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Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-28-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By DirtRider
You might be at the vertical load rating of the...

You might be at the vertical load rating of the hitch, but that load will be far rearward of where the hitch was spec'd. So, it's substantially more load on everything than 500lbs of tongue weight...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By DirtRider
What kind of class C do you have? They'll all...

What kind of class C do you have? They'll all have a more substantial hitch than a travel trailer would have on the back. The Ford-based units will often be rated for 500lb of tongue weight. This...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,849
Posted By DirtRider
What's driving you to replace the Renegade? And,...

What's driving you to replace the Renegade? And, what model is yours? Just curious.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By DirtRider
Sold our class C on RVtrader a couple months ago....

Sold our class C on RVtrader a couple months ago. We listed it on RVtrader, Facebook, and Craigslist. We got some hits off each, but by far the most from RVtrader. We sold it in a week, and had 3...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-27-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,372
Posted By DirtRider
I’d second the thought to carve out some time for...

I’d second the thought to carve out some time for Ft. Davis. The town is cool, the state park is beautiful, and the observatory is OUTSTANDING. We planned to spend time in Marfa, spent two hours...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-26-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By DirtRider
Most tow bars are maybe 6" from the center of the...

Most tow bars are maybe 6" from the center of the ball to the rear of the receiver tube when mounted. Adding 18" to that makes a dramatic increase on the torque that you're applying to the hitch...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-05-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,418
Posted By DirtRider
Just what ga_traveler said. Lugging an engine is...

Just what ga_traveler said. Lugging an engine is harder on both it and the transmission. You will absolutely need RPM to climb hills. The point of something like a 10-speed transmission is that if...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-27-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,251
Posted By DirtRider
Awesome! Thanks for the correction.

Awesome! Thanks for the correction.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-27-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,251
Posted By DirtRider
Responses are all over the place partially...

Responses are all over the place partially because of different transmissions. The OP has a 5-speed Ford (5R110, I think), some responses are from those with a 6-speed Ford, some that might have a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-04-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,737
Posted By DirtRider
This is a great point. I also just hate the...

This is a great point. I also just hate the hassle of locks, especially with the shared key that everyone has. We replaced the locking tab with a thumb turn one on the generator door, the door to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,655
Posted By DirtRider
Not long ago, I test drove a Dynaquest 350. I...

Not long ago, I test drove a Dynaquest 350. I was very impressed with how it handled and rode. I thought build quality was very good, too. The only issue I had was with the limited storage and...
Forum: Going Green 08-03-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,590
Posted By DirtRider
Hmmm. My not-quite-finished setup is obviously...

Hmmm. My not-quite-finished setup is obviously far more complicated than it needs to be...

Thanks for posting!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,737
Posted By DirtRider
The rzr is always sitting there, often with a key...

The rzr is always sitting there, often with a key in it. Sometimes the motorcycles, but I usually don't leave the key in those. The very nice open-deck trailer that hauls that stuff, sometimes it's...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-29-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,576
Posted By DirtRider
I'm not sure the headers would do very much. I...

I'm not sure the headers would do very much. I mean, the forced induction pretty much erases any flow inefficiencies, doesn't it?


Edit--speaking off of instinct here, not experience. Feel free...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-27-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 29,668
Posted By DirtRider
So, I agree with the OP on some points--barring a...

So, I agree with the OP on some points--barring a medical need, running the genset on a moderately cool night during quiet hours is a very selfish thing to do. And I understand the frustration.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 12,521
Posted By DirtRider
I think people misunderstand the relationship...

I think people misunderstand the relationship between oil companies and OPEC. Only the national companies (government-owned) of the OPEC states work together as some sort of union. Every other oil...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,250
Posted By DirtRider
Great to hear. If someone posted one of those...

Great to hear. If someone posted one of those things on RVShare or the like, I'd be immediately signing up to rent one for a test weekend. They really seem like a good solution, regardless of...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,250
Posted By DirtRider
I toured one of these last weekend. That 32’...

