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Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-19-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,204
Posted By extremebike
Hi I boondock every year for extended...

Hi

I boondock every year for extended periods. My solution was to buy a 30 gallon potable water tank from Uline. I think it was $75.00. I leave it in the truck bed and pick up water when I pass...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-20-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,972
Posted By extremebike
I take mine out and charge them once a month or...

I take mine out and charge them once a month or so. I have a volt meter so I check. If it's below 12.8 volts or so I charge them.

Not subscribed so PM.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-15-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,649
Posted By extremebike
X2 Mine is new from the block up. ...

X2

Mine is new from the block up. Everything. Do it once and use the best parts available. No issues since.

Good Luck. Not subscribed. PM
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-14-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,059
Posted By extremebike
HI! The thing I can tell you is that first...

HI!

The thing I can tell you is that first find a diesel mechanic you trust with your bank account. Don't have one then don't buy it.

So you have a guy, then next thing is do you have $20K...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-07-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,147
Posted By extremebike
Hi I tow with and 6 liter F550 with a 4.88...

Hi

I tow with and 6 liter F550 with a 4.88 rear end. My trailer weighs in at 11000 pounds loaded up.

The mileage doesn't change much when towing except in stop and go traffic. I would guess...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-16-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By extremebike
Hi Try looking at the shackle bushings. ...

Hi

Try looking at the shackle bushings. Mine were worn and causing uneven tire wear.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-12-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,530
Posted By extremebike
Yep If you are going to a new truck Ford has...

Yep

If you are going to a new truck Ford has the 7.3 liter gasser.

I originally was not going to buy the 5th wheel due to the cost of the truck but ended up buying a 2004 F550. I factored in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-07-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,761
Posted By extremebike
Yes there is a fuse but it does not protect from...

Yes there is a fuse but it does not protect from reverse polarity.

I did the same thing and reverse hooked up the battery and the radio kept blowing the fuse.
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-05-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,705
Posted By extremebike
Hi Congrats on your second retirement. I...

Hi

Congrats on your second retirement. I originally owned a pop up and leveling the repacking the tenting was time consuming and tiring, not yo mention getting sweaty.

I now own a Wildcat 32RL...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-03-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,761
Posted By extremebike
Hi Sorry to hear about your issues. I...

Hi

Sorry to hear about your issues.

I did the same reverse polarity mistake and it was the radio that was causing the fuse to blow. Mine was a Concertone. Remove the friction fit plastic...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-25-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,164
Posted By extremebike
You need the truck for the trailer your wife...

You need the truck for the trailer your wife really wants (or thinks you can afford). It's hard to have too much truck. Some of the things you will want you will get with the 250/2500 series is HD...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-13-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By extremebike
Hi The better question is what do you want...

Hi

The better question is what do you want to do with the bike. Is it for long rides? Road only or mixed or trails only.
Forum: Legacy 05-11-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,149
Posted By extremebike
If the temperature is cold then the system does...

If the temperature is cold then the system does not like it. I have had problems at the dealer picking up late one year after winterization.

Wait for a warm day to retry and see if everything...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-05-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By extremebike
Hi I boondock and I also have hydraulic...

Hi

I boondock and I also have hydraulic slides and levelers. I also have two 6 volt AGM and before that I ran two group 27 marine batteries.

i can tell you I had no issues. Now having said...
Forum: Off Topic 05-01-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 17,430
Posted By extremebike
Hi! I am a road cycling coach (bicycle) and...

Hi!

I am a road cycling coach (bicycle) and I have 3 broken bike helmets where I used my head as a stopping device.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-28-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,916
Posted By extremebike
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I ended...

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

I ended up with the same weight rating on my new axles due to the cost of the new wheels and tires. I ended up going with all new running gears as the trailer...
Forum: XLR 04-25-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By extremebike
Hi I had issues using the tankless water...

Hi

I had issues using the tankless water heater but I noticed that the single lever in the kitchen was easy to adjust. I hated the two knob cheap bathroom faucet so I had it changed over to a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-21-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By extremebike
Crossing the bridge with the trailer is a bit...

Crossing the bridge with the trailer is a bit unnerving. I have to get into the oncoming lane to get the rig straight enough so I don't clip the side of the bridge. I had to come really close to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-15-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By extremebike
I have one OEM installed. I love it now that I...

I have one OEM installed. I love it now that I installed a single lever faucet in the bathroom. It becomes much more intuitive to use.

Not subscribed.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-30-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By extremebike
I had the same issue. The plastic shackle...

I had the same issue. The plastic shackle bushings were worn out and I needed new brakes. It ended up cheaper to order the whole sub-assembly with wet bolts springs etc. Just a thought.

Not...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-30-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,918
Posted By extremebike
Would it not be cheaper to color code the ends...

Would it not be cheaper to color code the ends with a permanent marker or heat shrink? I think you will have a bunch of colored wire left over.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-15-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,487
Posted By extremebike
Hi Here is the link to the Data Safe battery...

Hi

Here is the link to the Data Safe battery site. The short answer is yes you can use them in your RV. https://www.power-solutions.com/batteries/enersys/datasafe-12hx

Your only consideration...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-07-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,068
Posted By extremebike
Hi I also dry camp for 2 weeks at a time and...

Hi

I also dry camp for 2 weeks at a time and the provincial parks here frown on extended generator use. Therefore I spent the money and when with 6 volt AGM. Since my trailer charge unit is at...
Forum: Boondocking 01-29-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 36,504
Posted By extremebike
I bought 2 6 volt AGM CG batteries. We dry camp...

I bought 2 6 volt AGM CG batteries. We dry camp for two weeks and run off a 2000 watt Yamaha inverter to recharge.

The best part of the AGM is that I can leave them in the trailer all during...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 01-29-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,360
Posted By extremebike
We keep the window furthest away from the...

We keep the window furthest away from the washroom open just a crack. We open the washroom vent open about one inch. When we sleep one downwind side window in the bedroom is open just a crack. I...
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