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Forum: Propane Systems 12-01-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,951
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
For winter storage, I remove the tanks and store...

For winter storage, I remove the tanks and store outside at our home. It would be a pain to do this for each camping trip. Sorry for your loss. The fire department will not want them locked up. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-17-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,117
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
x2!! In 125K miles, I have only used Motorcraft...

x2!! In 125K miles, I have only used Motorcraft oil, except once Rotella T5.
Forum: A Frame Campers 09-03-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,265
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
My experience with Nev-R-Lube axles from a 2004...

My experience with Nev-R-Lube axles from a 2004 camper with them: At that time, the Nev-R-Lube axles required zero offset rims so that the inside and outside bearing surfaces equally distributed the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-31-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,089
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Lots of good ideas in this thread. Don't forget...

Lots of good ideas in this thread. Don't forget to defend against the effects of uV from the sun. Either a fresh coat of wax with uV protection, a cover that provides uV protection, or an enclosed...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-31-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,639
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
My Continental LT275/70R18E, tire and steel rim,...

My Continental LT275/70R18E, tire and steel rim, each weigh 105#. I know that is not quite your size, but it gives you a frame of reference.
Forum: Boondocking 03-09-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,738
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
I agree with posts 5 and 6, except for the time...

I agree with posts 5 and 6, except for the time to achieve 100% recharge. My experience is to achieve 100% charge takes the better part of 3 days. I have monitored this on my Trimetric management...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-29-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,834
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
some content removed from the quote I hope...

some content removed from the quote

I hope you considered costs to repair damage the failed tire may cause to the trailer, not to mention the 'cost' of inconvenience if the failure happens at an...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-19-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,847
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Your ideal toad depends on your requirement. Do...

Your ideal toad depends on your requirement. Do you need a toad to transport just yourself? Or one passenger? Or a family and pets? Do you plan to take your toad off road or only on highway? Or...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-24-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,933
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Sounds like a Ford chassis fuse. Suggest...

Sounds like a Ford chassis fuse. Suggest reviewing the Ford manual. I don't have a Ford based motorhome, but my Ford pickup manual talks about fuse locations.
Forum: Eastern USA 12-11-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
x2 on Sunset Point Harrington, ME.

x2 on Sunset Point Harrington, ME.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-25-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Our 2006 F-350 is a SRW, 8' bed, regular cab,...

Our 2006 F-350 is a SRW, 8' bed, regular cab, diesel. The yellow sticker says the payload is 3,976#, 15,800# 5er towing, 3.73 axle, and GCWR of 23,000#. We traded down from our 2004 F350 dually to...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-23-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Happy Thanksgiving. We will think of you as we...

Happy Thanksgiving. We will think of you as we sit down for our turkey dinner. Enjoy your new camper!!
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 10-20-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Suggest you consider a full cover primarily to...

Suggest you consider a full cover primarily to protect the exterior from the sun. The cost of a cover is much easier to swallow than repairing sun damage - oxidization that becomes very difficult to...
Forum: Rockwood 10-05-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,309
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Agree, this is a comfortable route. There is a...

Agree, this is a comfortable route. There is a Walmart on the right approaching I95 while on US17. No propane in the Baltimore tunnels. Can avoid via the Francis Scott Key Bridge to the east...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-19-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,133
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
How about a small stepstool from CW or Amazon? ...

How about a small stepstool from CW or Amazon? They are only about $10.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-03-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
If you are fortunate to have no or few problems...

If you are fortunate to have no or few problems with your new trailer, you will be please with your purchase at the more distant and less expensive dealer. If you have a problem trailer and need to...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-17-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,404
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
I have had pretty good luck with our Garmin...

I have had pretty good luck with our Garmin 560LMT. I do install the updated Garmin provided map software regularly. I don't see any posters mentioning installing the Garmin map and software updates.
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-17-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,763
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Some hand-held hairdryers operate at a full 15...

Some hand-held hairdryers operate at a full 15 Amps, 1,875 watts. The hairdryer outlet is likely shared with something else. The 'something else' will be enough to trip the 15 amp breaker. Suggest...
Forum: Sierra 04-28-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,198
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
We had a structural problem with the roof of our...

We had a structural problem with the roof of our Flagstaff which the factory repaired by removing the original roof and installing a new one. After the repair, we had some smells and grey water...
Forum: Flagstaff 04-26-2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 42,272
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
I was told to create a ramp with two short boards...

I was told to create a ramp with two short boards and drive one wheel up on the created ramp. Then service the other wheel. One board creates the ramp the second board goes under the end of the...
Forum: Rockwood 04-23-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
What Dave is describing sounds like the same...

What Dave is describing sounds like the same method used to secure the two propane tanks in our 2013 Flagstaff. In addition to the potential to losing the bolt and/or wingnut into an inaccessible...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-20-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,992
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Repair Cost

Agree with other posters: Very reasonable pricing.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-29-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,714
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
X2 The IR tester is a great idea. The thing to...

X2 The IR tester is a great idea. The thing to watch for is the temp difference between tires and bearings. If one tire/bearing is significantly different than the others, that is a sign of a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-31-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,472
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
x2 !!! One side of our 2013 Flagstaff has...

x2 !!! One side of our 2013 Flagstaff has seriously been degraded by the sun. We used the trailer in the January - March timeframe for several years, and we are now in our second winter just...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 01-19-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By DickiedooFlagman
Yes, it is a subwoofer. Looks like ours. Ours...

Yes, it is a subwoofer. Looks like ours. Ours is installed hidden behind the fireplace.
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