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Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 06-12-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,895
Posted By Tenbrooks
Understand that the axles do not carry the entire...

Understand that the axles do not carry the entire weight of the trailer when you are traveling. The tow vehicle carries around 20% at the 5th wheel (pin weight). So, if your axles are rated at 7000...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-30-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,721
Posted By Tenbrooks
Underbelly sheathing

Contact Rolling Retreats in Elk City, OK. 580-821-0947
The contact there is Slade (owner). They can replace the entire underbelly plastic sheathing and replace worn insulation if needed. They...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-22-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,006
Posted By Tenbrooks
Ceiling Fan Replacement

The DRV installed living room ceiling fan in our 2019 40KSSB4 just doesn't work. It doesn't move air in either direction. It's a hugger fan installed very close to the ceiling and I'm thinking...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-20-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,481
Posted By Tenbrooks
I agree with having an Amish cabinet maker do the...

I agree with having an Amish cabinet maker do the work. You will be much happier.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-20-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,721
Posted By Tenbrooks
Lost Front Section of Underbelly Insulation

On a recent trip (Aug., 2020) we made from Texas to Montana we lost the front section of the underbelly plastic sheathing and all the insulation in that area on our 2019 40KSSB4. I found the problem...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-26-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,675
Posted By Tenbrooks
If it's true the GY G614 is going out of...

If it's true the GY G614 is going out of production, I hate to hear it. I've run those tires on both my Cedar Creek and DRV 5er's and never had a single tire issue. It's the only tire I would...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 11-25-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,912
Posted By Tenbrooks
Trojan T-105's are the standard for wet cell 6V...

Trojan T-105's are the standard for wet cell 6V batteries. You'll need to keep an eye on the level of fluid in the cells, but these Trojan's have been doing the job well for most every application...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-08-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 22,716
Posted By Tenbrooks
Porthole, Given the numbers for your '19...

Porthole,

Given the numbers for your '19 39DBRS3 (4,080 pin / 20,680 trailer), the pin % = 19.7

My '19 40KSSB4 CAT Scale numbers (3,920 pin / 19,850 trailer), the pin % = 19.8 Our tow vehicle...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-11-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,088
Posted By Tenbrooks
I'd recommend Lambright. They are very near...

I'd recommend Lambright. They are very near Shipshewana, IN and build furniture in house. All Amish craftsman build and they fit RV's as well as residential.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-03-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,028
Posted By Tenbrooks
Prior to purchasing our 2019 DRV MS, we had a...

Prior to purchasing our 2019 DRV MS, we had a 2013 Cedar Creek 5th wheel that weighed about 15K when loaded and my tow vehicle was a 2012 F-350 6.7L diesel SWR. I made a lot of upgrades to that...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 05-06-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,478
Posted By Tenbrooks
FYI, in Texas, all dually trucks (by law) must...

FYI, in Texas, all dually trucks (by law) must have mud flaps installed on the rear wheels. Every new dually truck sold in Texas has rear wheel mud flaps (similar to the DuraFlaps) installed by the...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-03-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,381
Posted By Tenbrooks
Don't short change the truck. You may very well...

Don't short change the truck. You may very well move to your 2nd 5'er sooner than you think, and the next one will often times be heavier. You don't want the truck to be the limiting factor in...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-21-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,890
Posted By Tenbrooks
I had the Correct Track installed by Lippert on...

I had the Correct Track installed by Lippert on my last 5th wheel - a Cedar Creek. All the Correct Track does is provide a cam adjustment to align the rear axles, it will do nothing for chucking. ...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-18-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,088
Posted By Tenbrooks
Lambright builds furniture that will fit an RV. ...

Lambright builds furniture that will fit an RV. This is an Amish owned furniture maker near Shipshewana, IN. The furniture is made at their shop by Amish craftsman. I expect an order will take...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-17-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,920
Posted By Tenbrooks
I would contact DRV customer service and ask for...

I would contact DRV customer service and ask for Greg Weldon 260-562-1317. He's very good and should be able to answer your question.
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