I like the blocks because they shorten...45 replies | 5181 view(s)
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02-05-2023, 11:17 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Pullrite with catch plate - King Pin Lock? in Fifth Wheel Hitching TopicsThis one works for me. https://a.co/d/iFigRQG I have a Pullrite slider with the capture plate and it fits by leaving room for the capture...6 replies | 420 view(s)
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02-05-2023, 02:28 PMIf you have a long bed, you don't need a slider hitch and could go with one of the lightweight options like the Anderson or Reese. That will help a...19 replies | 2355 view(s)
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02-05-2023, 02:25 PMI will second NB Canada's observation. I realize they are all different but we have a Solitude 380FL. Our pin weight at 17,100 total loaded weight...19 replies | 2355 view(s)
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01-30-2023, 10:15 PMI have the Harbor Freight 1,000 lb version. It's about 10 years old and still working without a hiccup - 0 problems. I use it about twice a month...7 replies | 1469 view(s)
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01-30-2023, 03:01 PMTom Traveler replied to a thread Double Ram bottle jack - twice lift height as single ram in General DiscussionI have that same jack in the 4-ton version. Jack lift capacities are vastly over-rated IMO. 4 ton = 8,000 lbs, right. When I put that jack under...6 replies | 455 view(s)
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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...
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- 11:38 AM - Tom Traveler quoted COGrandDes in post GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade?My friend has a new Chevy Silve...
03-15-2023
- 02:43 PM - Hoopy Frood quoted Tom Traveler in post F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker StealHopefully they will be watching m...
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03-14-2023
- 02:33 PM - Brent M quoted Tom Traveler in post Thoughts on Jacking Wheel at this LocationI use the hydraulic leveling syst...
- 10:08 AM - Tom Traveler quoted sande005 in post Battery Tender/Trickle Charger... I”ll second Sande005 on this. I’m ...
03-13-2023
- 02:23 PM - pilotpip quoted Tom Traveler in post "Mini" 100ah battery. Too good to be true?Um, the Renogy 100ah battery uses...
03-12-2023
- 11:39 PM - Tom Traveler quoted pilotpip in post "Mini" 100ah battery. Too good to be true?Not a fan of being a gunnea p...
03-11-2023
- 10:32 AM - Redapple63 quoted Tom Traveler in post Lithium over Lead Acid BatteriesGlad I found this thread because ...
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03-10-2023
- 04:36 AM - CWSWine quoted Tom Traveler in post starlink pricingIf I understood correctly, I know...
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- 10:43 PM - Tom Traveler quoted lukskywalker in post Any idea on place to level your Rig?... insight. Thx Hi Lukskywalker. I assume you'd hav...
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- 01:18 PM - SkeetandJudy quoted Tom Traveler in post starlink pricingI might be doing something wrong ...
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