I toured one of these last weekend. That 32’ floor plan was very impressive. And I bet that thing pulls like crazy with that drivetrain. Is the rear axle pretty stiff, or is the ride ok?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,482
Posted By DirtRider
Take it from someone that’s way over-sprung—you...

Take it from someone that’s way over-sprung—you don’t want to be in that situation. An E350 cutaway chassis has spring packs that are almost perfectly flat. With the weight of the vehicle in it,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By DirtRider
I definitely see your point. But I don’t think...

I definitely see your point. But I don’t think I’d see it that way. I mean, if I had already gotten rid of a car or something, I wouldn’t mind telling a stranger exactly what I thought about it, and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-20-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
Posted By DirtRider
I commonly wish for a manual gear selector in my...

I commonly wish for a manual gear selector in my e450. So in your situation, I would be very happy to put it in M and use the selector. Is that more of a pain than I’m giving it credit for?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,883
Posted By DirtRider
Looks awesome, Ron! The other advantage I had...

Looks awesome, Ron! The other advantage I had hoped for would be easier access to reach the air hoses than with the tiny, always-misaligned holes in the simulators. Is that the case?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-21-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,287
Posted By DirtRider
Wow, interesting. Ok, thanks for the info!

Wow, interesting. Ok, thanks for the info!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,287
Posted By DirtRider
That's disturbing to hear on the M2 chassis you...

That's disturbing to hear on the M2 chassis you used to have. What model was it? I've test driven an older Dynamax M2 with full air ride on the rear axle and thought the ride seemed very good over...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-12-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By DirtRider
The tank volumes are one of the biggest things...

The tank volumes are one of the biggest things that make me drool over these things. And yep, a locking diff seems amazing. The things I would have been worried about boondocking are the physical...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-12-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,114
Posted By DirtRider
I wouldn’t worry about the parasitic draw a bit....

I wouldn’t worry about the parasitic draw a bit. I’d go for the better monitoring access.

But that’s easy for me to say—my rv stays plugged in at home.

Edit— I’d have to go check to see how I...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-12-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By DirtRider
FREAKING AWESOME! I bet that's not a common...

FREAKING AWESOME! I bet that's not a common transition. Have you found the Verona a bit of an adjustment for boondocking?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-10-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,481
Posted By DirtRider
I have to ask—at that price, why not do the...

I have to ask—at that price, why not do the Liquidspring rear suspension upgrade? Is the keldermann setup a direct comparison to that when it comes to function?
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-10-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,275
Posted By DirtRider
Wow! I never would've guessed it would've been...

Wow! I never would've guessed it would've been that dramatic. Thanks for posting!


--maybe a one day Verona owner, if I can just convince my wife that everything else is terrible and we need to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By DirtRider
Excellent point! Maybe I should say it this...

Excellent point! Maybe I should say it this way--Nexus is claiming a GCWR higher than spec for an Allison 2500.

Hopefully this is leading either to a re-rating of the Allison 2500, or a new,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By DirtRider
I'm constantly confused by the Rebel 30R. It has...

I'm constantly confused by the Rebel 30R. It has an Allison 1750, according to Nexus's literature. I can't find any info on that transmission. But somehow it has a GCWR of 37,500 when an Allison...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-07-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By DirtRider
I’d love to find out this was possible, but I...

I’d love to find out this was possible, but I don’t know of anything like that. There are some super C’s that can do it, but they’ll likely be a little longer than you mentioned. I know the Ghost...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-06-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,184
Posted By DirtRider
I'm really glad you mentioned Rockauto. They...

I'm really glad you mentioned Rockauto. They have way more specs listed for their parts than everywhere else I looked. Based upon those specs and the multiple packs they sell, it looks like you get...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-06-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,184
Posted By DirtRider
Interesting! Have you weighed the RV? Maybe...

