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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-04-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,889
Posted By Elisavaet
Gear ratio keeps your engine in the power band

Too Long,
Every engine has a different torque and horsepower band. The rule of thumb is that; "Torque gets you up to speed, power keeps you there. (https://www.carthrottle.com/post/werzmjy/)"

...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-17-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,394
Posted By Elisavaet
I left Seattle headed for Vegas a few years ago...

I left Seattle headed for Vegas a few years ago in late Dec ahead of a storm. It caught up. It was about ten at night in the PAC NW where the signs indicate fuel but you can’t see due to trees and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-17-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,863
Posted By Elisavaet
Lots of good advice here.. you did not mention if...

Lots of good advice here.. you did not mention if you are looking for new or used. Regardless, the advice regarding payload is spot on. It’s common knowledge to those of us who have had a fiver for a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-07-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,237
Posted By Elisavaet
Steve Take a look at some of the nicer travel...

Steve
Take a look at some of the nicer travel trailers. Outdoors RV now has a line w auto leveling. Grand Design and Jayco have some very nice ones. You get a totally flat living area with no...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-19-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,239
Posted By Elisavaet
I'd suggest spending time on Rolling Retreats...

I'd suggest spending time on Rolling Retreats (https://www.rollingretreats.com/RollingRetreatsInventory.html) website. They're not far from you if you're in TX and their online reputation is...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-05-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,186
Posted By Elisavaet
Think about Aux Fuel

OneDay,

There's a lot of good advice here, and you'll find similar threads in the archive and other forums. Trucks are the most fun thing to talk about! I'd add the following:

1. Auxiliary Fuel...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-18-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,725
Posted By Elisavaet
Thanks for the clarifications!

Thanks for the clarifications!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-17-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,450
Posted By Elisavaet
GenY 30,000 Pound Gooseneck Pin Box

In my original post I stated that there were no 5th wheel to gooseneck pin boxes available over the 20k that the Goosebox currently has. That is no longer true. I ran across some information this...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-17-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,725
Posted By Elisavaet
I haven't "switched", but I'll share my reasoning...

I haven't "switched", but I'll share my reasoning for going full time in a 5th wheel about three and a half years ago rather than a MH. I'm sure the MH folks will have counter reasons for these but I...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-07-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,450
Posted By Elisavaet
CM Misrepresentation of B&W towing capacity

Referencing the video below (https://youtu.be/E1zn32um2V8):

The information given by the CM rep at 1:49 on the BW rvk3050 hitch...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-27-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,850
Posted By Elisavaet
Yes, the towing information was towing that 2011...

Yes, the towing information was towing that 2011 Jayco. I haven't run it across a CAT scale but it's 10k gvwr. I'd guess 9k actual at least.

I've found the truck to be comfortable both in daily...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-25-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,850
Posted By Elisavaet
They are entertaining sometimes:). I wish they’d...

They are entertaining sometimes:). I wish they’d test with fivers. A lot of those trucks they test are used as haulers. I’ve heard people say there are several thousand pounds of air resistance on a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-25-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,850
Posted By Elisavaet
2019 Duramax fuel economy

I thought I'd post some fuel economy numbers for my 2019 Chevrolet High Country crew cab 4x4 dually with the Duramax diesel and Allison transmission. I'm just doing this so that anyone considering...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-23-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 18,262
Posted By Elisavaet
Yup. 3 injectors at about 1200 miles then another...

Yup. 3 injectors at about 1200 miles then another and the high pressure pump at about 2000 and the glow plug this past week at just under twenty k. Like I said, if I was willing to live full time in...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-23-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 18,262
Posted By Elisavaet
Natasha, First, it’s a good question:) ...

Natasha,

First, it’s a good question:)

I love my 2019 Chevy diesel crew cab dually. I had it in the body shop and got a Ram 1500 with the gas V8 and hated it. The diesel “cruises”. The gas...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-22-2019, 12:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,403
Posted By Elisavaet
I’ve had good luck finding local RV mechanics...

