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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-05-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,077
Posted By CD
As a point of reference, We have a TT with a dry...

As a point of reference, We have a TT with a dry weight of 6300, GVWR 10400 and actual traveling weight of about 9000. I towed it with a 3/4T Dodge for a few years and felt it was OK. We did get...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-05-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,369
Posted By CD
IMHO, the way to ruin a diesel engine is to put...

IMHO, the way to ruin a diesel engine is to put too high gear ratio rear end (lower number) behind them. I had (2) 01 Dodges (totaled 1st one) that were the same except the early one had a 3:54 and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-04-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,189
Posted By CD
IMO you got some good answers. If it was me, I...

IMO you got some good answers. If it was me, I think I would take the empty TT (no water) to a scales and get dry weights. Get the tongue weight while unhooked from TV. If you have less than 12% ( at...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-27-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,851
Posted By CD
My observation has been, the tires on most, if...

My observation has been, the tires on most, if not all RVs is that they have the min tire to carry the GVWR (if the RV is loaded just right). IMHO if you have enough cap over your load you won't have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-26-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,326
Posted By CD
I suggest using the Geo Method and be sure your...

I suggest using the Geo Method and be sure your vents are open. I have used it for more than 10 years with no odor problem and the gauges work better than when it was new. I don't use it every time...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-21-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,714
Posted By CD
J Birder made some good points so I will add...

J Birder made some good points so I will add this. Sounds like you want to stay over 30' 5er. In MHO with a 5er that size, a 3/4T is going to be less than you will want for good handling. Power is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-18-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,912
Posted By CD
Take a good look at the tire cap and pressure....

Take a good look at the tire cap and pressure. Years ago I had an 18' TT that I couldn't tow over 40 or it was all over the road. I went from 14" 4 ply tires to 15" 6 ply LT tires. I could tow at any...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-10-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,014
Posted By CD
It depends on how big a 5er you want. We have a...

It depends on how big a 5er you want. We have a friend that towed a 27' 5er with his F250. It towed OK but he said he never felt comfortable with it. After about 2 years he sold it and bought a TT...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-06-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,832
Posted By CD
We have a 2012 Honda Civic That is probably...

We have a 2012 Honda Civic That is probably not,too diverent from your Outback (size etc) maybe a bit better aerodynamic. I can get 40/45 on the highway, DW gets 35+ and I don't go more than 60.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-02-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,832
Posted By CD
I tow a 28' TT with a 01 Dodge 3500. I get 15/18...

I tow a 28' TT with a 01 Dodge 3500. I get 15/18 empty and 13 towing. The TV weighs 8K and the TT weighs 9K when traveling. Also get 13 with 8.5 slide in TC and 12/13 when we take both. (TC is...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-18-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,308
Posted By CD
I have been looking at the location of the...

I have been looking at the location of the trailer axles. They appear to be located just about the middle of the bed. That would make it hard to get enough load on the hitch. When you look at how the...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-16-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,875
Posted By CD
My Dr. told me early on that I wasn't going to...

My Dr. told me early on that I wasn't going to hurt the knee but some people didn't like the feel of it so didn't get down on it. Now (at 19 mos. out) the replaced knee doesn't feel any different...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-06-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,779
Posted By CD
X2 I would go with 4:10 for Cummins or 4:30 for...

X2 I would go with 4:10 for Cummins or 4:30 for Ford. I had an 01 Dodge with 3:54 and an 01 Dodge with 4:10. The fuel MPG was only about 1/2 MPG difference and the 4:10 pulls SO much better. I would...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-03-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By CD
A vent or window in the bathroom that is open can...

A vent or window in the bathroom that is open can cause it.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-03-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,779
Posted By CD
I grew up in Idaho and lived several years in E....

I grew up in Idaho and lived several years in E. Wa. and many years in W.Wa. When W. Wa. has snow, 4X4 is needed more than any where else I have lived. The reason is when we have snow, most of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,870
Posted By CD
I can tell you from experience that diesel can go...

