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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-29-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,376
Posted By VACHZHD
Might not be ideal, but you could replace the...

Might not be ideal, but you could replace the factory tailgate with a 5th wheel tailgate that has the big notch in the center... just a thought.

Sent from my SM-G950U using iRV2 - RV Forum mobile...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-05-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By VACHZHD
This seems to address your issue: ...

This seems to address your issue:

https://www.justanswer.com/medium-and-heavy-truck/gj7xn-error-code-spn-103-fmi-18-does-mean.html

Sounds like a bad turbo speed sensor and as long as you are...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-04-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By VACHZHD
We installed a 12V fan to help us in a bunk area....

We installed a 12V fan to help us in a bunk area. Two speed, adjustable in all directions, and finger safe blades. Works well for us.
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-01-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,311
Posted By VACHZHD
Let me clarify my earlier post... I use a disc as...

Let me clarify my earlier post... I use a disc as well on the flat of the hitch head where it meets the trailer. I was referring to the grease zirc underneath the head of my B&W hitch that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-01-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,311
Posted By VACHZHD
We have always greased ours. Just a little bit...

We have always greased ours. Just a little bit all the way around the pin before we hookup the first time in the season and then a little refresh throughout the year. Just enough to keep it coated,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-24-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By VACHZHD
Here's one source: 5/8" ID x 3/4" OD x 50...

Here's one source:

5/8" ID x 3/4" OD x 50 Feet- Flexible Non Toxic Clear High Pressure, Reinforced, PVC Braided Vinyl Tubing...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 04-23-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By VACHZHD
Here's one place... they're in Elhart, so...

Here's one place... they're in Elhart, so probably tied to the RV industry. Should be able to find something that would work.

Good luck.
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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-21-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,805
Posted By VACHZHD
My wet bay has a four-way valve that allows me to...

My wet bay has a four-way valve that allows me to switch between: City or Normal (pump) or Fill (to fill onboard tank) or Winterize (to introduce RV anti-freeze). Once I've filled I have to move the...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 04-16-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,159
Posted By VACHZHD
I carry an 8 foot stick of pex, a couple of pex...

I carry an 8 foot stick of pex, a couple of pex straight connectors, and a a crimping tool with clamps. Doesnt take up much room, but is perfect to fix small plumbing issues or work around them...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-21-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,013
Posted By VACHZHD
Your oil pan drain should be 22mm. I've used...

Your oil pan drain should be 22mm.

I've used both femco and funimoto valves in the past. I prefer funimoto for ease of operation and not having to keep track of a dirty oil hose in order to be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,574
Posted By VACHZHD
We have a GUTA installed on our 34' 5th wheel - 4...

We have a GUTA installed on our 34' 5th wheel - 4 point, trailer only. It was easy to install, relatively easy to program, and has been flawless so far. We have made two coast to coast trips (over...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 03-03-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By VACHZHD
Yardstick humor

The local plant that has been manufacturing yardsticks for over 100 years announced today that they will not make them any longer... [emoji848]
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-01-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,238
Posted By VACHZHD
Good information by all... mostly comes down to...

Good information by all... mostly comes down to preference. I went with an 8' bed to allow me to add an aux diesel tank. Didn't have the 50 gal stock tank option when I bought mine, but I would have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-14-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By VACHZHD
A little different application, but I hang a step...

A little different application, but I hang a step ladder on our 5th wheel's ladder and use these to hold it tight. I'm sure the proper length ones would work for your application. Good luck!356530
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 776
Posted By VACHZHD
We stretched and stapled a heavyweight plastic...

We stretched and stapled a heavyweight plastic dropcloth to ours because it was snagging the mattress when we slid it around to make the bed. That actually made it too slick and we added a couple...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-20-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,856
Posted By VACHZHD
He's not completely ignoring safety... he's got a...

He's not completely ignoring safety... he's got a strap on it...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-28-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,161
Posted By VACHZHD
Sadly, true... I saw worse than this parked along...

Sadly, true... I saw worse than this parked along the city streets in Portland this summer...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-26-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By VACHZHD
One of the salvage places may be able to help... ...

One of the salvage places may be able to help...

https://rtrvg.com/blog/2017/07/22/used-rv-parts-and-salvage-yards-by-state/

Good luck!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-25-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 808
Posted By VACHZHD
Here are instructions to get the panel apart... ...

Here are instructions to get the panel apart...

https://youtu.be/5jElTN9c4LY

We had a similar problem on our rig last year. We were fortunate that our son's trailer had the same system so we...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-07-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By VACHZHD
Take off the access panel in the storage area...

Take off the access panel in the storage area that let's you get to the pump and such behind your wet bay. Then look for a leak/wet pipes. Check your 3 way valve body (pump to city to winterize) in...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-06-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By VACHZHD
I'll second the bouncing... if it is an issue you...

I'll second the bouncing... if it is an issue you could consider a dual receiver set up to support the rack on both sides instead of just the middle. Lots of modifications required to do that...
Forum: Boondocking 10-12-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,616
Posted By VACHZHD
Here's a couple, but they don't do it...

Here's a couple, but they don't do it justice...345914345915345916
Forum: Boondocking 10-11-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,616
Posted By VACHZHD
Wanted to leave a big "Thank-you" for all the...

Wanted to leave a big "Thank-you" for all the people who contributed information to this thread. We stayed there two weeks ago on our way back to Virginia from Oregon. I would have never had the...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-25-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,124
Posted By VACHZHD
The door hole should be a standard size. You...

The door hole should be a standard size. You should be able to replace with another brand if that's your desire. Try etrailer.com to get an idea...
...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-22-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 987
Posted By VACHZHD
I've had good luck with the GUTA Tire Pressure...

