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RE: Called CIPA about
Yep, happened to a friend of mine. Couldn't figure out what was causing the problem, removed the bug shield and almost all the vibration/movement disappeared. So there is something to it.
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krz71
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11/29/08 07:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Mor/Ryde Kingpin
I purchased mine 2 1/2 years ago and it made a big difference. I bought mine from the mor/ryde salesman at a coachmen rally. He told me that if I didn't think it did any good to contact mor/ryde. They say that sometimes a change in the rubber sheer will make a difference. Call them and they will try to make it right.
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krz71
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11/29/08 06:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 220 volts req'd on my Coachmen 30' 5th wheel??
Yes coachmen offered the 240volt 50amp option back then and earlier. On there higher up 5'ers, Royal, maxxum, then prospera, it was a mandatory option if you also ordered the second air, wire and brace for second air, washer/dryer hookup, 10 gal. electric/gas water heater or generator (7000watt). I know it gets confusing since nothing is actually wired as 240 volt, but the sticker buy the cord bay says 240 volt 50amp.
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krz71
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11/22/08 07:58pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need to Pull an Old 70's 5th wheel
Is the pin to short, or is it just smaller? A friend of mine had a'70s fifth wheel and the pin was 1 1/2" I believe, instead of 2". He didn't know there was a difference until he bought a newer fifth and the pin wouldn't fit in the hitch. Should be a way, since its only a mile.
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krz71
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11/22/08 07:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Coachman is selling out to Forest RIver
I have also just read this. Being that I am on my 3rd Coachmen fifth wheel, and being very happy with all three, I am glad that at least the brand won't die. Haven't really been a fan of Forest River, but from what I have read, they plan on keeping most employee's and the manufacturing facilities. There quality has improved in the last couple of years, and hopefully this will have a positive effect. Will have to wait to see what the future holds.
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krz71
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11/22/08 06:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bigfoot Industries in Trouble??
pretty soon the only RV's available will be cheap chinese made ones, you might get one or two seasons out of one before it falls appart, but heck you can buy a new one at walmart for $999.95
And pull it behind your new chinese made GM truck....
Anyway, you can add Coachmen RV to the list. They are being bought by Forest River.
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krz71
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11/22/08 06:05am |
General RVing Issues
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Soon to be orphaned?
Just found out that Coachmen Industries is selling there RV business to Forest River. Being a proud owner of a Coachmen Prospera 5th wheel, does that mean I will be an orphan or a step child? I think there will probably be more like me in the future with the way the economy is going. Guess I will have to buy as many factory spare parts as I can now while I still can!
KenZ
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krz71
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11/22/08 05:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 4 Season Fifth Wheels
There have been some very nice RV's mentioned, and I think most of them will work nicely. The common denominator is that the '4 season' models will all be on the heavy side, so if you are going to put alot of miles on one, I would lean to a medium duty truck. One of the first things I would check into is the warranty offered, and ask plenty of questions. Some will not warranty a unit if it is being 'lived in'. The extended warranty I had would not honor the agreement if it was being used for fulltime living. Something to look at. Also, for cold seasons, I have found when camping down in the teens, that I use less propane feeding off a 100lb tank than I do using the smaller 30lb tanks. Plus its a little cheaper overall using bigger tanks. Just my observation.
KenZ
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krz71
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11/22/08 04:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 220 volts req'd on my Coachmen 30' 5th wheel??
I have a 2000 coachmen prospera with the 50 amp service. The answers are right, it is technically 220/240volt service. But there is nothing in the rig that requires 240volts, and the unit is not wired to supply anything at 240volts One leg is wired to the converter/box just like any other rv. The second leg is wired to its own breaker panel, mine is next to the steps to the bath, this is for the second air, the washer/dryer, and the electric water heater element. There is 120volts 50amps supplied to each box. That being said, when you use a 50amp to 30amp dog leg so as to plug into the 30,20, or 15 amp plugs at home, the dog leg will "short out" (for lack of a better term) the black and red leads to provide the same 120volt 30amp (or 20, or 15) to both boxes. On a 30amp service I can run both airs, my stacked washer/dryer, and everything else in the RV, but only one air at a time, or no air and the washer/dryer, or one air and the electric element, etc. You will be able to run everything in your rv on a regular house plug Just won't be able to run all the big items at once. I have a 25 amp breaker on the outside plug of my house and I can run normal coach items and one air. Your usage will be limited to the total amount of available amps. I am assuming that your 50amp service is because it has/or is wired for a second air conditioner. I would put a original style 50 amp plug on the cord, and use the dog leg converter. This would ease the use of the unit if you take it camping or decide to sell in the future. Good luck to you.
