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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-21-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By runamuck
I dont have a pin lock but am leaning toward...

I dont have a pin lock but am leaning toward getting one to use when we are camped somewhere and leave for a day in town or hiking or exploring. we have a keypad lock on our door and the reason we...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-20-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 985
Posted By runamuck
I have a '22 ram 2500 laramie 4x4 ccsb and that...

I have a '22 ram 2500 laramie 4x4 ccsb and that Brinkley would for sure be over the limit for my truck. I am cutting it close with the 10,000# 5th wheel I have. these dsl 2500's can pull just about...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-07-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By runamuck
I have the B&W slider and it is solid and tows...

I have the B&W slider and it is solid and tows well, but is heavy. planning to trade out the base as I have never needed to slide it back.416131
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-27-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 851
Posted By runamuck
Thanx it was a year old. looked to us like it...

Thanx
it was a year old. looked to us like it had hardly been used.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-25-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 851
Posted By runamuck
we are pretty happy with our cross roads cr28rd....

we are pretty happy with our cross roads cr28rd. the opposing slides give us plenty of room and the really likes island kitchen and upper end appliances. I believe the cross roads are made by...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-23-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By runamuck
I have a '22 ram with the 6.7 and I get 11-12...

I have a '22 ram with the 6.7 and I get 11-12 towing our 10,000# 5th wheel at 70ish usually. the couple of 7.3 reviews I read before I bought the ram were in the the same 11-12 range.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-23-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 478
Posted By runamuck
I have a B&W slider that I bought because...

I have a B&W slider that I bought because everybody said I need one for a short bed but I have never needed to slide it back. it is heavy and solid tho and towing with it is smooth but I wouldnt mind...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-23-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,018
Posted By runamuck
our 5th wheel feels pretty solid when setup and...

our 5th wheel feels pretty solid when setup and the stabilizer bars are tightened so for me, a tripod would be just one more thing to stow and a few more pounds of cargo. I dont really see that many...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,156
Posted By runamuck
like Lt Dan when we travel out west from here...

like Lt Dan when we travel out west from here (FW) we will stop near Capulin at that little rv park or if we are headed out I-40 we like to stop in santa rosa. if we get a late start, there is a nice...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-06-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,947
Posted By runamuck
more of a physics thing than legal I think. that...

more of a physics thing than legal I think. that gooseneck arm from the truck bed to the trailer frame is one big lever that multiplies the stress on the trailer frame whereas the pinbox sits right...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-03-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,947
Posted By runamuck
if you go gooseneck, be sure to check with your...

if you go gooseneck, be sure to check with your frame mfr. some rv frames are not made well enough to take the torque of a gooseneck and have had problems. may affect your warranty.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-02-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,091
Posted By runamuck
I mounted a D ring over the door of my truck...

I mounted a D ring over the door of my truck garage and bought a cheap chain hoist with a crank from amazon. back truck up..hook hoist to hitch and D ring and raise. pull out from under and lower...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-02-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 623
Posted By runamuck
I have pulled my trailer thru downtown but I dont...

I have pulled my trailer thru downtown but I dont recommend it. easier to take 635 around to I-20 to 35E. there are lane changes to make and lots of bad drivers going too fast thru downtown for a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-11-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By runamuck
I have a pretty nice bike rack I use mine for....

I have a pretty nice bike rack I use mine for. two mountain bikes. I dont really trust it for anything very heavy but my son has the same 5th wheel and he has a rack and carries a small pellet grill...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-01-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By runamuck
that is good to know. we park our 5th wheel on...

that is good to know. we park our 5th wheel on our property and is a pain to get in and out of our gate just to drag it over to an inspection place and back so was going to wait till we had a trip...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-28-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By runamuck
your installer no doubt saw a few of the videos...

your installer no doubt saw a few of the videos of lithium batteries exploding and burning down whole buildings. I dont know of any RV fires caused by them but that is also something I keep in the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-17-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By runamuck
if you need something thin, get some 1" rigid...

if you need something thin, get some 1" rigid foam and some reflctix to go above it. I recently covered the cl'g in the storage bay under our bed with 1" rigid foam stuck on with spray adhesive...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 01-14-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By runamuck
we towed our travel trailer with similar specs...

we towed our travel trailer with similar specs with a '17 sierra 1500 5.3 3.42 rear end 6 speed. I would say the greywolf 22rr would make a nice toy hauler that you could pull pretty well with the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-14-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By runamuck
I usually make my plans using google maps on my...

