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Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 08-28-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,621
Posted By mobilemike
You are the first person I have heard with that...

You are the first person I have heard with that rig. I have been interested in it for several years. It seemed to check all the boxes. The smallest possible garage and little compromise to floor plan.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-28-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,584
Posted By mobilemike
Unhooking depends on the situation. Keep in...

Unhooking depends on the situation.

Keep in mind the vast majority of jacking accidents is the vehicle rolling off the jack.
If you need to do tire repair on the road or while the truck is...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-03-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,606
Posted By mobilemike
If you dont have experience with electrical you...

If you dont have experience with electrical you should find someone who does. That type stuff does not get better on its own. It only fails more spectacular the next time.

Smoking from a ground...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-17-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By mobilemike
They are mounted on rubber isolaters that fall...

They are mounted on rubber isolaters that fall apart and then they are pretty loud.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-16-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,787
Posted By mobilemike
100% correct. A problem also arises when...

100% correct.

A problem also arises when government endorses third party enforcement.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-16-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,592
Posted By mobilemike
If you are living aboard for a long period of...

If you are living aboard for a long period of time continuously plugged into shore power it is best to turn off the charger or disconnect the charging wires from the battery. Long term overcharging...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-19-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,711
Posted By mobilemike
With a tiny little TWO burner stove?

With a tiny little TWO burner stove?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-18-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,428
Posted By mobilemike
All of this!!! When I do trailer brakes...

All of this!!!


When I do trailer brakes Or even just hub/ bearing repair, its the time for disassembly cleaning parts in the parts washer, driving out races and driving in new races that cost...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-14-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By mobilemike
A 13685 gvw 5er is a small to mid size unit. ...

A 13685 gvw 5er is a small to mid size unit.

Anything under 15k is fine for a 350srw
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,980
Posted By mobilemike
If you know what good welds look like, and have...

If you know what good welds look like, and have seen the welds on these frames, it would be clear to you who you do not want welding on your trailer.

Even for free.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-10-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By mobilemike
That assumes both sides of the mountain are...

That assumes both sides of the mountain are equally as steep and long.

There is a big hill west of Longview Wa on Oregon 30 that is short and very steep on the eastern side and 12 miles or so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,401
Posted By mobilemike
Every school bus you see on the road has...

Every school bus you see on the road has auxiliary heaters that run off the engine coolant. The very large trip buses have 3. It requires an extra water pump in the system to circulate the coolant to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-24-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By mobilemike
Modern 5ers have a much more aerodynamic front...

Modern 5ers have a much more aerodynamic front design.

The air foil is probably a step back in drag.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-17-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,980
Posted By mobilemike
Pictures dont lie. :eek:

Pictures dont lie. :eek:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-16-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,980
Posted By mobilemike
Curiosity is a killer isn't it. I would go...

Curiosity is a killer isn't it.

I would go for it but you most likely will not like what you find.

I doubt there is a frame made that doesn't need gussets.

From the pictures I have seen,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-13-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By mobilemike
I have no idea why you are comparing a 16k gvw...

I have no idea why you are comparing a 16k gvw grand design with a 22k gvw spacecraft when discussing tow vehicles.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-13-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By mobilemike
Dave Smith sells ram and GM

Dave Smith sells ram and GM
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By mobilemike
No cab, or lift or uber? Or a thumb? Or...

No cab, or lift or uber?

Or a thumb?
Or buy a $200 20v impact gun and keep it with your other tools.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-12-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By mobilemike
Keep in mind you would be towing the car...

Keep in mind you would be towing the car backwards with the front tires rolling in reverse!!
I would not do it. No transmissions/ gearboxes are designed to run in reverse at speed for any amount of...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-11-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,434
Posted By mobilemike
No where did I say the swivel trailer brand was...

No where did I say the swivel trailer brand was not legal in Washington.



My suggestion that someone with a welder and chop saw proves that.

You are trying to obscure the subject of the...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-10-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,434
Posted By mobilemike
Driving 10mph over the speed limit is not illegal...

Driving 10mph over the speed limit is not illegal as confirmed by the fact that I have been doing it for 35 years. :banghead:
In 2018 there were 16,214 murders in the US. I guess that is not illegal...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-09-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,434
Posted By mobilemike
Your argument that "there are others that just do...

Your argument that "there are others that just do it" has no merit.

Millions of people break the law every day for decades and do not get caught. That has no bearing on whether it is legal or...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-07-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
Actually it make a lot of sense. The class levels...

Actually it make a lot of sense. The class levels of trucks is a government rating. It is far easier and cheaper for the manufactures to build fewer models than to build one for every category. All...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-06-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 31,953
Posted By mobilemike
I have a Broil King grill and have purchased a...

I have a Broil King grill and have purchased a griddle inserts for it. I can set it up as a full grill, Half grill and half griddle, or full griddle.

No need to choose between one or the other....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-06-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
I will say this. The actual capacities of the...

I will say this. The actual capacities of the 2500 and 3500 are so close the potential for a better ride from the 2500 is the only real difference.



