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Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 03-24-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 184
Posted By fjr vfr
First, I have no idea what a 2003 MS is? My...

First, I have no idea what a 2003 MS is? My advise is go to You Tube and search your brand and model trailer slide problems. Someone will have a video.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 03-24-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 48
Posted By fjr vfr
Well, if your gross weight is 16,500 your hitch...

Well, if your gross weight is 16,500 your hitch weight will be 20% which is 3,300 lbs. Don't go by the sales number. That number is the factory assembly weight and not actual real world. They like to...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 02-28-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By fjr vfr
You can ad more panels and not worry about...

You can ad more panels and not worry about tipping them. I have 10 100 watt panels in two rows, one per side and two charge controllers, one for each side.
I never worry about which way the sun is...
Forum: New Member Intros 09-23-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,246
Posted By fjr vfr
It's hard for anyone to answer the question. It...

It's hard for anyone to answer the question. It comes down to personal choices as to which one fits your needs.
I'll use our case as an example. We cross the country a couple times per year and...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-08-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By fjr vfr
Also using a slider hitch helps, but when...

Also using a slider hitch helps, but when traveling the pin needs to be directly over the rear axle. Also if you were to raise the hitch up any you would then definitely need to raise the trailer an...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-08-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By fjr vfr
Here are a couple links you might be interested...

Here are a couple links you might be interested in. If you are handy the install doesn't look very difficult.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 06-07-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,895
Posted By fjr vfr
That's because they are expecting 20% of that...

That's because they are expecting 20% of that 15000# to be the pin weight and supported by the truck. Your pin weight will be right around 3000# Your axles will have 12000# on them. As with any 5th...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 10-31-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,782
Posted By fjr vfr
Put a piece of drawer liner over the shelve and...

Put a piece of drawer liner over the shelve and you won't ever remember it's there, and things on the shelve won't slide around as much.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-27-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,389
Posted By fjr vfr
Replace it. They don't last forever. It's your...

Replace it. They don't last forever. It's your chance to replace it with a new better looking flush mount version. Had to replace mine last year The new one looks better and doesn't stick out in the...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 09-04-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,686
Posted By fjr vfr
No. You're giving next to no information. What...

No. You're giving next to no information. What model trailer do you have? I assume when you say short bed you have a 6' plus bed and not one of those real short beds on half ton trucks.
My...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-12-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,903
Posted By fjr vfr
Your tow rating is not the big concern. Neither...

Your tow rating is not the big concern. Neither is your rv's tires and suspension. The main concern is the payload on your truck. Unlike a bumper pull which has about 12% of it's weight on the hitch,...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-10-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,903
Posted By fjr vfr
I guess? With the hitch, passenger, driver,...

I guess? With the hitch, passenger, driver, cargo, etc. he'll probably have a payload in excess of 2500 pounds. I know I wouldn't do it, but that's me.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-08-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,903
Posted By fjr vfr
Excuse me, but did you say a 20k 5th wheel hitch...

Excuse me, but did you say a 20k 5th wheel hitch on a 1/2 ton 1500 truck!?
What size 5th wheel trailer do you plan on towing? And please do not reply with the trailer's dry weight. That's a fake...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-30-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,050
Posted By fjr vfr
Just imagine grabbing the pin on your pin box and...

Just imagine grabbing the pin on your pin box and pulling the trailer forward with a straight force. Now imagine adding a 3 foot extension to the pin and grabbing the lower end of the extension and...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-12-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,967
Posted By fjr vfr
Personally I don't know how a transmission could...

Personally I don't know how a transmission could overheat backing in reverse? Reverse gear is so very low geared and you're moving at something like 2 mph.
My current truck is 2wd and my driveway...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-11-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,903
Posted By fjr vfr
The heavy duty short beds are standard 6'+. The...

The heavy duty short beds are standard 6'+. The only reason I point that out is some of the 1/2 ton trucks really do have short beds...5' and 5'.5" beds.
Anyway if you have a newer 5th wheel with...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-11-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,664
Posted By fjr vfr
P.S. I don't know how well it will clear an...

P.S. I don't know how well it will clear an Andersen hitch? I assume it will. I have a normal 5th wheel hitch and it clears just fine.
I shied away from the Andersen hitch. Some people love them,...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-11-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,664
Posted By fjr vfr
The best tonneau cover for what you are planning...

The best tonneau cover for what you are planning is the BakFlip. They have several models made to fit each brand. I've had my G2 for several years and love it. It will fold all the way up against the...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-05-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,125
Posted By fjr vfr
The RV and truck dealers all use fuzzy math to...

The RV and truck dealers all use fuzzy math to convince the buyer so they can make a sale. What's worst is often the sales person giving you advise is playing expert but doesn't know what they're...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-05-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,006
Posted By fjr vfr
Check out blix and Rad power they both have many...

Check out blix and Rad power they both have many options and very good reviews.
Forum: New Member Intros 07-04-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,850
Posted By fjr vfr
It would help knowing what your past experience...

It would help knowing what your past experience with rv's is? Also what you have as a tv?
With that said you should realize what other people like and have may or may not be what's right for you. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-05-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,159
Posted By fjr vfr
Bearing Buddies are used on boat trailers which...

Bearing Buddies are used on boat trailers which do not have brakes. They are used to push out any water that got past the seals.
Travel trailers use E-Z lub axles and they are a disaster waiting to...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 12-25-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,098
Posted By fjr vfr
Wow, my old demented mind could never remember to...

Wow, my old demented mind could never remember to many acronyms. :confused:

That's why I have a Ram. Simple 5.9 to 6.7 :p I don't want to remember more than I have to. ;)
Save travels.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 12-24-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,098
Posted By fjr vfr
You're kidding...right. Half the people I see...

You're kidding...right. Half the people I see full timing and such have trucks 10 years older than yours with double the mileage and they're on the road all the time.
My truck is a 2008 with around...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-14-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,159
Posted By fjr vfr
We are gone for a good six months and do 8,000...

We are gone for a good six months and do 8,000 plus miles each year. We are back home in the summer, (we snowbird) During the down time I pull each wheel and inspect everything. If the seals are...
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