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Post by RdRmr on Jan 27, 2018 20:28:10 GMT -5
sheaves99,
Mounted mine in the basement behind the wall and ran the readout indicator over to the docking station cabinet. On a TT you might be a bit different. All I had to purchase was six feet of NMB 6-3, more than enough to reach the panel. Happy campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 25, 2018 12:37:14 GMT -5
Chuck,
X2 on the extra boards, been hauling them around for two years but afraid to take them out for fear I will need them at some point. Like you said, old habits die hard. Used them all the time for our previous 5TH wheel. The four and six point leveling systems are a great upgrade, get it in position, stand back and push the button wife loves it. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 23, 2018 17:47:48 GMT -5
Chuck, That eye bolt and rod idea doesn't sound too bad, might have to try that. I had some scrap lumber laying around and made them out of a 2X8 and a 4X6, screwed them together with coated deck screws a coat of paint and good to go. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 22, 2018 15:36:28 GMT -5
This is what I use while on the road. Works for us. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 22, 2018 15:25:30 GMT -5
laknox,
I have the same four point leveling system on our 315RKD, the center of the rear leveler sets twenty inches behind the rear edge of the rear tire and the pad is nine inches off the ground in the raised position. I have about two inches clearance above the rear units, so I guess it could be raised one hole but in doing that I wouldn't be able to get a ratchet on the top in case I need to operate it manually. So far clearance hasn't been an issue, gets close when backing in here at the house due to the angle from the street transition to the driveway, gets within two inches but it clears it. I worry more about the rear bumper overhang until I get the rear wheels headed up. What is your clearance on the pads in the retracted position? If you have at least nine inches I don't think you will have much of a problem but then again how rough/rutted is your boon docking road? Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 19, 2018 17:53:37 GMT -5
Tire blow outs are common on Chinese tires, do yourself a favor and upgrade to a US made tire. If you go with Goodyear, make it their Endurance line not the Marathons. Lots of choices out there, which ever you choose get them balanced. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 19, 2018 17:46:25 GMT -5
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome aboard. Plenty of helpful folks here. Safe travels and Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 16, 2018 20:50:14 GMT -5
I used to use a bipod (two legs) for the pin, it had like a car bumper jack on one leg. It worked fine as long as you didn't make it too tight. Our 315RKD came with a strong arm system on the front legs and self leveling so I no longer use the bipod. It worked for us. The wood blocks are for storage on the concrete. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Dec 17, 2017 14:15:35 GMT -5
capemayal, Here is a generic diagram of the satellite/antenna wiring. Is it 100% correct, NO. I can only guess all units are configured this way. If your booster LED is flickering when you turn it on I can only guess you have a 12V feed problem.
TV wiring 2016 Durango 315RKD.pdf (371.91 KB)
What is not mentioned is the amount of signal loss through the splitters. A two way looses 3 1/2db (decibels) at each outlet, a four way looses 7db and a five way and above looses 10db. So if you have a five way in line with a two way you have lost 10 and a half db to start just from the equipment. If your input signal is only +5db your output at the tv is -5. The lower the signal the fuzzier the picture. Thought I had a bad cable in the wall in the beginning but it turn out to be signal loss. The cable systems at RV parks are marginal at best. I had a two way splitter behind the radio (not shown on the diagram) feeding it and the main tv, it was fed off of a five way, once I removed the two way out of the system I had enough signal for a good picture on the main tv, depending on signal quality from the RV parks cable system. Most of the time I use a portable satellite that I can move around depending on what is in the way. Hope this helps. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Dec 8, 2017 15:40:47 GMT -5
The Durango 2500's have them as well. Like kaboom, I use a portable dish. Never know when something can get in the way. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Dec 4, 2017 13:20:11 GMT -5
ed,
You looking for a removable one to use while your unit is stored? Check: Awning Pro A6W-5743UVA20, says they are available at Walmart and other RV supply stores. Made of white plastic. I myself have never used one (friend of mine had one and liked it) but then again I wash mine quite frequently. Not much rain here in S Calif. to worry about mold, more damage from the sun. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 27, 2017 16:51:45 GMT -5
By ambient air temperature guys I meant outside air temp while traveling at 63MPH, I didn't have my inferred heat gun to check actual tire temps when we would stop but I agree they will be hotter until broken in. I'm sure the tires themselves were hotter than 107*. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 27, 2017 16:04:25 GMT -5
bc75, Our Durango 2500 315RKD came with Power King-Trailer King II's. I managed to get over 14,000 out of them before they started having issues. As you said, watch the pressure and your speed. I didn't exceed 65MPH and watch the temperature. I feel I got my moneys worth out of them. Two of them had tread separation but they didn't blow. I am well into a set (5) of Goodyear Endurance and very happy with them. Have a couple trips on them with the ambient temps running 104 - 107*, gets a bit toasty here in the SW. I did however step up from 80R to 85R for the extra weight capacity. Happy Campin.... marlee, I think you will like the Goodyear's.
