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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-23-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,779
Posted By Johnv
I used to have a Pullrite slide that weighted in...

I used to have a Pullrite slide that weighted in excess of 300lb. I used a cherry picker purchased at Harbor Freight and it worked great.


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Forum: Wildcat 07-14-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,971
Posted By Johnv
We have owned six campers over a period of 40...

We have owned six campers over a period of 40 years . . . one pickup slide-in and the five fifth wheels. Each one has been a different brand. Our current camper is a 2012 Wildcat Sterling 30RL. It...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-12-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,034
Posted By Johnv
Jack up the axles and turn the wheels slowly...

Jack up the axles and turn the wheels slowly while you pump red grease. Pump until the new red grease comes out the end of the axle. Clean up the mess, pop the rubber end caps on and you are done. ...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-12-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 54,336
Posted By Johnv
Age 67 tow 34ft fifth wheel. Keep the trailer...

Age 67 tow 34ft fifth wheel. Keep the trailer brakes adjusted and you will be ok.


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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 05-06-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 54,336
Posted By Johnv
67 and pull a 34 footer. . . 32,000 miles in the...

67 and pull a 34 footer. . . 32,000 miles in the last three years including several mountain passes.


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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 05-06-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,239
Posted By Johnv
My Wildcat came with a tankless water heater and...

My Wildcat came with a tankless water heater and it was nothing but trouble. I replaced it with a 6 gallon Suburban and am happy now. I worked with the factory but the problem (I think) is that...
Forum: Wildcat 04-25-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,855
Posted By Johnv
I have the same 6.2 and 3.73 setup in my 2011...

I have the same 6.2 and 3.73 setup in my 2011 F150 4x4 with the HD towing package and have no problem towing our 8,900 pound Wildcat fifth wheel. So far we have towed over 32,000 miles and the truck...
Forum: Wildcat 01-30-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By Johnv
I have a 2012 Sterling 32RL and love it. I put...

I have a 2012 Sterling 32RL and love it. I put in an additional AC in the bedroom as one unit could not handle the load. Have the tires balanced and they will be okay. If it has the instant water...
Forum: Wildcat 01-30-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,424
Posted By Johnv
I have the Lippert level up and it works great. ...

I have the Lippert level up and it works great. I wouldn't buy another camper without it.


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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 12-24-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,333
Posted By Johnv
I say retire and turn off the cell phone. ...

I say retire and turn off the cell phone.


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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 12-24-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,878
Posted By Johnv
Use moth balls Sent from my iPad using...

Use moth balls


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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-27-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,283
Posted By Johnv
I pull a fifth wheel with a heavy F150. While...

I pull a fifth wheel with a heavy F150. While the truck sets level without air bags, I added them to keep from bottoming on bridge approaches. It sure rides better. I had to modify the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-20-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 114,514
Posted By Johnv
I'm sure that if this formula is applied to the...

I'm sure that if this formula is applied to the commercial 18 wheelers on the road, none of them would comply. You have got to be kidding! A 3/4 ton diesel can only muster an 8300 lb. trailer? ...
Forum: Salem 07-31-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,279
Posted By Johnv
I just screwed the draw shut, never to be used...

I just screwed the draw shut, never to be used again.


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Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 07-23-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,594
Posted By Johnv
I have a HD 2011 F150 with sway control and I...

I have a HD 2011 F150 with sway control and I pull a 34 ft. fifth wheel over Colorado mountains and across
Kansas with 20mph side winds and have no problems. The system works great.


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Forum: Wildcat 06-05-2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,965
Posted By Johnv
If you to Colorado, don't take the turnpikes...

If you to Colorado, don't take the turnpikes around Denver. When you get home you might get a bill for about $3 per mile travelled depending on the time of use. The toll fees are poorly...
Forum: Wildcat 05-31-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 22,190
Posted By Johnv
The best option that should be standard is the...

The best option that should be standard is the auto level.
Forum: Wildcat 03-16-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,921
Posted By Johnv
We had the tankless water heater, as it came...

We had the tankless water heater, as it came standard. It was a disaster, especially if you use the self contained water supply feature. I worked with the factory but they could not make it work for...
Forum: Wildcat 03-08-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,878
Posted By Johnv
I too have the level up system on my Sterling...

I too have the level up system on my Sterling Wildcat and it works great after two seasons. I have probably set up 50 times so far. I was once on a hill side in Branson and it would not extend...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-22-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By Johnv
Settle down folks, this is a scene from National...

Settle down folks, this is a scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's the crazy uncle from Las Vegas. It never happened!
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 02-22-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,713
Posted By Johnv
I have a F150 with a 6.2. It gets great mileage...

I have a F150 with a 6.2. It gets great mileage and has plenty of stuff to pull my Sterling 30RL fifth wheel. . . 411 hp and over 400 ft lb torque. Without wind I get 9 mpg pulling the camper. ...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 01-28-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,333
Posted By Johnv
I pull a Sterling 30RL fifth wheel with an empty...

I pull a Sterling 30RL fifth wheel with an empty weight of 8,900. I scaled it loaded with the truck and I was under the factory max load specs. I have a F 150 Platinum Crew with the heavy duty...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-22-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,304
Posted By Johnv
You are right. My F150 rig works for me, but...

You are right. My F150 rig works for me, but nobody believes it. To each his own. If I wanted to drive a big road truck I would buy a Peter-built.
Forum: Flagstaff 09-07-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,866
Posted By Johnv
I have a F 150 with a 6.2. It gets similar...

I have a F 150 with a 6.2. It gets similar mileage as your F 250 pulling a 5th wheel. I find that it can get as little as 6.5 mpg and as high as 10 mpg depending on the direction and speed of the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-30-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,520
Posted By Johnv
The factory specified tongue weight on my Wildcat...

The factory specified tongue weight on my Wildcat 30RL is 1,590 and the F150 has a rated load capacity of 3,120. The weight of my camper load is never more than 9,700 (8,900 empty) and the rated...
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