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Wheels61 · Wheels61

We currently have Michelin LT225/75R16E. We need to buy a new tire to replace spare. When we good the rug weighed it was suggested we upgrade tires when it comes time to replace them, but I do not recall what the upgrade should be. Came anyone help with that information.

Jake62 · Jake62

Interesting, but eye-opening, article/video highlighting the risk of a fire occurring while RVing. This RV happened to be a Newmar, Dutch Star. We have decided on a DP as well, so I'll be interested to see the facts revolving around this fire while traveling down the highway. Ross Thompson, id...

ShantiFei · ShantiFei

Just a quick question, do dually wheels help in increase the towing capacity of an RV? I plan to get it from 4wheelonline if it does. :) -- Edited by ShantiFei on Wednesday 28th of April 2021 09:16:20 AM

Friz · Friz

We have guests here with their Class C RV. Nice unit but......the fuel nozzle is the small one found at the auto-diesel pumps. They cannot use the truck lanes with the larger nozzle. This came out in a conversation about TSD Logistics. The program would be of no use to them as they cannot use the truck lan...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I searched but didn't see anything. We are getting some quotes to replace all our tires and Walmart was recommended as the cheapest but it looks like they won't mount and balance??? I would like to avoid dealer prices if at all possible but are their other alternatives. Just had our first flat tire an...

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

I purchased a used 115gal "dually depot" fuel tank, I called dually depot and asked if they could send me a install manual or help me in installing it, They politely said "we do not give out any info on installing our tank" I asked then what do I do? They replied "either come he...

Sushidog · Sushidog

I just purchased this new to me 1999 National RV Tropi-Cal to full time in when I retire. Though an older RV, it only has 28K miles and looks pretty good inside, with only one owner and full maintenance records. I got a pretty good deal on it considering its condition. The carpet is a little faded but we pla...

Jim and Barb · Jim and Barb

We are in need of new tires for our 2013 GMC 3500 Dually. Reading previous posts I see a lot of recommendations for the Michelin XPS Ribbed however when I search for them I cannot find them in 235/80R17 which is what we have on the truck now. Any other recommendations?

carolinakids · carolinakids

In April while visiting my daughter in Denver we bought some bad diesel fuel. It was rather expensive to get fixed too. After getting the truck repaired we moved over to Crawford, Co for our summer workamping position. We recently ran into to same problem again. Took the truck to the a Ford dealersh...

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

I have a (3rd owner) 06 GMC 3500 drw slt with the duramax/allison package 132k Truck was very well taken care of by previous owners. Right now I'm using Rotella 15/40 I changed ALL fluids as soon as I got the truck home. I am looking into switching over to this type of system, http://www.amsoil...

tsacapt · tsacapt

I am getting ready to purchase a used 1 Ton F-350 dually. My question is, how many miles is too many miles on the engine? 50,000, 75,000, 100,000? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks

melody · melody

Going over lessons learned on my shakedown cruise, I come to the scrape I put on the trailer trying to maneuver a too-small gas station when I couldn't find a large enough one and was down to fumes. This was of course entirely my fault. But in addition to practicing my towing a lot, I would like to fin...

Sushidog · Sushidog

As many of you know, we are planning on going FT when we retire in about 3 years. Almost 2 years ago we bought a 6.4l 08 F-250 to pull a TT that we planned to purchase when the time comes. However we just had a little setback. When on vacation last month, camping in the Smokies with our little Aliner, we wer...

Big Mike · Big Mike

I am looking at putting these shocks on my 2002 Pace Arrow 37 ft Motorhome (F53 Chassis). I have read quite a bit about them and they are suppose to really improve, sway, drift, bumps and overall steering and chassis stability. I was going to go with a Stabilizer bar but was advised by two dealers that I...

ebizworx · ebizworx

I have a problem with 1800 rpm at 65mph. However, at 62 mph and 1680 rpm I do get 8 mpg. My coach has a Cummins 370 ISL and 33,0000 gross weight. 1200 ft pds torque at 1300 rpm is my max torque. At 65mph and 1800 rpm I have lost about 200 ft pds torque. At 70 mph i am under 1000 pounds of torque and that means the sli...

