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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-17-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 34,079
Posted By Randalf
Here's an off-topic question for NW Explorers and...

Here's an off-topic question for NW Explorers and Cummins 12V98: what kind of fuel mileage are you getting with your trucks, both while towing and around town? I have special-ordered a '17 Ram 3500...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-17-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,906
Posted By Randalf
Courtcop, I had the same error message on my old...

Courtcop, I had the same error message on my old six-point electric system. I called Lippert, and a technician advised me that the front legs of the leveling system have to have at least six inches...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-02-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,863
Posted By Randalf
My Chapparal 336TSIK has an advertised pin weight...

My Chapparal 336TSIK has an advertised pin weight of 1900 lbs, but the actual weight (per CAT scale) is 2600 lbs. We weighed it with empty tanks, and the basement is only half full, with nothing...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-02-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,005
Posted By Randalf
Did you check with the folks at the Ingram Butane...

Did you check with the folks at the Ingram Butane place on HWY 27W? They've fabricated a couple of hoses for me in the past.

FYI, I'll be interested to hear what you work out, because a friend...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Thanks, Off Road. I still haven't heard anything...

Thanks, Off Road. I still haven't heard anything from Chrysler Engineering, although I spoke with the dealership about it two weeks ago. All I really want is assurances that the axle isn't going to...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I was told that the axles are the same on the...

I was told that the axles are the same on the 2500 and the 3500 are the same, only the suspension is different. I'm planning to bring that up if the Chrysler engineer claims I overloaded the truck...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-21-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Well, no one is more surprised than I am! Our...

Well, no one is more surprised than I am! Our official CAT weight fully loaded is 7820 lbs! Front axle weight is 4460, the rear is 3360. Yesterday the rear axle was 5740, so our pin weight is...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-21-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
We are waking our three year old grandson up...

We are waking our three year old grandson up right now and getting him dressed to go to the CAT Scales. We will have the results shortly.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-20-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
OK, my loaded truck weight must be about 7700...

OK, my loaded truck weight must be about 7700 lbs, not 6700. My wife, grandson and I weigh about 500 pounds total, our grille guard weighs 90, a full tank of fuel weighs about 200, the cross-bed...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-20-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
You're right, gtsum2, my numbers don't make...

You're right, gtsum2, my numbers don't make sense.
We are going back to the CAT scale tomorrow to weigh just the truck. I said earlier that the weight of the truck fully loaded was 6700 pounds,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-20-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
wingnut60 is correct, the wear is all on the...

wingnut60 is correct, the wear is all on the inside edge of the rear tires, the center of the tread is perfectly fine, as well as the outer ribs. No one I've talked with has seen this type of tread...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-18-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I'm at the mercy of Chrysler Engineering right...

I'm at the mercy of Chrysler Engineering right now. We didn't go for a new 3500, the price was just too steep-- payments would jump from $800 to $1000.

Minnow, I do plan to get the truck and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-16-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
OK, today was anti-climactic. The alignment tech...

OK, today was anti-climactic. The alignment tech found that something isn't quite right with the rear end of my truck, but the results are still barely within Chrysler specs (toe-in is 0.17...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-11-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,510
Posted By Randalf
I bought the same Voyager system, and am still...

I bought the same Voyager system, and am still working out the bugs on it. They claim that the camera will transmit a signal 60 feet through or around your trailer to the receiver in the cab. That...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-11-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I forgot to mention, my date with destiny is...

I forgot to mention, my date with destiny is Wednesday the 16th. The truck goes to the dealership's alignment shop to decide what the problem is with the rear axle, and whether it will be covered by...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-11-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I could definitely live with a 200 mile...

I could definitely live with a 200 mile countdown. Even out west, I could get somewhere safe before it started limping. I just don't want an idiot light coming on to inform me that something...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-11-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By Randalf
That's the way we are, Wannabervin. My wife...

That's the way we are, Wannabervin. My wife turned 62 yesterday, and I'll turn 66 next month. The clock is ticking, so let's hit the road!
She and I are both retired Army, and we were pretty sure...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-06-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By Randalf
Let me state from the outset that I don't have...

