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Posted By jkn1946

Yes good idea. They have one. We do too. Thank...

Yes good idea. They have one. We do too. Thank you.

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2015 F350 diesel 4x4 Lariat
Northwood Arctic Fox 5Wheel 29-5T

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-16-2015, 10:17 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,909

Posted By jkn1946

BTW I believe your two assumptions are correct. ...

BTW I believe your two assumptions are correct.

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2015 F350 diesel 4x4 Lariat
Northwood Arctic Fox 5Wheel 29-5T

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-16-2015, 10:15 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,909

Posted By jkn1946

Thank you it gives me a place to start. I'll post...

Thank you it gives me a place to start. I'll post more if I find out more.

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2015 F350 diesel 4x4 Lariat
Northwood Arctic Fox 5Wheel 29-5T

Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum

08-16-2015, 10:11 PM

Replies: 37

Artic Fox 5er's

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Posted By jkn1946

We have a 2014 29-5t. Love it and the few...

We have a 2014 29-5t. Love it and the few problems were fixed with no fuss. We have experienced weather fro -5 to 110 without anything freezing or melting. I would recommend them to anyone.

...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-16-2015, 09:58 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,909

Posted By jkn1946

Brakes smoking on a fifth wheel going up hill.

I just talked to s friend and it seems that the brakes were smoking going up hill. Has anyone heard of this problem? I don't know any more about the situation but it seems impossible to me. The were...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

07-01-2015, 01:51 AM

Replies: 113

Views: 18,085

Posted By jkn1946

Thank you I will look for your blog. We have...

Thank you I will look for your blog. We have weighed twice. The first time we got a weight for each set of axels and the second only a total. I appreciate all the info. Jeri

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-29-2015, 10:56 PM

Replies: 113

Views: 18,085

Posted By jkn1946

It seems that trailer and fifth wheel are being...

It seems that trailer and fifth wheel are being used interchangeably. We have a fifth wheel. It will take some time to go through the recommendations and I really appreciate your advice. Safety is...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-26-2015, 04:10 PM

Replies: 113

Views: 18,085

Posted By jkn1946

Our tires ST 235 80R/16 Sent from my...

Our tires ST 235 80R/16

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2015 F350 diesel 4x4 Lariat
Northwood Arctic Fox 5Wheel 29-5T

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-26-2015, 01:13 PM

Replies: 113

Views: 18,085

Posted By jkn1946

Tires for 5 th wheel

Thank you
Arctic Fox 29-5T. Give or take about 16000.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-26-2015, 01:11 PM

Replies: 9

Can' find insurance for 5th Wheel

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Posted By jkn1946

Good information. Sent from my iPhone...

Good information.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-26-2015, 11:15 AM

Replies: 113

Views: 18,085

Posted By jkn1946

Tires for 5th wheel

Tires for 5 th wheel. We want to replace all our tires on our fifth wheel. Any stand out brands. We had a blowout on a good year and we purchased a high run from the local tire shop but want to...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-25-2015, 12:57 PM

Replies: 14

RV's

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Posted By jkn1946

We love our Arctic Fox 7 months coast to coast...

We love our Arctic Fox 7 months coast to coast and still going. Bought it because it seemed fit for full time travel and it has met our expectations and exceeded. Couple issues handled easily even...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-31-2015, 07:03 PM

Replies: 16

Looking for 5er, under 32', W 16" wheels

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Posted By jkn1946

We have a 29-5T and yes it is 33ft but the brand...

We have a 29-5T and yes it is 33ft but the brand is solid, good for cold weather and we have been happy in ours. We've traveled from CA to NC and back with side trips since last Oct. Northwood has...

Forum: Just Conversation

05-30-2015, 12:07 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,062

Posted By jkn1946

I agree about the GPS. Sometimes it a challenge!...

I agree about the GPS. Sometimes it a challenge! I use the GPS, maps, common sense and both of us keep our eyes on the road. Gone are the days when I used to read or crochet. We are a village of two.

