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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-20-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,916
Posted By TEX-CTD
If the mirrors will fit the hips will fit. Really...

If the mirrors will fit the hips will fit. Really not much diff after a month or two of driving
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-26-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By TEX-CTD
thanks thats what i figured but better ask

thanks thats what i figured but better ask
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-26-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By TEX-CTD
Knurled or just reg bolts?

so this is the hitch that they guy gave me when i bought the rv, been sitting in the garage with hardware in a bag.

fixing to put in the frame brackets (reese 10 bolt rails) on the new truck (08...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-18-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 868
Posted By TEX-CTD
Aspen 5er?

A friends parents just bought this 2009 36' Aspen:

2009 Aspen 33 RLS for Sale - F174 (https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/5thwheel/2009-Aspen-16621.htm)

any input?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-08-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,114
Posted By TEX-CTD
welcome to this great forum. sounds like u have a...

welcome to this great forum. sounds like u have a pretty good idea of what floor plan u want. there are many trailers that your tahoe can pull just fine. check you axle and tire ratings to start...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-07-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,755
Posted By TEX-CTD
ck the ratings of the tires and axles

ck the ratings of the tires and axles
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-07-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,755
Posted By TEX-CTD
welcome to irv2 generally a lifted truck is...

welcome to irv2

generally a lifted truck is not the best choice for towing. but thats the truck u have and well go w that.

depending on the lift your tow ratings may have changec, ex. if the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-07-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,021
Posted By TEX-CTD
there are some rvs that are made for that or have...

there are some rvs that are made for that or have an out door deck thing. most do not.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-07-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,021
Posted By TEX-CTD
shower has a curtain, 15K AC slide toppers...

shower has a curtain, 15K AC

slide toppers if ur out alot in areas where stuff would be falling on the slides. pine needles, leafs stuff like that. would help w rain also i guess.

the smooth...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-05-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,021
Posted By TEX-CTD
all flooring is fine the little plastic...

all flooring is fine

the little plastic things that hold the rails in place on the sliding drawers, have broken on 3 drawers

this is just me but some of the fit and finish is not perfect, like...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 06-05-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,644
Posted By TEX-CTD
welcome to irv2 and who ever sold u the...

welcome to irv2

and who ever sold u the truck did a good job of selling the truck but a bad job of selling the truck. meaning that he sold a truck ya for him and y bought a truck that dosent come...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-05-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,471
Posted By TEX-CTD
Tire wear problem

Well we just made a nice trip to the coast and back. I had noticed that the door/pass side rear tire was worn on the inside during my pre trip inspection. still had tread but much lower than the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-05-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,021
Posted By TEX-CTD
i have a copper canyon 298FWBHS almost the...

i have a copper canyon 298FWBHS

almost the exact same floorplan as the one u posted. ours is a 5er but floorplan is the same. it works great for us, we love it. its great for kids and what the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-30-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,502
Posted By TEX-CTD
im no ford man but on a dodge they r just deff...

im no ford man but on a dodge they r just deff lengths on the rear axle.

my rear axle rating is 9,350lbs front is 5,200

its funny that my rear is 9,350 but my GVWR is 10,500 lol crazy
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-24-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,968
Posted By TEX-CTD
you are going to be limited bc its a SRW truck...

you are going to be limited bc its a SRW truck and tires will be the factor.

look at your axle ratings and tier ratings then GCWR(total wt truck + trailer LOADED)

good rule of thumb is to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-24-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,239
Posted By TEX-CTD
were going out this weekend also. my sons first...

were going out this weekend also. my sons first b-day party, spongebob squarepants party woo hoo lol
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-23-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,609
Posted By TEX-CTD
its all about making the engine as efficent as u...

its all about making the engine as efficent as u can. now u can increase power and improve MPG when the same driving condition as before is used. problem is that when most ppl get more power they...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-23-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,783
Posted By TEX-CTD
it takes fuel to make boost. did they reprogram...

it takes fuel to make boost. did they reprogram you ECM while it was in the shop to a different set up?

your highest boost # will be at higher RPMs at WOT/heavy right foot

without putting in...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-23-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,545
Posted By TEX-CTD
Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers & Travel Trailers -...

Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers & Travel Trailers - Heartland RV (https://www.heartlandrvs.com/models.html?model_id=44&id=4&name=Sundance+5th+Wheels&type=Mid+Profile+Fifth+Wheels)

Keystone Cougar |...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-23-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,545
Posted By TEX-CTD
if it is going to be just u there are many 5er...

if it is going to be just u there are many 5er THs that will work great. some have smaller garages that are perfect for a motorcycle rather than 12' garages that eat up alot of living space.

also...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-23-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,545
Posted By TEX-CTD
GMC 3500 DRW i guess if so thats good.

