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Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 04-11-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By RubberNail
Still have the truck. You can do a private...

Still have the truck. You can do a private message with you phone number if you wish to discuss. I don't have an active need to sell the truck right now but recognize that Spring is the best time...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 03-29-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By RubberNail
Always interesting to hear replies from those who...

Always interesting to hear replies from those who know it all. My max. rear axle weight was 6050#. I weighed often. Rated 6000#. With this truck, had MANY panic stops, some downhill in the Alaska...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 03-28-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By RubberNail
Located in Union Parish. That's about 30 miles...

Located in Union Parish. That's about 30 miles Louisiana, north of Monroe, LA, near to the Arkansas/Louisiana state line.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-27-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 40,307
Posted By RubberNail
Weight police have a lot to say, but here's the...

Weight police have a lot to say, but here's the deal. If you have a late model 3/4 DIESEL PU your transmission/axle/bearings are same as the 1 ton because they have to handle the diesel torque...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 03-27-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By RubberNail
2007 GMC Classic Sierra 2500HD 4WD - $25k

Duramax 360hp/650 '# 6sp Allison LBZ Crew Cab SLT. 91,000 miles. Fire Red with neutral leather interior, dual zone climate control A/C and heated power leather seats. Outstanding condition. ...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 01-18-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 655
Posted By RubberNail
Prodigy Brake Controller wiring harness for 2016 Ford Chass

Although I recently departed the FR ownership community I still remember the significant help obtained via this forum. Hope maybe this will return some of the help I received.

Posting this...
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-12-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By RubberNail
On the back of my Sunseeker 2300 I've used the...

On the back of my Sunseeker 2300 I've used the Swagman XC to carry 2 (45#+ ea, aluminum w/o batteries) for about 30,000 miles with no problems. They are rated for RV use, 35# per bike. The tire...
Forum: Georgetown 08-01-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,612
Posted By RubberNail
I'm going to close this thread with this update. ...

I'm going to close this thread with this update. As of August 1, 2016 RVOne HAS REFUNDED my deposit as they said they would and I'm moving on to buy a non-FR motorhome manufactured by a more...
Forum: Georgetown 07-31-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,304
Posted By RubberNail
I saw a LOT of units on the mid-Florida dealer's...

I saw a LOT of units on the mid-Florida dealer's lot with this problem. Virtually ALL the FR Class A's. It seemed to get worse on the darker roofs, black being the worst, champagne not so bad. ...
Forum: Georgetown 07-31-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,304
Posted By RubberNail
FYI. I went to buy a Georgetown last month. ...

FYI. I went to buy a Georgetown last month. Didn't. That's another post. Did notice almost ALL the FR's on the site had similar, or more severe wrinkles at the engine nose cap. Had the dealer...
Forum: Georgetown 07-31-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By RubberNail
I don't mind running the genset while on the...

I don't mind running the genset while on the road, for TV or A/C. Most generators fail from too little use, not too much. However, when parked in a nice quiet setting and nobody else is running...
Forum: Georgetown 07-29-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,364
Posted By RubberNail
We travel wherever the wind blows us, at whatever...

We travel wherever the wind blows us, at whatever hours are to our liking. We try to locate National, COE or State parks along the route whenever possible, on the principal that we have to use them...
Forum: Georgetown 07-28-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By RubberNail
Yes for the "C's". We currently have a 2013...

Yes for the "C's". We currently have a 2013 Sunseeker 2300 and it too has 12v TVs. In looking at upsizing to the Georgetown XLs I noticed that there were no 12v TVs. While on a RV dealer lot I...
Forum: Georgetown 07-28-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,204
Posted By RubberNail
I posted a "NO" previously. However, for those...

I posted a "NO" previously. However, for those who might forge ahead anyway, would warn you to LOOK AT THE FIBERGLASS ROOF where it joins the front cap. Wrinkles in the fiberglass are VERY common. ...
Forum: Georgetown 07-28-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By RubberNail
Thanks for all the answers. My question was...

Thanks for all the answers. My question was whether the inverter also fed the TV outlets, in addition to the residential refrigerator, making it possible to watch TV without having to be connected...
Forum: Georgetown 07-27-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By RubberNail
Thanks. Was afraid that is the case.

Thanks. Was afraid that is the case.
Forum: Georgetown 07-26-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By RubberNail
Do the 2017 Georgetown XL inverters power the TV?

In shopping I've found that almost all the competitive coaches with inverters supply power to both the residential frig, the TVs and the passenger seat 110v outlet. Don't see any mention of this in...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 07-24-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By RubberNail
Running the A/C on generator takes about 0.6 gph....

Running the A/C on generator takes about 0.6 gph. My experience after a couple of days dry camping and fits in with what I've read. Multiply the hours of generator time by 0.6 and deduct that from...
Forum: Georgetown 07-24-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,204
Posted By RubberNail
No!! You can read my post at: ...

No!! You can read my post at:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f16/new-georgetown-major-defects-found-during-pdi-113530.html

The Georgetowns are a perfect example of what happens when...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-22-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,914
Posted By RubberNail
From experience, be sure to fill ALL tanks,...

From experience, be sure to fill ALL tanks, fresh, gray and black, COMPLETELY full, after first checking that the gauges correctly show empty. You should have water standing in the shower and in the...
Forum: Georgetown 07-20-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By RubberNail
Pull the inside cover off (4 screws under caps)...

Pull the inside cover off (4 screws under caps) and check the 4 bolts that clamp the AC to the roof. When I drove my Sunseeker home from the dealer, noticed similar AC noise and the AC bolts were...
Forum: Georgetown 07-18-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,612
Posted By RubberNail
To answer "why I would purchase 850 miles from...

To answer "why I would purchase 850 miles from home", about $10,000 difference from nearest local dealer, who is over 100 miles away. As for sight unseen, made the first of two trips to see and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-17-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,515
Posted By RubberNail
Mr Havercamp had some good observations. I don't...

Mr Havercamp had some good observations. I don't care for, and don't spec. the fiber concrete either, but have used it when asked to do so, and it's better than wire mesh that that the contractor...
Forum: Georgetown 07-17-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,612
Posted By RubberNail
Actually have had worst, a 1998 Cardinal 5th...

Actually have had worst, a 1998 Cardinal 5th wheel with wall delamination. It went back to the factory and they fixed it. But in all my previous RV problems I could understand why they were not...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-17-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,515
Posted By RubberNail
Retired Civil/Structural Engineer here. As...

Retired Civil/Structural Engineer here. As others said 6" 3500 PSI minimum, (I use 4000 psi min.) 6 sack mix, air entrained, FLAT wire mesh reinforcement, CONTRACTION JOINTS at 12' centers, and I...
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