Curtis and Rhandi · Curtis and Rhandi

I have a 2014 dodge 3500 6.7 turbo diesel, thinking about adding air ride suspension, towing a 40' fiver. trying to get a softer ride when not towing.. any good ideas !!

D and M · D and M

Finally got the warning that I need to add DEF. I have 6,300 miles and the owners manual says change oil at 10K. Do you add DEF yourself, go to a Truck Stop and use the dispenser (I understand you need a demagnetizer for this?), or go ahead and change the oil and have them add DEF?

Anna + 1 Yorkie · Anna + 1 Yorkie

I am thinking of having the generator removed from my RV and possibly changing that area to where a battery bank could reside for my solar. Has anyone done this? Anyone have any opinions? The reason I want to remove the generator is it uses gas from the gas tank which is needed to drive the vehicle. I hav...

RonandBee · RonandBee

Let me apologize right now for such a newbie question. Hahaha So, what items are normally a chassis (Freightliner) issue or engine (Cummins) issues? I think the engine issues should be pretty obvious. Are there any issues that are pretty common that we should be aware of?

injunear · injunear

We're buying a 2003 f-350 7.3L CC 4X4 longbed with SRW. Thinking about putting on some new tire. For those pulling a 5th wheel with a SRW truck are you using "E" rated tires or something heaver ? Also what tire are you using? Looking at Goodyear Wranglers or Michelin LTX. Thanks Wayne

ejhall · ejhall

For those of you that use diesel fuel (the low flow pumps), do you generally find the best prices at truck stops or regular convenience store fuel pumps? Thanks!

Sushidog · Sushidog

I was recently thinking about adding carrying capacity to a travel trailer by replacing the factory axles with higher rated ones, but I got to thinking (a dangerous thing I know) how about simply adding a third axle of equal size and capacity in front of the other two (as most of my added weight such as...

Tiltedgiraffes · Tiltedgiraffes

Good morning, Question 1: What does the overdrive option mean on a 1996 F-250 7.3 diesel? I've tried looking it up in the Ford manual but unfortunately its clear as mud in that book (thanks Ford). I'm wondering when the overdrive option could be used and when it shouldn't. Question 2: Whats the proper...

Tiltedgiraffes · Tiltedgiraffes

Hey all, My wife and I are new to RVing. We hope to be fulltimers by the end of the year. Our 5er is a 2001 Gulfstream Yellowstone 13,500 GVWR with a 1996 F250 7.3 diesel. Is it possible to loose 20lbs of air pressure in my RV tires after driving 18 hours? After arriving home in Nashville from Florida I check...

EggerMar · EggerMar

While waiting to receive my quote from Howard/Wholesale Warranties I shopped around the internet and saw the one Good Sam offers. I like that they show exactly what IS and what ISN'T covered. I know Wholesale Warranties is a great company. Anyone out there have any experience with the one from Go...

BiggarView · BiggarView

I gather the Mor/ryde IS suspension is highly recommended by knowledgeable types with high end rigs. Their reasons make perfect sense. My question would be, when would it be overkill to upfit a 5er not equipped or optionable with this suspension? I know for instance that DRV offers the option but...

Ravenlotus · Ravenlotus

Does anyone know where I can get a good light to put in my shower? One that can withstand the moisture. Our lights keep burning out. Thanks.

Pantharen · Pantharen

Can I lift my RV from the rear bumper with my forklift? I want to level it, and driving it to do so is not an option.

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

06 GMC 3500 the sun roof worked fine until yesterday, It will close all but the last 3/4in. where it drops down to be flush with roof line. Checked the track and all is clear and looks to be well lube. Anyone else run into this issue?? thanks for any help. Safe travels.

