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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-05-2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By JDT
I'm with Skilletface. We have also had a Class A...

I'm with Skilletface. We have also had a Class A diesel pusher and a gas powered one. We had the dp for 7 years and the gas for 3. Never again. I was way out of my comfort zone especially with...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-19-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,979
Posted By JDT
You nailed it. We had 3 Excel's through the...

You nailed it. We had 3 Excel's through the years and all were excellent. Like Brinkley not heavy on the glitz and glamour but very functional and durable. Ultimately glitz and glamour at a lower...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-08-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,848
Posted By JDT
Kind of off topic but your comment about getting...

Kind of off topic but your comment about getting the ball correctly under the Reese GB can be a little tricky. Our Ford has the camera in the cab mounted brake light so lining it up front to rear is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
I've actually called them 3 times. I think I...

I've actually called them 3 times. I think I talked to the same tech twice but today had a different one. Twice I asked if there was a way to update my 4560K and both times the answer was no. The...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
I totally agree. I think 14.4 is the optimum...

I totally agree. I think 14.4 is the optimum from what I've read. Even though I think it says I can use my 14.6 single volt charger I don't think I'm going to do that. I am shopping for something...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
An update. I decided to get the Renogy 200ah...

An update. I decided to get the Renogy 200ah Core battery with monitor. It has a 200ah BMS, 200 amp max continuous discharge and peak of 400 amps for a few seconds. Charge rate is 100 amp max.
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
Advice well taken but here's what I've found. I...

Advice well taken but here's what I've found. I have operated the jacks without being hooked up to shore enough to know they have dragged from the day I brought it home. With the jack's motor...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-27-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
All this info is going to make me an expert. ...

All this info is going to make me an expert. Thank you. Still mulling what brand of battery I will go with but it does seem like they are pretty similar.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
Thanks, Chris. Just for clarification I have a...

Thanks, Chris. Just for clarification I have a Pinnacle fifth wheel not a travel trailer but I'm not sure that would make much difference. I have not tried using the jacks with the engine running. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
I called PD and verified that the 14.6 charge is...

I called PD and verified that the 14.6 charge is continuous, no float. I hadn't seen your post so didn't ask about an add-on controller.

Here's what I'm thinking. The LiTime 230ah battery paired...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
It's one that was on my list as I have narrowed...

It's one that was on my list as I have narrowed them down based on the tear down videos done by Will Prowse. LiTime also has a 230ah with similar specs.

I've also looked at SOK 206ah and the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
The battery space is quite large on my Pinnacle. ...

The battery space is quite large on my Pinnacle. It looks like I could put maybe 3 of the 300 or 400 ah's in it.

I just went out and looked at the tag on my jacks. It says 160 amps. So maybe...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
From what I could find it appears the jacks draw...

From what I could find it appears the jacks draw 60 to 140 amps.

They have always operated much slower using battery power vs shore power. It is a 6 jack system with auto level.

I've found...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-25-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,903
Posted By JDT
Sizing a Lithium Battery

My 2 Trojan T105's are having an increasingly hard time operating the Equalizer jacks on our Pinnacle. I'm thinking I will replace them with lithium. I checked my Progressive Dynamics PD4560K...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-20-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By JDT
It's been 4 years since we bought ours but I do...

It's been 4 years since we bought ours but I do remember reading somewhere that you can tow with the bag empty. It may have been in the owners manual. You might check that or call Reese.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-17-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,516
Posted By JDT
We had a motorhome that came with 4 of the Trojan...

We had a motorhome that came with 4 of the Trojan T-105's. They were still going strong when I sold it 7 years later. Our last fifth wheel had 2 of them for 5 or so years and they were still...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-30-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By JDT
I'm able to get a little past 120 degrees on both...

I'm able to get a little past 120 degrees on both knees but not the 140 I used to have. It is limiting, especially getting on my knees, which I just can't do. I hadn't thought about the roof system...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-30-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By JDT
Travel Trailer Best for Us?

