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04-16-2024, 07:08 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow VehiclesSame experience as you with a 2500HD on the maiden trip to South Dakota, but no bags. The 6.0 gasser was disappointing to say the least. The...73 replies | 6661 view(s) -
04-12-2024, 06:41 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow VehiclesI would just like to see the manufacturers give an option to have their trucks stickered for their true max allowable GVWR, not an artificial 14k...73 replies | 6661 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 09:52 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesAnd that 6k lbs would also put about any dually over the 14k lb GVWR. I’m actually pretty close to that now with my setup and a short 310GK!33 replies | 2405 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 06:55 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow VehiclesSo does any of the Big Three make a greater-than-14k-GVWR truck that has any options beyond 4 crank windows, a heater, and an AM radio? The chassis...73 replies | 6661 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 12:17 PMCan any of the water quality folks on here give me some input on the Acuva system? Page 6 of the ArrowMAX 2.0 installation instructions has...2 replies | 173 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 10:17 AMI guess assuming the filter canister actually has a filter in it when you buy a camper is a bad idea…. Here’s what I found as I decided to change it...1 replies | 208 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 10:19 PMI’d see if the connections to the main are tight first, and go from there.18 replies | 1448 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 06:32 PMDoes the breaker feel hot? You might have a loose connection at the main. It may also be at the upstream connections anywhere from the main to your...18 replies | 1448 view(s)
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03-28-2024, 07:50 AMMe too. We went on a factory tour in Elkhart (leaving name out on purpose) a few weeks ago, and much to my surprise we saw MORryde IS axles on the...61 replies | 7592 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 09:59 PMI’d agree too, just not sure how long it takes. I just sold a hopper bottom grain trailer that we had for 15 years, and never touched a single oil...61 replies | 7592 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 08:54 PM17.5” actually. I posted the Cooper chart in #7 .26 replies | 2817 view(s)
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03-18-2024, 07:42 PMIt’s always good when something works as intended!! One other thing you can think about now is ditching the heavy #6/4 50a shore power cable and get...5 replies | 498 view(s)
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03-16-2024, 08:34 AMI’m throwing in with jkwilson and @Scott’n’Wendy ….it’s upstream, or a defective device. 50a RV systems don’t have a neutral to ground bond, so the...17 replies | 1863 view(s)
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03-16-2024, 08:16 AMI decided to re-work our washer/dryer closet this week. The washer had done enough shaking that we had staples coming loose that support the floor,...1 replies | 351 view(s)
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03-14-2024, 09:00 PMYep mine are H. They are so stiff, I’m not sure they need air. :)26 replies | 2817 view(s)
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03-12-2024, 08:14 AMI’m a fan of using the tire manufacturer’s load and inflation table for the weight the tire is carrying. I never go as low as they say is allowable,...26 replies | 2817 view(s)
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03-11-2024, 03:02 PMNice looking mount! You can swap the bumper plug into the bed, and vice versa if you want. I just did mine a couple of weeks ago. All you need...7 replies | 546 view(s)
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03-10-2024, 05:41 PMI’m working over our front closet because the glued sawdust/wood grained wallpaper “board” that comprises the floor for the washer/dryer combo...124 replies | 35591 view(s)
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03-10-2024, 05:27 PMI thought they were. I’m gonna be super interested in what you find out next month, if you’re willing to share. We have very similar options and...124 replies | 35591 view(s)
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03-10-2024, 11:34 AMIf you are going to full time with a lot of travel, I would get a long bed and an air hitch to remove as much shock as possible to the trailer frame....23 replies | 3136 view(s)
