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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-24-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,549
Posted By LAKnox
I had almost 9" clearance with my current KZ and...

I had almost 9" clearance with my current KZ and my old '02 2500HD Duramax. I =was= a touch nose high, but we boondocked a couple times a year and I wanted the clearance. With my current '22 Denali...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-24-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By LAKnox
I used my Champion 2k and had it on a 50'...

I used my Champion 2k and had it on a 50' extension cord, to charge up my batteries while boondocking. Had all the windows open and the CO detector went off after about 15 minutes. I was watching...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-23-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By LAKnox
Replying without reading ahead. If you have a...

Replying without reading ahead. If you have a rear receiver hitch, most are rated for 300 lbs and 500 lb capacity cargo racks are available at many locations. That will easily support a 3kw...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-28-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By LAKnox
My old truck, '02 GMC 2500HD, had the Turnover...

My old truck, '02 GMC 2500HD, had the Turnover Ball mount. My '22 Denali has the OEM FW and GN mounts. I bought the puck mount Companion and my brother gifted me the GN kit.
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-21-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
In my case, with E tires on a D placarded...

In my case, with E tires on a D placarded trailer, airing down a bit also helps with contact patch between the tire and the road. A tire that's over-inflated, is "harder" and "more round", thus not...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-20-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
Which is why my E tires on my D placarded rig are...

Which is why my E tires on my D placarded rig are safer at 70 psi than the D's at 65 psi. :-)

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-20-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
Well, this thread =is= in a fifth wheel forum... ...

Well, this thread =is= in a fifth wheel forum...

The 22% is an average over years of people weighing their rigs. My first FW was closer to 17%, which did affect the ride; lots of chucking. Don't...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-20-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By LAKnox
You're talking about the plate tha the king pin...

You're talking about the plate tha the king pin is welded to, correct? If so, that's probably a pin box issue, and not necessarily a frame issue, though it =could= be. You'd need to find a rig with...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-18-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
Lyle

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-18-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,658
Posted By LAKnox
I'd certainly recommend a KZ over a Jayco. ...

I'd certainly recommend a KZ over a Jayco.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-17-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,658
Posted By LAKnox
Get hold of the NRVIA at https://nrvia.org/, for...

Get hold of the NRVIA at https://nrvia.org/, for certified inspectors near to where the rig is located. While I've not used their services, I talked to several inspectors when we were shopping a few...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-17-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
See my answer to Tireman9... Lyle

See my answer to Tireman9...

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-17-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
Well, a D at 70 is 5 psi over-inflated. An E at...

Well, a D at 70 is 5 psi over-inflated. An E at 70 is 5 psi under max. The E's at max have a total load capacity of 11,320, or 820 lbs more than the GVW of my FW. Even at 70, my tires' capacity...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-15-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
I =do= air-down as I have E tires on a D...

I =do= air-down as I have E tires on a D placarded FW. I typically only run 70 instead of the tire max of 80 since my FW's GVW is only 10.5k. I figure the few bucks extra I paid for the E tires,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-15-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,360
Posted By LAKnox
I get ya, but this is simply stringing cable and...

I get ya, but this is simply stringing cable and connecting it, or NOT connecting it in this case, to the right place. You think the Amish forget to tack up fencing around their fields? I think...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-14-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,360
Posted By LAKnox
Yep. "Quality Amish Craftsmanship"...my a$$. ...

Yep. "Quality Amish Craftsmanship"...my a$$. The truly sad thing is that there are much =worse= companies out there.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-14-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By LAKnox
I've been in a number of full-hookup campgrounds...

I've been in a number of full-hookup campgrounds that allow generator usage during certain hours, so not always true.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-13-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By LAKnox
RV Renovators down here in Mesa seems to have a...

RV Renovators down here in Mesa seems to have a pretty good rep. Get you out of the cold country for a while. :-)

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-12-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,360
Posted By LAKnox
From how many times I've read this, I'd say it's...

From how many times I've read this, I'd say it's a lot more than "sometimes". :mad:

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-11-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By LAKnox
What ^^^he^^^ said! Lyle

What ^^^he^^^ said!

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-09-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By LAKnox
Ah! Makes sense. I will say that I just got...

Ah! Makes sense.

I will say that I just got the same service from Kwikset. The main bolt on our front entry handle suddenly, from one day to the next, stopped working. I took the handle off and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-07-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By LAKnox
FWIW, I got an inexpensive 120v monitor that I...

FWIW, I got an inexpensive 120v monitor that I have plugged into an out of the way outlet in the kitchen. It shows line voltage constantly via a digital readout. I've checked it with my...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-06-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,522
Posted By LAKnox
I've only done it 1 time, but I had enough room...

I've only done it 1 time, but I had enough room to drop my gate, open the hitch, pull forward a couple feet, and drop my leveling jacks. 7-way and brake cable were detached, just in case. Took...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By LAKnox
Sad that they can't take 30 seconds to vacuum out...

Sad that they can't take 30 seconds to vacuum out that crap before they put the fireplace in.

Glad you solved the puzzle, though.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By LAKnox
I agree. 'Sides, there's nothing like the smell...

I agree. 'Sides, there's nothing like the smell of diesel / jet A / gunpowder in the morning. :-)

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By LAKnox
Hard to run even one A/C with solar / batteries...

Hard to run even one A/C with solar / batteries unless you've got a =lot= of both. My cousin and her husband have a '64 GMC bus with 8 435w panels on top and a Nissan Leaf battery in the basement. ...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By LAKnox
I hear ya! We have a MultiQuip 25kw towable...

