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Forum: Just Conversation 02-16-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,027
Posted By BCooke
Sparking is one thing, just don't let the smoke...

Sparking is one thing, just don't let the smoke out.
When you let the smoke out it quits working!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 02-14-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,523
Posted By BCooke
Nice looking set-up.

Nice looking set-up.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-14-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By BCooke
As I don't have your unit I can not answer to it....

As I don't have your unit I can not answer to it.
I can tell you we run a dehumidifier in the spring and fall (not full timers). And it helps keep the humidity down in the 5er.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-14-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,813
Posted By BCooke
2012 had a SRW and went to a DRW in 2013 (when...

2012 had a SRW and went to a DRW in 2013 (when the 6.7 came out). It's also my daily driver.
Only been 5 or 6 times I can think of) where having a dually was a issue.

Of course you will not...
Forum: Boondocking 02-11-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,021
Posted By BCooke
Short answer from someone that 90% dry camps. ...

Short answer from someone that 90% dry camps.
Possible but not practical.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-11-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By BCooke
The other place I have bookmarked is...

The other place I have bookmarked is https://www.steelerubber.com/camper-rv
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-11-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By BCooke
Good luck with it. :cool:

Good luck with it.
:cool:
Forum: Just Conversation 02-07-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,027
Posted By BCooke
:D I would think, you would find that shocking....

:D
I would think, you would find that shocking.
Don't think I would be shocked at all.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-07-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By BCooke
Don't know if it fits your needs but: ...

Don't know if it fits your needs but:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f26/boost-gauge-reading-with-mbe-926-a-5349.html
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-04-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 13,376
Posted By BCooke
I know. Let's add greater use to the electric...

I know. Let's add greater use to the electric system...

Adding Up The Losses

Generating electricity, we lost 22 quadrillion Btu from coal, natural gas, nuclear and petroleum power plants in...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-02-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,571
Posted By BCooke
Covering yours and Goodspike. There are...

Covering yours and Goodspike.
There are actually 3 pin weights on the Toy hauler when you get down to it. Or at least with ours.
1. Dry (yup given, I know)
2. Fully loaded for weekend with water....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-29-2020, 09:26 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,884
Posted By BCooke
As dkritter mentioned I start or finish with...

As dkritter mentioned I start or finish with Google (what I am use to) Maps. I go so far as to zoom in on corners or street view to look at some of the roads.
If you get the professional version...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-26-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,921
Posted By BCooke
He is referring that if you did that with a...

He is referring that if you did that with a diesel it would not like you for long.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-26-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,812
Posted By BCooke
Agree. Get your truck and then try to get rid of...

Agree. Get your truck and then try to get rid of all reducers.
A tight fit on a larger hole gives you more surface area and more resist to any kind of twist and torque.
Bigger is not necessary,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-26-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,214
Posted By BCooke
Not going to be a lot of help. Partial to Grand...

Not going to be a lot of help.
Partial to Grand Design (today).
Went to Elk Heart 2 years back. As they all use (generally) 1 or 2 choices of sub assemblies (fridge, stove, frames) not a lot of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-25-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,099
Posted By BCooke
:popcorn: Been thinking about it...

:popcorn:
Been thinking about it...
Forum: New Member Check-In 10-25-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By BCooke
Hello down there. From Scranton.

Hello down there.
From Scranton.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-25-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By BCooke
Nice

Nice
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-25-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By BCooke
Agree. They do go bad. If you are willing to...

Agree.
They do go bad. If you are willing to replace go for it.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-25-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,571
Posted By BCooke
450 is not necessary. But if you look as specs...

450 is not necessary.
But if you look as specs (don't have current by me, in my truck) even if a SRW would work, if you will be towing anywhere but where it is flat I would go DRW.
1st trailer was...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-25-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,678
Posted By BCooke
Facilities Manager here... $.02 We all know...

Facilities Manager here... $.02
We all know spending some time going over and cleaning stuff you own makes it last longer. Have had buildings with both TPO and EPDM.
EPDM holds up better however on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-25-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,261
Posted By BCooke
Not a motorhome here but have replaced 3 tires on...

Not a motorhome here but have replaced 3 tires on the highway before switching to 10 ply. Then 1 more...
Questions:
How is your luck? (You see mine 😁 )
Common tire size?
How long are you willing...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-25-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,921
Posted By BCooke
Ford pick-up here. So I do not know if it...

Ford pick-up here. So I do not know if it directly translates to the motorhome chassis.
If you are just looking to lock out 6th gear...
Try Press down once on the up down arrow on the shifter when...
Forum: Cummins Engines 09-16-2017, 05:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,711
Posted By BCooke
Could be. Bad diesel fuel is not to be taken...

Could be. Bad diesel fuel is not to be taken lightly. I would get it checked out (filters, seperator... )
Older engines tolerate it much better than newer common rail diesels.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-16-2017, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By BCooke
If they have any quality, it will be cheaper to...

If they have any quality, it will be cheaper to get them reupholstered.
Made that mistake myself years ago with a couch, got rid of the couch and then tried finding a replacement. :banghead:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,529
Posted By BCooke
Welcome to the infected side. 1 Wheel.... If...

Welcome to the infected side.
1 Wheel.... If you take them off you can clean them in the garage or basement. :rofl:
Cleaning parts in the living room causes issues with the other half. :angel:
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,015
Posted By BCooke
Forget if they are T5 or T8.... check Amazon. :)

Forget if they are T5 or T8.... check Amazon. :)
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 08-11-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By BCooke
Looks like there is the filler next to it? ...