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 27, 2017 13:10:10 GMT -5
Larry & Pat,
Glad to hear you found it, one less headache. I as well always use a reg. I install a Y on the hose bib and attach the regulator to one side of it, that way if I want full pressure for another hose I have it and don't have to mess with the 5TH wheel feed. I am glad I took the time to install the check valve on the inlet side, no more worries. Like I said, there was one on the hot out of the tank but none on the inlet to stop the pressure from backing out into the cold side. Our unit also has a bypass for the tank. Just make sure your arrows "indicating direction of flow" are pointed in the right direction. Here are a couple pics. at least I have room to work on it, some units are a bit tight. Last pic. is the rear of the docking station, spaghetti city. Every time I do a change or repair I take a couple pics. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 24, 2017 14:42:40 GMT -5
We have a 1 ton long bed SRW that is used off and on as a daily driver. We try to park away from everyone in a parking lot (an extra few steps is good) but for what ever reason they migrate over around us, just can't figure it. There are times I just stand back and say "Really". Have dropped the DW off at the curb and headed out to the North 40. It's about 50/50 between the truck and car. happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 24, 2017 14:26:18 GMT -5
Larry & Pat, We had the same issue with our porcelain toilet. Took a while to track it down. What it wound up being was the water supply to the fixture. What created the leak was we were using the water heater on electric and leaving it on, hence as the water got hotter it expanded and the pressure backed up into the cold water side of the system, it also leaked at the back of the docking station. What I did to eliminate the problem was go to all the connections and make sure they were tight, some I got more than a half turn out of them. And I also installed a check valve on the cold water inlet side of the water heater tank, that way it keeps the pressure from backing into the cold water side as the water heats. Since doing this I've never had another issue, (two years). The 5TH wheel did come with a check valve on the outlet side of the hot out of the tank but that didn't do anything for tank pressure backing up in the cold side. Ever notice how you get a rush of pressure when you first turn on the water after the water heater has been on for awhile? That was my issue, hope it might shed some light on yours. Keep us posted. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 22, 2017 14:27:14 GMT -5
I as well think you get your moneys worth. We have a 2016 Durango 2500 315RKD and have towed it over 15,000 miles with minor issues. As Chuck stated, I took care of those myself as our purchasing dealer is over three hours away. Not worth the hassle plus they keep it forever. Being retired we tend to spend long periods out and about. Last week I was on the roof checking the caulking (it's two years old this month). DW doesn't like me up there, not as spry and agile as I used to be. Will be out ten days over Christmas and will do the bearings upon return. Living in the Southwest, not much cold to worry about. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 11, 2017 18:49:33 GMT -5
Axle alignment diagram.pdf (421.74 KB)bc75,
bc75
Here is a diagram of tandem axle alignment specs, some info on the page isn't relevant, such as item 3. As stated before, LT tires will work but you need to find out what is causing the problem before investing in new tires. Awhile back I replaced all five tires on our 5TH wheel with the new Goodyear Endurance, over 1,400 miles on them so far and all is good. They are made here in the USA. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 7, 2017 14:08:28 GMT -5
ed, Glad to hear it was the breaker and it's OK now. An EMS is a must as myredracer states, due to all the electronics we use now. Our EMS has saved us a couple times last year on our cross country trek. Voltage can vary considerable from park to park, some older established parks can be iffy. The unit we have has a remote digital readout, well worth the expense. Happy Campin....
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 6, 2017 22:05:29 GMT -5
ed, Assuming you have a 30AMP service and your water heater was set on electric and using the microwave, that can pop a breaker. Happened to us on our last 5TH wheel with 30AMP service. Look in your panel 120 volt side and find the breaker labeled for the micro. They can trip and look like they aren't, switch it off then back on. You should hear a distinctive click when you turn it off. Happy Campin....
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