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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-16-2020, 01:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
Posted By AKFlyboy
If the fuse is fine and bypassing the switch...

If the fuse is fine and bypassing the switch works, I also concur it's most likely the switch. It's also the cheaper and easier of the options when you start loading the "parts cannon".
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-16-2020, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,400
Posted By AKFlyboy
The increased potential for damage outweighs the...

The increased potential for damage outweighs the minor convenience increase in my opinion. They make switches that will stay in the position you put them in, but if it overruns, you're going to be...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-06-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,065
Posted By AKFlyboy
That's pretty hidden. Mine's not hidden at all,...

That's pretty hidden. Mine's not hidden at all, except for a set of cabinet doors at the bottom of the entertainment center.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-01-2019, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By AKFlyboy
I wouldn't say they're entirely worthless. Mine...

I wouldn't say they're entirely worthless. Mine at least has the wiring and propane plumbing schematics, and a list of every DC and AC bulb in the trailer and it's type. Other than that, everything...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-30-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,274
Posted By AKFlyboy
In my experience these always end here:

In my experience these always end here:
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-25-2019, 01:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By AKFlyboy
You do find out quite a bit when you put your...

You do find out quite a bit when you put your vehicles on a SOAP (spectrometric oil analysis program). I find my 7.3 Power stroke is a little high on iron, but it's my tow vehicle for my Alpenlite...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-24-2019, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By AKFlyboy
I use them on both of my trucks, my motorcycle,...

I use them on both of my trucks, my motorcycle, and the wife's car. Oil samples are $28 for your standard SOAP report. You can pay to have other tests run if you wish. I like that they charge you...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-13-2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,373
Posted By AKFlyboy
I just saw this on my Facebook feed and thought...

I just saw this on my Facebook feed and thought of this conversation.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-12-2019, 01:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By AKFlyboy
If you always run your rig on shore power, it's...

If you always run your rig on shore power, it's wasting money. If you plan to camp dry and want to reduce how often you need to run the generator, then extra batteries are handy. It's sort of like...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-12-2019, 01:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AKFlyboy
He's talking about the circuit breaker panel.

He's talking about the circuit breaker panel.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-03-2019, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,282
Posted By AKFlyboy
The listed empty weight on my trailer is 10363...

The listed empty weight on my trailer is 10363 pounds. I've never weighed mine to see how much it differs, but max weight is 13000. The spare was a Goodyear that probably only ever had the 200 miles...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-01-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AKFlyboy
It's likely coming from your converter. It's...

It's likely coming from your converter. It's taking 120V AC and converting it to 12V DC. It requires a transformer to step the voltage down from 120 to 12, and a rectifier to switch from AC to DC.
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-01-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,373
Posted By AKFlyboy
I haven't had any trouble with our local Camping...

I haven't had any trouble with our local Camping World, though I only have purchased merchandise there, the shop's always been too booked to see what their service area is like.

I haven't been to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-25-2019, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,282
Posted By AKFlyboy
On cars and trucks, you'll have uneven wear...

On cars and trucks, you'll have uneven wear between the front and rear tires even with everything in good order. Braking increases wear on the front tires, acceleration increases wear on the tires on...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-24-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,282
Posted By AKFlyboy
Unless you're doing a lot of driving, I can't see...

Unless you're doing a lot of driving, I can't see you putting enough miles to really make a difference. Unless your wheels are badly misaligned, even on a car you don't see much over a typical tire...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By AKFlyboy
Was the gas a flared connection or taper thread...

Was the gas a flared connection or taper thread connection? If it was the latter I hope you used thread tape (the thicker yellow for gas lines, not the white we all use for shower heads), or pipe...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,580
Posted By AKFlyboy
Re-reading this, you mentioned the front raises....

Re-reading this, you mentioned the front raises. Do you mean the front suspension unloads or just the truck tilts up and the front bumper raises? If it's the truck rising off the front axle, I'd...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2019, 02:46 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 54,669
Posted By AKFlyboy
I wouldn't sweat it too much. Logistically it's a...

