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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-15-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 109,668
Posted By Rickeoni
Staying in the bonanza resort and there is a...

Staying in the bonanza resort and there is a Timber Ridge in the campsite.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-04-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,843
Posted By Rickeoni
Going to chime in with my 2 cents worth. There...

Going to chime in with my 2 cents worth. There were a lot of high end RV manufacturers that went belly up in the 2008 downturn, as only the cheap stuff was selling. Go to an RV show and watch the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-27-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,872
Posted By Rickeoni
Like the others have said, air ride hitches are...

Like the others have said, air ride hitches are the bomb. I have had my BD3 since 2015 with zero issues. Love the ride and the adjustability. My brother also has a fiver but has a Demco hitch, always...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-10-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,933
Posted By Rickeoni
I have the same unit and use a BD3 hitch, tows...

I have the same unit and use a BD3 hitch, tows like a dream. These are heavy units but with the rear kitchen make sure you put enough weight in the front. We have no issues towing with the rear...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,138
Posted By Rickeoni
Host Cascade. TC is the way to go.

Host Cascade. TC is the way to go.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,802
Posted By Rickeoni
I have a BD3, great hitch. It is heavy, but...

I have a BD3, great hitch. It is heavy, but watching the trailer float behind the truck is nice, we have only had a drawer open once and we drive some pretty rough roads. Weight is not an issue for...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,802
Posted By Rickeoni
We have had relatively few issues with ours and...

We have had relatively few issues with ours and would most certainly buy another one. The opposing slides really open up the living area and the lack of a island is a plus. We are not yet retired so...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-26-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,802
Posted By Rickeoni
We have owned aF26rks for 7 years now. What would...

We have owned aF26rks for 7 years now. What would you like to know?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,161
Posted By Rickeoni
When choosing between color and colour, keep in...

When choosing between color and colour, keep in mind that both spellings are correct. The shorter one, color, is the preferred spelling in the United States. The rest of the English-speaking world...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,161
Posted By Rickeoni
This thread is too funny. I drive what I like and...

This thread is too funny. I drive what I like and don't care what anyone else drives, just like I don't need your opinion to make me feel good or bad about my decision. How about we start a debate on...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-11-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,126
Posted By Rickeoni
I have 4 gc batteries in my glacier peak. You...

I have 4 gc batteries in my glacier peak. You need to upgrade/ reinforce the upper shelf, it is only held on with staples.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-30-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,365
Posted By Rickeoni
As Coops always said "ORV is just the best house...

As Coops always said "ORV is just the best house in a crappy neighborhood". Quality seems to have dropped significantly since our 2016 was built. After some initial teething issues we have been fine....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,255
Posted By Rickeoni
ORV uses #8 1 inch screws into the plywood at the...

ORV uses #8 1 inch screws into the plywood at the factory.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-31-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,459
Posted By Rickeoni
I have a PD9260 that I use as a stand alone...

I have a PD9260 that I use as a stand alone charger, i left the WFCO in place as a backup. The PD will consistently go to 14.+ volts and the WFCO struggles to get to 13.6. The PD also has a dongle to...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-27-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,045
Posted By Rickeoni
[QUOTE=wolfe10;5767629]Am a bit confused by a...

[QUOTE=wolfe10;5767629]Am a bit confused by a business model that gives retail parts profit to someone else (dealers).


Actually, I am REALLY confused. In the retail car business, parts...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-27-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,045
Posted By Rickeoni
It is not good business practice for a...

It is not good business practice for a manufacturer to bypass their dealer network and deal direct with the public, it might even contradict the dealer agreement. With the current logistics situation...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-19-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By Rickeoni
Whatcha replacing it with?

Whatcha replacing it with?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-03-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,404
Posted By Rickeoni
We have an Outdoors rv manufacturing Mid profile...

We have an Outdoors rv manufacturing Mid profile Glacier Peak fifth wheel. Sister company to Arctic fox. 30 feet long and lets us get into many a smaller site.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 25,610
Posted By Rickeoni
No they won't, look at all the high end...

No they won't, look at all the high end manufacturers that have gone the way of the dinosaur. And the high end car market is most certainly not booming.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-24-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,663
Posted By Rickeoni
Lol, still got the M5, still haven't found...

Lol, still got the M5, still haven't found anything better to replace it with. I have moved onto ceramic coatings, using both the new turtle wax stuff and chemicals guys.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-23-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,663
Posted By Rickeoni
Graphene has been around since 2004, just now...

Graphene has been around since 2004, just now becoming popular on the detailing scene. The old days of ceramic coating being hard to install, difficult to cure and dealer installed only are long...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-23-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,663
Posted By Rickeoni
Ceramic coating is old news, graphene is the wave...

Ceramic coating is old news, graphene is the wave of the future!. ;)

I Have ceramic coated everything that I own that has wheels or a motor. Surface prep is the key, if it isn't prefect...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-03-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By Rickeoni
I have a 2016 26rks. Absolutely no regrets.

I have a 2016 26rks. Absolutely no regrets.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,020
Posted By Rickeoni
List of things gone wrong on our 2016 Glacier...

