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Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 09-25-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,754
Posted By cwsoules
When my 5er hitch is reluctant to open it is...

When my 5er hitch is reluctant to open it is caused by the pin riding on the bar which locks my hitch. If I have already put my wheel locks on the trailer, I start the truck and back up about 1/8" to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 08-19-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,678
Posted By cwsoules
We store ours in our yard with the slide in and...

We store ours in our yard with the slide in and only slide it out when working inside the rig, or using it in our yard.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 08-07-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,896
Posted By cwsoules
The picture is of an IKEA tray which was 2 inches...

The picture is of an IKEA tray which was 2 inches too long. I took it apart cut the bottom and sides down by 2 inches and reassembled. I use 90 degree braces to hold the end together. [/img]
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 08-04-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,896
Posted By cwsoules
Two more Our dining room table had a corian...

Two more

Our dining room table had a corian top and was very heavy, and the matching chairs were also heavy. We replaced the table with a simple table from IKEA and I think the matching chairs ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 08-02-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,896
Posted By cwsoules
What Was You Best Modification

I have changed many things in our rig, but the best fix was to our closet. There are two shelves above the hanging clothes area. Each are accessable fro my wife's door and from mine. They were high...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 07-15-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,574
Posted By cwsoules
I think you will need a sliding hitch. I have a...

I think you will need a sliding hitch. I have a long bed so do not have your problem. There are alot of folks with short bed trucks pulling 5ers without a slider, but they have to watch the turns...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-25-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,610
Posted By cwsoules
We spent one winter in cold weather in our...

We spent one winter in cold weather in our Automate. I put a wooden skirt around the trailer and placed a 100 Watt AC bulb under each tank and had no problem. If you are towing in freezing weather...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-20-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,969
Posted By cwsoules
I try to keep my EGT below 1300. In the mountains...

I try to keep my EGT below 1300. In the mountains I watch the EGT and slow down or downshift as required. I tow 10.4K 5er at about 62 mph. When the grades are steep 6% or greater I can not maintain...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 06-06-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,610
Posted By cwsoules
Call the manufacturer's 800 number and ask for...

Call the manufacturer's 800 number and ask for help. I have and they can give you .trouble shooting advice and evaluate your problem
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-26-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,988
Posted By cwsoules
We have awnings on the bedroom, slide out windows...

We have awnings on the bedroom, slide out windows and the kitchen. The bedroom ones are particularly useful when the RV Park has brighrt street lights.
We reversed our day night window shades. They...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 03-06-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,591
Posted By cwsoules
I just decided to pay little attention to the ...

I just decided to pay little attention to the black water tank levels when less than 100%. The two of us will not fill any of our 40 gallon tanks in a week. I have a 11 gallon rolling tank and if I...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 02-15-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,876
Posted By cwsoules
Get three gages exhaust gas temperature,...

Get three gages exhaust gas temperature, transmission tempature, and turbo charger pressure. Mine are mounted on the drivers door post where I can see them with ease. I recommend check out...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-24-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,637
Posted By cwsoules
That book is useless. What they need to do is...

That book is useless. What they need to do is publish the GVWR and GCWR instead. Who cares how much a truck with 1/2 tank of fuel, no extras, and a 150# driver can pull. The ratings are phoney and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-24-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,907
Posted By cwsoules
We have used our bumper storage with great...

We have used our bumper storage with great success since I installed it. It is really nice to have easy access to the bucket of tank drain equipment and the bucket of water filter and filling...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-23-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,718
Posted By cwsoules
We remounted ours on the bottom frame of the...

We remounted ours on the bottom frame of the windows and set them up to open up. It takes making the strings very tight, but when complete you can adjust your shades to give excellent privacy while...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 10-28-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,214
Posted By cwsoules
If you expect to tow with your diesel you need to...

If you expect to tow with your diesel you need to add the gages. Mine are Banks gages and I like them. They are pillar mounted on the drivers side door pillar. I have the Exhaust Gas Temperature...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 10-12-2005, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,102
Posted By cwsoules
I have heard that USAA will not insure a MDT or...

I have heard that USAA will not insure a MDT or even a Ford 450.
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 10-12-2005, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,535
Posted By cwsoules
Sounds neat. In my truck because of the...

Sounds neat. In my truck because of the fiberglass cover I can not see the hitch when I back up to hook up so I have to get out to check anyway. So your remote system would not work well for me.
...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 10-05-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,243
Posted By cwsoules
Wilson Cell Phone Antenna on a Dodge Pickup

Has anyone mounted a Wilson Cell Phone Antenna on a Dodge Pickup? If so
1.where did you mount it?
2.did yours require drilling to mount it? (I would prefer to have it portable)
3.how did you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 08-11-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,907
Posted By cwsoules
I finally bought a Camping World 2 bike carrying...

I finally bought a Camping World 2 bike carrying rack which bolts to the sewer hose box. I cut off what I did not need and added a big picnic cooler sitting on the hose box and restrained in place by...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 07-12-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,833
Posted By cwsoules
hot water heater

If you have an old hot water heater replaced be careful to ensure it is done properly. My old gas/electric heater had one switch in the kitchen which would ignite the gas when turned on. The new one...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 06-26-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,462
Posted By cwsoules
I have used my Verizon cell phone to get Internet...

I have used my Verizon cell phone to get Internet Access for over a year and are satisfied. Last year when on a trip to the East Coast we were in an area where some other cell phone company was...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-23-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,778
Posted By cwsoules
Above 30' a 5er will likely be so heavy when...

Above 30' a 5er will likely be so heavy when loaded that it will overload a 3/4 ton truck.

Know three things about your truck. GVWR gross vehicle weight rating usually on a plate on the drivers...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-09-2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,214
Posted By cwsoules
Get the gages. I installed mine after 30,000...

Get the gages. I installed mine after 30,000 miles with half of them towing a 10.4K 5er. I discovered that when towing up steep grades I had been overheating my turbocharger by flooring my throttle....
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 05-17-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,152
Posted By cwsoules
It sounds as if you are getting incomplete...

It sounds as if you are getting incomplete combustion. I'd take it to the dealer and complain about the smoke. Mine does not smoke, except when starting up fully loaded for a brief period of time.
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