I wouldn't sweat it too much. Logistically it's a gradient and the engineers and marketing people draw a line somewhere to make it look good. It's not like there's this hard line that if you exceed...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2019, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By AKFlyboy
Unfortunately, the Recession put the final nail...

Unfortunately, the Recession put the final nail in many of the companies. I love my Alpenlite, but Western RV shuttered up in the spring of 2008 and from what I've heard quality was going downhill to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-11-2019, 03:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By AKFlyboy
I fit, barely, into my basement for access to the...

I fit, barely, into my basement for access to the back of the water heater and winterization valves, and the back of my furnace (which also is where my power converter and transfer switch hide). If...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-11-2019, 03:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,569
Posted By AKFlyboy
Do EZ Lube systems not have any other relief...

Do EZ Lube systems not have any other relief besides blowing out dust seals? Aircraft propellers typically have two grease zerks and common practice is to remove one zerk and fill into the other...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-11-2019, 02:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,580
Posted By AKFlyboy
As long as the truck isn't overweight, I second...

As long as the truck isn't overweight, I second airbags. I "inherited" both of my trucks from my father and he installed airbags on the 2003 Silverado 2500HD because even brand new, it sagged...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-11-2019, 02:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By AKFlyboy
I only sanitize mine if I plan to use it on a...

I only sanitize mine if I plan to use it on a trip. Even treated city water will eventually breed bacteria if left long enough. Constant use slows it down, but it can eventually get to unsafe levels....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-06-2019, 12:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,569
Posted By AKFlyboy
A little off topic, but how'd the nut back off?...

A little off topic, but how'd the nut back off? Did the cotter pin shear, or did someone forget to install one?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-21-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,106
Posted By AKFlyboy
You'd be better off looking for a 220V genset,...

You'd be better off looking for a 220V genset, which are available (Onan makes two 120/220V models, for instance).

To team two 120V generators, you'd have to run the generators in series then...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-30-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,079
Posted By AKFlyboy
Crisco cooking spray:...

Crisco cooking spray: https://youtu.be/F1O9_RVik_Q?t=68

All joking aside, I've never heard of anyone climbing a ladder to steal something off the roof. It's a rather exposed place to be for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-30-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,842
Posted By AKFlyboy
I'd use it sparingly on cuts and scrapes. It...

I'd use it sparingly on cuts and scrapes. It retards the healing process and increases scarring as it kills healthy tissue at the wound along with the bacteria. It works in a pinch, but flushing with...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-20-2019, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,026
Posted By AKFlyboy
If you can inspect it while the roof is being...

If you can inspect it while the roof is being replaced, you'll get a better idea. For me, it would depend on what they mean by replacing the roof. Are they just replacing the membrane, or are they...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-18-2019, 02:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,842
Posted By AKFlyboy
You'd have no problem storing it on 15 amp. I...

You'd have no problem storing it on 15 amp. I just wouldn't turn on more than one A/C unit.

I can run one A/C unit, the fridge, the entertainment system, all the vent fans, and all the lights in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-21-2019, 02:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By AKFlyboy
It's stories like this that always get me...

It's stories like this that always get me contemplating what it would take to build in an aircraft-style fire detection and suppression system on my fridge, furnace, and water heater. Then I start...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-18-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By AKFlyboy
Here's a good summary of the difference between...

Here's a good summary of the difference between burst and freeze points.
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=1144
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-12-2019, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By AKFlyboy
I'm in Wisconsin, so it spends a lot of time...

I'm in Wisconsin, so it spends a lot of time below freezing here in the winter. I keep it on shore power to keep my batteries charged as the freezing point of the electrolyte raises as they...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2019, 01:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By AKFlyboy
I keep mine on shore power to keep the batteries...

I keep mine on shore power to keep the batteries charged and to facilitate turning on lights to routinely check on the trailer over the winter (I like to make sure the freeze/thaw cycles aren't...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2019, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,323
Posted By AKFlyboy
It should be clear fluid. Brown coloration is a...

