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Forum: Camping and Recreation 09-24-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,220
Posted By fam5mel
Glacier National Park

Planning our 2018 trip out west to Glacier. Looking for input and ideas from anyone who has been there. Plan to stay in Columbia Falls on the west side of park. Traveling from TN so this will be a...
Forum: Cruiser 05-05-2017, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,153
Posted By fam5mel
Cruiser Insulation R values?

Still looking at the CR347. The factory brochure says
The roof, floor and walls have R value of R7. I figured
This must be a miss print but the dealer says that's
correct. If true I will look for...
Forum: Crossroads Owner Registry 05-01-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,850
Posted By fam5mel
Truck?

Getting ready to purchase a 2017 Cruiser CR347. What are you pulling yours with? Diesel or gas? 3/4 ton? Any issues pulling or braking?
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 05-01-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,434
Posted By fam5mel
Curious what you are pulling your new trailer...

Curious what you are pulling your new trailer with and is it the same truck you pulled your fifth wheel with. We are getting ready to move up to a Cruiser CR347 from our ST300RK. Love our 300RK but...
Forum: Cruiser 04-28-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By fam5mel
Thanks

Thanks for information and advice. Anyone else have anymore would appreciate it.
Forum: Cruiser 04-26-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By fam5mel
Cruiser 347 Fifth Wheel

Looking to trade my Sunset Trail 300RK in for a fifth wheel. We recently looked at a Cruiser 347 mid bunk model. Love our 300RK and have had no issues just need more room for grandkids. My question...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-14-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Posted By fam5mel
Awning LED Strip Replacement

Thanks guys for info on LED lights. Still looking for advice from someone who has replaced the LED light strip. Looking at it it appears that the light strip slides into the groove on awning tube. Am...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-13-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Posted By fam5mel
LED Awning Lights Out

Out camping in the Great Smokey Mountains this week and noticed a section of led lights out on the awning strip of our ST300RK. Has anyone replaced their led strip? Advice on what's involved to...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-28-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By fam5mel
Fabric Accordion Shade

Well we are on our two week trip to Royal Gorge and Rocky Mountain National Park CO. New Duramax truck pulls like a dream. After two hard days driving arrived Royal Gorge. We noticed the middle...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-24-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By fam5mel
Wish I could. Restrictions say it has to be...

Wish I could. Restrictions say it has to be brick. Big $$$
Forum: General RV Questions 08-24-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By fam5mel
RV Cover?

This year we purchased a 300RK and have been enjoying it. I would like to put a cover over it since it stays outside. My question is what do those of you who have covers recommend? I've read some...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-23-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,832
Posted By fam5mel
Equalizer 4 Point

We use the Equilizer 4 point and love it. No sway problems.. They have excellent customer service and stand behind it. I recently bought a 3/4 ton Silverado and needed to change the shank to...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 08-17-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By fam5mel
Excited about the new camper!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new trailer. We purchased a 2016 300RK this year. We love it. We are leaving for Colorado Labor Day weekend for a two week trip. Is having two AC...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-08-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By fam5mel
Cabinet Door Repair

Thanks for ideas on how to repair stripped out cabinet door screws. I used toothpicks and rite bond wood glue. Seems to have worked well. Time will tell
Forum: General RV Questions 07-28-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By fam5mel
Cabinet Door Repair?

On our last trip we got home and noticed the hinge screws on two cabinet doors
have stripped out and doors hanging. Cabinets are not real wood. Particle board so I guess that's why they pulled out....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-23-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
Chevy Silverado Trans Temp Update

Well my transmission temps kept running in the 200s and I couldn't get an answer from the dealer or GM. Each trip out they seem to run higher. For peace of mind I've traded up to a 2500 Duramax. Pick...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-23-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,078
Posted By fam5mel
Skylight Replacement?

We have made our 7th trip out in our ST300 RK. The one consistent issue has been that they installed a skylight over the kitchen area instead of an exhaust fan. Why is beyond me. When you cook it...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-20-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,781
Posted By fam5mel
Thanks all for your advice and input. I bit the...

Thanks all for your advice and input. I bit the bullet and purchased a 2016 crew cab
Chevy 2500. Duramax. I pick it up next week. No more worrying about
transmission overheating and going up...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-18-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,781
Posted By fam5mel
Diesel Fuel

I'm looking to upgrade to a 2500 pickup and leaning toward a Duramax.
Do any of you with Diesel engines have difficulty finding fuel in your
travels? Especially when visiting National Parks? Can...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-20-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
GM Transmission Update

Well I spoke with GM customer support and dealers are correct. If you add a transmission cooler to your truck and it goes out the warranty is void. Ouch! My truck has 29K on it and 100k warranty so...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-20-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
GM Warranty

Just a quick update on my Silverado 1500 transmission temperatures. As I previously stated my dealer has told me the transmission is within factory specs. So for peace of mind I was going to have a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-18-2016, 06:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
Bowhunter

I'd like to thank you for the info about your transmission temp. Quite a difference between the 2500 and 1500 trucks. Guess the 2500 has a much heavier trans and the 4:10 rear. I just got my truck...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-11-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
Reply Morphrider

We planned to stay in Canyon City and then drive upto Rocky Mountain Park without trailer. Looks to be about 2.5 hours away. My thoughts were it would be flat towing. Open to suggestions to get closer
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-11-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
Thanks For Info

Thanks Bowhunter and Max Dow for your recent replys and info. Looks like I will look at some 2500 trucks. About a 5mpg drop over my 1500 but I guess you have to pay to play. My current truck gets...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-10-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,017
Posted By fam5mel
Thanks For Info

Thanks all for the feedback and advice about transmission temps. Morphrider you said you did a quick search for trans temp of my truck. Can you tell me where you found info. It looks like most of you...
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