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03-10-2024, 11:24 AMJD shows his RV again in that video, and thinking back to his Lippert interviews, that Reese pin box has a really long lever arm on the front beam…124 replies | 35591 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 12:52 PMSorry, I didn’t realize you have a short bed. I have a Hensley BD5 hitch, but none of the air hitches are sliders. I did use it in a short bed...7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-08-2024, 06:27 PMHave you thought about an air ride hitch for the up-down shock, and keeping the Morryde pin box for the front-back motion?7 replies | 509 view(s)
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03-07-2024, 10:18 PMI’ve never taken out the screws for that holder, but I would think they would go back ok. That’s a good idea for a mount. I know GM wants it at a...7 replies | 546 view(s)
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03-07-2024, 05:41 PMI poked a 12ga wire from the front by the hitch back to the front compartment, wrapped the wire around the cable, taped it all up so it wouldn’t snag...7 replies | 546 view(s)
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03-07-2024, 04:41 PMWell, I overfilled our bathroom gray tank, and it leaked around the donut where the pipe goes into the top of the tank. Yes, it would be best to...21 replies | 2130 view(s)
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03-02-2024, 08:09 PMI had a Hensley BD5 in a short bed 2013 Chevy. Never hit, but always watched closely. Not long after that first trip we got a long bed dually.20 replies | 1876 view(s)
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03-01-2024, 09:35 PMPic of 8k IS installed on a 310GK, just for reference within a good Morryde IS thread.69 replies | 24785 view(s)
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03-01-2024, 09:21 PMFYI, here is a data point for anyone curious about bearing wear. I’m doing a replacement before a long trip this coming summer. The trailer has...2 replies | 301 view(s)
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02-27-2024, 09:21 PMX3, same here26 replies | 3203 view(s)
About LMagelitz
Basic Information
About LMagelitz
- Biography:
- Retired Electrical Engineer of 33 yrs
- Location:
- Central IL
- Product Line:
- Solitude
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Larry and JoAnna
‘23 Chevy 3500HD CCLB DRW High Country 6.6L Diesel, ‘22 Solitude 310GK-R, Hensley BD5
MORRyde 8k IS, QD8000 Genny, Dual 5kVA Quattros
Dual SOK 48V 100ah Server Rack Batts (10kWHr)
‘23 Chevy 3500HD CCLB DRW High Country 6.6L Diesel, ‘22 Solitude 310GK-R, Hensley BD5
MORRyde 8k IS, QD8000 Genny, Dual 5kVA Quattros
Dual SOK 48V 100ah Server Rack Batts (10kWHr)
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04-18-2024
- 08:26 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Charging Lithium Batteries From Your Tow Vehicle by SolarPoweredRVIn another thread, the...
04-16-2024
- 06:49 AM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Moving On To A Brinkley, But Very Grateful For My Time As A GD Owner by JeffD68We went out for a four...
04-02-2024
- 02:52 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Water Filter by WhittleBurnerWell, guess you couldn't...
- 12:41 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Acuva System by Hoopy FroodWell, you are asking the...
04-01-2024
- 07:03 AM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Two is company, Three is a crowd! by dustmakertwoRecently we had the 120v...
03-30-2024
- 08:46 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Black tank cleaning by GearjunkieOur black tank sensors...
03-26-2024
- 07:25 AM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Maximum rated pin weight, fifth wheel? by ajg617I've now asked Lippert...
03-21-2024
- 04:02 PM - lorend clicked Likes for this post: TPMS question by LMagelitzWe have just purchased...
05-06-2023
- 05:36 PM - LMagelitz mentioned ajg617 in post My CAT Scale Results...;m right there with ajg617 on pin weight. Last...
04-04-2023
- 10:24 PM - LMagelitz mentioned mylostclub in post Slide out rail/track openings in steel framemylostclub Here is a previous t...
04-03-2023
- 10:23 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Jomani in post Charge wire not fused at the coach...coach batts. 2. Jomani brought up an excell...
04-02-2023
- 02:07 PM - jjbbrewer mentioned LMagelitz in post Charge wire not fused at the coach...air compressor. LMagelitz suggested 30A which ...
03-20-2023
- 08:50 AM - LMagelitz mentioned Harvestmoon in post GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade?...E that 6.6 engine. Harvestmoon , I’m on board...
02-25-2023
- 02:25 PM - LMagelitz mentioned tonywelle in post Towing a 13k 5th with a 6.6 GM gas... on this topic? :) tonywelle This above! I’...
01-17-2023
- 07:56 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Bob Chamberlin in post 15 Amp 12 V fuse randomly blows w no activity (or not)...here the issue is. Bob Chamberlin I’d do what @S...
01-14-2023
- 08:11 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Second Chance in post Just ordered a GD Solitude 310 GK...7;t buy any. I use Second Chance ‘s method. If...