Dixie · Dixie

Hi Ok I know absolutely nothing about rv tires, tires, chemistry, oxygen, nitrogen but I thought this was interesting so I thought I would throw it out to see if anyone else heard of this. When we were at the Tampa RV show there was a motorhome there on display called a Green RV. I was asking him several q...

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	Tire upgrade for Class C Sunseeker (Preview) We currently have Michelin LT225/75R16E. We need to buy a new tire to replace spare. When we good the rug weighed it was suggested we upgrade tires when it comes time to replace them, but I do not recall what the upgrade should be. Came anyone help with that information.	Wheels61	5	3017	07:36 AM Jun 9, 2021 by LarryW21
	An RVer's worst Nightmare! (Preview) Interesting, but eye-opening, article/video highlighting the risk of a fire occurring while RVing. This RV happened to be a Newmar, Dutch Star. We have decided on a DP as well, so I'll be interested to see the facts revolving around this fire while traveling down the highway. Ross Thompson, id...	Jake62	10	5602	05:32 PM May 14, 2021 by LarryW21
	Dually Wheels (Preview) Just a quick question, do dually wheels help in increase the towing capacity of an RV? I plan to get it from 4wheelonline if it does. :) -- Edited by ShantiFei on Wednesday 28th of April 2021 09:16:20 AM	ShantiFei	5	1347	05:40 PM May 6, 2021 by Rickl
	Fuel Nozzle Conversion for Diesel (Preview) We have guests here with their Class C RV. Nice unit but......the fuel nozzle is the small one found at the auto-diesel pumps. They cannot use the truck lanes with the larger nozzle. This came out in a conversation about TSD Logistics. The program would be of no use to them as they cannot use the truck lan...	Friz	2	1711	03:18 PM May 25, 2020 by PrairieRV
	Where can you get Fifth Wheel tires replaced economically (closed) (Preview) I searched but didn't see anything. We are getting some quotes to replace all our tires and Walmart was recommended as the cheapest but it looks like they won't mount and balance??? I would like to avoid dealer prices if at all possible but are their other alternatives. Just had our first flat tire an...	Camper Chronicles	21	6886	08:17 PM Jan 21, 2020 by Terry and Jo
	Auxilary fuel tank (closed) (Preview) I purchased a used 115gal "dually depot" fuel tank, I called dually depot and asked if they could send me a install manual or help me in installing it, They politely said "we do not give out any info on installing our tank" I asked then what do I do? They replied "either come he...	CJSX2fromCT	5	4641	09:37 PM Nov 20, 2018 by arcaguy
	I just bit the bullet and bought my first FT RV. (Preview) I just purchased this new to me 1999 National RV Tropi-Cal to full time in when I retire. Though an older RV, it only has 28K miles and looks pretty good inside, with only one owner and full maintenance records. I got a pretty good deal on it considering its condition. The carpet is a little faded but we pla...	Sushidog	8	2573	05:01 PM May 10, 2018 by Sushidog
	Truck Tires (closed) (Preview) We are in need of new tires for our 2013 GMC 3500 Dually. Reading previous posts I see a lot of recommendations for the Michelin XPS Ribbed however when I search for them I cannot find them in 235/80R17 which is what we have on the truck now. Any other recommendations?	Jim and Barb	7	4820	03:17 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Terry and Jo
	Reduced Engine Power and Low Fuel Pressure. (Preview) In April while visiting my daughter in Denver we bought some bad diesel fuel. It was rather expensive to get fixed too. After getting the truck repaired we moved over to Crawford, Co for our summer workamping position. We recently ran into to same problem again. Took the truck to the a Ford dealersh...	carolinakids	7	4277	08:56 AM Oct 7, 2017 by carolinakids
