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RE: wieght dist.hitch?
It's a good idea to check with the manufacturer of the particular hitch you are installing. They are not all the same in their recommendations.
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05/24/12 02:18pm |
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RE: Water pump issue while de-winterizing. Input needed.
The valve, (at least the one I took apart), consists of a plastic, spring loaded plunger with an O ring. If you take it apart, you may find that the O ring has just come out of the groove. Put the O ring back in place and put it back together. If you're lucky, that will fix it.
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05/23/12 11:13pm |
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RE: what low temps can you camp in???
As was said, it depends on your trailer. An enclosed and heated underbelly are necessary. Tank heaters can help even with the above. On my TT the dump valves are inside the enclosed and heated part with the tanks and the valve handles extend out through the enclosure to operate. That way, the sewer pipes and valves don't freeze. Storm windows make a huge difference.
I had a Northwood Nash and used it in winter with temps 5-6 below at night with no problems. Now, have another Northwood, Arctic Fox. Both have factory storm windows. Expect to use the Fox in winter with no problems. Northwood builds a, "four season", coach and adverises it as such.
Had a class C years ago with the FW tank and plumbing inside. No problem with that but the BW and GW tanks were underneith and not enclosed. Dumped some RV antifreeze in each while they were empty so it would make it to the valves. Got by with it.
Also, had a class A, (Winnebago), did a lot of extra insulating in the basement. Used it at -17 F with no problems.
You have to asses each unit individually. Seal around openings for water fill, electric, outside shower, etc. Some units are built for four seasons, some are not but can be adapted and some, because of low insulating values, location of tanks and plumbing, small furances, etc. just might not be worth the trouble.
In a semi permanent site, you might go to the trouble to wrap a water line with heat tape. Generally, for short term it's easier to fill the FW tank during the day and put the hose away where it's warm.
Propane remains a liquid at -40. Could affect your ability to generate much heat.
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05/14/12 06:49pm |
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RE: A Question about Keys & Locks on TT's
Ours is the same way. I am guessing that each lock set comes with its own keys and it would be an extra step to make them both the same. Seems dumb to me. I haven't checked with a locksmith to see what it would take to key them the same. Just carry the two.
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05/11/12 09:26pm |
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RE: How to change a tire?
If you take it to the tire store to let them do it, stipulate that you get to watch. Make sure they don't put a jack under the middle of the axle. Have them jack to the frame or, at least, under the spring hanger. Also, make sure if they run the lug nuts up with the air wrench that they finish tightening with a torque wrench.
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05/05/12 10:14pm |
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RE: Is it okay to keep trailer hitched?
Motor homes never get to unhitch.
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05/05/12 10:03pm |
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RE: Trailer towing question
Consider the fact that some TT's have a GVW that is 2-3000 lbs more than UVW. Some have far less. 1000 lbs or so over UVW is a reasonable estimate even with water, propane and batteries and might be 1000 lbs or more less than GVW. Going strictly by GVW could eliminate a lot of possibilities. A well designed TT has some margin between UVW and GVW so, with a normal load, you are not right at the maximum rating for all your components. Different TT's are different. I would consider taking UVW, probably round it up, (if it says 6700, figure 7000), add 1000 and go from there for a working number.
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05/05/12 09:49pm |
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RE: Water Spewing from inlet valve
Sometimes the check valve just gets caught sideways. Pull the screen and poke the little plastic rod you see. If the O ring hasn't moved out of the groove, it will, often just pop back in place. If that doesn't work, you can pull the valve out and reset the O ring in the groove and put it back together. It's just a little, plastic, spring loaded, one way valve. A plug will get you by in the mean time. Even when the valve works, as mentioned, a plug is a good idea to keep dirt out.
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05/01/12 06:59pm |
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RE: Newb - Low water drain point?
If I open the low point drains and lift the pressure relief valve on the HWH, the HWH drains. When the water quits running I let the pressure relief lever back down. Can't close the door on the HWH with the lever up.
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04/29/12 06:21pm |
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RE: Axle spread uneven
Could be some suspension loading from parking after turning? You might, if you haven't already thought of that, pull it forward and back a few times in a straight line to get the suspension lined up and unloaded.
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04/29/12 05:30pm |
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RE: Trailer Weights
50 cans of canned food? Where would you put 100 lbs of meat and eggs? I don't think it would fit in the refer. 300 lbs of clothes and coats?
Seems like the general consensus around here is 1000 to 1500 lbs of stuff. Of course, there is going to be some variation between someone going for a weekend in a 20 ft and fulltimers in a big 5th wheel.
Mileage may vary.
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04/15/12 09:43pm |
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RE: Tow /haul button >>
The tow/haul function changes the computer programed shift points and locks your torque converter sooner. The transmission will, usually shift at higher rpms and tend to stay in gear longer before downshifting. It shouldn't affect your mileage adversely but, it should prolong the life of your transmission by eliminating a lot of down shifting and up shifting which tends to generate heat.
Modern transmissions are controled electronically and, the ECM or engine control module monitors rpms, torque, coolant temp and, a whole bunch of things that we used to guess at.
The engineers that designed your truck also designed the program for the tow/haul mode. If you are towing or hauling a heavy load, use it, that is what it was designed for.
