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Post by johnr on Jan 25, 2016 7:50:22 GMT -5
I would agree, a lack of water. Good luck!
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Post by johnr on Jan 25, 2016 7:47:54 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the group. I would think the Upgrades and Modifications board would be best.
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Post by johnr on Jan 21, 2016 14:46:41 GMT -5
Hi, looks like you served in the 5th, thanks for your service!
I do use cruise control, like others here. It did take me a long time to actually start because I wasn't comfortable. There are times that it just won't work for me, in mountains, when traffic is heavy, etc.
I'd be interested in the reasons your wife has for saying that. Maybe she could teach us all something.
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Post by johnr on Jan 21, 2016 7:34:32 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the group. Could we get a little more information? When you're at a place for a few weeks, how often do you attempt to drain your black tank? What gets it going again? How much water do you use when you flush?
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Post by johnr on Jan 19, 2016 12:00:48 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that! Best of luck to you!
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Post by johnr on Jan 19, 2016 7:40:04 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the group! Are you nervous about going from a class C to a tow?
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Post by johnr on Jan 19, 2016 7:38:49 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the group! No idea about your question, not sure who the moderators are.
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Post by johnr on Jan 19, 2016 7:38:04 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Jan 18, 2016 8:04:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Jan 7, 2016 16:42:27 GMT -5
Hi, my first concern with the link you posted is that it's a static hitch. With a 6 foot bed, you might really want to look into slider hitches. A lot of people have smashed out back windows and dented up the rear of the cab by turning and the RV hitting the truck. I also know some people with 6 foot beds who don't use sliders and haven't had any issues. I think a lot depends on the RV you get. As far as that hitch goes... it's really personal preference. That would be most similar to hooking up a regular TT. What I like about 5ers is that I can look behind me, see the top of the hitch, my alignment and the king pin height, and I can back right in without having to get out of the truck unless I need to raise or lower the king pin. I feel that using goosenecks adds a bunch of strain to the king pin box that they aren't designed for. I think the king pin box is designed for horizontal forces (back and forth) and a gooseneck will start adding vertical or twisting forces into the mix. I would routinely check out the welds and the integrity of the king pin box when going this route. I use a Reese 16k hitch ( www.reeseprod.com/products/fifth-wheels/15k-16k-fifth-wheel/16k-fifth-wheel/lHed9XozUzH2SGxGQmBrcL0rnn49Fhcz ). I do have an 8 foot bed and have been happy with this hitch for the 5 years I've had it. I lube the moving parts about twice a year.
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Post by johnr on Jan 7, 2016 8:12:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Jan 6, 2016 8:12:52 GMT -5
For what it's worth, if you like sweets, I believe that the Bird In Hand Restaurant/Bakery has the best whoopee pies in the country. Stick them in the freezer and have them frozen.
We like visiting Lititz. Small homey town that has the Julius Sturgis pretzel tour, if you like pretzels. Have change for parking meters.
Bluegrass is right, traffic can be very heavy on the main roads. Once you get a sense for where you are, you can cross over the main roads using the farm roads and get everywhere much quicker.
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Post by johnr on Jan 5, 2016 9:58:25 GMT -5
Hi. We've stayed at Starlite ( www.starlitecampingresort.com/ ) which I think is in the northern part of Lancaster. It's got spectacular views down into the valley and is a pretty laid back place. You do have some hills (some steep) to drive to get there. A friend of mind had brake trouble coming down a few years ago. Starlite is not designed for big RVs. Last time there I had trouble with my Durango 325RL and actually clipped my awning on a pole when leaving. It's got tight turns to get to most campsites. A lot of the campsites are not large RV friendly. Last year we went to Old Mill Stream ( www.oldmillstreamcampground.com/ ). It felt like it was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. They were making changes for RV entry from the road when we were there, but driving was very easy everywhere inside the campground. The sites were a moderate size. There is an amusement park located at the back of the campground which will cause some noise. I personally liked sitting outside and listening to the roller coaster and other sounds, it brought back memories of my youth. You can ask to be put on the other side of the campground from the park. I would go back to Old Mill Stream. I think I've given up on Starlite just because of the difficulty I've had there.
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Post by johnr on Jan 4, 2016 8:57:05 GMT -5
Welcome to the group. We use a 3 inch memory foam topper on top of the stock mattress. Works well for us.
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Post by johnr on Jan 4, 2016 8:55:49 GMT -5
Welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Dec 23, 2015 12:12:55 GMT -5
Do all the Golds have hydraulic leveling systems? My 2500 has electric levelers.
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Post by johnr on Dec 23, 2015 9:16:35 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
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Post by johnr on Dec 14, 2015 14:12:27 GMT -5
Did you ever find them? On my Durango, they are very close to the fresh water tank overflow. Two rubber pipes colored red and blue and they have shut-off valves on them. Could you post some good pictures of under your RV, anything that isn't the underbelly?
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Post by johnr on Dec 14, 2015 7:47:21 GMT -5
When looking at RVs, I pay attention to outside storage and my wife pays attention to inside storage. For outside I make sure I'll be able to fit in tools and chairs and a water tote and sewer tote and electric tote and garbage can and rugs and grill and extra shoe tote. 0rion is right, nobody ever asks for less storage! Hope that helps!
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Post by johnr on Dec 14, 2015 7:42:09 GMT -5
Hi, I too leave my RV plugged into shore power all year in the barn. For winter, I make sure the battery is full of water and charged and then completely disconnect it from the RV by removing the leads. I don't take the battery inside or anything. My disconnect switch leaves power to certain systems and it would drain the battery over the winter. In the early spring, I'll check and add water and connect it up to shore power for a week before our first trip. I haven't had any problems. Knock on virtual wood!
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