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Forum: General RV Questions 06-23-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,549
Posted By fuzzdr
I caught my RV plugin cord on a toolbox that was...

I caught my RV plugin cord on a toolbox that was lying in the truck bed- tore every last wire out of the RV. Lesson learned for me- now when I disconnect that cord, I run it up to my bike rack and...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-15-2018, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,032
Posted By fuzzdr
Agreed about the flimsy bumpers. Arvika.com would...

Agreed about the flimsy bumpers. Arvika.com would never attach to the bumper. That is one of the things that places them above the common racks out there. The bike rack that I currently use for my...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-14-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,032
Posted By fuzzdr
The best bike racks are found at Arvika.com They...

The best bike racks are found at Arvika.com They are found in Quebec. Give them a call and ask for Guy. And yes, he does speak perfect English. He will ask you basic questions to find the right...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-14-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By fuzzdr
I am completely loyal to garmin. I first started...

I am completely loyal to garmin. I first started with their initial marine gps units in 1991. I have had many different garmin marine units over the years and they have never let me down and have...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-05-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By fuzzdr
I used the Valterra EZ electric waste valve...

I used the Valterra EZ electric waste valve system. I had to look it up. I had installed it 3 years ago and forgot about it. Good that it performed so well that I could do that. I surely never forgot...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-03-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By fuzzdr
I dropped the belly cover and replaced the...

I dropped the belly cover and replaced the horrible cable and valve with an electric version- best thing I ever did. Still great after 3 years.

Good luck
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-03-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,395
Posted By fuzzdr
Nobody will win this gas vs diesel thread. Buy...

Nobody will win this gas vs diesel thread. Buy which ever one you fancy. For me, it is an F-350 diesel. I started with an F-250 gasser so that my wife would not kill me for spending an extra $10K for...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 11-27-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,900
Posted By fuzzdr
best bike racks come from Arvika.com (Quebec...

best bike racks come from Arvika.com (Quebec Canada). Phone them and ask for Guy. He will guide you through making the best choices. He has done so for me twice, first time for my tt and later for my...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-26-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,060
Posted By fuzzdr
Bike Rack

Hi Phoneguy; I still suggest that you talk to Guy at Arvika.com Guy is very knowledgeable and eager to help. When I was first looking for a bike solution, Guy answered all of my questions and guided...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-25-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,060
Posted By fuzzdr
Best bike rack

Contact Guy at Arvika; He will listen to your needs and recommend the best option for you. He has done so for both of my travel trailer and my fifth wheel.
Both racks have been first rate and both...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-25-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,405
Posted By fuzzdr
Go big i.e.; 60 amp panel min. Do the job once...

Go big i.e.; 60 amp panel min. Do the job once and be prepared for what the future may hold. That is not too large for a hot tub, 50A RV, etc. There may be times when both the hot tub and RV run...
Forum: Winterizing 11-29-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,969
Posted By fuzzdr
Follow the antifreeze plastic fill line away from...

Follow the antifreeze plastic fill line away from the open end with your hand. You will see a 2 way valve to switch the input to the pump from the cold water tank to the antifreeze container after...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-18-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,346
Posted By fuzzdr
I setup my home made 12vdc fuse panel inside the...

I setup my home made 12vdc fuse panel inside the front battery compartment because one does not need to access this very often. For greater easier access, one could install the fuse panel in the side...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,346
Posted By fuzzdr
I did the same thing a few years ago on my...

I did the same thing a few years ago on my Cruiser. I purchased the battery switch from West Marine being a boat person. Yes, I hate going into that front compartment where my 2 group 27 batteries...
Forum: Winterizing 10-09-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,097
Posted By fuzzdr
To winterize my /13 Cruiser I remove the flimsy...

To winterize my /13 Cruiser I remove the flimsy cosmetic panel that is found under the kitchen sink. Doing that will expose everything needed to winterize e.g.; hot water tank c/w bypass kit and 2...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-31-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By fuzzdr
For those not wanting to make their own, Arvika...

For those not wanting to make their own, Arvika from Quebec makes a great fifth wheel rack that attaches to the pin box. I have had one for several years and love it. Call Arvika and ask for Guy. He...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-11-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By fuzzdr
Without going into great detail, we had a similar...

Without going into great detail, we had a similar DEF/Diesel Exhaust Regeneration problem recently in our 2016 F-350. Our fix was to replace the NOx sensor in the exhaust. It presented as check...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-30-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By fuzzdr
Nice truck! Wise of you to go Diesel. I have the...

Nice truck! Wise of you to go Diesel. I have the F-350 Diesel and love it. No more whining when climbing hills or mountains with your 5er on.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-05-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 43,913
Posted By fuzzdr
Faced with the same question in 2014, I bought a...

Faced with the same question in 2014, I bought a F-250 gas truck to pull a 33 ft. 12,500 lb fifth wheel trailer (Cruiser). Big mistake as I was not happy especially hauling uphill. So then I did what...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-28-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
Now that I have positively identified the wires...

Now that I have positively identified the wires running back to the trailer brakes and spliced them to the other brake related blue wires, things are looking up. The "trailer connected" message is...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-27-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
I have one last unaccounted for red 12 to 18...

I have one last unaccounted for red 12 to 18 gauge red trailer wire in my pin box area electric junction box. When I tested this wire with 12 vdc, it caused one yellow clearance light on each side to...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-26-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
Without the manual, I did some looking around the...

Without the manual, I did some looking around the wiring of my trailer. In particular looking for a blue and white wire pair of 12 to 16 gauge. In the process, I found a grey sheathed wire pair with...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-26-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
Thanks Mark and Susan but my Lippert manual says...

Thanks Mark and Susan but my Lippert manual says nothing about wire colors. The only reference to brake wire is to use 16 awg wire for brakes on one axle. Not very helpful to me. Thanks anyway as I...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-19-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
Still having trouble getting the trailer brakes...

Still having trouble getting the trailer brakes working on my 2013 Cruiser. All trailer lights work properly. Controller and break-away switch (when plug on cable is pulled out) send voltage along...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-19-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,579
Posted By fuzzdr
It seems like the 2 12g white wires with red...

It seems like the 2 12g white wires with red tracers should energize the electric trailer brakes when the 2 blue brake wires are connected to them. I will check that out if the rain lets up here.
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