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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-11-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,574
Posted By Smitty72
Thanks Guys... I feel like I gave a better idea...

Thanks Guys... I feel like I gave a better idea of the subject or at least know what to look for with regards to gear ratios.


Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-10-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,574
Posted By Smitty72
... meaning 'payload' what you can carry in the...

... meaning 'payload' what you can carry in the back...


Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-10-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,428
Posted By Smitty72
Hey Mtn Brook, You would be close but if you...

Hey Mtn Brook,

You would be close but if you are doing some calculations that will help. In these situations, where numbers may come close to max, I would ask myself, "what are our travel plans"?...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-10-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,574
Posted By Smitty72
Ahh... ok... is there usually a price difference?...

Ahh... ok... is there usually a price difference? and... how much difference would it make... say on a regular 1500 / 150 series pickup? A few hundred pounds or very significant... a couple of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-10-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,574
Posted By Smitty72
Gear Ratios

Hey Forest River Techs,

Just wondering if anyone can give me a simple (if there is one) explanation of gear ratios for trucks. I know it affects towing capability. When looking for Tow Vehicles...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-26-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,386
Posted By Smitty72
I think it depends on how far you're travelling....

I think it depends on how far you're travelling. I am guessing not to far as its your maiden voyage. The lengths of your hoses and electrical hoses sound fine; but if your travelling to unknown...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-26-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 939
Posted By Smitty72
Bueller.....?? Bueller..... ?? anyone... ...

Bueller.....?? Bueller..... ?? anyone...


Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: R-PODS 04-20-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,486
Posted By Smitty72
Just hooking up my camper to my tow vehicle...

Just hooking up my camper to my tow vehicle slowly charges my battery but gives me full 12V power when my truck is turned on. This may be the easiest way for you as well.


Happy Camper
Nova...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-20-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 939
Posted By Smitty72
Fresh Water Overflow

I have been reading through other threads and I think this is a common problem with others. Filling up my fresh water tank on my Salem DBUD and it spewing out my water once filled. Using the advise...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-16-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,554
Posted By Smitty72
As well... with your question it would depend on...

As well... with your question it would depend on your travel plans. Short distance vs long; hills vs flat terrain. If your travelling any distance and adding all the things some of us travel with;...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 04-14-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,736
Posted By Smitty72
7427774278 These were taken March 28th... 3...

7427774278

These were taken March 28th... 3 weeks ago-ish.... I feel your pain brother... I feel your pain...




Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Tips and Tricks 04-14-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,156
Posted By Smitty72
I would definitely want to research before you...

I would definitely want to research before you plan to travel to your destination; which you're doing. I find that sometimes if its been dry for a while or a lot of rain there will be a greater...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-14-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By Smitty72
From Pictou County... New Glasgow.... do a fsir...

From Pictou County... New Glasgow.... do a fsir amount of local camping; Caribou Munroe's Island and sometimes Seafoam Campground.


Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Wildwood 04-14-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,759
Posted By Smitty72
Sometimes it will depend on when I am traveling...

Sometimes it will depend on when I am traveling for my next trip. If its within a week I will just come home and plug in. I can just leave some my things in the fridge/freezer and be ready to go. If...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-14-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By Smitty72
We enjoy Caribou Munroe's Island ... its a...

We enjoy Caribou Munroe's Island ... its a Provincial Campground if you don't mind boondocking (no hook-ups) It's only 20 minutes away from home so very convenient for the weekend getaways. It has a...
Forum: Wildwood 04-14-2015, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,759
Posted By Smitty72
Hey Bunky... if you do decide to kill the power...

Hey Bunky... if you do decide to kill the power after your return you must remember to keep your fridge and freezer doors open. Or, you will have an explosion of mold in there in a very short time....
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-13-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By Smitty72
Welcome fellow Maritimer...I just posted what my...

Welcome fellow Maritimer...I just posted what my travel trailer looked like 1 week after spring and we had the huge dump of snow. We're finally starting to thaw. This Forum is great, filled will...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-13-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By Smitty72
These were taken on March 28th... a week after...

These were taken on March 28th... a week after the first day of Spring! Things are finally starting to melt around here after a record breaking snowfall this winter in Nova Scotia. We are just...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-13-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By Smitty72
Spring time in Nova Scotia

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Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-13-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,074
Posted By Smitty72
Took it to dealer... faulty switch... replaced...

Took it to dealer... faulty switch... replaced and problem solved!


Happy Camper
Nova Scotia
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-02-2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,748
Posted By Smitty72
Update - just burnt out my cheap air compressor....

Update - just burnt out my cheap air compressor. Do you guys usually go to service station or carry your own. For those of you that have your own what kind of compressor do you have? What kind of...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-02-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,468
Posted By Smitty72
The name brand of the unit is "Linear Series"...

The name brand of the unit is "Linear Series" yeah, probably even lower end than the Jensen or Concertone. I checked into adjusting the TV audio but I get nothing. I need a balance of being able to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-31-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 145,449
Posted By Smitty72
Ya know its funny. I traded in my 15 or so year...

Ya know its funny. I traded in my 15 or so year old camper for our new Salem. For the pat 5 years I never ever worried about something not working on our previous TT. There wasn't the the 'electric'...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-31-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,748
Posted By Smitty72
hhhmmm.... door says 43 PSI all around. Probably...

hhhmmm.... door says 43 PSI all around. Probably just for casual driving. I am gonna try 45 - 55 maybe, just to be original. Will definitly add more before tow time.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-31-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,468
Posted By Smitty72
I would even be happy if could watch a movie and...

I would even be happy if could watch a movie and use the TV speaker but that does not even seem possible as the player is my sound source and it can not be turned off or switched to TV. I guess...
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