I’ve had good luck finding local RV mechanics wherever I need that will come to you. You could also find a trailer shop in the area. RV dealers are hit or miss. Call a few RV parks in the area and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-20-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,403
Posted By Elisavaet
I did about the same 3 1/2 years ago. You didn’t...

I did about the same 3 1/2 years ago. You didn’t say if it’s a used or new rig. I got about two hours out of Vegas and stopped for fuel. All four of my trailer tires were cracked or bubbled. They...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 54,493
Posted By Elisavaet
RoadEyePie, You can read a hundred threads...

RoadEyePie,

You can read a hundred threads on towing forums with this same question and the same answers :)

I fully believe that there is a reason for the 13,025 GVWR of the DM DRW up to 2020...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 54,493
Posted By Elisavaet
He's not over on the GCWR which is what the...

He's not over on the GCWR which is what the brakes would be designed to handle. He's not over on the axle ratings which is what the bearings, gears, and half shafts would be designed to handle. He's...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 54,493
Posted By Elisavaet
I believe you have to separate towing vs carrying...

I believe you have to separate towing vs carrying capacity. I own a truck virtually identical to the OP's truck so I'm invested in the thread.

You can easily have a case where you are within the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 54,493
Posted By Elisavaet
It wasn't "...just like that". The 2020 GM HD...

It wasn't "...just like that". The 2020 GM HD trucks have significant changes to the chassis, drivetrain, and powertrain. While the L5P was left as is, it got an improved oil cooler and much more...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-11-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By Elisavaet
The little old "blue hair" MUST need my help!

As a 59yo woman who tows a fiver solo with a big dually I've had my share of guys who just assumed that the little old "blue hair" lady MUST need his help! One time I was backing into a spot and this...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-09-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,114
Posted By Elisavaet
Towing safety.

If you search YouTube you’ll find lots of videos like this one showing trailers swaying out of control.
https://youtu.be/Z7Kfl97b57s

I’ve never seen one with a fiver out of control though I...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-05-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,214
Posted By Elisavaet
Michelin Energy Savers

My 2019 Duramax CC DRW came with Michelin Energy Savers and they are quiet and comfortable and inspire confidence on the road. They certainly aren't anything near an "all terrain" tread, but they...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-19-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,065
Posted By Elisavaet
I don't think so. I've argued previously that the...

I don't think so. I've argued previously that the 13,025 GVWR on GM trucks was there because GM engineering had determined that was the max safe gvwr by specification and testing. There's no way...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-16-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,065
Posted By Elisavaet
2020 GM HD payload

The new 2020 GM HD has not posted payloads, up to now. I just found them here:
https://www.gmc.com/gmc-life/trucks/sierra-heavy-duty-purpose-built-to-trailer-like-pro

At 5,892 for the DRW CC it...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-14-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,482
Posted By Elisavaet
I’m in the latter stages of buying a new or newer...

I’m in the latter stages of buying a new or newer fiver. I bought a 2011 Jayco Eagle three years ago and the quality and floor plan don’t work for me.

Things that are important to me include...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-11-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,928
Posted By Elisavaet
I've been looking to get a new towable with some...

I've been looking to get a new towable with some of the same considerations. One of the things you might look for is a TH where the garage is actually part of the living space.



This isn't...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-11-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,999
Posted By Elisavaet
A. You’re welcome, and, B. Generators on 5th...

A. You’re welcome, and,
B. Generators on 5th wheels are virtually always propane unless it’s a Toy Hauler 5th wheel. For a normal fiver you’re looking at carrying an extra bottle of LP, not five...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-09-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,999
Posted By Elisavaet
Aux fuel tank and extra spare.

Long thread, but I didn't see this addressed specifically.

With a long bed you can put an aux fuel tank in. With a short bed you "might" be able to, but it'll be much lower capacity and harder to...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-12-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Elisavaet
The Ram video I included in my last post was them...

The Ram video I included in my last post was them towing what they said was a 35,100 pound gooseneck flatbed loaded to 35,100.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-11-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Elisavaet
I actually did some google mining on that...