Forum: Just Conversation

05-28-2015, 10:23 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,062

Posted By jkn1946

I like CP (copilot) better and intend to use this...

I like CP (copilot) better and intend to use this descriptive term. Thanks.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-26-2015, 12:18 AM

Replies: 19

38 foot Jayco

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Posted By jkn1946

Looks like you made a good decision. JKN...

Looks like you made a good decision.

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5T
5 Wheel. full time

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-23-2015, 05:05 AM

Replies: 19

38 foot Jayco

Views: 2,107

Posted By jkn1946

It sounds like a satisfying project. We did not...

It sounds like a satisfying project. We did not have the time or space to work on a used 5er so when we retired we bought new. I miss having my space be my own and I think this is a great chance to...

Forum: Just Conversation

05-22-2015, 03:04 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,062

Posted By jkn1946

Thanks all. I never thought of any of those. I...

Thanks all. I never thought of any of those. I will go with dear wife and dear husband. I would suspect that anyone who has chosen this lifestyle whether full time or part time really likes their...

Forum: Just Conversation

05-20-2015, 11:25 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,062

Posted By jkn1946

DW

I've read a lot of posts and simply cannot translate DW. I assume it means wife but ...... Thanks

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5T
5 Wheel. full time

Forum: Just Conversation

05-20-2015, 11:20 PM

Replies: 24

Camper names

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Posted By jkn1946

Our Granddaughter named our first 5er Trudy. She...

Our Granddaughter named our first 5er Trudy. She said it just seemed right. We call our new one the Fox.

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5T
5 Wheel. full time

Forum: Just Conversation

05-20-2015, 11:17 PM

Replies: 18

Learning the hard way

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Posted By jkn1946

Don't give up completely, keep checking for...

Don't give up completely, keep checking for cancellations. There are many good suggestions here. I like the driveway camp. Sleeping in your new space will feel wonderful.

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-11-2015, 12:14 AM

Replies: 19

Help me choose which of these 5th wheels to buy

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Posted By jkn1946

Bear in mind that a new one may have inferior...

Bear in mind that a new one may have inferior furniture and fixtures. Compare carefully.

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5T
5 Wheel. full time

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-03-2015, 05:26 PM

Replies: 27

New to RVing & did it backwards!

Views: 2,744

Posted By jkn1946

With the short bed you will more than likely need...

With the short bed you will more than likely need a sliding hitch. We like the look of the swb and felt it was worth the money. We have a F350 lariat diesel 4x4. Based on the numbers we should be...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-03-2015, 05:22 PM

Replies: 7

Considering buying

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Posted By jkn1946

BTW if I had it to do over again, I would have...

BTW if I had it to do over again, I would have preferred a used one and bought my own furniture. Or a new one and bought my own recliners and vouch.

JKN
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5T
5 Wheel. full...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-03-2015, 05:20 PM

Replies: 7

Considering buying

Views: 993

Posted By jkn1946

Northwood is manufactured in Oregon you might...

Northwood is manufactured in Oregon you might look at those since they are in your area. We live full time and travel in ours and are quite happy. Most people on the forum have larger and more...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

04-27-2015, 12:06 AM

Replies: 14

Drinking water

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Posted By jkn1946

Thank you all for your suggestions. I appreciate...

Thank you all for your suggestions. I appreciate the input.

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

04-26-2015, 07:22 AM

Replies: 14

Drinking water

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Posted By jkn1946

Drinking water

We have been full timing for about 6 months and love it. Now we are in the process of fine tuning our lifestyle needs. We had a under counter water filtration system in the home we sold and I stopped...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

04-19-2015, 10:26 PM

Replies: 18

Tell me I can keep them...

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Posted By jkn1946

I gave up a lot of my kitchen eqt but not the...

