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Old 07-23-2013, 04:06 PM   #1
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2nd air conditioner and tri-glide

I knew I couldn't hold out for long. Ordered a 13500 penguin II ducted with heat strip for the front bedroom. Should keep us cool through out the hottest Texas days.

Also order a tri-glide. All though I was pretty impressed with how the new sabre towed, I'm always looking for something smoother.

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Old 07-23-2013, 04:35 PM   #2
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I'm jealous of your TriGlide! I've wanted that for a while just haven't collected my pennies for it yet.

Let us know how it does!
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Old 07-23-2013, 04:41 PM   #3
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Please let us know your experience with the new tri-glide! I don't think we get enough true feedback sometimes for the rest of us to take the plunge.
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:43 PM   #4
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I'm jealous of your TriGlide! I've wanted that for a while just haven't collected my pennies for it yet.

Let us know how it does!
Doug, I've always wanted one for the Fox I had, but never took the plunge. If I don't do it now, I'll probably procrastinate again. It's kind of entertaining reading different forums on the heated debate of which aftermarket pinbox is best.

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Old 07-23-2013, 05:49 PM   #5
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I spent most of the day researching the tri-glide. Several post on other forums were saying the L05 tri-glide was actually longer than the stock lippert 1621 box. I called Lippert, and they sent me the drawing specs. The distance from bolt holes to the pin are exactly the same as the stock box. The air bag does stick out a little further making it longer, but it will not make the trailer sit further back. (I didn't want that).
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:52 PM   #6
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Please let us know your experience with the new tri-glide! I don't think we get enough true feedback sometimes for the rest of us to take the plunge.
I'll do my best, I wish I could have had it for my 1000 mile return trip from Utah. The rest of this years trips will be less than 200 miles, but I should get a good feel of it.
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I'll do my best, I wish I could have had it for my 1000 mile return trip from Utah. The rest of this years trips will be less than 200 miles, but I should get a good feel of it.
I think any comparison is a good deal. Many of the threads I've read, have been from those that have had it installed on their rig since they bought it, but didn't have it on previous rig. I like true value comparison. Basically is it worth it.
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Old 07-24-2013, 12:46 PM   #8
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Once you get the Tri-glide installed pull your 5th wheel on I-90 west bound thru Minnesota for a real test. I am interested to hear about your experience after the new install. I too would love to make the ride a smoother experience.
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Old 07-26-2013, 12:28 PM   #9
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I also am interested. I have the mid grade cushion box, no air bag but w/rubber isolator. It is good, just want to know how much better the tri glide is.
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Old 07-26-2013, 05:52 PM   #10
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I have the TriGlide on my 320RS, I had a stock pin box on my previous 5er and there is absolutely no comparision, The TriGlide takes out about 90-95% of the chucking you experience. Had a previous 5er with the morryde and this is just as good if not better, Well worth the $$ IMHO




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Old 07-26-2013, 10:45 PM   #12
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Got a call from the frieght company today, both the air conditioner and trailair will be delivered next Tuesday I might be able to get one or the other installed next weekend. I have a friend that has access to a forklift, might be worth it to sling that 180 pound pin box up.
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Old 07-30-2013, 03:45 PM   #13
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It's here!

Freight truck showed up today with both the air conditioner and Tri-glide.





Hopefully I'll have time to work on these this weekend. Compared to the light gauge steel of the original pinbox, this triglide is one heavy mother.
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Old 07-30-2013, 06:46 PM   #14
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Well, I couldn't just let the tri-glide sit there in the garage staring at me. So I sat there trying to figure out a way to sling that heavy thing up there without any help. I managed to get it on the workbench, then to the top of my little scaffold. With a few shims and lowering the landing gear, the holes lined up perfectly.





This should give me most of the day Saturday to work on the AC
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Old 07-31-2013, 12:31 PM   #15
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ugggh, no mounting bolts for the air conditioner were to be found anywhere. I called dometic and their sending me some, so much for getting it done this weekend
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I had a similar issue with my A/C except I had a 6" roof and they sent bolts for a 4" roof. Went to hardware store, only to find out they didn't have any long enough. Got a piece of all-thread cut to the size I needed and used lock nuts to tighten up.
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send pics of the a/c install when you get to it !
I assume your prewired for 50amp and second a/c already ?


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I had a similar issue with my A/C except I had a 6" roof and they sent bolts for a 4" roof. Went to hardware store, only to find out they didn't have any long enough. Got a piece of all-thread cut to the size I needed and used lock nuts to tighten up.
Hmmmmmm, That's one heck of an idea! I just might do that, thanks!
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send pics of the a/c install when you get to it !
I assume your prewired for 50amp and second a/c already ?


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Yes and yes. Fixing to go to the store and get a roll of foil tape to get everything sealed around the ducts. I pulled the Back quick cool to get an idea of what I need to do for the front one. Wow!, looks like I'll be spending some time on that one fixing all the air leaks that are going into the attic.
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Old 08-02-2013, 11:54 AM   #20
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Spending a little time on the AC today, pulled the bottom vent to see how much work I'm going to have to do sealing the opening.



Some work with foil tape and I've got everything sealed up



The AC needs a 12 volt DC power supply, so I'm going to tap into the closet light switch. There are plenty of spare wires in the thermostat wire to use so I don't have to use another wire run.



Getting a little sidetracked by the smell coming out of the back yard

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