GMC 3500 DRW i guess if so thats good.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,460
Posted By TEX-CTD
all good info. 1 ton DRW at min. but 450 would be...

all good info. 1 ton DRW at min. but 450 would be better.

when looking at trucks look at the GAWR(axle rating) and GCWR(total wt truck and trailer) w the axle rating being important
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,583
Posted By TEX-CTD
ill second that. that is an inaccurate statement...

ill second that. that is an inaccurate statement about only worrying about the GCWR.

u can be inder that # and be way over the GAWR(axle rating)

like said stay under axle and tire rating and u...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,954
Posted By TEX-CTD
well congrats. we really liked the heartland 5ers...

well congrats. we really liked the heartland 5ers and the sundance is great. but we couldnt pass up the super great deal on the copper canyon ssooooooooo
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,239
Posted By TEX-CTD
well glad u made the best of it. have fun and get...

well glad u made the best of it. have fun and get back ot soon
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,545
Posted By TEX-CTD
again welcome to irv2 what is your tow...

again welcome to irv2

what is your tow vehicle? what is your budget? r u talking about living in this 100% of the time(full timing)?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-23-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,617
Posted By TEX-CTD
the durmax only comes w the allison. unless u...

the durmax only comes w the allison. unless u were talking about a diff diesel.

what are u going to be towing and in what terrain?

rear end gearing also makes a diff

stock most autos are ok...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-23-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,502
Posted By TEX-CTD
the axles are going to be the same. like said...

the axles are going to be the same. like said slap some overload springs on top of the rear leaf springs.

Timbrens give a little more control and cushion when the truck is loaded and the timbrens...
Forum: Texas Boomers 05-23-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By TEX-CTD
thanks everyone

thanks everyone
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-23-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 478
Sticky: Rig Pictures
Views: 627,626
Posted By TEX-CTD
is it a 60 series? or one of the new DD15's?

is it a 60 series? or one of the new DD15's?
Forum: Texas Boomers 05-22-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By TEX-CTD
thanks for the ideas

thanks for the ideas
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-22-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 478
Sticky: Rig Pictures
Views: 627,626
Posted By TEX-CTD
gene what engine is in that thing?

gene what engine is in that thing?
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 05-22-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 478
Sticky: Rig Pictures
Views: 627,626
Posted By TEX-CTD
Dav thats frikin awsome. great way to haul 2 atvs.

Dav thats frikin awsome. great way to haul 2 atvs.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-22-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By TEX-CTD
congrats and post up some pics

congrats and post up some pics
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-22-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By TEX-CTD
:dance: that fixed it thanks a million. and i did...

:dance: that fixed it thanks a million. and i did find a small leak on the door side tank/line:facepalm:

Thanks again:thumb:
Forum: Texas Boomers 05-22-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By TEX-CTD
lol they know its going to be hot. i didnt mean...

lol they know its going to be hot. i didnt mean cool as in weather but cool/nice/different to see. like some one from out of state might want to see.

didnt say if i had an rv bc my sig says what...
Forum: Texas Boomers 05-22-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By TEX-CTD
Central TX Parks

Well the in-laws are comming down from Maine next week. Where are some cool campgrounds/RV parks that we might could check out.

Belton, Austin, San Marcos. We live in Taylor 76574 and prob want...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-22-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,502
Posted By TEX-CTD
I have a different opinion on the GVWR based on...

I have a different opinion on the GVWR based on the truck that i have....a 3500 Mega DRW

heres why:

my 06 DRW Megacab GVWR 10,500
06 DRW Quadcab GVWR 12,500ish(IIRC)

now both are one ton...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-22-2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,156
Posted By TEX-CTD
Keystone Sprinter | Floorplans...

Keystone Sprinter | Floorplans (https://www.keystone-sprinter.com/index.php?page=floorplans)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-22-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By TEX-CTD
like said if your happy w the purchase then you...

like said if your happy w the purchase then you did good.

now go out and enjoy it.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-07-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By TEX-CTD
thanks ill try it.

thanks ill try it.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-28-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By TEX-CTD
by no means am i saying the other #s dont matter ...

by no means am i saying the other #s dont matter

with that said from talking to the hotshot crowd tire and axle ratings are what DOT checks and worries about most.

again im not saying to over...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-28-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By TEX-CTD
like said a 5500/550 or freightliner business...

like said a 5500/550 or freightliner business class MDT medium duty truck is needed. like said take 20% of the trailers GVWR to get a LOADED hitch wt. check you axle and tire ratings.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 02-28-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 46,582
Posted By TEX-CTD
keep us posted bc we too were looking at open...

keep us posted bc we too were looking at open range looked nice but yes $$$ high side. we went with a close to new as u can get and be used keystone copper canyon. only prob so far is the gas that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By TEX-CTD
well its time to start getting the rig ready for...

well its time to start getting the rig ready for use. i still need to fix this gas prob.

any ideas and where should i start. it can pretty much only be the hoses or reg right?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-20-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 767
Posted By TEX-CTD
Will be at lake proctor this weekend

Fri to sun

Comanche TX
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-29-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,604
Posted By TEX-CTD
first yr of the 3rd gen dodges i am guessing that...

first yr of the 3rd gen dodges i am guessing that the 3500 is a DRW?

Ok no toyhauler, so prob a nice rear living......30ft max length......what kind of budget do you have in mind?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-29-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,419
Posted By TEX-CTD
havent read it yet but this months issure of...

havent read it yet but this months issure of diesel power is about towing. might be something in there that is helpful. just got it in the mail today. well see
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 09-28-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,031
Posted By TEX-CTD
congrats post up some pics

congrats post up some pics
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-28-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,419
Posted By TEX-CTD
great points

great points
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