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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-18-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,728
Posted By jtobbe
It will aggregate you then. I have it on my truck...

It will aggregate you then. I have it on my truck and it takes to long for it to initialize. I just throw it in reverse and backup old school!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-18-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By jtobbe
Sierra 381 RBOK. I think sandpiper has the same...

Sierra 381 RBOK. I think sandpiper has the same floorplan
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-12-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By jtobbe
Cut the lockout off and grind it smooth. I...

Cut the lockout off and grind it smooth. I recommend a slick disk instead of grease on the pinbox. As for a hitch my go to is a B&W.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-14-2021, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By jtobbe
Lifting them up to put them on the rack is the ...

Lifting them up to put them on the rack is the biggest downfall. If you wanted to cover them it would keep the bugs off of them but you need a heavy duty cover. I tried a grill cover and that lasted...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-10-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By jtobbe
This is the best I can do with pictures for now....

This is the best I can do with pictures for now. 2 different trucks and the kids bikes got bigger but still have room for 4 bikes. 324519324520
Forum: Going Green 02-18-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By jtobbe
Not sure if you found your answer yet, but I...

Not sure if you found your answer yet, but I installed a Renogy 40a DC to DC converter at work. At 40 amps output it draws 50 amps from the truck.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-14-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,219
Posted By jtobbe
You definitely are missing the mount.

You definitely are missing the mount.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-25-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By jtobbe
Look for the dip switches in the remaining AC and...

Look for the dip switches in the remaining AC and change it to be the primary.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-23-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,866
Posted By jtobbe
I think the only be you can get the Tremor on is...

I think the only be you can get the Tremor on is the 6¾' bed. Not 100% sure though. I am getting an 8' bed, but that is the only way a dually comes.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,995
Posted By jtobbe
I live where they are made. There are trucks...

I live where they are made. There are trucks sitting in lots waiting to be shipped. One lot has been cleared and is filling up again. So they're getting shipped now.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-05-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,594
Posted By jtobbe
Look at the Sierra or Sandpiper 372LOK

Look at the Sierra or Sandpiper 372LOK
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-26-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,167
Posted By jtobbe
B&W does not support rotating pin boxes with the...

B&W does not support rotating pin boxes with the turnover ball and the companion hitch. There is 1 point that the hitch mounts with and the forced rotation of the pin box could cause issues with the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-06-2017, 05:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,672
Posted By jtobbe
Those are basically nails. I pulled the plastic...

Those are basically nails. I pulled the plastic off the head and put a driver on the head (should be hex) and the work their way out. Replace them with drill quick screws.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-15-2017, 02:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,066
Posted By jtobbe
It can be done. You will have to make sure that...

It can be done. You will have to make sure that the camper clears the boxes as you turn. The rule of thumb is 6" vertical height above the highest part of the bed. The pin box turns with the camper...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-15-2017, 01:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By jtobbe
If you have pins, then you have the electric...

If you have pins, then you have the electric version of the Level Up. It has a different way of leveling than the hydraulic version. If you are perfectly level it may not know that it has not applied...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-17-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,405
Posted By jtobbe
Turn the pin adapter around so the pin is in...

Turn the pin adapter around so the pin is in front of the socket. This will move the back of the pin box away from the tailgate and bed sides when turning.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-01-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,855
Posted By jtobbe
Lawyers said not to lift the tires off the ground...

Lawyers said not to lift the tires off the ground to change a tire or do maintenance on the unit.

If you press the auto level button and it happens to lift the tires off the ground on one side...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-01-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,662
Posted By jtobbe
Hydraulic you can just set the hitch height and...

Hydraulic you can just set the hitch height and then retract all jacks, after hooking up. If you press the right and left buttons it does the rehitch function if the front is lower than the hitch...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-01-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By jtobbe
What is happening is if they are installed before...

What is happening is if they are installed before you put the jacks down the weight on the axles are more than after the jacks are down and the truck is unhooked. If you look at how far back the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-14-2017, 02:20 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,134
Posted By jtobbe
I agree. You can see it just as well from the...

I agree. You can see it just as well from the road! The visitors center is more about the family of the guy that started the carving (in the 40's) and his family than Crazy Horse. I don't think that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By jtobbe
The hardest part is going to be fishing the wire...

The hardest part is going to be fishing the wire for the thermostat down the wall, and getting the new A/C to the roof. After that it should not take more that 30 minutes to get everything hooked up...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-13-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By jtobbe
I prefer ducted. Had a non ducted on my other...

I prefer ducted. Had a non ducted on my other camper and it was loud. I ended up making it a ducted unit.

In my experience with Montana campers, from the factory they come with 2 separate...
Forum: Boondocking 05-06-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By jtobbe
Same as Wal-Mart. Some allow it some don't. I...

Same as Wal-Mart. Some allow it some don't. I have stayed at a couple of them, a few have free electric hookups.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-29-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,582
Posted By jtobbe
Anderson road used to be a primitive only CG, not...

Anderson road used to be a primitive only CG, not sure if it has changed. I have stayed in Seven Points and Poole Knobs on J. Percy Priest lake and they are both nice campgrounds. Jellystone and Two...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-23-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,986
Posted By jtobbe
Sierra and Sandpiper make a 372LOK

Sierra and Sandpiper make a 372LOK
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-12-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,235
Posted By jtobbe
The fresh water tank vent is the...

The fresh water tank vent is the overfill/overflow. It has a 1 1/4" hose attached to it. Be careful not to have anything that should not get wet in the area below it as water will come out of the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,338
Posted By jtobbe
Also if you plan on winter camping and have an...

Also if you plan on winter camping and have an outside kitchen in a slide there should be shut offs under the main kitchen sink to shut the water off to the outside kitchen slide. The water lines are...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2017, 05:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,338
Posted By jtobbe
That is correct. The Sierra and Sandpiper have a...

That is correct. The Sierra and Sandpiper have a winterizing kit installed from the factory. The hose that has the plug in it is open to the suction side of the pump. There is a blue line with a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-15-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,338
Posted By jtobbe
And make sure the cap is tight on the winterizing...

And make sure the cap is tight on the winterizing line that is sticking out of the panel.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-15-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,338
Posted By jtobbe
Check the valve that the blue hose is attached to...

Check the valve that the blue hose is attached to in the lower right corner of the bay. It is the winterizing valve. If I remember correctly it should be in line with the line.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-09-2016, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By jtobbe
We had our 5th wheel and the person that was at...

We had our 5th wheel and the person that was at the guard shack charged us an extra $40 for our stay to have the daily pass. I said that I would think it was included with the reservation and she...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-07-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By jtobbe
We stayed in Boyd Lake last year. They hide the...

We stayed in Boyd Lake last year. They hide the fact that you have to buy a $7 (i think) a day vehicle pass that is not included in the site fee. The campsite is nice however you can not have any...
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