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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-06-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,521
Posted By TaWiMa
Check out Safetystruts.com Some trailers...

Check out Safetystruts.com

Some trailers have some pretty bad weld jobs. Makes you wonder if the spare, by itself, will survive road trips.

If you look at the bumper and it only has a bead on...
Forum: Palomino 04-09-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By TaWiMa
I used 2x4 to build an offset "I" and screwed it...

I used 2x4 to build an offset "I" and screwed it to the studs to hold it in place. I added Velcro strips to hold the TV during transport.201300201301201302
Forum: Palomino 04-08-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By TaWiMa
Missed part of question 2; for our TV, there was...

Missed part of question 2; for our TV, there was not enough room (height-wise) for the TV to go in on the foot so a mount was necessary.
Forum: Palomino 04-08-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By TaWiMa
The 1st issue was a recall for tire clearance....

The 1st issue was a recall for tire clearance. There wasn't enough height between the tire and wheel well. The recall would install a lift kit. The dealer found that the lift kit had been installed...
Forum: Palomino 03-25-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By TaWiMa
I have a 2017 317BHSK GT3. We had a number...

I have a 2017 317BHSK GT3.

We had a number of issues in the 1st year which resulted in it spending a total of 9 months in the shop. Including 1 trip back to the assembly plant.

That is not...
Forum: Eastern USA 09-06-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,385
Posted By TaWiMa
Nice trip! Heading near my old stomping grounds....

Nice trip! Heading near my old stomping grounds. Johnsonville, NY. Just North of Albany. Are you planning on stopping in Bridgewater? When we go visit, we stay on 81 to 84 near Scranton, PA. Then...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-27-2018, 12:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,537
Posted By TaWiMa
Must have173515

Must have173515
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-27-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,537
Posted By TaWiMa
"Only listen to 1 person at a time" 🤣 I refuse...

"Only listen to 1 person at a time" 🤣
I refuse to move the trailer until only my wife remains on the site.
"Go away until we're set up."
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-21-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 38,264
Posted By TaWiMa
I haven't run into this issue yet, but I have a...

I haven't run into this issue yet, but I have a friend who rents out his camper when he's not using it.

He only allows 2 campgrounds and he takes care of towing, setup, teardown and cleaning.
Forum: Eastern USA 04-30-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,475
Posted By TaWiMa
My apologies, the Google maps app doesn't show...

My apologies, the Google maps app doesn't show the low height warnings. You have to use the web.
Forum: Eastern USA 04-30-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,475
Posted By TaWiMa
You're only a little over 10ft so not a huge...

You're only a little over 10ft so not a huge issue in most places. Drive thru's will be difficult. [emoji16]

I used Google maps to look at a possible route. It'll show you must low overhead...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-25-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,195
Posted By TaWiMa
[emoji37] Figures I would find the "better deal"....

[emoji37] Figures I would find the "better deal".
I know how to do it now if the need ever comes up. However, if/when we change trailers again, I'll be complaining about the cost of a 5er setup....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-25-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,195
Posted By TaWiMa
Thank you! I was misinformed on the chain system....

Thank you! I was misinformed on the chain system. With my equalizer, i can get about 75°.

I call it big $$$ because it was almost a grand including setup at the dealer.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-25-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,195
Posted By TaWiMa
Start with a WDH. If course, there will be a lot...

Start with a WDH. If course, there will be a lot of opinions on which one. I use the Equalizer system and love it. But they are big $$$.

I have never used a chain system but was told that the...
Forum: Georgetown 04-23-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By TaWiMa
Sorry for the delay. We just run it through the...

Sorry for the delay. We just run it through the rear window in the bunkhouse. The split in the seal is just wide enough for the cable to fit and still be able to close the window completely. I would...
Forum: Georgetown 04-21-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By TaWiMa
I strapped a 6' piece of PVC to the ladder with a...

I strapped a 6' piece of PVC to the ladder with a "T" at the top. My antenna is mounted to a 4' piece of PVC that we keep inside our trailer until we get set up. Takes 5 minutes to set up. Love the...
Forum: Slide Outs 03-21-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By TaWiMa
Update: Just talked to Tom Noirot @ Palomino...

Update: Just talked to Tom Noirot @ Palomino Service. Extraordinarily nice gentleman.

He walked me through a few things and it was determined that some caulking was left off the slide.

He...
Forum: Slide Outs 03-20-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By TaWiMa
Slide leaking

I'll try to keep this short and friendly...

My Solaire 317 had to go back back to MI due to incorrect axles. Now whenever the slide is out and it rains, water pours in onto the table and couch.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-14-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,172
Posted By TaWiMa
I don't know if you have the answer your looking...

I don't know if you have the answer your looking for, I'm too lazy at the moment to read through this whole post. This is the sticker on my F250.

A load E @ 65psi on your F150 is going to feel...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-01-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By TaWiMa
RV Show coming up for y'all. May have a vendor...

RV Show coming up for y'all. May have a vendor with stuff set up.

2018 Atlantic City RV & Camping Show

Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Dates- February 16th-18th 2018.
Forum: Eastern USA 01-29-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,116
Posted By TaWiMa
Come hang with us at Camp Hatteras at the Outer...

Come hang with us at Camp Hatteras at the Outer Banks, NC. It's only an additional 5 hours each way. 🤗

I have family coming down from East Greenbush that week.

Smoking some hams on Sunday....
Forum: Eastern USA 01-29-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By TaWiMa
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Forum: Eastern USA 01-29-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By TaWiMa
Sorry! Google RV Parky. I hit send too soon

Sorry! Google RV Parky.

I hit send too soon
Forum: Eastern USA 01-29-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By TaWiMa
If you are on Android, RV Parky is my go-to app,...

If you are on Android, RV Parky is my go-to app, or you can Google on PC.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-23-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,717
Posted By TaWiMa
I just went from a Silverado 1500 Ext Cab to an...

I just went from a Silverado 1500 Ext Cab to an F250 Crew Cab.

I've pulled a 6000lbs Surveyor and now have a 7400lbs Solaire, both with the Silverado. It had the power and we've done a lot of...
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