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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2019, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By Funhaus
Thank you all, Isaac-1 my wife would prefer to...

Thank you all,
Isaac-1 my wife would prefer to stay in town so we could walk around but to me I could go either way, I just hate getting stuffed into a campground where there is no space.
I'll...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-21-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By Funhaus
https://www.tadibrothers.com/ check here, I...

https://www.tadibrothers.com/

check here, I have never personally ordered from them but know several people who have, might be a place to start looking.
I have a Garmin one that is built into the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-19-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By Funhaus
Thanks for the replies, I'm assuming most of the...

Thanks for the replies, I'm assuming most of the campgrounds in the Branson area can fit a bigger RV, without much trouble, since the area is pretty touristy, Jackson Hole area seems to be a little...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-18-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By Funhaus
Campground recommendations near Jackson Wy and Branson Mo

Anyone have recommendations around the Jackson Hole area or Branson Mo, that you can get a 44' fifth wheel in and out without too much trouble.

We stayed in the Royal Gorge area last summer and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-11-2018, 05:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,089
Posted By Funhaus
I weighed my unit before our trip to Colorado...

I weighed my unit before our trip to Colorado this last summer, hitched and unhitched, trailer weight 20,500lbs, pin weight 3340lbs. Payload as calculated as truck is loaded with passengers and dogs...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-30-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,648
Posted By Funhaus
I would definitely try and swing the dually, I...

I would definitely try and swing the dually, I weighed our 45' Toyhauler this summer we were packed for a one week trip but I did not fill the water 160 gallons (1334.4lbs) the trailer weighed...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-27-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
Posted By Funhaus
I had the Furrion Vision 2 wireless camera on our...

I had the Furrion Vision 2 wireless camera on our 40' Toyhauler and never had any trouble with losing the signal, worked great and had excellent night vision capabilities, I have a Garmin Bc-30...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-26-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,923
Posted By Funhaus
We used the Rustoleum countertop transformations...

We used the Rustoleum countertop transformations on one of our previous houses, we were going to gut the whole kitchen in a couple years and thought we would give the Rustoleum kit a try to get us by...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-26-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,362
Posted By Funhaus
yep we have used both an oil filled space heater...

yep we have used both an oil filled space heater with thermostat and a little ceramic cube heater, the cube heater doesn't take up as much space but the oil filled radiator type worked a lot better.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-17-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,032
Posted By Funhaus
yep I have a Bluetooth OBDII dongle and use the...

yep I have a Bluetooth OBDII dongle and use the Torque app it works fine, also have a stand alone OBDII scan/code reader and it worked fine on my '13 Ram, haven't used it on my '18.
My 68RFE tranny...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-16-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 30,639
Posted By Funhaus
you forgot 3) at least 50% of your camping...

you forgot
3) at least 50% of your camping neighbors will be intolerant of the way you camp.

and if you do sneak over to cut someones wires at night you probably better be prepared for the out...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-14-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,032
Posted By Funhaus
Your first hand experience has differed from mine...

Your first hand experience has differed from mine I guess, I have owned trucks from all 3 manufactures.
The only front end problems I have ever personally experienced was on the 2nd Generation Dodge...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-14-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 30,639
Posted By Funhaus
i have to agree, guess I've never noticed too...

i have to agree, guess I've never noticed too many "Glitzy" lights from my camping spot.
Maybe they need to stop "Camping" in the Casino parking lot.
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 09-14-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,163
Posted By Funhaus
Works for me too, I use the clutch more than the...

Works for me too, I use the clutch more than the brake.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-14-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Posted By Funhaus
I like my Airlifts, I had these on my '13 Ram...

I like my Airlifts, I had these on my '13 Ram 3500 DRW, took them off and put them on my '18 Ram 3500 DRW.
Would like to add the on board compressor next.
I use them to put the truck back to stock...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-14-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 30,639
Posted By Funhaus
Hey that's OK........ Did you put your barking...

Hey that's OK........
Did you put your barking dog away? that really annoys me

How about those darn pesky kids riding their bikes up and down the road in front of my camper, can you quiet them...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By Funhaus
I thought I already explained that for every 10...

I thought I already explained that for every 10 degrees of air temp it effects tire psi by 1 psi
so according to your questions.
A.... would effect your psi by 1psi probably not even detectable by...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 30,639
Posted By Funhaus
My wife has her's on a timer, they turn on with a...

My wife has her's on a timer, they turn on with a photocell and turn off after 2 hours which is about how long we sit outside after dark.
Others well...... this is 2018 and everybody is usually too...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,641
Posted By Funhaus
Oh yeah a CDL will solve everything. I'm not...

Oh yeah a CDL will solve everything.
I'm not worried I have a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and Double/Triples Endorsement, from a previous job, i keep it cause I don't want to go through it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,878
Posted By Funhaus
Yep I just traded my 2013 Ram CTD 3500 dually in...

Yep I just traded my 2013 Ram CTD 3500 dually in with 120,000 trouble free miles, the only thing that got replaced was the water pump at 90,000, changed it on the side of the road when the OEM one...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 30,639
Posted By Funhaus
If your window shades are closed, can you still...

If your window shades are closed, can you still see the light? when mine are closed I can't hardly tell if its noon or midnight.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,477
Posted By Funhaus
Personally its a decision you will have to make...

Personally its a decision you will have to make whether it is worth it or not, there is a lot of opinions both ways on the subject. Places like Ziebart and Ming apply these coatings, not sure if they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By Funhaus
I'm no tire engineer, I'm sure he will be along...

I'm no tire engineer, I'm sure he will be along shortly, but the way i understand it for every 10 degrees ambient air temp it effects the tire psi by 1 psi.
So if you go from 40 degrees F in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By Funhaus
I believe that is why the tire says COLD the...