Just a little background. We've owned an rv of some sort for almost 50 years now to include pop-ups, fifth wheels and 2 class A's, one a diesel pusher, but never a travel trailer. We currently have...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-10-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By JDT
Mine is a generation 2 20K but I assume not all...

Mine is a generation 2 20K but I assume not all that different from the original as far as maintenance goes. The only grease point is behind the coupler. I've over shot my hook up a couple of times...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-26-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,816
Posted By JDT
Josh the RV Nerd has a video on YouTube on this...

Josh the RV Nerd has a video on YouTube on this subject. Not sure how tell you find it other than Google it. He doesn't push dual pane windows at his dealership. We had them on our last fifth wheel...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-23-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,455
Posted By JDT
Our Pinnacle is similar in weights. I have 3120...

Our Pinnacle is similar in weights. I have 3120 pounds of hitch weight fully loaded for a month long trip and that includes the hitch since my Reese Goose Box is attached to the trailer. Also have...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-18-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,558
Posted By JDT
I know there is a law that if you say something...

I know there is a law that if you say something good about something you own it will be forever cursed but our 2020 Pinnacle, built only a month before the pandemic started, has been almost trouble...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-05-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,723
Posted By JDT
My 20 F350 has been trouble free, except if you...

My 20 F350 has been trouble free, except if you consider the several recalls trouble, so I won't try to talk you out of a Ford. Since the cost difference is pretty small I would prioritize an F350...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,757
Posted By JDT
I installed the Roadmaster shock set on our...

I installed the Roadmaster shock set on our Pinnacle along with a set of MorRyde X Factor crossmembers a couple of years ago. It's hard to quantify exactly the difference in the ride but it was...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-25-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By JDT
That's about right if you buy at Love's or other...

That's about right if you buy at Love's or other chains who charge higher prices to begin with. The Love's closest to us has it priced at $3.73 while Casey's has it at $3.59. Some of the Casey's...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-06-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By JDT
This is what I did when I changed ours from a 310...

This is what I did when I changed ours from a 310 to a 310. Put it on Facebook Marketplace for free and it was gone the next day.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-20-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By JDT
I had an issue with our DVR set up on our Wally's...

I had an issue with our DVR set up on our Wally's when we first arrived at our campground a couple of weeks ago. I kept getting a message that said the DVR was detected but I needed to call Dish to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-05-2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By JDT
I haven't counted the days but ours goes out...

I haven't counted the days but ours goes out quite a ways. We have the DVR option if that is what makes the difference.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-14-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By JDT
I use a TSD card and they can only be used in the...

I use a TSD card and they can only be used in the truck lanes. You have to be careful using the auto pumps and make sure you can maneuver in and out. Some can be tight. I always use the truck...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-12-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,584
Posted By JDT
I just went thru this with my Wally's. I have a...

I just went thru this with my Wally's. I have a Pathway X2 and a Tailgater. The update to W542 went very smoothly using the hookup for my Hopper in our house. It takes 20 to 30 minutes for the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-10-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By JDT
My creeper is a rather cheap Harbor Freight...

My creeper is a rather cheap Harbor Freight version. I don't travel with it as depending on where you're parked it may not be of any use. I haven't seen one that works well on gravel or grass. Our...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-10-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,584
Posted By JDT
I just did a check of the Science Channel 193 and...

I just did a check of the Science Channel 193 and Magnolia 111. Channel 193 showed satellite 119 and channel 111 showed 110. Maybe it's my location. We've have a Pathway X2 for the living room tv...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-08-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,584
Posted By JDT
After reading this I went out to the Pinnacle and...

After reading this I went out to the Pinnacle and brought both Wally's in the house to update them using the hookup to our Hopper. They both successfully downloaded the new W542 software update and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-23-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By JDT
Congratulations and best of luck to you. I've...

