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RE: 2004 Honda TRX250EX
My .02 I have owned, maintained, or at least rode all the ATV suggested.
Yama 450: Too heavy, most mechanically complexes of the group.
Yama 250: Best choice if you have the $$.
Yama 200: Best play bike to modify (2 stroke)old school tech is easy to repair. Suspension is the worst of the group.
Honda 250/300EX
Suzuki 250
All mechanically similar, top speed, suspension and drive.
The Honda 250 is physically smallest.
The Honda 300 and Suzuki 250 can be ridden by and adult all day.
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Vulcanmars
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11/05/08 06:13pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 12000 lb bumper pull toy hauler-- white knuckle towing?
It will be fine as long as you have a WD set up and sway control.
I think the bigger issue is where you plan to take it.
Off road or switch backs?
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Vulcanmars
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11/04/08 06:32pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Nuisance Propane Alarms
You needed a new one anyway. Five year life span on those before they start going off at 3AM.
95% of our camping is in the winter. I always fire up the furnace for a few hours before our first trip with the doors open. The burnt dust smell always sets off all the alarms.
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Vulcanmars
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11/02/08 06:43pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: GM 8.1L V8 vs. Ford 6.8L V10
Both will do but:
6.8L V10, go late 2002 or newer, older units had issues with spark plug threds pulling out and less HP
8.1L V8 some 2002/03 had issues consuming oil. (bad rings and/or valve guide seals)
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Vulcanmars
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11/02/08 06:29pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: '08 Puma 15FKU
'99 F-150 with 4.6. Berryland RVs in Ponchatoula, LA has one for $14,900. the Puma is about 4000# dry. it's hilly around here, but I would like to go to New Mexico and Colorado next spring.
I had the 3.55 in my 97 F150. It sucked for towing. If you can get the 3.83 gears in the stock housing it will help the power and keep your parts cost down.
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Vulcanmars
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10/30/08 06:32pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: '08 Puma 15FKU
Make the best of what you have.
I saw them at a few shows.(21~24ft) An entry level unit at a good price is how I saw them. They seem to be built just as well as Keystone, Salem, RPM, etc.
The 150 will need at least a 4.6L & 4.10 rear end. It may be short at 18ft but it's still a brick going down the road.
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Vulcanmars
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10/29/08 08:37pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Need more pulling power
Skip all BS.
Have the ECM scaned for codes. Gummed up turbos are common.
The noise is most likely a broken fan shroud hitting the fan blades. I have two broken shrouds on the shop floor right now.
PS. Chips and such can get you 600hp from the 6.0 but the head bolts stretch and things go to to hell from there.
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Vulcanmars
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10/29/08 08:24pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 2005 Keystone Hornet??
Thanks--I'm not to concerned about the price--know how to look that up and consider market conditions etc.
What I am really looking for is anyone that has personal experience with the Keystone Hornet Toyhaulers
I do not own one but I almost bought one. I had good luck with Keystone products.
This is fiberglass sides with the 10ft garage no slide right?
Pros: Fiberglass slide, divided garage, low slung, Nice int, all the ones I saw were "loaded" with extras.
Cons: 10ft garage is too small for more than two quads, garage wall and no slide and 8ft ceiling makes the inside feel real small.
May be too low slung for off road trails. Water tanks are small by todays stds.(50/30/30 I think)
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Vulcanmars
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10/29/08 08:08pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Looking for first toy hauler
Sometimes it's easier to make a list of "must haves" and "wants" and then see which THs are still in the mix. Here's some ideas ..
Cargo space
Tank sizes
Dual queen bunks?
Microwave
Front bath or front kitchen
Generator (if you're going in the boonies I'd buy a Champion and pocket $2700)
Wet or dry bath
Once you have decided what you must have or don't want then it's easier to narrow down the brand/model you want
You might be able to pick up a near new used one and save a pile of money.
Agree 100%. 18~21ft seems to be the right size for the outdoors man.
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Vulcanmars
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10/26/08 06:19pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: New Heartland ? & towing w/F250 ?
You should be fine. I have an 04F250CC/V10/4WD/3.73 16k Superglide. You have more motor, better brakes, and a better trans than I do.
My Rage'n is close to 10K before the toys. You may need air bags or Timbrens due to the pin weight. That the only mod you need IMHO.
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Vulcanmars
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10/20/08 09:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Amperage draw on 06 Scepter
A CO/smoke detector with a stuck heating element will do it. They may be wire hot at all times. Pull the plug on them to test.
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Vulcanmars
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10/20/08 06:09am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Directo injection LPG for a 1993 Ford E350
Don't do it. You will not recover the cost.
I manage a fleet that includes several 02/03 5.4L F150/F250. They were the best choice for a goverment mandated program at the time but they have been poor performers.
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Vulcanmars
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10/20/08 06:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need slider hitch....which one, where to get cheap?
Etrailer.com, might be e-trailer.com has good prices but customer service is poop.
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Vulcanmars
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10/20/08 05:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fuel Tank goes BOOM in the night (I don't mean explodes)
Ditto on the cap. I would replace the cap. The vent may be clogged or defective.
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Vulcanmars
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10/20/08 05:45am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Everstart battery complaint
I:VE got wally batt in my boat three yrs old not a problem . the point here is any battery can go bad and they do. wanna here a bad optima story?
I'll 2nd that.
I've been running Walmarts in cars/trucks/RV for ten years, only one in that time did not make at least 3 years.
I put DC Delcos in dads boat cuz it's hard to pull start a 200 Suzuki.
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Vulcanmars
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10/17/08 09:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Black widow spiders in trailer!
.02 more
I have been using the "dry foggers" for several years. (The cans you drop in a little bit of water) They will set off the smoke/co alarms if power is left on.
My rigs have been bug free for a long time. The smell (not strong) goes away quicky.
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Vulcanmars
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10/17/08 09:00pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Wanted: Toyhauler w/ small garage under 15,000 GVWR
Thanks for the suggestions! I hope to see many of these models at the Pomona RV show tomorrow.
With regard to the tow weight, my F350 is only rated to tow 12,500 lbs. It was quite a suprise and disappointment to find out that it couldn't tow the 18,000 Toy Hauler I had originally selected. So the search continues ....
18k, sure you can!(said the salesman) I think it will be a lot better experance with a unit more compatible with the your F350.
There are a lot of fine units out there.
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Vulcanmars
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10/16/08 08:15pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Wanted: Toyhauler w/ small garage under 15,000 GVWR
It use to be WW or Rage'n 3005 like mine but the company is toast. I'm pretty sure you will need to stay under 32ft for the GVWR. I have the same limitation.
In the TH FAQ there is a big list of brands.
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Vulcanmars
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10/15/08 05:29pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Does anyone have one of these??
Don't need one of those for my trailer! Of course the self drive option for my Powerhouse Coach trailer cost a little more. See demo here.
Wow. That's pretty cool.
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Vulcanmars
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10/12/08 04:52pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: New owner of a abused RV
I forgot a couple things I am not sure what class of motorhome it is how do I find out? also I have a ton of wiring issues so any help with wiring not only electrical 110 volt but also a bunch of engine and chassis issues I.E. turn signals, brake lights,charging system, windshield wipers. so anything like a link or info on a haynes manual or chiltons would be appreciated. Also am I posting in the right area if not I am sorry and would appreciate a point in the right direction.
Thanks so much
I'm thinking Allstate, a match, and 1 gallon of unleaded.
Good luck!
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Vulcanmars
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10/09/08 05:35pm |
Tech Issues
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