I believe that is why the tire says COLD the manufacture knows its going to rise when the tire heats up.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-05-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,032
Posted By Funhaus
I'll second what he says, I'm pulling 20k I run...

I'll second what he says, I'm pulling 20k I run 65-75mph on the interstate and am usually around 8mpg, back highways at 55-60mph I can see 10mpg. Our 40' Class A DP got about 8mpg
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-04-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,032
Posted By Funhaus
I recently traded my 13 Ram DRW 6.7 with 3.42...

I recently traded my 13 Ram DRW 6.7 with 3.42 gears and 68rfe trans for a '18 Ram DRW 6.7 with Aisin trans and 4.10 gears, my 5ver weighs 20k loaded for a week with no water in the tanks, I couldn't...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-04-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,493
Posted By Funhaus
It appears in the OP's avatar that he has...

It appears in the OP's avatar that he has skirting and a deck built up next to his "camper"
Is it really an "RV" at this point or more of a "Cabin" ????
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-10-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,703
Posted By Funhaus
I would definitely upgrade the tires on the Tow...

I would definitely upgrade the tires on the Tow Vehicle for something with a smoother ride:D
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,005
Posted By Funhaus
To each their own, we routinely go to several...

To each their own, we routinely go to several campgrounds that are within 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away, been there so many times we know the campground site numbers by heart, love the campgrounds,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-02-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By Funhaus
We had the Morryde pin box on our last 5er and...

We had the Morryde pin box on our last 5er and loved it, our new 5er has the Trailair and I really love it. nice and smooth, soaks up all the bumps.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-01-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By Funhaus
I know it's not what you are looking for but...

I know it's not what you are looking for but these sound like they sure would be handy for your situation. Maybe someone will come up with a cheaper alternative.

...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-19-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,704
Posted By Funhaus
I have a similar truck but mine is a 2013 Ram,...

I have a similar truck but mine is a 2013 Ram, 6.7 cummins DRW 4x4 crew cab, 8'box, 3.42 rear end. My door sticker says payload 5608.
The specs from the factory for my 5er are 44' long, dry weight...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,384
Posted By Funhaus
LEN, I was thinking the same thing :thumb:, which...

LEN, I was thinking the same thing :thumb:, which would affect the Hot water at all locations, since he only mentioned shower, I was assuming he had Hot water at all other locations.
Hopefully he...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,384
Posted By Funhaus
From your description I am assuming you have...

From your description I am assuming you have separate hot and cold knobs,
I'm not sure you have a mixing valve in that set up, like you do with a one handle faucet.
Do you have sufficient hot water...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,102
Posted By Funhaus
In a MH, you are correct your alternator will...

In a MH, you are correct your alternator will keep your batteries charged however with a 5er or TT, without some modifications it will not.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,102
Posted By Funhaus
We had a residential unit in our last Toyhauler,...

We had a residential unit in our last Toyhauler, my wife wasn't fond of it, we only had two batteries and really didn't want to upgrade, we don't do a lot of boondocking so upgrading the batteries...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,207
Posted By Funhaus
State "keep right" laws...

State "keep right" laws (https://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html)

It appears in some states that you could.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
Yep I even sent him a picture of what to look...

Yep I even sent him a picture of what to look for.
I did send him SuzanneH's idea, so we will see later today if that pans out.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
I will let them know to look there too. I agree...

I will let them know to look there too.
I agree with the others not sure if he is planning on running new coax or what, I know when I replaced my last wingman antenna with a King Jack it came with a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,837
Posted By Funhaus
we just use the universal screen walls for a...

we just use the universal screen walls for a 10x10 canopy, we bought them at some sporting goods store that sold the 10x10 canopies and they work great for C.G's that have a lot of flying bugs.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
Just thought I would give an update, I had to...

Just thought I would give an update, I had to work all day today but i heard from my friend around 3 this afternoon and they still had not found a booster button, sounds like they are just going to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-07-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
i appreciate all the replies, they are...

i appreciate all the replies, they are approximately an hour and half away so I keep sending your ideas by text to them, but they seem to have not had any luck finding a switch yet. as stated above,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-07-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
I've sent him pictures off the internet of what...

I've sent him pictures off the internet of what one looks like they say they have searched everywhere and can't find anything.
Thanks Dutch Star Don, they said they have looked by all the cable...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-07-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Posted By Funhaus
Help for a friend

Ok this is going to be strange, I have a friend who has a friend who just purchased a 2011 Montana fifth wheel, I do not know the model#, they are about an hour away from me so not like I can just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,391
Posted By Funhaus
To each his own.... If we all liked the same...

To each his own.... If we all liked the same thing, Baskin-Robbins never would have existed.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,422
Posted By Funhaus
I agree thats what I would do, and play along...

I agree thats what I would do, and play along along for awhile, I like to do that with the scam phone calls I get too, the longer I keep them on the phone the less time they have to scam someone else.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,304
Posted By Funhaus
Your Profile says you live in Oregon maybe this...

Your Profile says you live in Oregon maybe this will help.

https://www.dmv.org/or-oregon/cdl-faqs.php
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2018, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,304
Posted By Funhaus
He's probably pretty close, Cummins states its...

He's probably pretty close, Cummins states its usually around 50:1, 50 gallons of diesel to 1 gallon DEF.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,466
Posted By Funhaus
I agree, I don't want to have to go in twice, or...

I agree, I don't want to have to go in twice, or if not purchasing anything other than fuel, I don't want to have to go in at all.
I have a Good Sam membership card, that's all it is, it is not a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,082
Posted By Funhaus
Good Grief I think you all misunderstood, I just...

Good Grief I think you all misunderstood, I just quoted the code. I did state that I have never cited anyone for this, as a matter of fact that isn't even part of my job or what I do. All I said it's...
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