Forum: General Community Discussions
07-24-2018, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 41,272
While I don't have first hand experience with...
While I don't have first hand experience with more conventional 5th wheel hitches, such as the B&W Companion and similar, I can attest to how well our Anderson Ultimate hitch performed during the...
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Forum: General Community Discussions
05-10-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,135
One RV model we considered at one time was the...
One RV model we considered at one time was the DRV Atlanta. They're long - about 43-ft or more - and heavier, but have a 2nd bedroom/office in the rear and have more slides (i.e., more storage area)....
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
05-10-2018, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 20,109
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
05-07-2018, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 20,109
jbeliveau, I had a need to replace one of the...
jbeliveau, I had a need to replace one of the hub/bearing/rotor assemblies with Nev-R-Lube bearings on our 2011 DRV last fall and wound up calling Kodiak and spoke with a Jesse Muldrum who helped me...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-27-2018, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,397
golf_bears, sorry to hear you're plagued with...
golf_bears, sorry to hear you're plagued with this problem. From your post it sounds like you've already been in contact with Lippert to get the repairs, so it may be a moot point to discuss...
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Forum: New Member Intros
03-11-2018, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,250
Hi Phil and welcome to the forum. I concur with...
Hi Phil and welcome to the forum. I concur with Joe that used DRVs can be a great find. A thorough inspection is critical. Since it appears you haven't pulled the trigger on buying a 5th wheel quite...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-08-2018, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
Dan,
First, I'm glad your repairs have been...
Dan,
First, I'm glad your repairs have been successful. Your description of completely different mounting to the frame is precisely why Josh said they won't "farm out" this work to anyone any more,...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-07-2018, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
03-06-2018, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 21,266
Until a few years ago we had a Jeep CJ-7 that I...
Until a few years ago we had a Jeep CJ-7 that I had modified quite extensively over many years time for hard core trail use. At one point, many years back, our 4x4 club had an opportunity to buy what...
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
03-05-2018, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 21,266
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-22-2018, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-22-2018, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-19-2018, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
I'm with you on believing I found a really...
I'm with you on believing I found a really quality shop here. From this experience I would highly recommend them to anyone needing work on their RV while in the Colorado Springs area. Another thing I...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-19-2018, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-18-2018, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
Update with good news
It's been a little over a month since my last posting about what we could do about our hydraulics. This will be a little long so bear with me if you want to see what we've decided and what the actual...
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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
02-12-2018, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,032
Since you have a full length (8-ft) bed you...
Since you have a full length (8-ft) bed you SHOULD have no issues. Like wingnut said, test it at different angles so you know for sure. The design of the 5er front end will most likely be the...
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
02-09-2018, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,863
Dan,
This 10-pack of brass valves I found on...
Dan,
This 10-pack of brass valves I found on Amazon (for $36 with free shipping) might work for you. Since you need one but might also discover the need or desire to replace the other 3 valves on...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-21-2018, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 56,941
Certainly good points to that reasoning and...
Certainly good points to that reasoning and factors I have considered. However, this coming summer we're planning to setup and live in the rig on our kids property nearby for 1-3 years while I finish...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-21-2018, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 56,941
FINAL UPDATE: Several weeks ago I had time and...
FINAL UPDATE: Several weeks ago I had time and decent weather and was able to replace the wobbly wheel hub/bearing/rotor and brake pads on the off-door side rear axle. The actual work wasn't bad at...
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
01-16-2018, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,567
Dan,
Late last night I thought some more about...
Dan,
Late last night I thought some more about your dilemma and had the maybe somewhat bright idea of using a heat gun, or hair dryer on high temp, to heat up the Pex tubing, hopefully enough to...
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
01-15-2018, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,567
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-15-2018, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
01-11-2018, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,558
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-10-2018, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
No problem - to each his own. My version of...
No problem - to each his own. My version of "beefed up" and yours may well not be the same. FWIW, I was very pleasantly surprised and pleased with how well my truck performed the entire trip from FL...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-09-2018, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 35,099
Yup. I'm using an Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel...
Yup. I'm using an Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection 2 hitch and since some states mistakenly consider it a gooseneck adapter I decided I'd buy and use their safety chains kit, just in case any...
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