I gave up a lot of my kitchen eqt but not the important stuff. If it fits keep it. I have a crockpot, electric soup pot, a coffee pot, and a bread maker. I am careful to get rid of the things I don't...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-30-2015, 04:21 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

We bought 2 la-z-boys and gave away the std issue...

We bought 2 la-z-boys and gave away the std issue recliner and are as happy as can be. Thanks for all the advice.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-23-2015, 02:39 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 5,401

Posted By jkn1946

Came through perfect. I will show my husband....

Came through perfect. I will show my husband. Thanks

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-22-2015, 02:46 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 5,401

Posted By jkn1946

I don't see pictures. Sent from my...

I don't see pictures.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-19-2015, 07:29 AM

Replies: 6

Breakdown steps

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Posted By jkn1946

Wow. I was just telling/asking my husband to try...

Wow. I was just telling/asking my husband to try to figure out something like this for long stays. Now I have to figure what I can toss out of the storage compartment. Hmmmmm.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-19-2015, 07:25 AM

Replies: 8

Vibration in the heater

Views: 3,912

Posted By jkn1946

Woke at 6 this am with the Loud vibration. Was...

Woke at 6 this am with the Loud vibration. Was able to record it for the repairman as he asked. Vibrated for about 3 minutes then a loud kerplunk and stopped. Started again about 7 am and we turned...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-18-2015, 06:54 AM

Replies: 31

Is a tripod worth buying?

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Posted By jkn1946

We added a stabilizer system front and rear which...

We added a stabilizer system front and rear which was worth every penny. I think the tripod would be a good idea but the outside is my husbands domain and I was out voted.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-18-2015, 06:51 AM

Replies: 8

Vibration in the heater

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Posted By jkn1946

We had a furnace repairman come out and he could...

We had a furnace repairman come out and he could not replicate the problem but he found a couple other problems that he fixed. The air intake area was too small. And he replaced a regulator part. It...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-18-2015, 06:47 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

BTW. La-z-boy backs are meant to come of for ease...

BTW. La-z-boy backs are meant to come of for ease of moving. Maybe the tabs were not returned to the lock position.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-18-2015, 06:44 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

How does lane compare to la-z-boy? We do need two...

How does lane compare to la-z-boy? We do need two swivel recliner rockers.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-17-2015, 01:39 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

I like the idea of the Euro style for me but...

I like the idea of the Euro style for me but husband wants conventional. Thank you everyone for all the advice.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-17-2015, 01:37 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 5,401

Posted By jkn1946

We are also full time in a 29-5t arctic fox. ...

We are also full time in a 29-5t arctic fox.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-17-2015, 01:35 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 5,401

Posted By jkn1946

Interesting. My husband showed me a spot on the...

Interesting. My husband showed me a spot on the bedroom slide where it looks like insulation is missing and he stuffed something up there while we are parked to keep the cold air out. This might be...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

01-15-2015, 01:33 AM

Replies: 8

Vibration in the heater

Views: 3,912

Posted By jkn1946

Vibration in the heater

We are experiencing vibration in the heater at about 68 69 degrees. If we don't turn the thermostat down the vibration gets very loud. Any one experience the same? Northwood told us to tighten a...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

01-03-2015, 03:14 AM

Replies: 22

Sofa Not Covered By Warranty?

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Posted By jkn1946

Sofa Not Covered By Warranty?

We had a similar problem with the arm of the recliner rocker. My husband took it apart and screwed the wood together to make the repair. The cover slipped back on and it is better than new but we...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

12-31-2014, 04:04 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

I am planning to look at Lazyboy. We have been...

I am planning to look at Lazyboy. We have been very happy with the ones we bought over the years for use in our house. Thanks for the advise and the brand information.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

12-30-2014, 11:22 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

Exactly what we are planning to do and wish we...

Exactly what we are planning to do and wish we had from the beginning.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

12-29-2014, 08:39 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 3,313

Posted By jkn1946

Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using...

Thank you.

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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

12-29-2014, 03:42 AM

Replies: 20