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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-19-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,702
Posted By Phat Steve
First trip in the books

Packed up and heading home from 3 week gas saver trip. It was cold but great first trip of the year. Kids all had a blast. Otterlake campground in PA.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-06-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,702
Posted By Phat Steve
New Fifth wheel

Just picked up new trailer and headed out to the Poconos for a 3 week gas saver stay. Pulls so nice. Still going to miss the travel trailer and my old 2500.
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 08-23-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 89,130
Posted By Phat Steve
Interlake RV in Rheinbeck NY. We loved this...

Interlake RV in Rheinbeck NY. We loved this place. It was quiet and very clean. The sites were on the small side but well worth it.
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 08-01-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 89,130
Posted By Phat Steve
Yogi bear Gardnier NY

we stopped at Yogi in Gardnier NY on the way home. It was similar to other Yogis we have been to. Lots to do for kids and expensive lol. They were trying to keep the pool area to a limited number of...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 08-01-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 89,130
Posted By Phat Steve
Moose Hilock

We spent a week at the Fort Ann NY Moose Hilock. We have been to the NH location and loved it so we had to try the one near lake george. It did not disappoint. The sites were large and private. The...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-23-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,274
Views: 156,147
Posted By Phat Steve
Put some nice new rear tires on today to get...

Put some nice new rear tires on today to get ready for towing again. Hopefully soon enough. Campgrounds are starting to open up around us so we will be out soon.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 05-02-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
This was my off week at work so I had lots of...

This was my off week at work so I had lots of time. I got it turned around for camping at home mode. Got the water running. Flushed the hot water heater and ran a tap through the anode rod threads...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-01-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
Slick products are top notch. Today I power...

Slick products are top notch. Today I power washed my deck which is all composite. After that I hit it with slick products wash and wax. It left the railing feeling slick and shiny. Time will tell if...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-01-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,191
Posted By Phat Steve
My EDC flashlight is my pelican 7600. The...

My EDC flashlight is my pelican 7600. The battery lasts days without charging and I use the hell out of it everyday. I also have 2 Olights that are my go to when working in tight spots as they have...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-29-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
Foam Wash

Washed camper with new product today. Slick Products foam wash and wax. I ran it through a foam cannon on my power washer. I am now getting rid of the zip wax I have always been using. I was able...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-24-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,714
Posted By Phat Steve
I did all those welds with my 220v welder on a...

I did all those welds with my 220v welder on a 75ft 6awg extension cord. I never have issues with this cord as I run it off my shop power and also off a 12000watt Miller generator welder with no...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-23-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,714
Posted By Phat Steve
bjaspud if you were looking at my welds I run a...

bjaspud if you were looking at my welds I run a 220volt mig welder. It was set on 160amps and the wire feed was set to 450 inches per minute. I run 75/25 argon mix. If you are welding the bumper to...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-23-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
Maybe bearings aren't on your priority list but I...

Maybe bearings aren't on your priority list but I will say this. So u know that lippert takes a 5000lbs axle tube and welds 3500lbs spindles on it and call it a 4400lbs axle. This axle has a much...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-23-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,714
Posted By Phat Steve
I like the Morryde but they didnt make it for my...

I like the Morryde but they didnt make it for my spread axle so I went with lipperts version. It does ride way better now.

Dalford if you look at my pic with the yellow equalizer you can see the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-23-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,714
Posted By Phat Steve
Thanks I do alot of welding on the side. Forest...

Thanks I do alot of welding on the side. Forest river should be ashamed of themselves for the way there suspensions are put together. The bushings are also the biggest joke out there. They use...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-23-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,714
Posted By Phat Steve
This was my job from this weekend. I just posted...

This was my job from this weekend. I just posted on another thread here. I do have the spread axle and I feel this should be helping big time.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-23-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
getting ready to hopefully camp

This weekend I was busy. Replaced all the bearings with made in USA Timkens. The new dexter axles which are made in the USA still come with garbage china bearings. I also finnally got around to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-18-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,274
Views: 156,147
Posted By Phat Steve
So busy after work project today. I did four...

So busy after work project today. I did four wheel brake job. Rotors and pads all the way around. Also all new studs and lug nuts in the back as they were getting tough I guess from so much rotating....
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-08-2019, 04:37 AM
Replies: 19,880
Views: 2,528,278
Posted By Phat Steve
Did the second roof cleaning of the year. I have...

Did the second roof cleaning of the year. I have been using the Dicor product for some time now but my stock was low in the cleaner so I tried dawn dish detergent. I think the dawn worked as good or...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-19-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 164,753
Posted By Phat Steve
We would but it's a catch and release lake. I...

We would but it's a catch and release lake. I think that's why you can catch so many decent size large mouth bass. They put on a good fight and jump like a foot out of the water. Kids loved it.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-18-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,046
Posted By Phat Steve
Love my Duraflaps. I have had mine for over 3...

Love my Duraflaps. I have had mine for over 3 years now and they still look like new. These are the long ones with the stainless weight. 207713
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-18-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 164,753
Posted By Phat Steve
Sad we had to pack up site at Otter lake in PA....

Sad we had to pack up site at Otter lake in PA. We did 2 weekends and left camper there during the week. Next year may do 3 as we had a blast. Cant get enough fishing in there. Seems like lots of...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-09-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 164,753
Posted By Phat Steve
Some more pics from the weekend

Some more pics from the weekend
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-09-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 164,753
Posted By Phat Steve
Otter Lake Campground in PA. We spent this...

Otter Lake Campground in PA. We spent this weekend there and left the camper there for the week and will be back on Friday for next weekend. They only charge $10 to leave camper on the site for the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-28-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,274
Views: 156,147
Posted By Phat Steve
So big day today. Turned 80k and still love this...

So big day today. Turned 80k and still love this truck. Longest I have had one vehicle and plan on keeping it for a long time. Plus I only have 5 payments left. Also still on the original brakes all...
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