Let me state from the outset that I don't have very discriminating tastes. I'm not interested in luxury, and I have no interest in impressing others. I want comfort and convenience in an...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-06-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Yamaki, that's what my mechanic said, too-- a...

Yamaki, that's what my mechanic said, too-- a defective rear end or it was damaged in transit. I've been a slacker since we got back from our trip to the coast and haven't taken the truck back to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-01-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,587
Posted By Randalf
I just checked out the Reese Goose Box. I like...

I just checked out the Reese Goose Box. I like it! If I had known about it when I bought my 5er I would have gone that way instead.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-31-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Posted By Randalf
We looked at a TT that had the same layout as the...

We looked at a TT that had the same layout as the rear living Chapparal 336 we finally selected. We went with the 5er because it has a spacious basement, and the TT had NONE. NO outside storage. ...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-31-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 24,187
Posted By Randalf
Several pages ago someone said he had heard that...

Several pages ago someone said he had heard that duallies don't do as well in snow, sand or mud as SRWs. Any truth to that?
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-31-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,256
Posted By Randalf
Whaap, I went with USAA, and they outsource their...

Whaap, I went with USAA, and they outsource their RV insurance to Progressive. They outsource their boat insurance, too.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-31-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,587
Posted By Randalf
I had an adjustable gooseneck adapter (stinger)...

I had an adjustable gooseneck adapter (stinger) installed on my new Chapparal 336 by the dealership. They said it would not void the warranty, and I have to admit I haven't checked to see whether or...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-31-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Thanks for all your advise, guys. Sorry I was...

Thanks for all your advise, guys. Sorry I was slow to respond, we decided to say "damn the bent axle" and towed our 5'er down to the Texas coast for a few days.

I know that someday soon I'll need...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-21-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,550
Posted By Randalf
For better or worse, I took the easy (cheap) way...

For better or worse, I took the easy (cheap) way and had one new Firestone Transforce and the unused spare installed up front, and the half-life front tires were moved aft. I'm still worried that...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-21-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I just got back from the dealership. They...

I just got back from the dealership. They visually inspected the rear end and saw the odd tire wear, but wouldn't accept the results from the alignment shop that they sent me to. They said Chrysler...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-20-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,550
Posted By Randalf
Yokohama A/T or Michelin A/T tires?

I thought I had my new tire decision down to two choices: Goodrich KO2s or Michelin A/Ts. However, my local tire shop recommends Yokohama A/Ts over the Michelin A/Ts, and the KO2 tires third. The...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-20-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
The salesman drives a hemi 2500 4X4 with cat...

The salesman drives a hemi 2500 4X4 with cat backs and an air intake, and is a huge fan of the hemi over the diesel because of computer glitches on the 6.7 caused by the DEF. He said that he can...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-19-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Wingnut, it was the first time that anyone at the...

Wingnut, it was the first time that anyone at the alignment shop, the tire shop, and my mechanic's shop had ever heard of it, too. My mechanic said he has only seen that type of bend on 4X4s that...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-19-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Alrighty then, the official results are in! I...

Alrighty then, the official results are in!
I took the truck to the dealership, and they sent me to a private alignment shop to have it checked out. Turns out the right side of the axle is...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-18-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
I just checked the Dodge Ram towing chart for a...

I just checked the Dodge Ram towing chart for a crew cab 4X4 with 6.4 Hemi, and came up with these numbers:

GVWR- 10,000
Payload- 3300
Base weight- 6702 total, 3865 front, 2838 rear
GAWR- 5500...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-18-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Fishalaska1, I have the front tires at 65 psi and...

Fishalaska1, I have the front tires at 65 psi and the rear tires at 75, which were the pressures the salesman at the dealership recommended. The fronts look great, and the rear tire treads look fine...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-18-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Skip426, I haven't weighed my rig yet, but I was...

