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Forum: Eastern USA 06-30-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,619
Posted By blake2727
We just got back last week from a two week trip...

We just got back last week from a two week trip down that way. We stayed in Destin. I would recomend Destin over Panama City as Destin is more of a family vacation destination and Panama City is all...
Forum: Prime Time 06-28-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,815
Posted By blake2727
jd-ford-hd, I totally agree with...

jd-ford-hd,
I totally agree with you on that one. I drive an f150 myself and have made that statement myself. I am just going from experience with our company and we have had the best...
Forum: Prime Time 06-27-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,815
Posted By blake2727
We switched all of our company trucks over to...

We switched all of our company trucks over to dodges with the cummins. So far we have not had one bit of trouble. Also since 08 or 09 dodge has been putting a Aisin transmission in the trucks with...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 05-31-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Wanted: Tv bracket
Views: 2,504
Posted By blake2727
I don't know exactly what kind of V bracket yall...

I don't know exactly what kind of V bracket yall are talking about but my tt had a V type on the inside that I couldn't find anywhere. I finally found them a month or two ago. They were made by...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-31-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,220
Posted By blake2727
As an update, I put a 7 way plug and a trailer...

As an update, I put a 7 way plug and a trailer brake control in my truck this weedend and It was so easy. If anyone needs to do the same and has on 2006 f150 just ask and I will help if I can. And...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-31-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,658
Posted By blake2727
As for finding grease, I used Amsoil #2 on three...

As for finding grease, I used Amsoil #2 on three of mine and it has a drop point of 560 or 580 I think. I ran out after three and since I have to order it and wasn't waiting I went to auto zone and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,220
Posted By blake2727
I don't know, I will have to check into it some...

I don't know, I will have to check into it some more when I can get underneath and look at it. I just know it has basically the same plug under the dash that I had my silverado 2500's brake...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,220
Posted By blake2727
Yes it does have an aftermarket reciever that I...

Yes it does have an aftermarket reciever that I had put on a while back. I didn't get it put on for the tt but for general towing of trailers for work. The thing that is throwing me off is that it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,220
Posted By blake2727
2006 F-150 Trailer Wiring

I normally tow my tt with our tahoe but we have a trip coming up in a few weeks that is going to be within a couple of hours of one of my construction sites. I am planning on taking the tt with me...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,068
Posted By blake2727
The dogs stay at home for me but the wife would...

The dogs stay at home for me but the wife would not be happy if she got left. The reason I caught the rear end ratio was because I just happened to be looking at mine, its not something I knew off of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,068
Posted By blake2727
According to your door sticker I think you have a...

According to your door sticker I think you have a 3.55 rear end instead of a 3.73. Look at the bottom were it says axel. The 19 is the number for a 3.55. I think the 3.73 will be a 31, 34, 41, 61, or...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-24-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,129
Posted By blake2727
My dealer had the husky and so far that is what I...

My dealer had the husky and so far that is what I have used and it has worked pretty well. My tt is about the same weight as yours and it works pretty good. I'm sure others are better but I have no...
Forum: Surveyor 05-24-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By blake2727
I have an SP293 and my slide motor is under the...

I have an SP293 and my slide motor is under the kitchen cabinet. If it is out then I have four screws that you have to take off to remove a panel to get to it. I just make sure I have a socket that...
Forum: Surveyor 05-20-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,717
Posted By blake2727
When I bought my SP293 my dealer told me that...

When I bought my SP293 my dealer told me that Surveyor had went to nothing but travel trailers because they wanted to focus just on trailers with the goal of working them up to the higher end of the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-16-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,658
Posted By blake2727
I have a quick question on this subject. I...

I have a quick question on this subject. I greased mine this past weekend to get ready for an upcoming trip. My question involves the section that I think is called the grease cap. The area between...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-18-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,417
Posted By blake2727
Oh ok. Well I like my extra 1000-1200 pounds and...

Oh ok. Well I like my extra 1000-1200 pounds and wish I had a little bit more. I don't know but it just seems like to much trailer for an explorer. Out of the options you gave I would lean more...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-18-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,417
Posted By blake2727
You keep saying Explorer. Are you really talking...

You keep saying Explorer. Are you really talking about an explorer or do you mean expedition? I have a 29' surveyor and I tow it with a chevy tahoe. I wish I had a 3/4 ton but the tahoe does ok with...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 12-17-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,185
Posted By blake2727
Thanks guys for all of the responses. I was out...

Thanks guys for all of the responses. I was out in the tt this past weekend doing some things and I am so ready to go back out camping. We only got to go twice this year because my wife hated it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,094
Posted By blake2727
I haven't been on here in a while Freewheeler and...

I haven't been on here in a while Freewheeler and just read most of the topic and I think you made a good choice. I don't know a whole lot about the duramax other than I haven't heard much bad about...
Forum: Surveyor 12-10-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By blake2727
Thanks for the response. I will open the prv when...

Thanks for the response. I will open the prv when I get home today and then pull the anode rod. So far I have kept my slides closed and was leaning toward this for the winter but wanted some...
Forum: Surveyor 12-10-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By blake2727
Draining Hot water heater

It is just starting to get cold here in Mississippi and I was wondering if I need to drain the hot water heater if I have low point drains and I have already opened and drained them. I don't know if...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 12-01-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,185
Posted By blake2727
Thanks for your responses. How do you normally...

Thanks for your responses. How do you normally handle sleeping for the baby? Maybe a playpen? I have the couch that folds into a bed and the table that makes into a bed but I was wondering how you...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 12-01-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,185
Posted By blake2727
Camping With a Baby

Hey guys I have been away for a while because I honestly have not been able to go camping and didn't have any reason to read about camping if I couldn't go myself haha. Me and my wife bought our...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-02-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,374
Posted By blake2727
I tighten mine until the threads bottom out like...

I tighten mine until the threads bottom out like my manufacurer also recomends. I have had no problems using it like this. I do take it off when I back in but I have backed in with it on before and...
Forum: At the Cookout 07-07-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,487
Posted By blake2727
YOURS TOO? Mine says that everything inside makes...

YOURS TOO? Mine says that everything inside makes it to hot except the microwave. She then turns around and says that camping is like her vacations so she is not cooking. I think the women may have a...
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