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Forum: General RV Related Discussions 08-04-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,869
Posted By Denali2012
That would be enough to scare anyone....how fast...

That would be enough to scare anyone....how fast have you been towing during those 8,000 miles --- ever over 64-65 mph?
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-31-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,257
Posted By Denali2012
Why would there be no answer when calling the...

Why would there be no answer when calling the phone number mentioned in the recall and on the NHTSA website? It just rings and never goes to voicemail either.
Forum: Toy Hauler 06-25-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,568
Posted By Denali2012
You've probably got a setting on your stereo with...

You've probably got a setting on your stereo with "A", "B" and "C" speakers. One of those will likely be your outside speakers only, one will be inside only and the third either both or a bedroom...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-08-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,937
Posted By Denali2012
Hmmmmm....not sure I've seen that model...

Hmmmmm....not sure I've seen that model designation here before.....I'll have to look up that floor plan.
AND...........welcome to this forum. As it grows with new members, it will only get better...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-05-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,322
Posted By Denali2012
For those of us who have done any RV shopping,...

For those of us who have done any RV shopping, how many of us have heard the salesman say -- "oh yeah, you can tow this with that, no problem!!"
Their main concern is making the sale, not the...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-03-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,436
Posted By Denali2012
What is the towing weight of that TT? Just for...

What is the towing weight of that TT? Just for peace of mind and comfort, I would consider getting an anti-sway setup. You are correct in the opinions you have heard as to the Equalizer and Reese....
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-31-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,130
Posted By Denali2012
You have PLENTY of truck there to tow this...

You have PLENTY of truck there to tow this trailer --- no problem!! Geesh --- I tow this same trailer with my F150 Max Tow Ecoboost, and am able to tow uphill at 65 mph in 4th gear at 2,900 rpm. I...
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-29-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,589
Posted By Denali2012
Well, we've got one too....and you are right ---...

Well, we've got one too....and you are right --- you don't see many of the exact same model as ours on the road. But then again, there are only about a 100 different floorplans and manufacturers out...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-25-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,241
Posted By Denali2012
Coops.....when we bought our Miata two years ago,...

Coops.....when we bought our Miata two years ago, we went north into Canada in its first week. We went up through Kamloops and Kalona...west on 99(?) to mile marker 100 road than south through...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-25-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,241
Posted By Denali2012
Welcome to the forum....We also have the 289RK...

Welcome to the forum....We also have the 289RK and really like this floor plan.
I retired two years ago myself and went on a long (14,000) mile TT vacation last year. We loved it and saw a LOT of...
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-21-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,687
Posted By Denali2012
We have had two Dutchmen TT's, the second one...

We have had two Dutchmen TT's, the second one being the same as yours.......the first one was a lemon in the extreme, and our experience with it being in the shop most of the time was the same as...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-21-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,381
Posted By Denali2012
Welcome! You'll find many helpful members here as...

Welcome! You'll find many helpful members here as we grow together.
Montana, huh? I love that state....well, at least the western 1/2 where you are! The eastern part gets a little bleak, you know?
Forum: Towing Talk 05-17-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,082
Posted By Denali2012
Don't overdo it on the weight distribution ---...

Don't overdo it on the weight distribution --- you want the truck to squat just a bit or you will have too much weight transferring to the front of your truck and the back of your trailer.
Our F150...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-17-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,082
Posted By Denali2012
The owner's manual "suggests" premium fuel when...

The owner's manual "suggests" premium fuel when towing. I have used regular gas for thousands of miles, and then experimented with a tank of premium here and there --- its been really hard to tell...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-17-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,082
Posted By Denali2012
I typically lock out 6th (as it rarely uses it...

I typically lock out 6th (as it rarely uses it anyway) as the torque and rpm just seem better in 5th for towing. I get better mpg in 5th than 6th too, as you are a bit higher in the torque curve....
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-15-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By Denali2012
You will love the way that the EcoBoost tows....

You will love the way that the EcoBoost tows. I've never owned a diesel tow rig, but those who have say that the EB tows a lot like one as far as power and the rpm's it uses.
It does not get...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 05-14-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,718
Posted By Denali2012
Yeah, know what you mean as to being off peak...

Yeah, know what you mean as to being off peak times. We went to Yellowstone a couple of years ago in the first week of October and literally almost had the entire park to ourselves. ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-14-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,077
Posted By Denali2012
You've got plenty of truck there for that 5er,...

You've got plenty of truck there for that 5er, and it should handle it really well. I love the Calgary area....but as long as you are up north, try to take the time to get up to Jasper in the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 05-14-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,718
Posted By Denali2012
Either way in is one HECK of a climb, isn't it? I...

Either way in is one HECK of a climb, isn't it? I like Yosemite, but not all the people that were there with us.....it was elbow to elbow everywhere we went.......
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 05-13-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,089
Posted By Denali2012
You're very welcome.....wow, only 200 miles...

You're very welcome.....wow, only 200 miles between fill ups? That is one reason I like our 2012 Ford F150 with the 36 gallon tank....it does make traveling long distances less stressful.....until...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 05-13-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,089
Posted By Denali2012
As you gain experience with towing, you will...

As you gain experience with towing, you will quickly develop your "eye" for saying......"yeah, I can make that turn."
You do have to change your perspective for gas stations, restaurants and any...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 05-13-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,438
Posted By Denali2012
Are you using a pressure reducing device on the...

Are you using a pressure reducing device on the water line into the RV? I'll bet you are, if your dealer took proper care of you in setting up your hose and water lines. The plastic pipes and...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-13-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,763
Posted By Denali2012
We've had two Denali's....the first one was...

We've had two Denali's....the first one was nothing short of a complete lemon. On the first day towing it home, the main door was locked and deadbolted, but it popped open repeatedly -- the first...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-12-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,763
Posted By Denali2012
I don't think that the tongue jack ever needs to...

I don't think that the tongue jack ever needs to be lubed --- I've never read anywhere that anyone has done this.
You sound like someone who is going to take great care of their RV however!!
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-12-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,667
Posted By Denali2012
If you are new campers, a quick word of...

If you are new campers, a quick word of advice.......when packing, add lightness. Light plates and glasses, take about 1/2 the amount of clothes you think you'll need (you won't care about having the...
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