It should be clear fluid. Brown coloration is a sign of contamination. As far as replacing fluid? I don't know a practical way to flush a lead-acid battery. At five years, it's getting to the end of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2019, 01:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,570
Posted By AKFlyboy
Never pay MSRP. Learn to negotiate, you're not...

Never pay MSRP. Learn to negotiate, you're not cheating them out of money as they aren't going to sell for a loss. Paying MSRP is them cheating you out of money.

If you can, find the dealer cost...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,083
Posted By AKFlyboy
I'd suggest reflectors at strategic points in the...

I'd suggest reflectors at strategic points in the bed and on the trailer to give you reference points. My truck and trailer set-up allows for a lot of visual references. I have a Fold-A-Cover tonneau...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-03-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By AKFlyboy
I have a 1999 F350 7.3L Powerstroke I use to haul...

I have a 1999 F350 7.3L Powerstroke I use to haul a similar size fifth-wheel. I just keep up on the maintenance using the severe duty schedule in the manuals. Oil changes every 3000 miles,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-06-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By AKFlyboy
Looks like reverted rubber. Happens to aircraft...

Looks like reverted rubber. Happens to aircraft tires when they hydroplane while the brakes are locked. I'm not sure of trailer/auto tire specifications; for aircraft tires, it's a matter of if they...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-06-2018, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By AKFlyboy
Goodan makes fairly decent endoscopic inspection...

Goodan makes fairly decent endoscopic inspection cameras for a reasonable price using your smartphone as the display. The 16.5 foot version goes for about $30 on Amazon.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-31-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By AKFlyboy
It's possible, but it's going to be a nightmare....

It's possible, but it's going to be a nightmare. If it's already delaminated, the easy part of removing the bulk of the wood is done. After that, it's tediously sanding the rest of it off without...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-16-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By AKFlyboy
My boss is all about the warm white, and I'm...

My boss is all about the warm white, and I'm still looking for an LED warm white that fits the bill.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-16-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By AKFlyboy
This is why I shouldn't get on forums after a...

This is why I shouldn't get on forums after a long shift, I confused my terms and I can't read for crap. The outer race is the cup pressed into the hub. So you're right. No need to remove. Just spray...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-16-2018, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By AKFlyboy
I haven't done mine yet on my fifth wheel, but...

I haven't done mine yet on my fifth wheel, but from working on aircraft I can't imagine not removing the outer race to clean and repack.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-15-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,780
Posted By AKFlyboy
A satirical columnist sent the city of Seattle...

A satirical columnist sent the city of Seattle into a panic years ago with an article in his regular humor column about high levels of "dihydrogen monoxide" running off into the Puget Sound.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-15-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By AKFlyboy
Have they done a parasitic draw test on your rig?

Have they done a parasitic draw test on your rig?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-15-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By AKFlyboy
I don't believe the white part is removed. It...

I don't believe the white part is removed. It appears to be 906 or 921 bulb and they should just pull out. They can sometimes be in there tight 0151 — like pulling at the base of the bulb with...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-09-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By AKFlyboy
You only seem to mention issues with the landing...

You only seem to mention issues with the landing legs. Are you having any issues with other electrical components?

You say the "batteries are too depleted", but have you checked the voltage or are...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-28-2018, 03:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,421
Posted By AKFlyboy
Having lived in SE Wisconsin for the last 6...

Having lived in SE Wisconsin for the last 6 years. I can say it really depends on what kind of spring we have. This year they've been terrible with the wet spring we've had. Yet several years ago, we...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-28-2018, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,313
Posted By AKFlyboy
If they're a hydraulic type, I would just wet a...

If they're a hydraulic type, I would just wet a rag with whatever hydraulic fluid they used and clean the legs with that. It's how we clean and lubricate the shock absorbers on aircraft landing gear....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2018, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By AKFlyboy
Unless you've had the plug replaced multiple...

Unless you've had the plug replaced multiple times, it's easier to cut the 7-pin plug off and wrie a new one. You'll lose maybe an inch at most of cord length. If the plug is easily dismantled and...
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