What I need to find is the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-06-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
exactly!!!! If I were able to drive my 2500 for...

exactly!!!!
If I were able to drive my 2500 for 3 months, then drive a 3500 for three months. The go back to back from day to day I MAY be able to tell the difference. But who has the ability to do...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-06-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
There are no advantages of a 2500 over the 3500...

There are no advantages of a 2500 over the 3500 but the ride. And that is subjective. I was convinced by the hype and the reviews the ride was better with the trailing arms and coils of the 2500 over...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-06-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,542
Posted By mobilemike
Many trailer couplers have a safety pin. I watch...

Many trailer couplers have a safety pin. I watch people daily pull trailers into my shop without the pin installed. When I point it out some dont even know it is there or what it is for.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-05-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
IN addition a 2500/250 will pull or haul anything...

IN addition a 2500/250 will pull or haul anything under 10,000lbs easily.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-05-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,467
Posted By mobilemike
If I was to look at 33 ft long trailer I would go...

If I was to look at 33 ft long trailer I would go 5th wheel instead. Many advantages to a 5th wheel once you get to that length.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-05-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,542
Posted By mobilemike
High hitching is a term coined for 5th wheel pin...

High hitching is a term coined for 5th wheel pin miss alignment resulting in losing the trailer.

That term can also be used for ball hitches. Setting the clamping shoe on top the ball without...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-04-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By mobilemike
Because they pull 10k boats and 15k 5th wheels...

Because they pull 10k boats and 15k 5th wheels really well. :cool:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-04-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,146
Posted By mobilemike
Whatever you do, do not try to wash it off with...

Whatever you do, do not try to wash it off with water.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By mobilemike
Not entirely. Driving for 15 or 20 miles...

Not entirely.

Driving for 15 or 20 miles once a month or even every two weeks is not going to change anything in a DEF tank that has a capacity of a thousand miles or more.

At the end of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-28-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By mobilemike
BH models generally the bunk area is small and...

BH models generally the bunk area is small and built for little kids.

A toyhauler with the garage appointed like a bedroom would be pretty nice. Carpets or real flooring and the optional roof AC...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-25-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,309
Posted By mobilemike
Some people just need something the complain...

Some people just need something the complain about.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-23-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,757
Posted By mobilemike
If you are at 112 degrees you really need some...

If you are at 112 degrees you really need some sort of full sun shade for the rig.
One that covers the roof of the rig.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-23-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,886
Posted By mobilemike
Disconnect the 6v from everything including each...

Disconnect the 6v from everything including each other. let them sit for half a day to dissipate the float charge. Test with a volt meter. They should all read at least 6.3volts. Check their water...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,388
Posted By mobilemike
I always walk into those shows with a water...

I always walk into those shows with a water bottle in my back pocket. A lot of times sales man want to just bull with someone cool. I am there to help. They usually will reward me with a cold bottle...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By mobilemike
Do what spdracr39 says and do it quickly. RVs...

Do what spdracr39 says and do it quickly. RVs burn extremely fast.

Your life is at risk.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,373
Posted By mobilemike
That is the way the game is played now. Lure you...

That is the way the game is played now. Lure you in with a low introductory price then raise your premium 35%+ for the upcoming year.



BTW I have said this many times here. Your...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-18-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By mobilemike
The problem you are looking for a frame shop. You...

The problem you are looking for a frame shop. You need to look for heavy duty trailer shops that can do axle replacements/alignments.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-14-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By mobilemike
Its an '08. Are you taking it to a dealer or an...

Its an '08. Are you taking it to a dealer or an independent repair shop?

I would never take a rig out of warranty into a dealer. A a matter of fact I would hesitate to take a rig under warranty...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-13-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By mobilemike
PM means preventative maintenance. What PM does...

PM means preventative maintenance. What PM does your rig require? Does it really need to go to the dealer for whatever that is?

Dealers are famous for keeping your rig for multiple months for one...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-13-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,841
Posted By mobilemike
If the dealer was unable to deliver the rig they...

If the dealer was unable to deliver the rig they are in breach. Not a hard contract to get out of.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-12-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,388
Posted By mobilemike
You better read that post again!!!!!

You better read that post again!!!!!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By mobilemike
Diesels especially do not get up to full...

Diesels especially do not get up to full temperature with no load.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,388
Posted By mobilemike
NO!!!!! You pay for the privilege of having...

NO!!!!!
You pay for the privilege of having every dealer in town with all their best newest rigs in one place, at one event, so you can pit them against each other in a bidding war for your...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-08-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,122
Posted By mobilemike
Oh crap moments are not a standard by which you...

Oh crap moments are not a standard by which you judge load.

Those happen in unloaded pickups, cars, motorcycles, vans buses.

Heck formula 1 cars have those and braking to weight ratio on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,090
Posted By mobilemike
Well I have never wasted the money on a jump box...

Well I have never wasted the money on a jump box that does not work so it can sit in the glove box either.
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