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Forum: Dynamax 10-19-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,534
Posted By iconnekt
Loading a retracted slide...

This is a question that came a lot on another forum. The problem is mainly related to the slide-outs that are not level with the inside floor. Specific example: the Schwintek. In that case the inside...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-17-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,371
Posted By iconnekt
Towing with a Grand Cherokee

I use my Grand Cherokee V8 to tow a Lance 1995 which has 5,700 max weight. As others said, the limiting factor is max load, mine has a 1,080 lbs and that means me, my wife and our toothbrushes in the...
Forum: Cherokee 06-05-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,245
Posted By iconnekt
I towed for one year a Wolf Pup 16FQ with an...

I towed for one year a Wolf Pup 16FQ with an Explorer 2017 with the Ecoboost. No WDH, but I really did not feel it that much. The EB Explorer is a different car that the v8 you have, but from the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-28-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,893
Posted By iconnekt
I second that. Way, way too borderline for my...

I second that. Way, way too borderline for my tastes...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-13-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 41,902
Posted By iconnekt
Another reason...

Everything is clear about the advantage, but I found another one that for me was very significant...
I’m now 67, I have a nice brand new Lance and chances are that this will be my last trailer. So...
Forum: Cherokee 01-05-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,948
Posted By iconnekt
I used to own a 2015 Wild Pup 16fq. It’s me and...

I used to own a 2015 Wild Pup 16fq. It’s me and my wife, and the trailer was fitting reasonably ok. The best part is the bathroom, really usable. A problem I found were the two legs underneath the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-24-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,356
Posted By iconnekt
Lance is also now mounting US made GY Endurance...

Lance is also now mounting US made GY Endurance on all its lineup as standard. They are rated up to 85 mph, which is a good indication of confidence.

But a very good thing to do is to look at a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-11-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By iconnekt
2019 RV Southwest Show

Reading around, I’m getting ads for the “2019 RV Southwest Show”. I could be interested and I checked the link, it’s going to be in September in... Dallas, TX.

Dallas is “Southwest”??? Ok about...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
I don’t know very well the market (I’ve being...

I don’t know very well the market (I’ve being back into RV for only a couple of years) so there may be other brands at the same quality level as the Lance I don’t know about. All what I see in the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
Thanks for taking the time for such an extensive...

Thanks for taking the time for such an extensive answer, I’ll follow yours (and others) suggestion, as I said, it makes complete sense.

Any case, just as a comment on the specific technical...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
Thank you all, too many to thank...

Thank you all, too many to thank individually!!!...

So after reading through I’ve made my decision: I will get a larger TV and the Lance 1995. Much bigger investment, but I’m closing in my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
Got it now, sorry I did not catch what you meant...

Got it now, sorry I did not catch what you meant the first time. Thanks for the comment, as you see it’s really tempting to go ahead, but at the same time I don’t want to make stupid (and potentially...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
Happy to hear about the Lance... I should go for...

Happy to hear about the Lance... I should go for the 1685 but as you say I don’t really like the east-west bed either. Really hate the idea of not being able to tow the 1995!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2019, 12:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
...not sure I understand... if there’s NO fresh...

...not sure I understand... if there’s NO fresh water, how does it influence the weight? :confused:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-27-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By iconnekt
Lance trailer, weight question

For the past two years I have been towing my Wolf Pup 16FQ with an Explorer Platinum, which has the EcoBoost engine and full tow package. The towing capability of the Explorer is 5,000 lbs, and it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-17-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 32,379
Posted By iconnekt
Got back today from a relatively long trip in a...

Got back today from a relatively long trip in a very up-and-down route (us395, from Death Valley to Reno) with several passes in the 7000-8000 ft range. I have an Explorer with the 3.5 EcoBoost and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-16-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,746
Posted By iconnekt
Smile Curt Echo brake controller review

I just came back from a 1200 miles trip with the “ECHO MOBILE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER“ by Curt (https://www.curtmfg.com/part/51180). Brief pre-story: last week I had to change the planned tow...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-14-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
I just found this, I really don't know what to...

I just found this, I really don't know what to think at this point...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73uBSRpWREY

:confused:
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-07-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
Good point...

Good point...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-07-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
Thanks, this is the kind of technical explanation...

Thanks, this is the kind of technical explanation I’m looking for (as it’s probably apparent, I don’t have any knowledge in electricity...). And I’m not that willing to be the one that discover ugly...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-07-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
Actually, that was more than $1,100... it’s not...

Actually, that was more than $1,100... it’s not me being cheap, it’s only that it looks reasonable to have a “backup” gen of a lower quality. Provided, of course, that that won’t cause any problem...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-06-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
I went a little through the reviews on the HF...

I went a little through the reviews on the HF website, and a lot of people have been actually using the kit with Honda’s, so that part of the question is solved. I’ll leave it in the main post...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-06-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,372
Posted By iconnekt
Parallel between Honda and Predator gens?...

I looked up this question, but I could not find the enswer...

So, I’m new to generators, and I just bought a brand new Honda EU2200i Companion, which has a ready RV 30amp plug. The idea is that I...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-29-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,087
Posted By iconnekt
Thanks, I appreciate!

Thanks, I appreciate!
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-29-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,087
Posted By iconnekt
I actually DO cover it during the winter......

I actually DO cover it during the winter... Clearly not enough...
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