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Forum: Cruiser 10-28-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,184
Posted By Flyone
Valve manufacture ?

I have a 2012 model, and trying to verify the make of the 3" black tank drain valve. I called customer service and they said probably a Valterra (Probably ?). He said that is what they use these...
Forum: Winterizing 10-28-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,592
Posted By Flyone
Don't have to worry about a little water in the...

Don't have to worry about a little water in the gray/black or fresh water tank, if they have been drained. What little water remains may freeze but the tank has so much volume the ice will expand a...
Forum: Cruiser 06-16-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,773
Posted By Flyone
Hot water tank over heating

My Atwood water heater suddenly started putting out scalding hot water. When I opened the control panel (inside the trailer) to turn it off, the red light next to the electrical switch was...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-26-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,840
Posted By Flyone
r2millers is correct--heat is THE big problem in...

r2millers is correct--heat is THE big problem in the 4R100 tranny. I installed the Deraile (spelling may not be correct) deep cooling pan--it has about 6, 5/8 inch tubes running thru the pan and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,840
Posted By Flyone
Tim D, seriously the 7.3 is on the list of the...

Tim D, seriously the 7.3 is on the list of the top 5 ( the list may have been top ten, the more I think about it) ever made world wide. I did not see the cummins 5.9 on the list. However don't get me...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,840
Posted By Flyone
The 7.3 is widely regarded as one of the top 5...

The 7.3 is widely regarded as one of the top 5 diesel engines ever made world wide. They were designed to go 350k before rebuild, many have surpassed that. The engine is pretty much bullet proof...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-17-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,027
Posted By Flyone
A gaser can't hold a candle to a diesel towing...

A gaser can't hold a candle to a diesel towing the same amount of weight. Back when---my gas 360 would slow almost to a crawl by the time we crested some hills, when I traded and got my diesel with...
Forum: General RV Questions 12-17-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,101
Posted By Flyone
Gary, as you know I have the same trailer as you,...

Gary, as you know I have the same trailer as you, and I too had a blow out. Driver side front, not twenty mins after checking tire pressure and inflating to 80 PSI. In order to not run without a...
Forum: On the Road! Travel and Roam 09-09-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,905
Posted By Flyone
Loneoak, if you get the chance go to Jerome, Az...

Loneoak, if you get the chance go to Jerome, Az (unhitched) it's south of Sedona just above Cottonwood (yes above) on the side of a mountain. It's an artsy town and its Main Street is a switchback...
Forum: Cruiser 09-08-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,175
Posted By Flyone
The receiver on the bumper for a bike rack could...

The receiver on the bumper for a bike rack could be problematic. I saw a cruiser with the bumper and bikes about to drag the ground. In talking with the owner he said his trailer was still under...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-06-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,642
Posted By Flyone
Great truck, you'll come to love it if you don' t...

Great truck, you'll come to love it if you don' t already.

Flyone
Forum: General RV Questions 07-06-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,729
Posted By Flyone
Get a Mr. Clean eraser mop and a bucket of water...

Get a Mr. Clean eraser mop and a bucket of water to rinse out the mop head. It does a great job and you can reach all or most of it by having the mop handle. With just a little bit of work it will...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-04-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,252
Posted By Flyone
If you are going to buy used look at a 2003 or...

If you are going to buy used look at a 2003 or earlier F250. The 7.3L TC powerstroke is a rock solid power plant. Look it up, one of the ten best diesel engines ever produced WORLD WIDE. It's...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-04-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,786
Posted By Flyone
Yes that is more than enough to draw down one 12V...

Yes that is more than enough to draw down one 12V battery in 10 days. If you check the CM detector (if I remember correctly) it says .7 amps to run it. Lets say with all of the other stuff you have...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-02-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,281
Posted By Flyone
You need to deduct the weight that is on your...

You need to deduct the weight that is on your truck, 18 to 20 percent for 5'rs--12,500 -2,250 (18%) is 10,250 LBS, so two axels at 5,200 each is 10,400. Looks good to me, that's at the min of 18% if...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-02-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,151
Posted By Flyone
Larry is correct, I have seen it many times when...

Larry is correct, I have seen it many times when disconnecting the city water or connecting the black water spray. Spill a little water and it will run down the skiriting lip and drip off way down by...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-02-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By Flyone
I had it happen once, slid the slider back to...

I had it happen once, slid the slider back to turn hard into storage spot--man couldn't get it to move, what the heck is wrong got out looked around the back of the 5'r walking back up to the cab...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-16-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,502
Posted By Flyone
I cant even find a hose that doesn't leak. The...

I cant even find a hose that doesn't leak. The one I have to use is the oldest one I have near 15 years old. All the newer ones leak badly where the hose connects into the bib on the end of the hose....
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 04-16-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,193
Posted By Flyone
The RV lanes have both gas and diesel. Watch out...

The RV lanes have both gas and diesel. Watch out some Pilot's are small and one can get into trouble pulling in with a 33 ft. 5er. Ask me how I know, DW had to get out and ask the line of cars behind...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-16-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,920
Posted By Flyone
Is it not the same as every other switch on the...

Is it not the same as every other switch on the panel?
Forum: Cruiser 03-21-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,379
Posted By Flyone
There is a alum brace behind the fender skirt, I...

There is a alum brace behind the fender skirt, I had to put a second screw in mine. The one from the factory was in a very bad spot which made it strip out. Anyhow the 2nd screw seem to do the job, I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-26-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,938
Posted By Flyone
Curt Q20, slider, love it. Would recommend it to...

Curt Q20, slider, love it. Would recommend it to anyone.
Forum: General RV Questions 02-19-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,984
Posted By Flyone
I see I forgot to mention that I cut the cargo...

I see I forgot to mention that I cut the cargo bar in half so I had two pieces, then I have one for each leg that extends outwardly as I turn the body. Hope this clears up the confusion.

Flyone
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 02-18-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,398
Posted By Flyone
you may want to consult with the factory to see...

you may want to consult with the factory to see if it would affect your warranty. One can never be to careful about that kind of stuff.

Flyone
Forum: General RV Questions 02-18-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,984
Posted By Flyone
The front landing gear legs seem to be the key...

The front landing gear legs seem to be the key with mine. The shorter they are extened the less movement I (the wife) feel. Jt Strongarms would do the job, are very expensive. I bought a cargo bar...
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