I can tell you from experience that diesel can go bad. About 10 years ago I bought an old tractor that had set in the E.Wa. sun for 10 years. When I took the cap off the fuel tank and smelled it I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-31-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,492
Posted By CD
I have used the Geo Method for over 10 years with...

I have used the Geo Method for over 10 years with good results. No smell, gauges work good and no problems.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-29-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,308
Posted By CD
Just a word of caution. I didn't see anything...

Just a word of caution. I didn't see anything about being sure there is enough tongue weight. I can see a possibility when loading bikes in front of the car the car might over load the rear. A...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-29-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 26,219
Posted By CD
You don't always need an over sized trailer to...

You don't always need an over sized trailer to cause trouble. A few years ago I was driving down I5 when a Uhaul truck (probably a 1/1/2 or 2T truck) passed me. It had a very small trailer behind...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,824
Posted By CD
We have 3 feral cats (fixed so they don't...

We have 3 feral cats (fixed so they don't multiply) in and around our barn. No rodents in the RVs.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-24-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By CD
The size of engine doesn't mean squat for...

The size of engine doesn't mean squat for handling a trailer. A lot of people are buying into the hype that with enough HP you can just about tow anything. I have one of those engines but it weighs...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-22-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,828
Posted By CD
I agree with the previous posts and that will be...

I agree with the previous posts and that will be pushing it. My 01 Dodge dually would be badly over loaded. It has a 21.5K GCWR. I towed 27K once and it really felt heavy. I found out what it weighed...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-19-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,712
Posted By CD
The ground between TV and TT may not be good. Run...

The ground between TV and TT may not be good. Run a temp wire from TT frame to Batt ground on TV to check it.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,180
Posted By CD
In case you didn't notice the name of the thread...

In case you didn't notice the name of the thread was "TT walking or swaying". That is what caught my eye & probably yours, not Yukon. I am betting someone that is towing with a front wheel drive may...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,180
Posted By CD
This is just my personal opinion. I believe a...

This is just my personal opinion. I believe a front wheel drive ( I don't know what the Yukon has) can cause problems in a marginal situation. Any time you let off on the gas the front wheels are...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-10-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,408
Posted By CD
X2 The problem with this scenario is when...

X2
The problem with this scenario is when just driving down the road and no wind, nothing jumps out in the road etc every thing is fine. When one of these things happen and the TT takes control...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-06-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,986
Posted By CD
I have had my dually 12.5 yrs and have over 90K...

I have had my dually 12.5 yrs and have over 90K on it with no flat tires. Yes, I know I am doomed to have one now.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-05-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 26,219
Posted By CD
:thumb:X2 To me it sounds like the...

:thumb:X2

To me it sounds like the dealer's setup was done to make setup look good, not to be safe. The tow capacity of 8400 is based on a stripped vehicle and a 150lb driver. Anything else...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,299
Posted By CD
As others have said "dry weight is a useless...

As others have said "dry weight is a useless number except for a salesman. Our TT (yes it is bigger than yours) had a dry weight of 6300 lbs and a GVWR of 10400. Scale weight when traveling was...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,743
Posted By CD
Good to see that you went to a heavier TV. You...

Good to see that you went to a heavier TV. You won't regret it. Some thing that bothers me is, you said on your other thread that you had 90lbs hitch weight. Not enough for 2700 Lb of TT weight....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-04-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,601
Posted By CD
Try the Geo Method. Since using it we haven't had...

Try the Geo Method. Since using it we haven't had any sensor or order problems in about 10 yrs.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-04-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,986
Posted By CD
:thumb: X2. I knocked the R side off the other...

:thumb: X2. I knocked the R side off the other day. Have to figure how to glue it on again. I miss it every time I get in the truck even though I haven't used it much.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-02-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,334
Posted By CD
Here...

