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Forum: Towing Talk 02-05-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,654
Posted By jeffwelsh
Instead of air bags, I would look at Timbrens. ...

Instead of air bags, I would look at Timbrens. Much less expensive and easy to install.
-Jeff
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-02-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By jeffwelsh
I had the upgrade done as part of switching over...

I had the upgrade done as part of switching over to Morryde IS suspension. For the first couple of years we had our camper, the breaking never did feel right. It was checked under warranty and of...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-13-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,885
Posted By jeffwelsh
I have not had any problems since adding the rear...

I have not had any problems since adding the rear pump. That was 7 years ago. I have about 175 hours on the generator at this point. Longest period I have run it was at Darlington from Thursday...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 07-31-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,451
Posted By jeffwelsh
That picture is the replacement. It covers the...

That picture is the replacement. It covers the hole completely. I posted in case others have an Atwood that need replaced.
Forum: Fifth Wheel 07-30-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By jeffwelsh
See my post here...

See my post here (https://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums/f31/atwood-31011-replacement-9608.html#post81058) if it is the CO/LP detector.
...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 07-27-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,451
Posted By jeffwelsh
Atwood 31011 Replacement

My Atwood 31011 CO/LP detector was chirping. It was at end of life and after a little research, determined that a RV Safe RVCOLP-2W covers the hole from the Atwood. Apparently the Atwood 31011 has...
Forum: Towing Talk 09-28-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By jeffwelsh
Tire Size Weight

Tires are Michelin LTX AT/2 275/65 R20 Load Range E Max weight is 3525 per tire at 80 lbs. Pin weight on the Toy Hauler is 3000 lbs. I had a motorcycle in the back which weighs 900 lbs, so that...
Forum: Towing Talk 09-20-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By jeffwelsh
Continued....

We are back from Bristol and have some good internet now. I thought I could edit the first post, but did not see any way to do it.

One thing to add to my list is carry a good bottle jack with...
Forum: Towing Talk 09-18-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By jeffwelsh
Tow Vehicle Tires Time Out

Yet another tire thread, but this one is for the tow vehicle. I have a 2014 Ford F250 SRW that I bought new in July 2014. I have used it almost exclusively to tow our 3605 Voltage. The truck has...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-02-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,669
Posted By jeffwelsh
Here is a link to some pics where I ran wire to a...

Here is a link to some pics where I ran wire to a pump in the back. Pics are at #44
https://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums/f20/generator-issues-again-3475-3.html#post31652
-Jeff
Forum: Towing Talk 11-25-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,169
Posted By jeffwelsh
Check out the wire splices on the axles. I had...

Check out the wire splices on the axles. I had the same experience with my 3605. Turns out one of the connections was not good. It was enough to give me continutity on my tester, but not allowed...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-22-2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By jeffwelsh
I had problems with my genny before putting a...

I had problems with my genny before putting a second pump on Here is a link to a posting that I did. Pics start about half way down at #44
-Jeff
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-06-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,074
Posted By jeffwelsh
I noticed the last few times we were out the jack...

I noticed the last few times we were out the jack autoreset breaker would pop / reset a couple of times. I replaced it with the 80 amp auto reset and that seems to have solved the problem. I have 6...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-03-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,729
Posted By jeffwelsh
Here is a link to a hitch that I saved. ...

Here is a link to a hitch that I saved.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0033WNJV4/?coliid=I1K1729TQ81GG6&colid=27TK2TRDTXO1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

May do this to my Voltage some day. The...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-27-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By jeffwelsh
We did the 8k on our dual axle 3605. If you have...

We did the 8k on our dual axle 3605. If you have the work done in Elkart at the factory, they give you the option to use Timpkin bearings instead of cheap china bearings. We saved a couple of...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-21-2020, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,498
Posted By jeffwelsh
I have been running Hercules for 2 years with no...

I have been running Hercules for 2 years with no issues. I have had issues with both Westlake and Goodyear Marathon. Below is a pic of the blown out Goodyear. Sounded like a bomb went off when it...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-21-2020, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By jeffwelsh
I have a 3605 and my 2014 with Timbrens pulls and...

I have a 3605 and my 2014 with Timbrens pulls and stops just fine. We did change out the suspenion to Moryde IS 16K with disk brakes. I like the Timbrens vs the air bags.
-Jeff
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-31-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,793
Posted By jeffwelsh
It doesn't matter who or where the tires are made...

It doesn't matter who or where the tires are made if they are on the edge of there capacity. I have had blow outs with Westlake and Goodyear. Load range E is not good enough for the toy hauler. ...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-31-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,934
Posted By jeffwelsh
We upgraded to moryde 8k IS suspension and G...

We upgraded to moryde 8k IS suspension and G rated tires. No issues since.
-Jeff
Forum: Toy Hauler 06-15-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,813
Posted By jeffwelsh
Level Jack Hydraulic Seal Replacement

The landing gear on my 3605 has started to leak. Has anyone replaced the seals? Based on what I have researched so far, LCI recommends replacement. At $550 each, that is an expensive option. I...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 06-03-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,315
Posted By jeffwelsh
Checking Brake Connections

All of my connections are by the wheels on each axle. There is a wire that runs outside the underbelly and your first connections should be there and be on each side of the axle. Wires running to...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 06-01-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,315
Posted By jeffwelsh
I had that same problem. One of the connections...

I had that same problem. One of the connections is loose. On mine the installers stripped the insulation and the crimp connector was not hitting the wires. The truck's brake controller needs to...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-08-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,607
Posted By jeffwelsh
I think the answer could be putting a pump back...

I think the answer could be putting a pump back at the fuel tank. Here is a thread on that (https://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums/f36/onan-5500-generator-dies-2664.html) To see pics of my...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-08-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,972
Posted By jeffwelsh
So far so good.

We just got back from a trip to the UP in Michigan. The new G rated Hercules 901 tires and new shackles seem to make a difference. Seems like the camper rode better. My springs look like they are...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-10-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,972
Posted By jeffwelsh
Switching to MorRyde IS Suspension

Took our 3605 to Darlington/Myrtle Beach and it was a night mare. Had a tire blow out on I-75 in KY right before the TN border. It was like a bomb went off. The tread actually blew out and the...
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