Congratulations and best of luck to you. I've already said a prayer for your safe journey. Just relax and remember you have something behind you when changing lanes. I have a camera system on ours...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-13-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,670
Posted By JDT
I can look at my watch with it's hands and say...

I can look at my watch with it's hands and say it's almost 5:00 or I can look at my iPhone and say it's 4:57. Not enough difference to matter to most folks but with the digital I know it's precise. ...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-13-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,670
Posted By JDT
I would not want to pull that toy hauler with my...

I would not want to pull that toy hauler with my truck. I understand they have a lighter pin weight but that's a lot of weight for a srw truck. When I traded our dually F350 and ordered our 20 srw...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-01-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,530
Posted By JDT
I have a Reese ball that is 1 1/4 inches shorter...

I have a Reese ball that is 1 1/4 inches shorter than the Pull Rite I'm currently using. I will try that first. The Goose Box weighs 220 pounds and changing a ball is a lot easier.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-01-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,530
Posted By JDT
I didn't think it would but it did, not a lot but...

I didn't think it would but it did, not a lot but enough for me to notice it. The reason I didn't think it would make much difference is Jayco has an option for 17.5 wheels and the tires on them are...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-01-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,530
Posted By JDT
Yes, I'm sure whatever I do it will decrease my...

Yes, I'm sure whatever I do it will decrease my bed rail distance. With the new tires I have about 6 1/4 inches at the tailgate and 6 3/4 at the front. I understand anything less than 6 is not...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-30-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,530
Posted By JDT
The best option is to not make these trucks sit...

The best option is to not make these trucks sit so tall. My Pinnacle already had a 13' 6" listed height so it can't go any higher.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-30-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,530
Posted By JDT
Question for Those Using a Reese Goose Box

I have had my Box since early 2020. Great hitch. I've always towed just a little nose high but not enough to bother me. I recently changed tires to a heavy duty 14 ply tire which are only...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-21-2023, 05:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,707
Posted By JDT
Thank you. That was what I was curious about.

Thank you. That was what I was curious about.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-20-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,707
Posted By JDT
They were beautiful trucks with a high wow factor...

They were beautiful trucks with a high wow factor interior. All of them were diesel. My F350 has a payload of 4054 but it is a long bed. I would greatly prefer a shorter wheel based truck but at...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-20-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,707
Posted By JDT
2024 GMC 3500 Payload

I was getting the wife's Subaru serviced last week at our dealer who is also a GMC dealer. I walked around their lot and they had several of the 2024 HD's. All of them were either Denali or Denali...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-11-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,358
Posted By JDT
I've had a number of trucks thru the years, all...

I've had a number of trucks thru the years, all GM or Ford. Some gas and some diesel. A few used ones along the way but most were bought new. Not one stands out like my current truck. It has been...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-28-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By JDT
As you can see in my signature line we have an...

As you can see in my signature line we have an F350 with the diesel. Our Pinnacle weighs in at 14,700 loaded for a trip. My general average is around 10 mpg. Sometimes it is in the 11 plus range,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-21-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By JDT
They are well enough to notify me my bill is...

They are well enough to notify me my bill is going up $10 a month.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-09-2023, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,612
Posted By JDT
I got a TSD card last year and it does save some...

I got a TSD card last year and it does save some money. Their app is very good and shows the locations where the card can be used along with the price. It is a debit card not a credit card so the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-06-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By JDT
There are few fifth wheels out there that are...

There are few fifth wheels out there that are less than 30 feet. Northwoods Manufacturing has a couple in their line up. Mostly they will not be higher end units and no higher end amenities. Our...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-22-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,422
Posted By JDT
We've had a Reese Goose Box on our Pinnacle for...

We've had a Reese Goose Box on our Pinnacle for going on 3 years now. Our prior standard fifth wheel hitches included B&W, Trailer Saver BD3, and Reese. All were good but the Goose Box is the most...
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