I've had good luck with the GUTA Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It has real time pressure of all tires with rotating display of tire temp. The thing I like best is that the monitor has a solar...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-22-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By VACHZHD
Check for a broken wire along the axle going to...

Check for a broken wire along the axle going to the back of the wheel. It is possible it snagged on something and broke/came loose. If you have a volt meter you can also check voltage at those...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-19-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,166
Posted By VACHZHD
If the system (hydraulic or electric) is...

If the system (hydraulic or electric) is operating properly they should stay closed when you are moving. If they do drift open when moving you have an issue you need to find and solve. It is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,185
Posted By VACHZHD
I've only heard of and used EZ Pass. It is the...

I've only heard of and used EZ Pass. It is the go-to device for most of the east coast. It will work on the turnpikes from Chicago through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania... on the toll roads and...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-13-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 679
Posted By VACHZHD
Wait... what... today is Friday???

Wait... what... today is Friday???
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-11-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By VACHZHD
These guys can probably help you... ...

These guys can probably help you...

https://www.classacustoms.com/RV-Waste-Tanks_c_107.html

Good luck!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-11-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 339
Posted By VACHZHD
Download RV Parky App and check it out. Doesnt...

Download RV Parky App and check it out. Doesnt look like there is much very close to your destination, but there are a couple of parks further out that might suit you. Good luck!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-06-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By VACHZHD
You said you don't want any joints, so that seems...

You said you don't want any joints, so that seems to limit the selection... here's a couple ideas for what they're worth...

Are you able to trench and bury your discharge line leaving it...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-06-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,605
Posted By VACHZHD
We're in southside Virginia... have our 5th wheel...

We're in southside Virginia... have our 5th wheel parked on the grass with paver blocks under the tires and leveling leg pads. Grass died under trailer after about three weeks this summer. Thought...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-23-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By VACHZHD
Sounds like a leaky check valve allowing backflow...

Sounds like a leaky check valve allowing backflow through the pump into the storage tank when hooked to city water and just a general loss of pressure when using the pump causing it to cycle to keep...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-17-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,274
Posted By VACHZHD
I'm from there originally and am now in Virginia...

I'm from there originally and am now in Virginia also. We get back for a couple weeks a year at least and vary the times. All the comments above are accurate. If you don't like to use bug spray,...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-17-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,070
Posted By VACHZHD
Reminds me of a trip we made several years ago. ...

Reminds me of a trip we made several years ago. We pulled into Merrick St Park in Wisconsin and set up for the night. Beautiful park on a bluff overlooking lots of water and marshland. Only thing...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-04-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
Posted By VACHZHD
If you do choose to cover the trailer with...

If you do choose to cover the trailer with something ensure you leave enough airspace for the A/C to reject heat otherwise the A/C won't work as well as it currently is.


We've been contemplating...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-04-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By VACHZHD
If you are mechanically/electrically inclined you...

If you are mechanically/electrically inclined you can prove the issue by disconnecting the wires from the slide motor and jumping them directly to a known good battery. If that works like it should...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,734
Posted By VACHZHD
He might have made it with a more straight...

He might have made it with a more straight approach...


I observed an older couple leaving a state park in Oregon a number of years ago, who cut the corner on exit too close and raked the whole...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-18-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,319
Posted By VACHZHD
If you have a portable ladder solution you are...

If you have a portable ladder solution you are comfortable with that is tall enough to get you safely onto the roof and you store it in the rig then I would skip the installed ladder.

Less holes...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-13-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,894
Posted By VACHZHD
Unhappy Dually Tire Wear... learn from my mistake...

2014 Dodge 3500 dually is our primary tow vehicle. This is the first dually we've owned. When we tow, I diligently check the air in all tires on the truck and trailer to ensure they are properly...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,975
Posted By VACHZHD
It is a straightforward fix... just remove all...

It is a straightforward fix... just remove all the screws around the inside trim ring and pull it off. Measure for your glass, buy a piece from the local glass shop of your choice, set it back in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-23-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By VACHZHD
You don't list what you're driving... but a lot...

You don't list what you're driving... but a lot of Nav Systems have a "where am I" button that will provide your current lat and long based on gps that should be pretty accurate...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By VACHZHD
These guys are open through the end of...

These guys are open through the end of November... haven't stayed there myself, but am familiar with the area and its a good half-way point across the UP.

Upper Peninsula Lake And Golf Resort -...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,590
Posted By VACHZHD
I don't care for the idea of a separate gadget on...

I don't care for the idea of a separate gadget on the dash just for tire info...

I wonder how long until the truck manufacturers will make additional TPMS sensors available as an add-on options so...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-14-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By VACHZHD
Just read this again... you say you "recently...

Just read this again... you say you "recently purchased a new RV."

Was that brand new or new-to-you?

If it was brand new I'd have a discussion with your dealer - that should be covered under...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-14-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By VACHZHD
Try this link, it will allow you to search by...

Try this link, it will allow you to search by size or cross reference by part number from the old ones. Looks like it should be helpful.

Good luck!
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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-15-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,116
Posted By VACHZHD
If you've got the room to drive around it put...

If you've got the room to drive around it put another door at the back and make it a drive through... lots of flexibility that way.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,991
Posted By VACHZHD
Cades Cove is high on the list and follow the...

Cades Cove is high on the list and follow the other advice offered earlier... however, if you are in the mood for a little excitement in your Jeep - take Rich Mountain Road north off the Cades Cove...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-06-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,635
Posted By VACHZHD
In the UP: The Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish...

In the UP:

The Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point;
Taquamenon Falls;
Big Spring (Kitchtikippi)
Pictured Rocks Cruise out of Munising

Those would be my picks for highlights...

Have a...
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