	What are you using for oil??? (Preview) I have a (3rd owner) 06 GMC 3500 drw slt with the duramax/allison package 132k Truck was very well taken care of by previous owners. Right now I'm using Rotella 15/40 I changed ALL fluids as soon as I got the truck home. I am looking into switching over to this type of system, http://www.amsoil...	CJSX2fromCT	10	4958	10:40 PM Aug 29, 2017 by Terry and Jo
	Diesel engine mileage (Preview) I am getting ready to purchase a used 1 Ton F-350 dually. My question is, how many miles is too many miles on the engine? 50,000, 75,000, 100,000? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks	tsacapt	12	5443	08:47 PM Aug 20, 2017 by Sushidog
	When you can't find mid-grade gasoline (Preview) Going over lessons learned on my shakedown cruise, I come to the scrape I put on the trailer trying to maneuver a too-small gas station when I couldn't find a large enough one and was down to fumes. This was of course entirely my fault. But in addition to practicing my towing a lot, I would like to fin...	melody	6	3975	06:41 PM Jul 18, 2016 by melody
	Engine died. It's decision time and would welcome some advice. (closed) (Preview) As many of you know, we are planning on going FT when we retire in about 3 years. Almost 2 years ago we bought a 6.4l 08 F-250 to pull a TT that we planned to purchase when the time comes. However we just had a little setback. When on vacation last month, camping in the Smokies with our little Aliner, we wer...	Sushidog	13	5081	10:27 AM Jun 25, 2016 by Barbaraok
	Bilstein B6 Heavy Duty Monotube Gas Pressure Shocks (Preview) I am looking at putting these shocks on my 2002 Pace Arrow 37 ft Motorhome (F53 Chassis). I have read quite a bit about them and they are suppose to really improve, sway, drift, bumps and overall steering and chassis stability. I was going to go with a Stabilizer bar but was advised by two dealers that I...	Big Mike	3	3390	10:05 AM Jun 20, 2016 by Big Mike
	Why do motorhomes turn so high rpm... somebody stop me from changing my differential (Preview) I have a problem with 1800 rpm at 65mph. However, at 62 mph and 1680 rpm I do get 8 mpg. My coach has a Cummins 370 ISL and 33,0000 gross weight. 1200 ft pds torque at 1300 rpm is my max torque. At 65mph and 1800 rpm I have lost about 200 ft pds torque. At 70 mph i am under 1000 pounds of torque and that means the sli...	ebizworx	5	4267	10:36 PM Nov 10, 2015 by ticat900
	spring or air ride (Preview) I have a 2014 dodge 3500 6.7 turbo diesel, thinking about adding air ride suspension, towing a 40' fiver. trying to get a softer ride when not towing.. any good ideas !!	Curtis and Rhandi	8	5298	06:05 PM Jul 10, 2015 by Curtis and Rhandi
	Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Preview) Finally got the warning that I need to add DEF. I have 6,300 miles and the owners manual says change oil at 10K. Do you add DEF yourself, go to a Truck Stop and use the dispenser (I understand you need a demagnetizer for this?), or go ahead and change the oil and have them add DEF?	D and M	22	7458	10:23 PM Apr 16, 2015 by MarkS
	Removing the generator - asking for suggestions/opinions. (Preview) I am thinking of having the generator removed from my RV and possibly changing that area to where a battery bank could reside for my solar. Has anyone done this? Anyone have any opinions? The reason I want to remove the generator is it uses gas from the gas tank which is needed to drive the vehicle. I hav...	Anna + 1 Yorkie	6	4447	09:03 AM Apr 10, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	How will I know who to call for what? (Preview) Let me apologize right now for such a newbie question. Hahaha So, what items are normally a chassis (Freightliner) issue or engine (Cummins) issues? I think the engine issues should be pretty obvious. Are there any issues that are pretty common that we should be aware of?	RonandBee	12	5781	11:06 PM Feb 16, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Another Truck tire question (Preview) We're buying a 2003 f-350 7.3L CC 4X4 longbed with SRW. Thinking about putting on some new tire. For those pulling a 5th wheel with a SRW truck are you using "E" rated tires or something heaver ? Also what tire are you using? Looking at Goodyear Wranglers or Michelin LTX. Thanks Wayne	injunear	4	3426	02:51 PM Jan 4, 2015 by injunear