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04/13/12 08:27pm |
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RE: tongue weight for class IV hitch
Ended up with an Arctic Fox 29V with a dry tongue weight of 980. According to a member on the Northwood forum who has a 29V, his tongue weight, loaded runs between 1250 and 1350.
I did, finally, find the right link to Dodge, htpp://www.dodge.com/towing and confirmed that my receiver is, in fact rated at 1200/12,000.
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04/09/12 10:53pm |
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RE: Swivel rocker
John,
You are truly amazing. You still have the pictures of the 2007! We have been looking at similar rockers on-line. Camping World has a couple. We bought the trailer from Camping World in Colorado Springs and when I pick it up Thursday, I will look at what they have in the store.
Thank you again for all your help. We are very excited about the, "new" camper and are itching to get it on the road. I am fortunate, this one has the optional 16" alloy wheels and E rated tires. It still has the original tires which I plan to replace the day after I pick it up. It also has what appears to be a factory installed solar panel on the roof and factory storm windows.
The adventure continues,
Jim
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04/08/12 10:14pm |
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RE: Swivel rocker
Thanks for all the replies. John, we got a 2008, Arctic Fox 29V, bring it home Thursday. Plan a, "maiden voyage", the the following week. Really looking forward to it.
We did look at Laz y boy and found a couple of terrific chairs. One that we particularly liked was 28" wide and the back comes off. The saleswoman said they sell them to a lot of people for RV's. The downside is, it was over $800. We are hoping to find something less expensive but, as with everything RV, nothing is cheap. May have to go that way or something similar but are still looking around.
Camping world has one in the catalogue for less than $500. Hope to find one at the store to see what it looks like.
Have looked at some regular swivel rockers but as has been mentioned, have to be sure they will fit through the door and, not over fill the space available.
Homestyle Industries make the original for Northwood. Their website does not list models and prices. Possible they don't sell to the public?
Have looked at flex steel on-line. Nice but, also pricey. Pricey may be what we have to do?
Jim
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04/08/12 11:49am |
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Swivel rocker
We just bought a, "new to us", 2008 TT that came from the factory with a swivel rocker but the rocker didn't make the transition. Don't know what happened to the original but need to get a new one. Anybody gone through this and purchased an RV swivel rocker? If so, where did you get it and how expensive was it?
Thanks,
Canoe
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04/07/12 06:48pm |
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RE: tongue weight for class IV hitch
John,
I do like the Arctic Fox. Been through the factory twice and actually ran into Ron Nash, the owner in the parking lot in 2007 and he was kind enough to stop and chat. You don't get that with the big manufacturers.
Looked at some of the front kitchen models in brochures. Funny, I initially thought they were pretty heavy in the front. You are correct, they might be easier to balance.
I really like the rear living room and the 27T was my other choice. Would like more closet space and have some concern about whether you can get from the living room to the bathroom and bedroom with the slide in.
Going to have to go on the Northwood owner's website and ask those questions. Might have to drive up to Casper, WY., (300 miles) to look at them. Closest dealer these days that has much inventory.
Thanks again for your thoughtful reply. Good luck with the storm windows.
Jim
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03/31/12 07:39pm |
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RE: tongue weight for class IV hitch
John,
Nice to communicate with you again. As usual, your advice is very good. Pointing out that all the storage is in the front is significant. As you say, the tongue weight could go pretty high. I am definately thinking class V hitch.
At 14-1500lbs, I am beginning to push the GVW of my 2500 considering the other stuff I have in there like people and dogs. Looked at Sunline before I got my Nash and really loved them. Sorry they went out of business. We need the four season capability which pushed me to Northwood. That and their reputation which I have found to be well earned.
Now that I think about it, with your interest in storm windows, is your Sunline four season? I may have to re-think the 30U. When I bought my Ram CTD, I never thought I would be interested in a trailer that I could not tow easily.
I could tow the 30U easily enough but, the tongue weight is a real issue. My current Nash 22GQ has been wonderful for weekends and, a bit longer but, since Barbara retired, we are looking at longer trips. A recent month on the Texas Gulf made it clear that our current TT is not large enough for two people and two large dogs when it rains for a few days in a row.
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03/31/12 06:35pm |
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RE: tongue weight for class IV hitch
ScotG,
Got my numbers from the 2006 Dodge Ram brochure. Quad Cab 4X4. Where did you get your infomation on the hitch? I searched but could not come up with hitch capacity numbers. Not using the right words in my search?
Information I could find suggests that to install a class V hitch on a truck with a factory hitch you have to use a hitch that goes under the factory hitch as the factory hitch is welded to the bumper.
Just out looking at mine. It's bolted to the frame on both ends and not welded to the bumper or the frame anywhere. It is one beefy looking hitch.
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03/30/12 04:53pm |
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RE: tongue weight for class IV hitch
While my estimate was certainly something of a WAG, I based it somewhat on the fact that my current TT has a dry hitch weight of 520 and a loaded weight of 680. Not apples to apples but both Northwood products which have the FW tanks over the axles and the holding tanks behind the axles so they don't change the hitch weight too much. My present TT has two 30lb propane tanks and two Trojan 105's on the tongue.
If the difference is around 30% the 1060 dry weight could be around 1300. Need to find some one with an Arctic Fox 30U and see what they have for a tongue weight.
You're right, if I go with that TT I might well be looking at a class V hitch.
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03/29/12 07:20pm |
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