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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-01-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,086
Posted By DHart
Is there any issue with lifting the coach...

Is there any issue with lifting the coach completely off of the tires for somewhat short periods of time (a few days, perhaps)? Can the jacks sustain that much weight for a few days, without...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-01-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,086
Posted By DHart
Is it generally a good idea to use blocks under...

Is it generally a good idea to use blocks under the jacks, so that the extension of the jacks can be kept fairly short?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-31-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,086
Posted By DHart
Oh. Thanks for that info. I'll check to see. ...

Oh. Thanks for that info. I'll check to see.

Steve-Technician told me that he thinks my setup will work well with the Pullrite and with height adjustments on the Morryde pinbox, should be fine.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-30-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,213
Posted By DHart
38RSSA is dang sweet!

38RSSA is dang sweet!
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 12-29-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,610
Posted By DHart
OK... thanks folks!

OK... thanks folks!
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-29-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,086
Posted By DHart
Thank you for such an informative and helpful...

Thank you for such an informative and helpful post!

We don't have a raised suspension. So, how high and how bad is the nose high? And what's involved in raising the suspension?

As for the B&W...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-29-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,086
Posted By DHart
DRV with a short bed DRW - what hitches are you using?

I'm trying to figure out what hitches will work for pulling a 21k DRV with a short bed dually truck.

What are you folks using with your short bed trucks?
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 12-28-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,610
Posted By DHart
Questions about my truck's capacities

I'm planning to tow a heavy 5th wheel with this truck:

2019 RAM 3500 MegaCab - Longhorn - DUAL Rear Wheel - 6’4” Box
H.O. Cummins 1000 ft lb torque, Aisin Transmission

Here are my truck's...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Yes, GVWR is 21k.

Yes, GVWR is 21k.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Joe... we have not taken delivery yet. ...

Joe... we have not taken delivery yet.

Should I not trust the yellow sticker on the door as for dry weight at the factory?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Interesting. The dry weight of our 2020 38 RSSA...

Interesting. The dry weight of our 2020 38 RSSA (which includes fiberglass roof and hardwood window valances) is 17,400 lbs. I guess the different floorplans account for the 675 lb. difference?

...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Nice! Some other manufacturers have done the...

Nice! Some other manufacturers have done the same - an expansion joint covered with a trim piece to circumvent the cracking issue from the bottom front corner of the bedroom slide.

One of the...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,213
Posted By DHart
Thank you for your help on choosing the Ram! We...

Thank you for your help on choosing the Ram! We could not be happier with this amazing truck. Every creature comfort and modern feature is there (except for built in massage in the seats). And 1000...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,213
Posted By DHart
NFD ~ Woo Hoo

New Fiver Day.... :cool:

After much deliberation and studying, reading, learning, comparing designs, build quality, features, etc. we decided to go with a 2020 Mobile Suites 38 RSSA.
...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-28-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,230
Posted By DHart
Hi Steve... we did just the same today, at Crist,...

Hi Steve... we did just the same today, at Crist, for the same rig that you have! Probably too late for me to benefit from your experience, but I sent a PM to you.

Don
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-27-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
I would avoid most of the electric stuff on the...

I would avoid most of the electric stuff on the Elite (steps, window shades, etc.)

The fiberglass roof is a good option, though not a necessity.

DO the DRVs have a sticker on them showing what...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-27-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Did you get the fiberglass roof with your "highly...

Did you get the fiberglass roof with your "highly Elited" Mobile Suites? If so, how much weight did that add?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-27-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,230
Posted By DHart
Robert Crist RV in Mesa. And, yes, it does. ...

Robert Crist RV in Mesa. And, yes, it does.

Thank you.

I've found some extensive lists on the DRV Facebook groups.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-27-2019, 02:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Interesting. It does seem that DRV's don't have...

Interesting. It does seem that DRV's don't have near the problems with this that the lower cost brands have.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-26-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,230
Posted By DHart
Recommended PDI we should do before accepting unit?

We are edging VERY close to closing the deal on a new 2020 36RSSB3. May close a deal in the first week of January.

If you can recommend things we should be sure to check before accepting delivery,...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-26-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Thank you for that information, Srosa. It would...

Thank you for that information, Srosa. It would appear as though DRV's claims regarding extra stiffness in the front area of their frames are true.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-26-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,893
Posted By DHart
Would you buy a DRV 5th wheel AGAIN?

Greeting folks... we are considering buying a new Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 5th wheel and I'm trying to get a sense of owner satisfaction with these 5th wheels.

If you would be so kind as to vote in...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-25-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,758
Posted By DHart
Any issues with sidewall cracks at front of 5th wheel body?

We've been considering a Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, but reading about the seemingly common problem of cracks occurring at the bottom, front corner of the bedroom slides on the outer wall surface. It...
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