List of things gone wrong on our 2016 Glacier Peak. On initial inspection, battery tray crooked, stove top misaligned, curb side slide had metal shavings in Shwintek tracks. Battery tray fixed...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-14-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,064
Posted By Rickeoni
Still will draw power, less than the screen being...

Still will draw power, less than the screen being on, but the electronics still stay wet.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-14-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,064
Posted By Rickeoni
We added a simple toggle switch to turn it off.

We added a simple toggle switch to turn it off.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-07-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,624
Posted By Rickeoni
I have a set of Carlisle tires on my boat...

I have a set of Carlisle tires on my boat trailer, towed all over BC, so far so good. They are rated for 81 MPH, so no worries like the old ST tires. Would I get them for my Fiver? maybe!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 07-02-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,975
Posted By Rickeoni
I can't speak to the 250 vs 350 debate, but if it...

I can't speak to the 250 vs 350 debate, but if it won't affect your driving a dually is the way to go.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-08-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,815
Posted By Rickeoni
Have your wife call mine, she is the one that...

Have your wife call mine, she is the one that wanted a F450 over our F150.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-02-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,574
Posted By Rickeoni
We have a ORV 30 footer and tow with a F450. Not...

We have a ORV 30 footer and tow with a F450. Not light by any means but heavy is good in the RV world. We purchased for the same reasons, easy to fit into smaller sites. Triple slides are nice and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-31-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,904
Posted By Rickeoni
We were worried about a new RV as our Adventurer...

We were worried about a new RV as our Adventurer was bullet proof. After 5 years of ownership, we have absolutely zero regrets. We have had a few problems but the factory has been amazing. Would we...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-30-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,904
Posted By Rickeoni
We also have an Adventurer TC and moved upto a...

We also have an Adventurer TC and moved upto a 30foot fiver. We like to get into some of the remoter areas and the shorter fifth wheel lets us get to some of our favorite TC spots.
The hardest part...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-27-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,791
Posted By Rickeoni
There is a 10 amp fuse on the back of the unit.

There is a 10 amp fuse on the back of the unit.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-18-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,864
Posted By Rickeoni
We run a catalytic propane heater while we are...

We run a catalytic propane heater while we are awake, don't trust it while we sleep. We use the furnace at night. The furnace heats the air and the catalytic heats the surroundings, more comfortable...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-13-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By Rickeoni
Also a great Facebook group for ORV.

Also a great Facebook group for ORV.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-23-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By Rickeoni
Saw this convection microwave combo in some RV at...

Saw this convection microwave combo in some RV at the show today.looks like highpoint makes a similar sized unit.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-19-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,240
Posted By Rickeoni
A couple of points to add. When making a right...

A couple of points to add. When making a right turn make a quick jog to the left. The trailer will take a while to catch up and not track as far inside. When unhookin, you need to drop the legs to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-15-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,018
Posted By Rickeoni
We use a soft roll as well, easy to get out of...

We use a soft roll as well, easy to get out of the way and covers the hitch when deployed.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-14-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,493
Posted By Rickeoni
Which hitch did you decide to go with?

Which hitch did you decide to go with?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-11-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By Rickeoni
I have 2 adult sons, so removal is not an issue...

I have 2 adult sons, so removal is not an issue for me.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-11-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By Rickeoni
I also have a BD3 and use the Reese adapter, it...

I also have a BD3 and use the Reese adapter, it does raise the height of hitch.i just lowered the head of the BD3 one row of bolts and we are all level again.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-10-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,709
Posted By Rickeoni
Doesn't trailer saver make a slider attachment...

Doesn't trailer saver make a slider attachment for the BD3?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,472
Posted By Rickeoni
Careful with the breaker, it is sometimes on the...

Careful with the breaker, it is sometimes on the circuit as the fridge.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-04-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Rickeoni
I think the GP has 2 entries into the WC. The...

I think the GP has 2 entries into the WC. The storage in a fiver will be bigger then a bumper pull. The ceiling height is a huge difference IMHO. Since having the head room, trailers almost seem...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,253
Posted By Rickeoni
Ran those for years when I had tiny trucks. They...

Ran those for years when I had tiny trucks. They are great tires and will do great off the beaten path. IIRC they also have the mountain snowflake symbol on them.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,999
Posted By Rickeoni
It is right above the bathroom closet. Is there...

It is right above the bathroom closet. Is there any access or issues in the closet ceiling?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,996
Posted By Rickeoni
Put the inverter in the pass through and connect...

Put the inverter in the pass through and connect directly to the battery bank, flip the breaker to the charger and plug the shore cable into the inverter. Voila, poor man's transfer switch, your...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-29-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By Rickeoni
Electric towing not ready yet!

https://youtu.be/-cvNfmL7XQg

Not quite ready for prime time.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-03-2019, 05:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,968
Posted By Rickeoni
If we go on Daylight Savings time permanently, ...

If we go on Daylight Savings time permanently, doesn't it then become Standard time? :confused:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-02-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Rickeoni
Used it for years on our bank of 6 volt jars. I...

Used it for years on our bank of 6 volt jars. I have them in a tight location and this makes it so easy.
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