I usually make my plans using google maps on my pc or laptop. when on the road I just use the nav. screen built into my truck. dont load a trip in there as I dont need turn by turn. I just like to be...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,868
Posted By runamuck
we towed our 28' 6000# travel trailer with our...

we towed our 28' 6000# travel trailer with our '19 ram laramie 1500 ccsb 4x4 with 5.7 hemi and 3.92 rear end and 36 gal tank all over the place with no problems. on mostly flat roads I could set...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,053
Posted By runamuck
welcome. I also sampled a cpl. other sites before...

welcome. I also sampled a cpl. other sites before landing here. there is usually an interesting conversation or 2 going on.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-13-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,731
Posted By runamuck
I go by the pressure marked on the tire. the...

I go by the pressure marked on the tire. the trailer mfr doesnt know what tires I have. the only puzzle for me is "cold" when traveling on days that start out cool in the morning and end up warm to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-07-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,522
Posted By runamuck
If I am towing far enough to need a stop over, I...

If I am towing far enough to need a stop over, I pick one I can get to before dark. when I get there I put the feet down and slides out and unhook. it is usually early enough to relax around the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,851
Posted By runamuck
when parked on our not level parking pad between...

when parked on our not level parking pad between trips, our 5th wheel ends up with one wheel off the ground an inch or so. am thinking I should jack that wheel up and slide a leveling square or two...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-06-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,085
Posted By runamuck
if you have the 5.3 with the 6 speed trans. you...

if you have the 5.3 with the 6 speed trans. you will probably not like towing either of those trailers. I had a '17 when we bought a 28' travel trailer that weighed just under 6000# when towing. the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-05-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By runamuck
we have the rv-lock on our 5th wheel and really...

we have the rv-lock on our 5th wheel and really like being able to use the fob and not have to fumble around for a key and remember did we lock the dead bolt or the other.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-05-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 988
Posted By runamuck
should be no problem towing but that length...

should be no problem towing but that length trailer may be a challenge to park in some parks. our 5th wheel is 31.5' and that is the max for us because we park it on a pad in our backyard with a gate...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-05-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By runamuck
we have the Furion 12v fridge. it is roomier than...

we have the Furion 12v fridge. it is roomier than the dual fuel one in our last trailer and cools well but I dont really like not having the option of propane.
Forum: Full-Timers 12-02-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 16,939
Posted By runamuck
we have C

we have C
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-27-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,533
Posted By runamuck
we really like the '21 cruiser aire cr28rd that...

we really like the '21 cruiser aire cr28rd that we have. 31.5' and 10,000# gross wt. it has opposing slides and island kitchen. it is very roomy has 10' fridge and residential size conv. micro.. auto...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-24-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 16,939
Posted By runamuck
the wife and I are both in our 70's. we have...

the wife and I are both in our 70's. we have standard medicare and care&care supplement. our cost for the two is 130$ a month I think. we dont take any scrips or have any health issues so the combo...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-12-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,479
Posted By runamuck
that's what I have..a '22 ram 2500 laramie ccsb...

that's what I have..a '22 ram 2500 laramie ccsb 4x4 dsl. our 5th wheel is a little under 10,000# when we travel and it tows great. I was worried about having too much wt. but the truck only squats...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-12-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,244
Posted By runamuck
my wife upgraded her laptop to 11 and has wished...

my wife upgraded her laptop to 11 and has wished ever since that she didnt. her computer is connected to the mothership at all times and there have been almost nonstop updates or security scans....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-09-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,056
Posted By runamuck
I am happy with the B&W slider I bought for our...