01-13-2023
- 07:50 AM - LMagelitz mentioned trailrydr in post 310GK-R roof caulk failure... maintenance… trailrydr has the best solutio...
01-10-2023
- 08:54 AM - LMagelitz mentioned xrated in post "Power" to the People....via Westinghouse...is a big portable. xrated you’re gonna n...
01-06-2023
- 06:46 AM - LMagelitz mentioned A.Texas.Yankee in post EMS in front of MultiPlus ii, Technical questionsThanks to @A.Texas.Yankee and @JKellerJr for t...
01-04-2023
- 07:01 AM - LMagelitz mentioned SolarPoweredRV in post Victron Equipment...8217;m dreaming big SolarPoweredRV.:)
01-03-2023
- 07:35 PM - traveldawg mentioned LMagelitz in post Drain your Washer hookup lines occasionally!...the valve. I think LMagelitz has the best suggest...
12-29-2022
- 10:26 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Slappy in post Bought My First Grand Design Today! Momentum 398M-R...ide on for a hitch Slappy ? (From ur other pos...
- 10:07 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Slappy in post Bought My First Grand Design Today! Momentum 398M-RWell, congrats Slappy! Glad to hear you go...
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12-10-2022
- 09:14 PM - LMagelitz mentioned TMitt70 in post 5th wheel hitch... expensive toys. TMitt70 and CampKeri are rig...
- 09:14 PM - LMagelitz mentioned CampKeri in post 5th wheel hitch...oys. TMitt70 and CampKeri are right. If you d...
11-02-2022
- 07:32 AM - LMagelitz mentioned bricknhank in post May be making the move to a Fiver...ing pin box. bricknhank eTrailer should have...
03-10-2024
- 05:41 PM - LMagelitz quoted ajg617 in post frame flex problemsPossibly - TBD but have som...
- 05:27 PM - LMagelitz quoted ajg617 in post frame flex problemsThat box is certified accep...
- 12:00 PM - ajg617 quoted LMagelitz in post frame flex problemsJD shows his RV again in that ...
- 11:34 AM - LMagelitz quoted docque in post Hitch or Pin box for better towingI am looking at upgrading t...
- 11:24 AM - LMagelitz quoted robmcqueen in post frame flex problemsBig Truck Big RV has a video co...
03-09-2024
- 02:08 PM - Tom Traveler quoted LMagelitz in post Flex Air pinboxSorry, I didn’t realize ...
- 12:52 PM - LMagelitz quoted Tom Traveler in post Flex Air pinboxI'm not familiar with that hitch....
03-08-2024
- 10:17 PM - Tom Traveler quoted LMagelitz in post Flex Air pinboxHave you thought about an air ...
- 06:27 PM - LMagelitz quoted Tom Traveler in post Flex Air pinboxI am considering the purchase of ...
03-07-2024
- 10:18 PM - LMagelitz quoted AllenV in post routing the GM camera cable, advice wantedThank you, you're confirmin...
- 06:56 PM - AllenV quoted LMagelitz in post routing the GM camera cable, advice wantedI poked a 12ga wire from the f...
- 05:41 PM - LMagelitz quoted AllenV in post routing the GM camera cable, advice wantedI am installing the GM trai...
- 04:41 PM - LMagelitz quoted Retired wrench in post New Solitude 310GKThanks for the welcome. We love the...
03-02-2024
- 08:55 AM - powerscol quoted LMagelitz in post Bearing WearFYI, here is a data point for ...
02-28-2024
- 03:10 PM - BrianSF-GA quoted LMagelitz in post What truck is best?That’s what I have and I like ...
02-27-2024
- 09:21 PM - LMagelitz quoted COGrandDes in post Mattress HuntingWe have a sleep number queen in...
02-25-2024
- 07:27 PM - huntindog quoted LMagelitz in post What truck is best?That’s what I have and I like ...
- 11:14 AM - LMagelitz quoted lskinner11 in post What truck is best?So I am new to the whole rv/ fi...
02-22-2024
- 01:21 PM - SolarPoweredRV quoted LMagelitz in post Is a 48 Volt RV In Your Future?”Because Pepsi installed...
02-17-2024
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