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Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-23-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,852
Posted By Darrell
CAT Back

When it comes to exhaust - unless you go with the Full Monty from the manifold back - anything else is jewellery. Your engine is an air pump - air in - burn it with a fuel mixture - air (exhaust)...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-19-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By Darrell
Reese 16K Titan

I just bought and installed a new Reese 16K Titan hitch. Can anyone tell me if there is a requirement to grease the contact points between the hitch head and the hitch head support? There are two...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 05-11-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,176
Posted By Darrell
Weapon Not Needed!

Come to Canada - lived here for 53 years - have never experienced a reason to carry a weapon in public. 35 years in the Navy with multiple tours overseas - always loved coming home to safety. PS I...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-06-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By Darrell
Get the Warranty

I bought the warranty for my rig. I generally never buy extended warranties - but these trailers have a lot of hidden "surprises" that could cost you big bucks at the worst possible time. I used...
Forum: Winterizing 11-22-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By Darrell
Out she comes - then plugged in once per month on...

Out she comes - then plugged in once per month on a charger. Plus, not bad to have in the house in the case of a power outage. Gives you some extra energy for low draw stuff - like the radio!!
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-06-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,848
Posted By Darrell
I am running EFI Live with the DSP5 switch using...

I am running EFI Live with the DSP5 switch using Idaho Rob tunes from ATP Trucks. If all you are adding is a tuner - you will not see a lot of gains in MPG - there are too many other things that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-24-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,858
Posted By Darrell
No matter how hard I try - I can never nail the...

No matter how hard I try - I can never nail the sweet-spot to get back into my driveway...always takes some jiggerr-pokery!!!
Forum: Sunset Trail 08-31-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,009
Posted By Darrell
Been There!!

Maaco in the Burnside Industrial Park can accommodate your rig. I had mine done in the Spring under warranty. Cost was 1300 or so:facepalm:
Forum: Cruiser 08-21-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By Darrell
Updates are Good

Thanks for the update. When "fix" suggestions from forum members work out - it is nice to see them posted with the results....:thumb:
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 08-20-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,097
Posted By Darrell
If you plan on dry camping, ask the dealer to...

If you plan on dry camping, ask the dealer to "throw in" or at least give you a good deal on an accumulator. I mentioned this before in another post, have the tech run the fresh water pump. List to...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-18-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,840
Posted By Darrell
Things to consider: 1) If you are gone - do you...

Things to consider:
1) If you are gone - do you need the awning out?
2) If it raining too heavy for the awning - are you outside?
3) Overnight - if you are in bed do you need your awning out?
4)...
Forum: Camping and Recreation 08-12-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,377
Posted By Darrell
We just climbed Gros Morne a week ago. Also, take...

We just climbed Gros Morne a week ago. Also, take the water taxi from Norris Point to Woody Point...nice scenery on the 10 minute ride. When climbing Gros Morne, take at least 2 litres of water per...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-10-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,181
Posted By Darrell
Accumulator for the Fresh Water system. Have the...

Accumulator for the Fresh Water system. Have the tech run the water pump, these can be very noisy due to "noise shorts" and just generally poor installation. If it is noisy, make the dealer fix the...
Forum: Cruiser 08-05-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,328
Posted By Darrell
I managed to put it back together, but has again...

I managed to put it back together, but has again fallen off. However, all the Kings Horses and all the Kings Men helped to put it back together again.....I will attempt a warranty call when I get...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-03-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Darrell
Check in the bedroom - I believe they may be on...

Check in the bedroom - I believe they may be on the left side facing the front, under a panel that has 4 Robertson #2 screws.....I could be wrong though....if allelse fails - try Googling the problem...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-03-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Darrell
It would appear your hot water tank is working...

It would appear your hot water tank is working fine. Check the valve line-up. Are getting any water out of the hot water tap? Cold or a small amount of hot water would indicate the winterizing valves...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-02-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,324
Posted By Darrell
Is there water in the tank? When you turned the...

Is there water in the tank? When you turned the propane on - did it fire up? Are you getting any fault lights on the electric or propane?......Check the Hot Water tank drain - be careful - also yo...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-02-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,640
Posted By Darrell
Update. Springs are working out great, as...

Update. Springs are working out great, as expected. They seem to have pretty much eliminated the "chucking", and definitely smoothed out the ride. I am still experimenting with air pressures. I am...
Forum: Cruiser 08-02-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,328
Posted By Darrell
Toilet Foot Pedal

Has anyone else had their foot pedal fall off their toilet? Ours did - then the spring fell on the floor.....pretty damn flimsy construction. I borrowed a pair of vice-grips and managed to reinsert...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-22-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,955
Posted By Darrell
Living on the Edge

Not sure if I would want eat into any "spare capacity". Physics will inevitably win. It is not necessarily about getting and keeping the trailer moving - you also have to consider emergency...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-22-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,640
Posted By Darrell
Air Bag Install

I just installed the Air Lift, Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kit on my truck. 3 hours for two guys. Not a bad kit to install - just need some patience, and the right tools. We are off to...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-14-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,634
Posted By Darrell
Electricity supply at many campgrounds is far...

Electricity supply at many campgrounds is far from what is advertised. Many things will dictate how much juice you actually get. First and foremost (and something you will never know) - is, how much...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-13-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,735
Posted By Darrell
My Model

This is the exact one I have. It does run my a/c - but I ensure everything else is on gas, or shut off. The ONLY complaint I have is the small'ish gas tank. I have used it a few times to cool the...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 07-09-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By Darrell
Welcome from Nova Scotia

First thing to do is fill our your signature with your camper and tow vehicle - that makes it easier for the forum to provide help. Second thing - have a great summer camping! :dance:
Forum: Cruiser 07-02-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By Darrell
I had a similar issue with my MaxxAir. First time...

I had a similar issue with my MaxxAir. First time the fan motor burned out, the second issue - pretty much as you explained. The culprit was the wall switch....
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