Interesting! Have you weighed the RV? Maybe Lazy Days puts out a far heavier product than Winnebago? And what's your suspension setup in the rear? I saw the sway bar comment. So, Koni's, sway...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,184
Posted By DirtRider
Ron, I’ve read your stuff again and again about...

Ron, I’ve read your stuff again and again about what you did with the front axle. I think you’re right on the money. On the rear, I’ve definitely wondered about pulling out a leaf. My full thought is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,903
Posted By DirtRider
Thank you, this is really helpful color. And I...

Thank you, this is really helpful color. And I don't have a heat pump on my RV--all my heat is propane. I assumed that they were using the same type of high-pressure systems that home heat pumps...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,184
Posted By DirtRider
Our RV's are probably fairly similar on weight...

Our RV's are probably fairly similar on weight and weight distribution. Don't you find that the rear axle rides brutally rough? Most people are so used to a class C being way overweight that I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,010
Posted By DirtRider
So, a year later, I still haven't upgraded my...

So, a year later, I still haven't upgraded my batteries. Wish me luck, because I just jumped off in the deep end. I ordered the Grade B 280AH cells that Will Prowse covers in some of his videos. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,903
Posted By DirtRider
That's not my point, although it is a valid...

That's not my point, although it is a valid concern, and is addressed in design. My point is if you're going to be consuming 1500 watts of electricity in a space heater, you're making 5000 btu. A...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-04-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,903
Posted By DirtRider
I'm shocked that people like these things so...

I'm shocked that people like these things so much. At home, I use a space heater as a last resort because they're horribly wasteful on electricity. They also can't heat up much area at all, but...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-03-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,975
Posted By DirtRider
Tying down by the wheels is always preferable....

Tying down by the wheels is always preferable. You want the car to be able to move on its own suspension as much as possible, as this reduces impact loads on both trailer components and car...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,083
Posted By DirtRider
Wow. 5" of ground clearance is brutal. ...

Wow. 5" of ground clearance is brutal. Especially on something with a wheelbase like this.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-28-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By DirtRider
I know the people on this forum tend to be a very...

I know the people on this forum tend to be a very risk-averse group. But this strikes me as way over the top. I'd mount the bicycles wherever it's most convenient. The only reason I can imagine...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-28-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,194
Posted By DirtRider
Don't get too impressed by some marketing stuff. ...

Don't get too impressed by some marketing stuff. The data they showed in that marketing blurb there shows that their average charged vehicle uses 289 WH/mile. The US get's roughly 6KWH/day/sq....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-27-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,679
Posted By DirtRider
One of the worst emitters I have is my old...

One of the worst emitters I have is my old zero-turn lawnmower. We're tantalizingly close to a decent electric one that would remove many of the worst things about something as simple as mowing the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-27-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,679
Posted By DirtRider
I really hope we can get there one day. They...

I really hope we can get there one day. They still really haven't made much improvement in panel efficiency, but as long as they can get there on panel cost, it will be amazing.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-26-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,975
Posted By DirtRider
I don’t have a straight answer for you on the...

I don’t have a straight answer for you on the length. A few feet make a big difference on tongue weight, so I’d want some adjustability. And my favorite way to tie down is by the wheels and tires...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-26-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,975
Posted By DirtRider
One thing to keep in mind--those u-haul trailers...

One thing to keep in mind--those u-haul trailers are designed to be able to have quite a bit of the vehicle hanging off the front and the back of the trailer. But 30" longer vehicle than the trailer...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-22-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,490
Posted By DirtRider
I wouldn't sweat it, particularly if you're...

I wouldn't sweat it, particularly if you're talking about cartridges or edibles. It's now fairly common for people to even fly with those, and there are far more dogs and enforcement at an airport...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-20-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,834
Posted By DirtRider
Yep, hope everyone is ok and well-insured. It...

Yep, hope everyone is ok and well-insured. It will be interesting to find out whether the fire originated in the RV engine bay or in the toad itself--both seem likely to me.
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