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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 | 6646 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 | 6646 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 | 2378 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 | 6646 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 | 172 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 | 207 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 | 7578 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 | 7578 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 08:54 PM17.5” actually. I posted the Cooper chart in #7 .26 replies | 2812 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 | 496 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 | 1858 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 | 350 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 | 2812 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 | 2812 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 | 542 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 | 35548 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 | 35548 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 | 35548 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 | 542 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 | 542 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 | 2129 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 | 1875 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 | 24780 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 | 3201 view(s)
About LMagelitz
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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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04-16-2024
- 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...
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- 02:52 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Water Filter by WhittleBurnerWell, guess you couldn't...
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01-19-2022
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12-23-2023
- 04:30 PM - LMagelitz quoted Kenneth Kovas in post Am I getting enough of a truck?I have a 2023 Solitude 380FLR. GD ...
12-20-2023
- 09:03 AM - BrianSF-GA quoted LMagelitz in post Where can I get discounts on new truckI’d reiterate Granger Ford in ...
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12-11-2023
- 09:09 AM - LMagelitz quoted RVfreedom in post Trailsaver BD3 HitchLooking at getting the Trailer...
12-02-2023
- 10:22 PM - LMagelitz quoted traveldawg in post Valve Repair - Drop Underbelly or Cut Access Hole.My Black tank valve doesn't ful...
12-01-2023
- 03:45 PM - Roll With The Changes quoted LMagelitz in post Water Heater FailedAnd take twice as long as you ...
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11-29-2023
- 09:22 PM - LMagelitz quoted kb0zke in post Water Heater FailedRemember that all projects ...
11-27-2023
- 05:14 AM - BoredWeasel quoted LMagelitz in post 24V 200AH LiFePO4 batteriesNot to give you more to resear...
11-25-2023
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- 03:13 PM - LMagelitz quoted ajg617 in post Morryde Independent SuspensionWatch this LCI marketing fi...
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11-22-2023
- 09:40 AM - jjbbrewer quoted LMagelitz in post Newbie: How to travel without reservations?We haven’t done much BLM yet, ...
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11-20-2023
- 04:18 PM - ajg617 quoted LMagelitz in post New Lower Price Point for Lithium BatteriesThat’s what I was thinki...
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