Skip426, I haven't weighed my rig yet, but I was very careful to keep all the numbers within limits based solely upon the manufacturers stated limits and weights. I can't remember offhand what the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-18-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,205
Posted By Randalf
Uneven rear tire wear on my Ram 2500

We have a 2016 Ram 2500 4X4 and I put Firestone air bags on the rear before starting to tow our 2015 Chapparal 336TSIK fifth wheel (12k total, 2k on the pin). When I inflate the bags I put them at 30...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-07-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,023
Posted By Randalf
I had a pleasant and informative phone...

I had a pleasant and informative phone conversation with a technician at LCI about the leveling woes that I posted about on Nov 11. I was getting an LF jack error message, and the center legs...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-11-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,023
Posted By Randalf
I'm waiting to call Lippert tomorrow re: our 3.0...

I'm waiting to call Lippert tomorrow re: our 3.0 six-point system. On Friday, we got home from a 2500 mile, six state, 23 day trip with our Chapparal 336. For the last four days of our trip the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-25-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,567
Posted By Randalf
We ended up putting a Sharp Aquos 43" UHD TV in...

We ended up putting a Sharp Aquos 43" UHD TV in the living room, and the sound is extraordinarily better than the factory-issued Furrion 39". It has multiple sound settings such as theater, normal,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-26-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
We made it home to Kerrville safely yesterday...

We made it home to Kerrville safely yesterday afternoon. We had a great time in Ruidoso, and stayed four days longer than planned. We had no scary moments climbing or descending, and had a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-15-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
We made it to Ruidoso without issue. Monday...

We made it to Ruidoso without issue.
Monday we drove the 240 miles from Kerrville to Ft. Stockton in four hours and fifteen minutes, running 67 mph in fifth gear. I-10 west of Junction was rough,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-15-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,567
Posted By Randalf
Thanks all, I figured it was probably just a...

Thanks all, I figured it was probably just a sales gimmick for Furrion to focus on vibration resistance. We're on our first fifth wheel trip right now, so buying a second TV has to wait a couple of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-12-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
Wow, once again, thanks for the detailed info and...

Wow, once again, thanks for the detailed info and advice, Old Crows!

My truck has a six speed tranny. I need to look up how many are overdrive. As I said, the Dodge truck builder tool gives...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-10-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,195
Posted By Randalf
Yes, indeed, DJNCJ! We are a "go" for our trip...

Yes, indeed, DJNCJ! We are a "go" for our trip to Ruidoso on Monday, and I've gotten lots of great advice here about how to drive and brake safely with our current setup. But I'm betting that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-09-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,020
Posted By Randalf
I've been giving a lot of thought to getting...

I've been giving a lot of thought to getting toppers, but haven't found a solid reason for them yet. We're in Texas so energy savings is important to us, but none of the brands I've seen mention...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-08-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
Old Crows, I've been an Ingramite for about 40...

Old Crows, I've been an Ingramite for about 40 years, although I was away 20 years of that time in the Army. I am also retired from the Kerrville Police Dept, and the Kerr Co. Sheriff's Dept. My...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-05-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,195
Posted By Randalf
Because of all the rain we've been getting here...

Because of all the rain we've been getting here in Central Texas, we can't get our fifth wheel out of our washed out driveway. I had Discount mount and balance the G614s, and I brought them home and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-01-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
Hey, Old Crows, I see from your profile that you...

Hey, Old Crows, I see from your profile that you are a Kerrville-ite! I checked that AFTER I described where Ingram is in my previous post. I'm guessing you knew that already!

So, whaddaya...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-01-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,567
Posted By Randalf
We purchased a Sharp Aquos 43" ultra-high def TV...

We purchased a Sharp Aquos 43" ultra-high def TV two days ago, and the sound definitely beats the heck out of the Furrion TV! We set it up in the bedroom just to try it out, so we haven't tried...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-01-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,195
Posted By Randalf
Wow, that's good to know, J2catfish! Discount...

Wow, that's good to know, J2catfish! Discount told us that they would replace any tire for two years, no questions asked & regardless of wear, but they didn't tell us that important bit of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-01-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Randalf
Thanks, everyone, for your input. Based upon...

Thanks, everyone, for your input. Based upon what we've heard, we are going to go ahead and take the I-10, to 285 route. We are meeting a friend in Ruidoso, so we are constrained for time on the...
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