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Forum: Basecamp Lounge 07-19-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By jalapeno
a positive outcome

I wanted to take a minute and share a bit about my most recent issue with my 5er. in 2017 the wife and i purchased our first 5th wheel. Not new to camping but we were new 5er owners. Yes we have made...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-07-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
You are correct and I will be dropping the...

You are correct and I will be dropping the underbelly for an inspection before drilling any holes. Thanks
Forum: General RV Questions 01-07-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
Lol yes sounds reasonable and also defines...

Lol yes sounds reasonable and also defines another problem. One mod leads to another and another, it's a never ending chain.
Forum: General RV Questions 01-05-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
I agree and i was all in but then i read...

I agree and i was all in but then i read something online about the bottom of the frame being under tension and the top was weight loaded and drilling into the frame could cause stress fractures. so...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-05-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
the way the brackets are made they actually wrap...

the way the brackets are made they actually wrap over the horizontal of the I beam frame and the bolts go through the vertical to hold the brackets in place. I believe this puts the weight on the I...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-05-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
Lloyd Thanks for the quick response. The hide a...

Lloyd
Thanks for the quick response. The hide a spare brackets mount to the vertical part of the frame there are six predefined holes and it says to use at least two. The holes need to be big enough...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-04-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,749
Posted By jalapeno
drilling holes in the frame is it ok?

The wife bought me a bal hide a spare for christmas so looking at the directions i am supposed to drill a couple of holes on each side for the mounting brackets. i have been searching for anything...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 11-17-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,215
Posted By jalapeno
Glad to hear it worked out well. Would you mind...

Glad to hear it worked out well. Would you mind sharing which icemaker you bought?
Forum: Volante 04-23-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By jalapeno
So it actually does have a pantry, in the hall...

So it actually does have a pantry, in the hall across from the bathroom . One side is a closet to hang clothes and the other side we use for the pantry. It works great and has enough room for...
Forum: Volante 04-22-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By jalapeno
congrats on your purchase. we also have the...

congrats on your purchase. we also have the 240RL. we bought ours a year and a half ago and we are really enjoying it.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-15-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
they look like a great option and definitely...

they look like a great option and definitely better than the stock stairs. I really like the side mount boot cleaner and may have to mod my morides with something now that i have seen these. they...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-15-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
I actually installed their box shortly after it...

I actually installed their box shortly after it came out. they did not have it available when i initially did my install you can see it here...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-10-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
thank you i ordered mine today.

thank you i ordered mine today.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-06-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
can you please provide the information for the...

can you please provide the information for the led lighting. i would like to do

that as well.
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 09-03-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By jalapeno
lol no i just meant she was cleaned up and put up...

lol no i just meant she was cleaned up and put up from the trip this weekend, still have the best camping of the year ahead of us. i love fall camping. cooler weather, less bugs, warm fires. we...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 09-03-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By jalapeno
11 in 12

well with the labor day trip done the camper cleaned and put away we have now logged 11 trips in our first 12 months of ownership. the volante may not be the top tier but it has performed flawlessly...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-18-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,237
Posted By jalapeno
we bought the zinus 10" has four different foams....

we bought the zinus 10" has four different foams. it is amazing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BW7H5ZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just for reference Im 6'2" and 280lbs...
Forum: Volante 07-15-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By jalapeno
you are correct, pressure regulators are a must...

you are correct, pressure regulators are a must but every campground has a different water pressure. some are better than others and the real reason for the regulator is to protect your camper from...
Forum: Volante 07-15-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By jalapeno
Rod, we also have the 2017 volante 240rl. cant...

Rod, we also have the 2017 volante 240rl. cant answer for the side shelves sorry. just for clarification are you saying it is a flow issue or a water pressure issue, and is it when you are hooked up...
Forum: Camping and Recreation 06-24-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,220
Posted By jalapeno
cherokee landing state park lake tenkiller Oklahoma

Cherokee landing state park is located near Tahlequah Oklahoma. lake tenkiller was created by building a dam on the Illinois river. The water tends to be colder and clearer than most lakes in...
Forum: Camping and Recreation 06-24-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 948
Posted By jalapeno
Osage hills campground oklahoma

Osage hills campground is located in osage county oklahoma, 9 miles from pawhuska and the home of the pioneer woman and 17 miles from bartlesville oklahoma where phillips 66 was founded by frank...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 06-24-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,455
Posted By jalapeno
rand mcnally tpms

So i read this post back when it first came out and decided to buy the rand mcnally tpms. i have installed and used it on two trips now so i am ready to give my feedback.

first let me describe my...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-31-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By jalapeno
we had the second one added on at the dealership...

we had the second one added on at the dealership when we purchased the fifth wheel and it added $1200 to the total cost.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-01-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
that is a consideration, storage, and in one...

that is a consideration, storage, and in one campground we had to make sure we parked so the steps would not be blocked by a tree. I do agree with SeanRN, i don't want to camp anywhere that i am so...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-25-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,442
Posted By jalapeno
I look forward to seeing your install. they look...

I look forward to seeing your install. they look very similar in design and function so they should offer the same improvement in stability. Not sure about the lipperts but the morryde have pins that...
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