Here (https://wheelingit.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/rv-tank-sensors-the-geo-method/) is a lot of good info about maintaining tanks and sensors.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-27-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,249
Posted By CD
You may be able to make the 1/T fit per the...

You may be able to make the 1/T fit per the numbers but most 1/2Ts have P series (passenger) tires.They are a soft riding tire that lack the stability needed for towing that much. Also RVs tend to...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-25-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,513
Posted By CD
I vaguely remember a requirement like that but I...

I vaguely remember a requirement like that but I think it applyed to car towing a car and maybe a PU towing a car or PU (and that was many years ago). It probably is because it would be hard to see...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-25-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,507
Posted By CD
What I was referring to was having to make a...

What I was referring to was having to make a sudden lane change at highway speed or a hard gust of wind hits the side of TT. At almost 10' tall it is a big sail. Several years ago we were following a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-25-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,507
Posted By CD
THe thing that botherd me is that most of the...

THe thing that botherd me is that most of the posts are all starry eyed about the power. IMHO power should be the last consideration when choosing a TV. Handling should be first. I think it is...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-22-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,437
Posted By CD
Just be aware . If you need chains on the TV...

Just be aware . If you need chains on the TV while towing you also need chains on a trailer.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-21-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,408
Posted By CD
I am partial to the Cummins. I have had two. A...

I am partial to the Cummins. I have had two. A 3/4T and now the 1T Dually.
Talk to John Reginoto (sp?) at Larson in Puyallup. I think he is the sales Mgr.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-21-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,034
Posted By CD
I was not trying to put you down, only trying to...

I was not trying to put you down, only trying to point out that some do have the low voltage capibility. We found out how well it works on a hot day when we hooked up and it shut off. I guess here...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-21-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,986
Posted By CD
Parking in straight in spots is quite easy if you...

Parking in straight in spots is quite easy if you back in. Pulling in foerward is difficult if you don't have a LOT of space between rows.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-21-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,034
Posted By CD
That's not true with the one I got at CW and hard...

That's not true with the one I got at CW and hard wired in our TT. It shuts off at about100/105 volts. I don't remember exactly.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-21-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,408
Posted By CD
IMO max weights & dry weights are salesman's...

IMO max weights & dry weights are salesman's tools. In the real world bigger is better. Years ago I towed an 18' TT with 1/2T and it towed well. When I got a 3/4T I found that it handled the same...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 07-21-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,227
Posted By CD
Sounds like the park line was maxed out. We had...

Sounds like the park line was maxed out. We had that happen to us in Oregon several years ago. I plugged into the pedistal and by the time I got inside the surge protector had shut every thing off. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-20-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,034
Posted By CD
I am surprised no one has advised that you...

I am surprised no one has advised that you install a good surge protector. One that detects surges, high or low voltage or incorrect wiring. I got one about 10 yrs ago. It is hard wired. When...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-19-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,215
Posted By CD
I don't usually use cruise any time but that is...

I don't usually use cruise any time but that is just me. The thing I don't like about using cruise while towing is that (at 60) while vehicle is charging ahead, you will travel about 70' before you...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-19-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,986
Posted By CD
Something that I haven't seen in this discussion...

Something that I haven't seen in this discussion is DRW has about 18" wide foot print. I haven't seen or heard of a single tire for a 1T PU that is even close to that. That gives a lot more stability...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By CD
In addition to checking the vent I add about 5...

In addition to checking the vent I add about 5 gals water after dumping (5 flushes of toilet) and I use the Geo Method. No smell in years.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,643
Posted By CD
Larry I can't see you being jealous about...

Larry
I can't see you being jealous about anything. Envious maybe. Have a good trip.
Forum: Just Conversation 07-11-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,152
Posted By CD
The way I got it was because of the taxes going...

The way I got it was because of the taxes going up he is having trouble justifying the cost of a diesel.
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