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Forum: General RV Related Discussions 01-28-2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By acdii
One thing to check first before replacing...

One thing to check first before replacing anything. Make sure the lugs are tight, unplug the trailer first before touching the electrical!



On my last trailer the main kept tripping if too...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-15-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By acdii
Take look at the channel it is installed in. The...

Take look at the channel it is installed in. The shape of it will determine which one to get. Find the one to match it and shop around. You can buy them in long rolls to replace all the seals.
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Forum: Dutchmen News 11-12-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By acdii
While true that tongue weight could be everything...

While true that tongue weight could be everything rearward of the axle, the main reason for tongue "weight" and towing "capacity" is that one presses DOWN, while the other Pulls. A receiver rated at...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-11-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By acdii
I dug a bit more. Ford usually has towing guides,...

I dug a bit more. Ford usually has towing guides, but couldn't find one for a 2006, what I did find did not impress me at all.

First, the trailer in question...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-11-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By acdii
Here is a potential outcome of too much trailer...

Here is a potential outcome of too much trailer on a lifted truck, though this was an F250, the differences between it and an F350 are so minor they are considered the same truck with a different...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-11-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By acdii
A lifted truck with big tires is not suited for...

A lifted truck with big tires is not suited for towing such a large trailer. You will run into handling issues regardless if the truck has capacity or not. That big of a lift will set the trailer...
Forum: Dutchmen News 11-05-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By acdii
Regardless of ow much is distributed, the key...

Regardless of ow much is distributed, the key factor is that weight is still carried by the receiver, the only difference being leverage pushed some weight forward and rearward. Cargo is still cargo...
Forum: Dutchmen News 11-04-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By acdii
What is the GVWR of the trailer? People ALWAYS...

What is the GVWR of the trailer? People ALWAYS make the mistake of looking at an arbitrary dry weight that is made up as an average based on options but not real weight. What is the GVWR of the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-08-2023, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By acdii
Could always get an F250 with the 7.3, MORE than...

Could always get an F250 with the 7.3, MORE than enough for what you are towing and then some. 430 HP and 480lb-ft torque, compared to 401 and 464 for the GM.

If you can find one that is.
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Forum: Fifth Wheel 05-28-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By acdii
Just keep in mind, the handle position indicates...

Just keep in mind, the handle position indicates flow. On that last picture above, the handle points to the long line, not the bypass, so the water flow is into the tank, and not to the bypass.


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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 05-28-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By acdii
You can pretty much use anything off the shelf....

You can pretty much use anything off the shelf. Only reason you get what you get in an RV is for weight savings.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-28-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,241
Posted By acdii
You may need to make some modifications in the...

You may need to make some modifications in the opening, not many are that small. You can put a 12v one in, an Everchill. They work very well provided the indoor air temp is above 60*.


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Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-05-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By acdii
Not Just Camping World. There is a dealer that...

Not Just Camping World. There is a dealer that sells high end and mid range trailers in Rockford, just off 20/20/39. This is where I bought my 5th wheel. When I went to pick it up I did my...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-05-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By acdii
Maybe Dutchman has been building some really good...

Maybe Dutchman has been building some really good RV's and no one has anything to complain about. :p
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-05-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 746
Posted By acdii
Depends on age. New-1 year, a good cleaning wax...

Depends on age. New-1 year, a good cleaning wax from Meguiars. Older than a year, then a two step cleaning and waxing. Collinite makes a fiberglass boat cleaner and wax product that a lot of people...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-29-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Posted By acdii
All the info you need is on the labels. On the...

All the info you need is on the labels. On the truck, you have a payload, AKA Cargo Carrying Capacity that shows how much available payload from the factory. That is the empty truck with a full tank...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-29-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,630
Posted By acdii
Unless they redesigned it, with the water heater...

Unless they redesigned it, with the water heater somewhere other than in the rear, the bypass is under the bottom mattress. Pull the mattress up to the left and there should be a section of floor...
Forum: Towing Talk 02-09-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By acdii
I wanted to, but @ 43' long, it is too long to...

I wanted to, but @ 43' long, it is too long to add a trailer behind it for most states. Etrailer has a couple that bolt to the frame.
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 06-26-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,217
Posted By acdii
Install a soft start or EZ start on the AC. The...

Install a soft start or EZ start on the AC. The Locked Rotor amps are too much for your generator to handle. A soft start slowly ramps up the compressor motor, drawing far fewer amps. With one,...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-13-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Posted By acdii
Since you are towing a 5th wheel you have several...

Since you are towing a 5th wheel you have several choices. Roadmaster AS, Timbrens or Sumo, or airbags.

Timbrens/Sumo are only active when there is weight in the bed and wont affect ride quality...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 06-10-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,128
Posted By acdii
That voltage reading is correct. I assume you...

That voltage reading is correct. I assume you have the factory brake controller, if correct, this is how it works.

Unlike the aftermarket controllers, the Integrated Brake Controller, IBC, is...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-30-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,447
Posted By acdii
I just put the same kit on mine, one side at a...

I just put the same kit on mine, one side at a time. There is a much simpler solution to the straps and jacks. It takes two people unless you have long arms. Start in the middle and install the...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-29-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,156
Posted By acdii
You make good fair points across the board,...

You make good fair points across the board, except one. Weight Police argue on this matter only to help protect you and others. Just because the 2500 can handle the same weight as a 3500, doesn't...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-27-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,156
Posted By acdii
I believe it, the 2002 F250 was not much more...

I believe it, the 2002 F250 was not much more than the F150. In fact I do believe you could swap tailgates between them. Todays 1/2 tons are better than yesterdays 1 tons.
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 05-09-2021, 01:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,128
Posted By acdii
Check for mice, they love to chew on wires. How...

Check for mice, they love to chew on wires. How good is your hearing? If you can hear high frequency sounds, Not dog whistle high, but audible high, then pull the breakaway cable out as if the...
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