KenZ
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krz71
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11/22/08 04:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 5th wheel hitch question
How old is your hitch? Some older (early '70s) fifth wheel trailers used 1 1/2" pin instead of the standard 2" pin. A friend of mine had an old Shasta that had a 1 1/2" pin. Didn't realize there was a difference until he bought a newer trailer and the pin wouldn't fit in the hitch. Good luck.
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krz71
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05/28/08 07:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Is there a best brand hitch?
I to use a Pull rite superfifth hitch. 20K. I picked it because of the jaw locking mechanism. I pull 14,000lbs with 3000# hitch weight. Its a heavy unit to remove from the truck, but mine stays installed all summer and only comes out in the winter. No problems, love it.
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krz71
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05/28/08 07:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: grand junction tri pod
I use a tripod. Did have a bipod, but the tripod worked alot better. Thinking of using the strongarm stabs. also. I have two 5" plastic pipes attached to the underside of the fifth that stretch all the way across. They are mounted next to the sewer outlet. I carry 50' of hose and its conveniently next to the drain hookup.
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krz71
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05/28/08 07:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Dometic Recall - NO LONGER REPLACING COOLING UNIT
This is an ongoing problem that has existed for a long time. My fridge was on the recall list, and its an original equipment in a 2000 Coachmen Prospera fifth wheel. So this problem has existed for about 7 years! Unbelievable. It is also correct that the "kit" installed under warrantee does nothing to fix the potential problem, just lower there financial responsibility in hopefully not burning down the whole RV. I received notice from Dometic and Coachmen concerning my fridge and the immediacy for repair. My repairman said that if the coils were to rupture and ruin/burn the fridge, Dometic would replace the effected parts. If there was a recall done and the fridge has the shield installed, then they would not replace anything. So the installation of a few dollar piece of tin saves them of repairing/replacing the costly fridge. Two dollars from there pocket could cost you $1000 from your pocket. This is a huge company from Sweden I believe, with probably 70% of the OM market, so it doesn't surprise me that they don't care much about the end user (which is us). I also said I would replace my fridge with a Norcold if needed, but they have had there problems to.
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krz71
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05/28/08 06:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ford F350
I to have had the same concerns when I purchased my first dually ('99 crewcab chevy). At the time our new 31' fifth had arrived and I needed a truck. I had a new 3/4 ton ordered, but wouldn't arrive for 4 months. I told the dealer if I could comfortly drive it around town I would buy it. Plus if we got a bigger trailer I wouldn't need another truck. Well, we now have a 37' fifth, a dually is a neccessaty. I am now on my 3rd dually ('05 dodge CTD). Its my daily driver, and I have no problems driving, parking, etc. I park in the back of parking lots anyway, and don't use drive thrus so this wasn't a problem. The more you drive it the more it will become second nature. Good luck.
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krz71
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04/19/08 07:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Plastic Cover for Fifth Wheel Pin Box
If they are what I think they are I seen them a few years back on the Newmar Londonaire and the Mountainaire fifth wheels. They do clean up the look of the pin box quite a bit. Looks real nice.
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krz71
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02/16/08 08:31pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2005 Dodge with cummings engin
I tow a 37' fifth around 14,000# with a 2005 quad cab dually 5.9l with 6-spd manual. I get 11-13mpg towing and plenty of power. Only truck I have bought new that never had to go back for any repairs. I love this truck.
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krz71
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01/31/08 07:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Wind deflectors for TV
I use a wind deflector. Have for the last 9 years. It is a trail eze by ultra fab. Its spring loaded so when at speed it angles back, and at slow speed it stands straight up for turn clearance. It mounts to the stake holes in the front of the box. He is my experience...I get maybe 1mpg or so better with it. That's flat towing. With hills and valleys, towns, stop and go, it would be very hard to nail down any sustained increase in mileage. But, I can feel a big difference in how hard the truck pulls with/without it. With it, the truck noticeably feels like its not working as hard as when I take it off. Really noticeable with stiff head winds. I had the same results on a '99 chevy dually gas, '99 dually powerstroke, and now a dually dodge cummins. Easier on the truck, keeps all the bugs off the front, and if I get more mileage than fine. This is one of those personnal preference kinda things.
KenZ
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krz71
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01/04/08 10:42pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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