	Diesel fuel (Preview) For those of you that use diesel fuel (the low flow pumps), do you generally find the best prices at truck stops or regular convenience store fuel pumps? Thanks!	ejhall	18	6387	11:24 AM Oct 13, 2014 by BiggarView
	Has anyone added an axle? (Preview) I was recently thinking about adding carrying capacity to a travel trailer by replacing the factory axles with higher rated ones, but I got to thinking (a dangerous thing I know) how about simply adding a third axle of equal size and capacity in front of the other two (as most of my added weight such as...	Sushidog	2	5958	11:01 PM Aug 17, 2014 by Sushidog
	1996 F-250 Overdrive Option & 5er braking 1996 F-250 Overdrive 5er proper braking 5th wheel safe braking (Preview) Good morning, Question 1: What does the overdrive option mean on a 1996 F-250 7.3 diesel? I've tried looking it up in the Ford manual but unfortunately its clear as mud in that book (thanks Ford). I'm wondering when the overdrive option could be used and when it shouldn't. Question 2: Whats the proper...	Tiltedgiraffes	1	5189	04:52 PM Jun 3, 2014 by 53 Merc
	Is it possible to loose 20lbs of air pressure in my RV tires after driving 18 hours? Tires constant max air pressure Gulfstream 5er 20lbs PSI loss RVing rookie (Preview) Hey all, My wife and I are new to RVing. We hope to be fulltimers by the end of the year. Our 5er is a 2001 Gulfstream Yellowstone 13,500 GVWR with a 1996 F250 7.3 diesel. Is it possible to loose 20lbs of air pressure in my RV tires after driving 18 hours? After arriving home in Nashville from Florida I check...	Tiltedgiraffes	25	13990	08:24 AM May 19, 2014 by Howard
	Good Sam Extended Warranty (Preview) While waiting to receive my quote from Howard/Wholesale Warranties I shopped around the internet and saw the one Good Sam offers. I like that they show exactly what IS and what ISN'T covered. I know Wholesale Warranties is a great company. Anyone out there have any experience with the one from Go...	EggerMar	1	3184	06:39 PM Apr 13, 2014 by DRV
	Mor/Ryde IS suspension (Preview) I gather the Mor/ryde IS suspension is highly recommended by knowledgeable types with high end rigs. Their reasons make perfect sense. My question would be, when would it be overkill to upfit a 5er not equipped or optionable with this suspension? I know for instance that DRV offers the option but...	BiggarView	9	9834	07:35 PM Jan 19, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Shower lights (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get a good light to put in my shower? One that can withstand the moisture. Our lights keep burning out. Thanks.	Ravenlotus	3	2914	05:00 PM Jan 15, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	LIFTing a 20ft Class C (Preview) Can I lift my RV from the rear bumper with my forklift? I want to level it, and driving it to do so is not an option.	Pantharen	3	3352	08:41 PM Nov 14, 2013 by GENECOP
	Sun roof won't close fully (Preview) 06 GMC 3500 the sun roof worked fine until yesterday, It will close all but the last 3/4in. where it drops down to be flush with roof line. Checked the track and all is clear and looks to be well lube. Anyone else run into this issue?? thanks for any help. Safe travels.	CJSX2fromCT	2	3020	08:52 AM Nov 4, 2013 by CJSX2fromCT
	Nitrogen filled Tires (Preview) Hi Ok I know absolutely nothing about rv tires, tires, chemistry, oxygen, nitrogen but I thought this was interesting so I thought I would throw it out to see if anyone else heard of this. When we were at the Tampa RV show there was a motorhome there on display called a Green RV. I was asking him several q...	Dixie	12	9197	02:00 PM Oct 25, 2013 by Dog Folks
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