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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-11-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,580
Posted By sgtstriker
I had a Tundra... Loved it... When I decided to...

I had a Tundra... Loved it... When I decided to buy a travel Trailer I first rented a relatively small, light, travel trailer. 25 foot trailer. Two things became immediately apparent. The tongue...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-22-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,208
Posted By sgtstriker
Today, there are more than 18 million living...

Today, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country's adult population.Nov 8, 2023


We in the 6%, whether tip or tail, served in the...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-17-2024, 06:11 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,208
Posted By sgtstriker
Captain, I don't do a background check on those...

Captain, I don't do a background check on those who say, "Thank you for your service", to me, nor do I believe that they need to do one on me prior to saying that. I accept their thanks, and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-28-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By sgtstriker
Mine is more like a really thin paper. JUNK.....

Mine is more like a really thin paper. JUNK.....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By sgtstriker
I appreciate all of the feedback. I like the...

I appreciate all of the feedback. I like the layout, size, etc., and can't really afford to replace/upgrade, so I guess I'll pull it til it falls apart.....


I'll have to be more circumspect in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By sgtstriker
Thanks Gents, for the replies, and the link. ...

Thanks Gents, for the replies, and the link. Yes, this stuff is quite flimsy. Had I known about this prior to purchasing, I wouldn't now own this rig. Yet another RV note to keep in mind,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By sgtstriker
What's With The Paper Coating?

I have a 2022 Dutchman Astoria 5er. I was thinking about painting the interiors but I have found that all of the "wood" surfaces have some thin paper coating. This stuff is already separating at...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By sgtstriker
CAUTION: I had the same generator. I plugged it...

CAUTION: I had the same generator. I plugged it in to charge the battery in my outside shed. Three hours later I went out to dump some garbage and found heavy smoke emanating from my shed. ...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 01-11-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,194
Posted By sgtstriker
Mark, 146.520 is the ham radio 2 meter national...

Mark, 146.520 is the ham radio 2 meter national simplex frequency, not a GMRS frequency...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 01-11-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,194
Posted By sgtstriker
No handheld radio is going to perform adequately...

No handheld radio is going to perform adequately from inside your vehicle. You need a mag mount or through the glass antenna with an adapter to your radio, minimally. If you want good...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-17-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,470
Posted By sgtstriker
I recently had issues with my electric fireplace...

I recently had issues with my electric fireplace also. Looking into it I found that the fireplace, which was rated at 1500 watts, and an operating draw of 1250 watts, was actually drawing 2300 watts...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-12-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,470
Posted By sgtstriker
I recently discovered that my electric fireplace,...

I recently discovered that my electric fireplace, rated at 1500 watts and supposed to function at 1250 watts, was actually pulling 2300 watts when the heating element was activated..... It kept...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-02-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,287
Posted By sgtstriker
There is no question about whether or not your...

There is no question about whether or not your truck is capable of pulling the trailer. The questions are;


Does your truck, and axles, have sufficient payload capacity for the tongue weight,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-18-2023, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,657
Posted By sgtstriker
Give me a break Sangster. It's not a 5th wheel...

Give me a break Sangster. It's not a 5th wheel because I don't have a 5th wheel set up, but it remains a travel trailer because it remains a trailer, and it travels..... It should be obvious that...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-06-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,657
Posted By sgtstriker
Sub-frame?

I have a 30' travel trailer with a Reese Goosebox, and a stock 2020 RAM 2500. The trailer rides nose high and has little rear end ground clearance. I can raise the Goosebox in the pin box, but I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-16-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,534
Posted By sgtstriker
Do the vinegar soak, replace the anode rod, and...

Do the vinegar soak, replace the anode rod, and remove all of the aerators on all of your faucets. The flush, flush, flush......
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-09-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,215
Posted By sgtstriker
But, don't many RV parks say, "No...

But, don't many RV parks say, "No motorcycles"?
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-10-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By sgtstriker
Thank You for the guidance, and suggestion... ...

Thank You for the guidance, and suggestion... I'll follow both...
Happy Travels...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-10-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By sgtstriker
Sliding Glass Showers Doors

I have a 2022 Dutchmen Astoria 2533RDF 5th wheel. This rig has, or had, three pane sliding shower doors. Upon returning yesterday from a venture, I found that one of the three panes of tempered...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-13-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,342
Posted By sgtstriker
I'm thinking about 350 per day with my new 5th...

I'm thinking about 350 per day with my new 5th wheel. My current biggest concern is pulling this thing into a gas station to fill up. It is quite tall, and I'm worried about clearance in gas...
Forum: Keystone 05-13-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By sgtstriker
Solar Charge Controller

I just purchased a 2022 Dutchmen Astoria 5th wheel. It has the Solar 200 package, along with a 1200 watt inverter. All of the Keystone videos that I've seen demonstrating the various solar packages...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 05-11-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 98
Posted By sgtstriker
TBD... :: 2022 Dutchmen 2533RDF

TBD... :: 2022 Dutchmen 2533RDF (2023-05-12 02:33:11)
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-09-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,974
Posted By sgtstriker
This video just came out today, and may be of...

This video just came out today, and may be of assistance to you......
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-05-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By sgtstriker
Thanks CAMP CA... I am busy doing what must...

Thanks CAMP CA... I am busy doing what must always be done when you buy a new RV. I am finding all of the items that need fixing, adjusting, repairing, etc. and doing as many repairs myself as...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-04-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By sgtstriker
Thanks.... I brought home my new 2022...

Thanks....


