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RE: TT exterior lights (running,brake) not working...HELP!
Bad ground wire someplace... Trick is going to finding it...
Good luck!
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/24/12 06:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tell Me about RV Covers
I'd have a very dirty and green trailer if I didn't cover it for the winter... It's parked under trees and my cover is a mess, but the trailer comes out as clean as when I parked it months before...
Since it's surrounded by trees on one side and the house on the other, it's not exposed to the direct wind, so I've been good for over 8 years now with no rubbing damage or tears or whatnot..
My cover is an ADCO Aqua Shed I think the brand name is?
Works great for me.. Other's, not so much by the sounds of it...
Here it is when it was a lot cleaner... It's not this clean anymore! (the cover that is!)
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x358/MitchF150/covered.jpg
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/24/12 05:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: LEVEL?
Man, you guys really make this a chore don't you?? :?
I'm glad I don't have to go thru all of that to get the dang thing level... ;)
This is just what works for me and been doing it this way for 10 years with the same TT..
I've got the original round bubble level they gave me as part of the 'starter kit' when I bought the TT 10 years ago..
Looks similar to this
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/CTQ4bRXc9UTclpNN5ke5Pyid7ODDCIQwam3jSHicZuzU3ggNBRG2sy3mRUd60sfUM9cyDDn2LsgEFPoOz7jhbudAx04yn5thno9iZTT29bK80VH4li6Ne4AXWdBbINixiK4OTPuUXJ97xS8I5uPrCLtr2cQdocW6tiiSOr6qqf_-N16Licp6ZMIsxl-VL2cosq7tTJnB0m_lEL9gVwt3q090FbQN2dhp-Y07pjoVBw
I just place this on the tongue and it tells me side to side and front to back in one easy location. If it's more than a full bubble off, I know I need 1 set of boards under the low side tires. Then I unhitch and set the front to back. Set the corner jacks and call it good..
Works for me.. :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/23/12 12:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tow Vehicle Question
In my experience with uneven road surfaces, what you are feeling between the seams of the road is just the nature of the beast when towing a trailer... Some adjusting on the tension on the chains will make a difference, but it will not totally eliminate the sensation either...
Less tension will make the 'wave' motion further apart.. In other words, it'll make you seasick faster.. ;)
More tension will make the 'wave' motion closer together.. In other words, it'll make you feel like you are going over a washboard..
For me and my wife, the 'more tension' option works best.. We actually got a little sea sick on the less tension setting.. ;)
Good luck with it!
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/22/12 09:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: GVWR of TH
Anything you put thru the doors of any trailer counts against it's GVWR.
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/21/12 05:31pm |
Towing
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RE: Do you use cell phones while backing into campsite?
I've found that looking at the trailer tires in the mirror or sticking your head out of the window and knowing where you want to put the trailer works the best for me... ;)
As long as you can see the trailer tires, that's where the thing is going to go..
Sure, have the spotter watch out for obstructions and such, but for the most part, there should be no reason for someone to tell you that you need to go 'left or right' as you are backing up... Just watch the trailer tires...
All my wife tells me once we get lined up, is where to stop in relation to where she wants the trailer door to open out on the site.. :)
Sure, it takes practice, and you should have a pretty good idea of where you want to put the thing to begin with..
But, if using a 2 way radio or cell phones works for you, that's great too! :)
Camp site entertainment is all a part of it too! :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/21/12 05:12pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: WD hitch size
I've got #1000 WD bars for my #5000 GVWR TT... Seems just about right for me.. ;)
I'd go higher with that rig if it was me.. :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 10:42pm |
Towing
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RE: Helper Springs - 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
When I got my helper springs, it was NOT just to tow the trailer.. It was so I could haul a bit more stuff in the bed and not be on the bump stops.. ;)
I've had my Hellwig overload springs for 11 years and LOVE THEM! I didn't even own the trailer when I got them for the truck.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x358/MitchF150/645-805-9984.jpg
Just what works for me. :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 10:27pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Newbie - Shortlist of Supplies needed
That's all the help you get! :p Half the fun is finding out what works best for you. :W
We are on our 10th camping season with this trailer and are still adding/subtracting stuff in the trailer! :h
A lot has to do with the actual destination. We bring different stuff for different places.. When we go to the coast, we have to bring 'beach' stuff. When we go out in the boondocks, we have to bring 'hiking' stuff. When we go in between, we bring something else..
But, about the only thing we do say every time as we are leaving.. "Well, if we forgot anything, we'll just have to buy it or remember to bring it next time!"
Don't fret it and just GO and have FUN! :) You are covered for just about all the basics.. The rest is just being spoiled! ;)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 10:15pm |
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RE: Newbie - Shortlist of Supplies needed
I'd swap the pavers for some 2x8x18 scrape lumber for the leveling jacks.. A lot lighter and easier to haul around. Might want to make up several more of them for placing under the trailer tires to help level side to side if needed.
