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Forum: Rockwood 06-10-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 36,594
Posted By Barefoot68
Best 5’er hitch

B&W companion is by far the easiest to hook up and unhook, every time I unhook my trucks moves forward an inch, love it. Plus if you want to haul a gooseneck you can do that to. You can also...
Forum: Georgetown 04-08-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,913
Posted By Barefoot68
Direct or dish

Have dish at home for over 20 years and in RV for over 7 years. No issues using tailgater 211 receiver. Only $7 per month camping and we shut off in winter on I summer. Great for both local or...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,911
Posted By Barefoot68
Gas truck

my Chevy was a 6 speed. On a hill it would down shift to 3 or 4 then as I got on the level it took a long time to shift up again, and it was always 5- 6th. It never stayed in 5th gear. It was 6.0...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,911
Posted By Barefoot68
Which truck

I ordered a new (2012) extended cab. 6.0 gas Chevy, I hated the way it shifted. It down shifted great but getting it back up was not, it would never go to 5th. It was always 5 - 6 th m, when I...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-30-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,162
Posted By Barefoot68
Shades

If your going to keep your rig for for acwhile invest in the MCD shades. Best on the market and well worth it. There just like the shades we had in houses back in the 60’s only much better. Have...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-27-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 47,228
Posted By Barefoot68
Towing with SRW

I have a 3500 chevy SRW and I would be over weight on axel, GVWR & GCWR. My 5er is 13,800 loaded and my truck with 5er attached is 10,700 so I have only 800lbs to spare. My GCWR is 24,500 and I...
Forum: Shasta 11-27-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,402
Posted By Barefoot68
Sway problem.

Sounds like you found one problem but still have another. Weight your truck. and camper on a cat scale!!! There are too many 3/4 tons out there over loaded. If you are involved in an accident you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-09-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,108
Posted By Barefoot68
Which truck

I bought a 2013 3500 HD diesel to pull 37’ 14,000. Have had absolutey no problems and would do same thing again if I had the chance. You would be better off looking for a 1 ton diesel as there...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-08-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,193
Posted By Barefoot68
Best hitch

Get a B & W. 5 th wheel when you need it , goose neck if needed. Best of all takes 10 minutes to remove and you have a empty bed to haul anything
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-25-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,506
Posted By Barefoot68
Winterizing

Before you hook up your hose to pull antifreeze From gallon containers turn the screen around so that the point in the screen points inward. There is a check valve where you hook up your hose and ...
Forum: Rockwood 08-17-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,919
Posted By Barefoot68
You will find the Best Buy’s in the spring, when...

You will find the Best Buy’s in the spring, when all the dealers are at the big camper shows. Then you just make your best deal.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,046
Posted By Barefoot68
3500 is far better than the 2500. Most rigs...

3500 is far better than the 2500. Most rigs pulling 35+ are over weight. You don’t really need DRW unless you are doing a lot of traveling. I have the 3500 SRW , standard bed pulling a 37’ 5er. I...
Forum: Rockwood 08-17-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,919
Posted By Barefoot68
Stay away from Camping world for buying or any...

Stay away from Camping world for buying or any repairs. There are a lot of good dealers out there. But that one isn’t one of them.
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-13-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,792
Posted By Barefoot68
Wheel fell off

If it was loose lug nut the rim will show damage or wear. If not then more than likely Nuts were over torqued studs stretched and failure. The wheel should tell the story. Funny that nothing was...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-03-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,115
Posted By Barefoot68
High insurance

We had Farmers insurance group for 46 years prices just keep raising. I left, signed up with Liberty Mutual on everything car, truck, camper, & house. Saved over $1800 the first year, best move I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-29-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 28,343
Posted By Barefoot68
Towing with 1/2 ton

I had a Silverado 4x4 LTZ with ext cab and a 6.2 hell yes it could pull it. But I was over on GVWR and truck weight. Mine was a 30’ 5er 8800 max. Your gross is 16,600. I also weighed it with a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-29-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 28,343
Posted By Barefoot68
1/2 ton towables

If you are pulling a 5fer with a 1/2 your nuts. If the truck is standard cab 2x2 maybe but still risky. If any bigger than 30’ and standard cab your OVER WEIGHT and don’t belong on the road. On...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-27-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,967
Posted By Barefoot68
Is setting in Florida sun for that long the slide...

Is setting in Florida sun for that long the slide seals would be an issue. They may be dried out and about ready to fall apart.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-27-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 28,343
Posted By Barefoot68
1/2 ton towable

Dealer will tell you anything to sell a rig. If you are upgrading look at all in the market. I bought a1 ton for $300 more than the prize of a 3/4 ton. I bought a new 1 ton Silverado SRW Duramax...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-27-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,622
Posted By Barefoot68
Ants

Use Ortho home defense it will kill most any bug including brown recluse spiders. We have a toy poodle and it doesn’t bother her.
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-27-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,622
Posted By Barefoot68
Ants

Use Ortho home defense. Kills ants spiders and several others. Works good on brown recluse spiders to I use in camper, outside camper and everywhere at home. Always have a spare gallons around....
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-23-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 21,064
Posted By Barefoot68
China bombs

Just remember that 95% of all trailer tires are made in China. Also just because they say Goodyear does not mean they were made in USA. Make sure tires are rated above what you need and watch for...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-23-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 21,064
Posted By Barefoot68
China bombs

If you are getting new TT tell them to upgrade your tires. Like C to a D. Most tires can barely handle the weight. We had tire that could handle 3220 and I upgraded to ones that could handle more...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-31-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,304
Posted By Barefoot68
I have a 2013 3500 HD SRW and love it. No...

I have a 2013 3500 HD SRW and love it. No worries about weight. They are harder to find and worth the wait and about same cost as 2500.
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-31-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,371
Posted By Barefoot68
My 2013 320rs Columbus went back to factory last...

My 2013 320rs Columbus went back to factory last fall. When I got it back early March they had repaired all my issues and then some. They had to put over $7000 into ours including new tires, wheel, &...
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