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Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-12-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By rcflyer
I calculate your pin weight at 1540 which gives...

I calculate your pin weight at 1540 which gives you a pin weight percentage of 15.9 percent. A little low for a 5th wheel. If you can redistribute your weights to 20 percent pin weight you may find...
Forum: Sunset Trail 09-09-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By rcflyer
X2 X2 When my trailer was new with the dexter...

X2 X2
When my trailer was new with the dexter ez lube I had a brake that was grabby.
I removed the hubs and found the seals on three hubs were blown and grease all over the brake shoes. The only...
Forum: Sunset Trail 01-07-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By rcflyer
Yes and I recommend the P3. It has diagnostics...

Yes and I recommend the P3. It has diagnostics that are very helpful.

Example it reads out the brake current. I check before every trip. With a double axel trailer that has four wheels...
Forum: Sunset Trail 01-05-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By rcflyer
What controller do you have? What is the error...

What controller do you have? What is the error message/what light is flashing.
Forum: General RV Questions 10-31-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By rcflyer
I monitor my tire pressures regularly (Every 30...

I monitor my tire pressures regularly (Every 30 minutes or so) with my TPMS system. I have on a couple occasions found a tire was losing pressure before the pressure was low enough to trigger the...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-25-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,555
Posted By rcflyer
RVlock keyless locks

Has anyone had any luck with the RVlock keyless locks?

I purchased one several years ago and the lock has not been very reliable. When it was under warranty RVlock did replace it. Then a couple...
Forum: Sunset Trail 12-09-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,787
Posted By rcflyer
I am not sure about the 400 lbs. In fact he...

I am not sure about the 400 lbs. In fact he stated that it adds 400 lbs to the bumper tube thus implies you can carry more than 400 lbs. His bracket could possibly handle the 400 lbs but I suspect...
Forum: General RV Questions 09-14-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,724
Posted By rcflyer
If there is an LED light that comes on at the...

If there is an LED light that comes on at the same time as the fan it may be the led light.

I purchased some led lighting sorry do not remember the brand etc but I had to get rid of that batch as...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 09-13-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By rcflyer
I tried several wireless and finally gave up and...

I tried several wireless and finally gave up and went with a wired unit.

I had a wireless one day in heavy traffic in Salt Lake City and every time a semi would pass the wireless signal was lost...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-19-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,064
Posted By rcflyer
On my 1950-1970 vintage cars that had front drum...

On my 1950-1970 vintage cars that had front drum brakes the only time the wheel bearings were re-packed was when I had to replace the brakes.

It was not a case of the bearings needing to be...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-08-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,990
Posted By rcflyer
I suspect you did not look at this diagram...

I suspect you did not look at this diagram carefully.

https://i.imgur.com/BlXh8Lc.jpg
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-08-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,990
Posted By rcflyer
I believe that is exactly what I said. The outer...

I believe that is exactly what I said. The outer bearing will never see new unused grease.

Take a look at this:

https://i.imgur.com/BlXh8Lc.jpg
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-08-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,990
Posted By rcflyer
Think about this. As you pump grease into...

Think about this.

As you pump grease into the EZ lube you are pushing used grease out of the rear bearing to the front into the outer bearing.

The outer bearing will never see new grease.
Forum: General RV Questions 04-08-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By rcflyer
If you replace the valve stems I would suggest...

If you replace the valve stems I would suggest going with all metal stems in case you decide to go with a TPMS in the future.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-03-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,556
Posted By rcflyer
Nope the truck did not roll over. The hitch...

Nope the truck did not roll over. The hitch could not handle a lateral force when the truck made an evasive maneuver to miss another vehicle.

https://i.imgur.com/83cBtYf.jpg

...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,556
Posted By rcflyer
I would not recommend attaching the cable to the...

I would not recommend attaching the cable to the hitch handle if you have a B&W 5th wheel hitch.

It would not have applied the brakes on this trailer that become detached from the TV.
...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-25-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,293
Posted By rcflyer
When I did my wet bolt upgrade I also dropped my...

When I did my wet bolt upgrade I also dropped my springs into the lower hole.

Then I machined a piece of 3/4 inch iron pipe that fit snug inside the spring hanger and used the upper holes to clamp...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 05-10-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,449
Posted By rcflyer
Take a look at this and other videos on YouTube. ...

Take a look at this and other videos on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu-V0ZqfYHg
Forum: General RV Questions 05-01-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,647
Posted By rcflyer
Take a look at these' ...

Take a look at these'
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Forum: General RV Questions 01-29-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,160
Posted By rcflyer
Clean with mildsoap and water allow to dry then I...

Clean with mildsoap and water allow to dry then I use acetone just before i apply the Etherbond tape.

Then i use a small wooden roller such as this
...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-12-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By rcflyer
I have been spending my winters in Southern...

I have been spending my winters in Southern Arizona for 10 years.

My first home monitoring system was a Sensaphone. It monitors temperatures, doors and has motion detection. The system I rely on...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-07-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By rcflyer
Consider replacing the cheap fan in the...

Consider replacing the cheap fan in the bathroom.

I have a Fan-Tasic in my bathroom.

When I want ventilation in the bedroom or any other room I run the Fan-Tastic in exhaust mode then open a...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-15-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By rcflyer
I went with these. I liked the idea that they...

I went with these. I liked the idea that they store where the original steps were. They also have adjustable legs for the occasion that the ground is not level.

They come in 2 to 6 steps...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-12-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,970
Posted By rcflyer
10 minutes to change a flat tire on a trailer??? ...

10 minutes to change a flat tire on a trailer??? You are hired!
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 08-11-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,191
Posted By rcflyer
I replaced the cheap power fan in the bathroom...

I replaced the cheap power fan in the bathroom with a Fan-Tastic fan.

When I want ventilation in the bedroom or any other location in the trailer I set the Fan-Tastic in exhaust mode and open a...
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