I hear ya! We have a MultiQuip 25kw towable generator. It's older, so the Isuzu diesel isn't turbo'd like the newer ones. I'd love to put it next to a Honda 3000 and measure the sound, as the MQ's...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,735
Posted By LAKnox
Forget the placard for a minute. What's stamped...

Forget the placard for a minute. What's stamped on the tires? If the cold PSI is 125 and you're running "heavy", then 125 psi. If you're running light, like empty tanks and light cargo, then back...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-28-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By LAKnox
I've seen several toy haulers that have a hard...

I've seen several toy haulers that have a hard line from the fuel transfer tank to the genny. Personally, I'd prefer a gas genny, especially as we like to camp in the mountains, above 6k', so...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-28-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,938
Posted By LAKnox
Following... Lyle

Following...

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-22-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,410
Posted By LAKnox
Why not just get a small oil-filled radiatior...

Why not just get a small oil-filled radiatior heater and run on electric to make your propane go further?

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-21-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By LAKnox
Wood dowels from Hobby Lobby would probably work....

Wood dowels from Hobby Lobby would probably work. Cheap, too. :-)

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-21-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By LAKnox
First off, I grew up farming, and Dad ran a...

First off, I grew up farming, and Dad ran a pretty tight ship. We patched over patches when necessary. Yes, this was low-speed farm equipment, for the most part, but we also did this with our own...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-21-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,909
Posted By LAKnox
Sounds to me like the bolts need to be grade 8's...

Sounds to me like the bolts need to be grade 8's instead of 5's. Also, the fact that some people are reporting the bolt holes to be ovaled out, leads me to believe that the bronze bushings aren't up...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-21-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,387
Posted By LAKnox
A properly run festival, or other large event...

A properly run festival, or other large event where there is camping, will have water delivery as well as honey wagons. Just sayin'...

FWIW, a former neighbor of my brother's, had the water and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-18-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,387
Posted By LAKnox
When you're the only one with a trailer when...

When you're the only one with a trailer when boondocking with a group, it's hard to say no, especially the kids.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-14-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By LAKnox
From my last 17 years of reading RV stuff, the...

From my last 17 years of reading RV stuff, the best advice is to put the funds into a separate money market account and don't touch it unless you need it.

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-13-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By LAKnox
Turn the heater off, and run some strong bleach...

Turn the heater off, and run some strong bleach through the entire system. If it's a rotten egg smell, then changing the anode should have fixed it. That's about all I know and all I've ever done....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-10-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,138
Posted By LAKnox
I don't know the details yet, but my brother...

I don't know the details yet, but my brother briefly mentioned swapping his 2 6v batteries in his '19 Reflection to some new Li battery that has built-in battery monitoring and some other "stuff"...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-09-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,059
Posted By LAKnox
Nice! You =ever= have any issues with your hitch...

Nice! You =ever= have any issues with your hitch or base, call B&W and they will fix you right up. Even if you just have questions, call 'em, and they'll usually be able to answer them right then...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-09-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By LAKnox
I got the u-bolts for my old-style Companion for...

I got the u-bolts for my old-style Companion for free about 10 times. I also got the tilt damper for free, too. As you say, a Class Act, all the way!

Makes me wonder if the OP left the head off...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-08-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,282
Posted By LAKnox
FWIW, my wife loves riding in my '22 3500 Denali...

FWIW, my wife loves riding in my '22 3500 Denali short bed moreso than our '16 Town & Country minivan and a WHOLE lot more than the old '02 2500 SLT short bed. I can't argue with her, that's for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-07-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By LAKnox
I forgot about LKQ. It's a nationwide...

I forgot about LKQ. It's a nationwide organization where salvage yards can list parts for sale. If you have a part # for the entire mirror, that saves time. Used Car Parts Locator Used Auto Truck...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-06-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By LAKnox
Find a local Pick 'n Pull yard. Lyle

Find a local Pick 'n Pull yard.

Lyle
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-06-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,481
Posted By LAKnox
Rule of thumb: Find the FW that works for you,...

Rule of thumb: Find the FW that works for you, then find the truck you need to tow it. If the FW you're in love with, meaning that =she's= in love with, needs a Class 8, then get a Class 8. Plenty...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-03-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By LAKnox
Since you've got the time, why don't =you= learn...

Since you've got the time, why don't =you= learn to drive/tow now? :-)

Lyle
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-03-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By LAKnox
My old '04 Komfort 25FSG was not a "half-ton" or...

My old '04 Komfort 25FSG was not a "half-ton" or "light weight". It grossed 11,360 lbs. It was 29'3" from tip to tail, 1 14' slide and 10' to the top of the A/C. All 3 tanks were 45 gallons. Its...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-03-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By LAKnox
If someone has never towed, just having lessons...

If someone has never towed, just having lessons in general towing is also desirable. Biggest issue is making corners and learning when, and when NOT to try to make a corner. My brother had a real...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-02-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By LAKnox
Another thought for the OP is to join a couple of...

Another thought for the OP is to join a couple of the full-time RV groups to get advice on specifics of the full-time life. I know that were my wife and I to do it, I'd want a TH with an actual...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-01-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By LAKnox
First rule of thumb, especially with fifth...

First rule of thumb, especially with fifth wheels, find your RV =first=, then buy the proper truck to tow it with. With fifth wheels, it's not what the truck can tow, it's what the truck can CARRY! ...
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