I brought home my new 2022 Dutchmen Astoria 2533 today... I'll make updates shortly....:thumb:
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-21-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By sgtstriker
When the Charging Center on my Rockwood 2502KS...

When the Charging Center on my Rockwood 2502KS went out I drove myself nuts trying to find the guilty component. I finally did... It was a 20amp fuse in the wiring harness that was under the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-17-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By sgtstriker
Oh... Okay, when I bring it home I'll jump into...

Oh... Okay, when I bring it home I'll jump into the Thor Owners forum and update my signature info and rig photo...


Thanks for the clarification...


Safe and Happy Travels.....
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By sgtstriker
Where do I belong!

I just bought a Dutchmen Astoria 5th wheel. Dutchmen is one of the many companies owned by Thor, but I don't see any mention of Dutchmen products in the Thor Owners Forum, so, where do I belong?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-05-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,942
Posted By sgtstriker
If you can't make anything fit down low, there's...

If you can't make anything fit down low, there's always this option - ...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-26-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
Thanks Charles.... I do know to raise the...

Thanks Charles.... I do know to raise the trailer & truck to make adding the bars easier. It's the weight of the hitch itself, and I do have an extended shank so that I can fully open the tailgate,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-22-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
Wow! Thank you all for your responses. Some very...

Wow! Thank you all for your responses. Some very good insights and experience driven info.... I will take ALL of your information in consideration, and use the tips that you have provided...

...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
Mister cee, Correct, the Goosebox is the only...

Mister cee, Correct, the Goosebox is the only goose neck hitch that will not void Keystone warranties....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
Camp in Benicia, I'd prefer the Goosebox so that...

Camp in Benicia, I'd prefer the Goosebox so that I have some bed area available...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
Charles in Georgia - It's not the process, it's...

Charles in Georgia - It's not the process, it's the strain on my bad back...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
I was unaware of that option... Thanks... ...

I was unaware of that option... Thanks...
Hopefully I will hear from someone that has tried the Goosebox option as well...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-19-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,426
Posted By sgtstriker
What To Do?

Went from a Class A to a Travel Trailer. I prefer trailering, but, the weight distributing hitch and sway bars are more than my older bad back cares to endure. So, I seldom go rv'ing....
I'm...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-30-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By sgtstriker
I had the same issue with my '03 Adventurer. It...

I had the same issue with my '03 Adventurer. It turned out to be the positive cable at the starter was loose..... So, as stated earlier, check ALL cable connections....


Good Luck......
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-31-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By sgtstriker
You are correct... This morning, prior to...

You are correct... This morning, prior to reading your post, I went and looked under the A frame, near the battery disconnect switch. There were two inline fuse holders. A 20 amp and a 30 amp...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-30-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By sgtstriker
Charging Center

I have a 2017 Rockwood 2502KS. I am happy with the trailer and have done a number of upgrades. Recently the charging station - USB's and 12 volt outlet - have acted weird. So, I replaced the unit. ...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-04-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,883
Posted By sgtstriker
I am currently working on a deal for a Cougar...

I am currently working on a deal for a Cougar 24RDS 5'er, but I am having them put the Reese Goose Box on it. In researching options I found that Lippert makes just about all of the 5'er frames and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By sgtstriker
I checked out the little 5'er with the Reese...

I checked out the little 5'er with the Reese Goose Box today. All was looking pretty good - until - the last area I was inspecting was the bedroom, thus far I was pretty impressed. I was using a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-22-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By sgtstriker
I may have found the answer.... ...

I may have found the answer....


https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvd/d/rocklin-2016-northwood-fox-mountain/7534818039.html
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-20-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By sgtstriker
Now What?

Hi Folks, I have owned a 38' gasser for years, and finally tired of fixing it, so, I bought a new truck and a used travel trailer. I enjoy the trailer, and the availability of the truck each time I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-28-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,003
Posted By sgtstriker
I have the Champion 4500 dual fuel... I bought...

I have the Champion 4500 dual fuel... I bought it after the Westinghouse 4500 dual fuel self ignited while just charging and burned down my shed....


I installed the Stromberg rack on the...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-23-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By sgtstriker
Yes... The standard issue are terrible. Most...

Yes... The standard issue are terrible. Most folks will try a topper and/or a replacement.... I've tried both, and I can't say that I have found true comfort, but just about anything is better...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-21-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By sgtstriker
One of my doors used to do that... After looking...

One of my doors used to do that... After looking closely at the door trim, I found that part of the door trim somehow got bent in and caused the issue. Look closely at where the edge of the door...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-09-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,571
Posted By sgtstriker
Doug, You saw my story above regarding my...

Doug, You saw my story above regarding my Westinghouse 4500DF generator self igniting. And while I understand your concerns about being justly compensated, I think it is very important to try to get...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-09-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,571
Posted By sgtstriker
I can relate... I had a Westinghouse 4500DF...

I can relate... I had a Westinghouse 4500DF generator decide to self engulf in flames a few hours after plugging it in for charging. I did make a report with CPSC, and when they published the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-05-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,093
Posted By sgtstriker
I have owned a truck camper, a motor home, and...

I have owned a truck camper, a motor home, and now a trailer. I am retired and travel with my dog....


Based upon my experiences, I would suggest that you go with the travel trailer, assuming...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-02-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,250
Posted By sgtstriker
Seems to me, if this is a warranty item, I would...

Seems to me, if this is a warranty item, I would tell them to install the 13,500 now, and call me when the proper unit is available and I'll return for the FREE install of the correct unit.......
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