Alternatively, lots of folks swear by those plastic 'Lego' blocks.. They come in a handy little bag and weigh less than the lumber.. ;)
Some form of level. The rig might already have it's own levels on the corners, but a basic level is all that's really needed. I use a simple $2 round bubble level and place it on the hitch. It checks side to side and front to back in a single placement. Easy!
Gloves for handling the hitch stuff. I like the 'blue rubber' type of gloves. If you are really concerned about the sewer line and stuff, folks like to get a box of the disposable rubber gloves.
There is probably a bunch of other stuff that I take, but that's taken years of saying "I wish I had this..".
Good luck and have fun!
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 03:05pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Do I need Brake Control Harness- new setup
Your '12 Ford does not have the built in brake controller setup? That seems odd with the "HD Tow Package" on the window sticker? Maybe it's still an additional option?
Not sure why you had to give up the brake controller you already had with the Durango in the trade?? I would have also asked for a credit on the remaining gas in the tank! :)
If you do need to get a new controller, like was said above.. Get the harness specific for your rig and it'll simply plug and play.. From there it's just a matter of mounting it.
Good luck!
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 11:20am |
Towing
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RE: truck tag
Good info Marty, thanks! :C
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/17/12 10:10am |
Towing
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RE: truck tag
Thanks for the clarification Marty. Looks like I'm good to #8000 with my current tags, regardless of what my trucks GVWR is.. ;)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 03:04pm |
Towing
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RE: Need advice please
Thanks for the update and it sounds like it all worked out for you. Nice to hear that CW stepped up to the plate..
Now, go out and enjoy it! :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 02:27pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: what's true
Most electric brakes do not self adjust... It has the same 'star' type wheel that you move in/out accordingly. Most AUTOMOTIVE drum brakes are self adjusting.. They have a little spring mechanism that works when you hit the brakes AND are going in reverse..
I adjust mine so that they are just scraping on the drum when you turn them.
Just did mine last weekend while I was re-greasing the bearings.. ;)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 12:42pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How do you secure your breakaway cable to your hitch?
JBarca has a really good write up here on this topic. I have mine attached to the same bumper hitch points as he does. He has many good points in his write up too. Well worth the read and you'll realize there is a lot more to the break away cable placement after all!:C
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 12:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How do you secure your breakaway cable to your hitch?
I don't connect it to the 'hitch' at all... ;)
I connect it to the bumper of my truck that is not connected to the hitch in any way.
The idea being that if the entire hitch fails, there goes your break away attachment point right along with the hitch!
My cable does not go thru the chains either... It's on it's own and does not drag. If your cable is too long, you can alter it to fit for your particular setup... How and when you want the break away brakes to come on is yet ANOTHER discussion that has 2 camps involved. There are those that want it to pull as soon as the trailer comes off the ball and there are those that don't want it to pull until after the trailer has completely left the rigs.. Chains and all... I prefer the later.. But that's not to say the other way is bad either... Just whatever you are comfortable with.. I hope I never have to test either theory! ;)
That's just what I do.. ;)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 11:40am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: If you dont travel with the FW tank full???
I would prefer to not travel with it full even though where I go with the trailer is only maybe 50 miles away.
I'm sure you have your reasons for this, but I'm so glad I fill mine up before leaving the house.. Just one less thing to worry about having to do once I get to my destination..
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/16/12 11:25am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Awning rod multi tool
I have done that very thing on a number of occasions.. Dang pine needles! :)
I also use it to grab the under belly straps when I put the cover on it. I only have to toss the strap so it gets at least half way, then I can grab it with the awning pole.
Lets see, I've used it to pull the radio antenna over so the 'Bat Wing' could be put back down. (when I set the radio antenna, I didn't 'lean' it over enough and it got caught under the Bat Wing after it was fully raised!)
I use it to pull stuff out of my pass thru front storage when something I need is out of reach..
It's one of my most used tools! :)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/15/12 12:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: truck tag
Every state is different. The only thing that matters to the OP is South Carolina law.
But the OP asked specifically "what does the other states do?" :W
In WA state, you can purchase a higher "GVWR" tag if you wish.. They do start you out with different weights depending on your truck.. 1500 generally = #6000, 2500 = #8000 and 3500 = #9999. Not sure what they do for the 2500/3500 series trucks that have GVWR over #10,000??
But in general, we only pay for the trucks GVW in a private situation.. RV trailer towing is not included in your trucks tag weight..
At least that's how I understand it... ;)
Mitch
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MitchF150
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05/15/12 12:17pm |
Towing
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