I am happy with the B&W slider I bought for our 31' 5th wheel. it's solid and tows smooth. it's heavy so I use a hoist to R&R.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-09-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By runamuck
we looked at one of those last year when we we...

we looked at one of those last year when we we decided to upgrade from the 28' 6000# freedom express that we had. it has similar features to our old trailer but with some of the new features that...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-06-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,053
Posted By runamuck
it's good to do the research and gather as much...

it's good to do the research and gather as much info as you can. every 5th wheel is different. mine is right around 10,000# when we go but my pin wt. is 17-1800# and my '22 2500 ram dsl tows it fine....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-06-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,280
Posted By runamuck
a 2500 gm will tow that 5th wheel fine. they have...

a 2500 gm will tow that 5th wheel fine. they have plenty of payload and suspension for that job. I have a ram 2500dsl so have less payload but it has no trouble towing our 10,000# 5th wheel and does...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-29-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,297
Posted By runamuck
we like our cruiser air cr28rd 5th wheel. because...

we like our cruiser air cr28rd 5th wheel. because of the opposing slides there is a lot of floor space. the wife likes the island kitchen because there is plenty of prep space and the living area has...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-29-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,286
Posted By runamuck
I always thought the wife was bringing everything...

I always thought the wife was bringing everything we owned until I weighed our trailer while on a trip and it only weighed 1300# or so more than the listed empty weight. good to have the real numbers...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-10-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,550
Posted By runamuck
I pulled our 6000# 28' travel trailer all over...

I pulled our 6000# 28' travel trailer all over the place with our '19 ram 1500 ccsb 4x4 5.7 3.92. I used the Husky centerline hitch with 800# bars and it towed great. my truck had the off road...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-10-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 569,396
Posted By runamuck
a short bed will work for the newer 5th wheels...

a short bed will work for the newer 5th wheels that have a front end that is rounded or tapered for more clearance. I bought a slider hitch for my short bed to use pulling our 5th wheel but so far...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-22-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By runamuck
it is a 2021 cruiser air cr28rd 5th wheel

it is a 2021 cruiser air cr28rd 5th wheel
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-21-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By runamuck
what's on my roof

I have 2 winegard units on my roof. I know one is a 360 tv antenna but I cant figure out what the other one is. they look the same. this app couldnt load a pic.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-20-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,846
Posted By runamuck
the chevy 2500 with the new 10 speed would be...

the chevy 2500 with the new 10 speed would be good. motor has good power and brakes and lots of cargo capacity. the 10 speed in the new models make it a contender. before I changed to a 5th wheel I...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-24-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By runamuck
our cruiser air came with a 55" but head unit...

our cruiser air came with a 55" but head unit doesnt have dvd slot so I'm changing out the head for a furion one with built in dvd player.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-24-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,676
Posted By runamuck
so, how do you like the 10 speed so far. the...

so, how do you like the 10 speed so far. the crappy 6 speed was the main reason I didnt go with the gas 2500 chevy. the addition of the 10 speed may change my thinking.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-20-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,452
Posted By runamuck
you dont really need any special tires to tow...

you dont really need any special tires to tow that trailer with that truck. I for sure wouldnt get LT's unless you are only going to use that truck for towing. my '19 ram 1500 laramie came with the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-16-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,490
Posted By runamuck
of those possibles, I would get the 250..the 150...

of those possibles, I would get the 250..the 150 xlt's too high for a lower trim level and the 250 will be a better tow for a wider selection of trailers. most dealers of all brands have 300-500 days...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-26-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,585
Posted By runamuck
I have a '22 ram dsl 4x4 ccsb laramie that I use...

I have a '22 ram dsl 4x4 ccsb laramie that I use to pull our ~9500# 5th wheel with. it only has 2100# cargo cap but the truck has no trouble towing that 5er. I put air bags on it but with only 15# in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-04-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 924
Posted By runamuck
I have a B&W slider that fits the oem pucks on my...

I have a B&W slider that fits the oem pucks on my ram. you might consider the B&W because the hook-up is very easy. just get close and be a half inch or so low and it locks right in. son has the...
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