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Forum: Toy Hauler 05-26-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,247
Posted By MikeB
I upgraded, thought seriousy about switching to...

I upgraded, thought seriousy about switching to 17.5" wheels, but decided not to. I went with new 16" tires on my factory wheels. I can't answer your specific question, but can offer incite into the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-10-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,492
Posted By MikeB
I have loaded my nearly 2000 lb. 1986 Suzuki...

I have loaded my nearly 2000 lb. 1986 Suzuki Samurai many times into the garage of my 3950 and have seen no major flex or issues. I do have the rear patio option and it said somewhere that the ramp...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-03-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,719
Posted By MikeB
Tpms

I also use the TST with 507 monitor and wouldn't tow without it after using it. I use the repeater now, but didn't install it right away. It would sometimes take up to 20 minutes till all the trailer...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-28-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,363
Posted By MikeB
Update

Saturday morning was new tires, Monday afternoon the trailer was loaded and I was reinstalling my TPMS sensors on the valve stems, checking tire pressures, along with all the other pre-departure...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-28-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 28,517
Posted By MikeB
Most others have given the positive opinions that...

Most others have given the positive opinions that I agrees with. Took delivery of our 2014 3950 Epic II last June. Have towed it all over the northwest, from Bellingham to Yellowstone, to Astoria...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-23-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,117
Posted By MikeB
Man, that is horrendous, glad you are physically...

Man, that is horrendous, glad you are physically ok. Things can be replaced, you can't. The pictures are simply amazing! The amount of destruction is mindblowing. The fact that your hitch stayed...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-23-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,363
Posted By MikeB
Put New Tires On My Voltage 3950

Finally made the choice. Have read all the threads on the whole tire issue, did tons of reading and research. Made my choice, went with the Gladiator QR35-AS in 235/85/R16, G-rated.

Got...
Forum: Toy Hauler 05-28-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Posted By MikeB
Let us know how it works out, I am interested in...

Let us know how it works out, I am interested in this as well. That is the ONE option we didn't get, that I would have liked. Don't forget to take lots of pics!
Forum: Towing Talk 03-10-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,942
Posted By MikeB
There are tuners out there for your truck, they...

There are tuners out there for your truck, they WILL void your warranty, and the dealer WILL know if you have had one on the truck, no matter how it loads or installs. No matter what "THEY" say,...
Forum: Toy Hauler 03-05-2014, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,542
Posted By MikeB
Good luck on your purchase, and welcome to the...

Good luck on your purchase, and welcome to the forum. I also purchased a used RV that was sitting near the ocean and had been for a while. Bought it from down in Comifornia, and towed it home. There...
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-18-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By MikeB
I use them every time I disconnect the trailer,...

I use them every time I disconnect the trailer, for safety, once the trailer is up on all six points it's not all that important. It's the time between disconnecting and fully supported that I worry...
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-18-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,291
Posted By MikeB
I went with Wholesale Warranties and couldn't be...

I went with Wholesale Warranties and couldn't be happier. The difference between what the dealer was offering and them was night and day. I added some things like the tire and wheel protection and...
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-18-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,586
Posted By MikeB
Sorry to hear you inadvertently modified your...

Sorry to hear you inadvertently modified your truck, but good on you for being honest. Yes, we all have done dumb things, have come very close to doing the same thing. One time, luckily for me, I...
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-09-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By MikeB
If you can wait till tomorrow I can get you the...

If you can wait till tomorrow I can get you the measurement. Not familiar with that system, I use commercial style chocks and that's it. I used to use the type that goes between the tires, and still...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-12-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,900
Posted By MikeB
Moto4Play, I have also spent much time and money...

Moto4Play, I have also spent much time and money on making my truck better. Some know why, for those that can't understand the reason, there is no use explaining it, they don't get it.
...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,559
Posted By MikeB
I also read many horror stories, but also heard...

I also read many horror stories, but also heard how the newer ones had better QC. I don't know if your 2012 is an early build (actually built in 2011) or not, but our 2014 has been great. Yes we have...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,494
Posted By MikeB
FIL did this to his new toyhauler motorhome,...

FIL did this to his new toyhauler motorhome, after a near rear end collision on our last outing decided this is a must for ours. The factory lights are so low, the guy in the semi behind us,...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,078
Posted By MikeB
I have just found another mod I need to do this...

I have just found another mod I need to do this spring. Have never used the factory one, useless and impossible to reach. I have the hoses in garbage bags inside of a tote with lid I kept in the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,470
Posted By MikeB
I empty the cargo fuel into my kids quads and...

I empty the cargo fuel into my kids quads and riding mower. The gen. tank has the good Stabil in it and I run it occasionally. This will be the first winter with it and we shall see if it continues...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,163
Posted By MikeB
My 2014 3950 Epic II does not have the system,...

My 2014 3950 Epic II does not have the system, even though like others all the ones I looked at on the lots had it. Ordered mine from the factory, every option but paint and the rear winch. Was very...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-03-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,243
Posted By MikeB
If you can't find the info here, look on...

If you can't find the info here, look on myvoltagerv.com. Tom has done this mod, and I plan too as well, when it thaws out. IIRC he lists the bulb #'s and where he purchased them.
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-17-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,288
Posted By MikeB
I had to look it up as well, our awnings were...

I had to look it up as well, our awnings were nearly horizontal when we first took delivery. I found the manual from a link someone on RV Net had posted, as well as some pics. That's also how I found...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-05-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,258
Posted By MikeB
I like the rear camera and screen, it is however...

I like the rear camera and screen, it is however one more item mounted to the inside of my windshield. The setup works great in our rig, I can hear my wife when she is back there helping me back into...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-04-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,683
Posted By MikeB
I have had a blow out on our last fiver. I...

I have had a blow out on our last fiver. I religiously check the tires at every stop, with the wife and kids it is seldom more than two hours. Along with psi I have a laser temp gun, check tire and...
Forum: Towing Talk 08-02-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 94,040
Posted By MikeB
I just upgraded trailers from a 36' Avion fiver...

I just upgraded trailers from a 36' Avion fiver at 13.5k lbs to the current 2014 Voltage 3950 at 15.5k lbs. empty. I seriously looked at upgrading my truck as well, came very close, had the paperwork...
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