Looks like there is the filler next to it?

1st. See if you knocked the nut loose. If you can tighten it.

Still leaks, if so you are looking for a gas tank bulk head fitting.
Google search for...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 08-10-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,644
Posted By BCooke
oh... not asking much 20K is large, the +.5...

oh... not asking much
20K is large, the +.5 bath looking at longer. 35K preferred 50 max. :icon_peace:
:angel: so on the more serious side.
Maybe a K-Z Escalade.
Did not see where you are... 2008...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-01-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,286
Posted By BCooke
Need help.with Trailer Wiring....2004 Sport -...

Need help.with Trailer Wiring....2004 Sport - Jeep Liberty Forum - JeepKJ Country (https://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/need-help-trailer-wiring-2004-sport-30414/)

Can not look at my fathers. Do not...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-25-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,241
Posted By BCooke
Problem we run into is we dry camp mostly. Less...

Problem we run into is we dry camp mostly. Less water is easier to get to off road locations. :)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By BCooke
Have someone (yourself of other) check/repack...

Have someone (yourself of other) check/repack wheel bearings.
Also as mentioned tires, tires, and of course tires. Now days they are a weak spot.
Get an antenna up marker. Enough people forget. :)...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,241
Posted By BCooke
If you still have issues try a Bacterial / Enzyme...

If you still have issues try a Bacterial / Enzyme Digestant.
Work facilities. When the salesman first introduced me to it I was skeptical. Was going camping for the weekend and going to have the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-14-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
Posted By BCooke
You can get the Reese Elite (that is the system)...

You can get the Reese Elite (that is the system) 25k hitch. There are also adapters to the puck system to let you run rails or other systems. Depends on what you are looking for.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-11-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By BCooke
Wow, much info... Welcome to RVing ...

Wow, much info...


Welcome to RVing
National, State and old parks can be an issue with long units, look for places you might want to stay.
Father is 42' pulling a Jeep Liberty. They disconnect...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-11-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,200
Posted By BCooke
If you are happy with the towing now, why mess...

If you are happy with the towing now, why mess with it. (now I have moved up each time they have boosted power, but... :whistling: )
You have to remember when they are giving you the "extra" power...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-11-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,440
Posted By BCooke
Have a rolling cover. Put a Roughneck large...

Have a rolling cover.
Put a Roughneck large container that gets strapped to the cover canister, honda portable (2k) sits next to it (back-up, do a lot of dry). Behind that is the hitch. Behind that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-24-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By BCooke
DRV is a good choice, my .02. They are a full...

DRV is a good choice, my .02.
They are a full time unit for full time. My Dutchman Voltage has the insulation package for 3 season.... except for the back where it is metal to the outside. :facepalm:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-14-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,123
Posted By BCooke
Not necessary to have cord plug in the bed but I...

Not necessary to have cord plug in the bed but I prefer it.
Less possible issues in my opinion. Cord not 'hanging' outside of the bed, rests in the bed......
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-14-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 619
Posted By BCooke
Only been on 71 from Northome North. Going to...

Only been on 71 from Northome North. Going to Baudette from the twin cities.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-31-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Posted By BCooke
Because they tell you you can tow it does not...

Because they tell you you can tow it does not mean you would want to, flat trailer with rock for landscaping, ok. Tall wind catcher we call RVs :) ....
If you are on flat roads with no head wind......
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-31-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By BCooke
The V-10s scream . No way around it, other...

The V-10s scream .

No way around it, other than go slower. They, I am told, are designed that way. :blink:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f256/ford-v10-ultrapower-update-68297.html
Old...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-17-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,642
Sticky: Mods to RVs
Views: 1,849,875
Posted By BCooke
Looks good.

Looks good.
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 07-16-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By BCooke
Toy Hauler List | Toy Hauler Adventures...

Toy Hauler List | Toy Hauler Adventures (https://www.toyhauleradventures.com/toy-hauler-mfgs/)
Has many, but not just 5ers.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-12-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,428
Posted By BCooke
Cross your fingers, for a wide open gas...

Cross your fingers,
for a wide open gas station... :rolleyes:
Pilot Flying J with RV lanes. :flowers:
Cuss a lot.... :thumb:

Had a V-10 pulling a 36 footer. :facepalm:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-06-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,817
Posted By BCooke
:confused: ....if you have a Regular cab SRW...

:confused:
....if you have a Regular cab SRW 350 you are good for 16.5K, I am good for 26.5K (by the numbers, you can tow what you want). :D

I have pulled with a SRW and a DRW. Despite the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-28-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,817
Posted By BCooke
Just found the thread. Have a Voltage as listed...

Just found the thread.
Have a Voltage as listed in sig. Other than a hole in the roofing on one of the slides from the factory, and brake assembly (factory) issues... wait where is the wood to knock...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-21-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By BCooke
:eek: Sorry to hear that.

:eek: Sorry to hear that.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,767
Posted By BCooke
A 1999 Ford F250 7.3 with 3.73 Automatic (book...

A 1999 Ford F250 7.3 with 3.73 Automatic (book numbers)
Regular 4x2 14,100
Regular 4x4 13,600
to a
Crew 4x2 13,500
Crew 4x4 13,100

Check (your search engine here) out Hiller Ford for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By BCooke
Sounds like finishing touches. Inspection, water...

Sounds like finishing touches. Inspection, water test if they do one.
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