I actually did some google mining on that question before my posted reply and cannot find anything that states less than 20%. I did find some references to toy haulers that, without "toys" in the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-11-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
You are correct, my brain fade! It is three forty...

You are correct, my brain fade! It is three forty pound tanks!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-10-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
Thanks for the comments on the cooling and size...

Thanks for the comments on the cooling and size all.

Mostly I want to have a separate work area so I still have a dining area. I don’t like clutter. A wide body two or three slide 35 footer might...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-10-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Elisavaet
I watched a TFL truck video of the new Ram towing...

I watched a TFL truck video of the new Ram towing a 35,100 pound gooseneck flatbed. It was a stripped reg cab dually Cummins. The only option was power windows. The seven K plus payload was stated as...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-09-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Elisavaet
14,000 pounds wasn’t the ceiling before. GM...

14,000 pounds wasn’t the ceiling before. GM duallies have been 13,025. If it goes up to 14k you’ll get a payload increase so it will be in the same range as the Ram and Ford.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-08-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
Thanks for the information! I have a couple of...

Thanks for the information! I have a couple of questions if you don't mind

Connectivity - I need to RDP into several servers across a VPN much of the day and have found that limiting even when in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-08-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
The bunk house models do seem popular for use as...

The bunk house models do seem popular for use as an office/study, but I've been concerned about how the closed space will do in the 120deg F temperatures we see here for several months at a time in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-05-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
Thanks for all the input guys!

Thanks for all the input guys!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-04-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
Those are pretty nice! I'll admit I've not even...

Those are pretty nice! I'll admit I've not even looked at Forest River due to horror stories I've heard on quality and poor customer service. But I do like those floor plans!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-03-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,417
Posted By Elisavaet
I have about 8500 miles on my Duramax crew cab...

I have about 8500 miles on my Duramax crew cab dually including about 3000 towing, mostly on a Dec trip to Seattle and back to Vegas through the Sierra Nevada’s. Previously I had a 3/4 ton 2002...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-03-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,064
Posted By Elisavaet
Living with a BIG fiver?

I just bought a new Duramax CC 4x4 dually a few months ago and am now planning to get into a new fiver before the summer hits here in Vegas.

I live full time in my fiver and still work as a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
Mine is a 3.73. I believe the 4.10 is only...

Mine is a 3.73. I believe the 4.10 is only available for the gas motor. The Duramax specs the 3.73 only.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
Power increase after break in period...

I've read many times how a diesel will experience a surge in power somewhere around ten thousand miles.

At around 7,500 miles I started realizing I needed to accelerate more gently away from stop...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-10-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
Well, I started the thread as a review of the...

Well, I started the thread as a review of the Duramax for towing, and much of that only makes sense in the context of other trucks, so I think it makes sense to include Ram/Ford information.

I...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-10-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
Thanks for the comments grindstone01. It is true...

Thanks for the comments grindstone01. It is true that I do not know that the dealer actually filled the DEF completely when I had the oil changed prior to my trip. So, even though I had only about...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-09-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
Comfort, Regen, and misc vehicle stuff

Regen
I've had the truck do a regen on me twice in the apx 7,800 miles I've driven it. Once at about 1,200 miles and again at about 2,300 miles. Both times the "Keep driving, cleaning exhaust...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-09-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
A 5'2" woman CAN add DEF to a Duramax

The next morning after I spent the night in the parking lot of the only fuel station in McDermitt, NV I bought four gallons of Blue DEF and was able to add them standing, almost, flat footed. That...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-05-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,997
Posted By Elisavaet
This DEF system is horrible

The fleet manager at my dealer told me the def system would tell me when there was less than a thousand miles left. And he told me it would go oil change to oil change. Malarkey! I had the oil...
Forum: Duramax Engine Forum 12-29-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,089
Posted By Elisavaet
500 miles

I have around 6,400 on my 2019 Duramax. The owners manual states:
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