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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-26-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,070
Posted By sbrookssc
Just bought a new long bed

I wanted to weigh in on this discussion as well. Over the years, I've owned a number of trucks. Three were fords, one Toyota, and three Dodge/Ram. One of the Fords, an F150 was an extended cab...
Forum: Rockwood 02-22-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By sbrookssc
2021 Rockwood Signature

We have a new Rockwood Signature 8291RK on order, and I see on the features that it has Central Vac. I saw the sweep port on the bottom step, but is this actually a central vac system that can also...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-17-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By sbrookssc
Electrical problem

We had an electrical issue while on an extended trip to Florida. When I was having my coffee yesterday morning, I smelled something electrical. Something hot. After eliminating phone chargers,...
Forum: Rockwood 01-07-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,823
Posted By sbrookssc
32' Rockwood Ultralite 5th wheel

Me too
Forum: Western USA 12-21-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,063
Posted By sbrookssc
Yellowstone trip

I would echo the suggestions about using RVTripWizzard. Excellent software and makes planning a snap
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 12-18-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,390
Posted By sbrookssc
2021 Camping Plans

I booked our first retirement trip last year. We are going to Florida January and February, traveling down the East coast, across and up the West coast, then into the panhandle before heading back...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 09-18-2020, 05:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,666
Posted By sbrookssc
Full Hookup

I do the exact same thing. I use full hook up as my personal dump station. When you do have full hook up, it is an excellent time after dumping the black water to hook up the spray bars and give it...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-25-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,118
Posted By sbrookssc
Wheel Bearings

We have towed our Rockwood Signature 5th wheel for about 16K miles in the last 4 1/2 years, and I have always used the quick lube fittings. I do jack up each wheel and rotate it while adding the...
Forum: Coachmen 08-25-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,702
Posted By sbrookssc
2016 Rockwood Signature

We have owned our 5th wheel for over 4 years since new, and aside from some minor issues, or problems we created (can't close slide on recliner), it has been trouble free. Knocking on wood. They...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-25-2020, 06:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,639
Posted By sbrookssc
Hilarious

Well Done
:roflblack:
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-20-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By sbrookssc
Added Accumulator tank

I recently added a 2 gallon accumulator tank to our 5th wheel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRFW38W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had read where it would stop the pump...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 08-20-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By sbrookssc
Shower Door Alignment

We have had our Rockwood 5th wheel for about 4 1/2 years now, and the shower door seems to be getting harder to close. maybe it is not perfect leveling, but often times, I have to grab the door from...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-20-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,985
Posted By sbrookssc
RV Trip Wizard

I just started using RV Trip Wizard a couple of months ago. I am retiring t the end of September, and we are planning to take some longer trips. I planned our first trip to Florida in Jan-Feb 2021...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-18-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,109
Posted By sbrookssc
Storage organiztion

I agree with the others who have mentioned containers and also getting rid of stuff that you do not use. We just did that a few months ago.
Our 5th wheel has a recessed area at each access door,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-18-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,112
Posted By sbrookssc
Ford vs RAM

I have owned both over the years, and currently have a 2015 Ram 2500 with the 6.7 Cummins diesel. This one is the Laramie, which has all of the creature comforts, but does sacrifice some carry...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-11-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,860
Posted By sbrookssc
5th wheel hitch

I have a Curt 16K 5th wheel hitch, and I've been very happy with it. It is easy to hook up, and disconnect. My son-in-law has a different type in his truck. An automatic slider, but I don't recall...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-11-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,929
Posted By sbrookssc
Battery Disconnect switch

When we first bought our 5th wheel, I parked it at the storage place, and when we returned two weeks later to go camping, the battery was dead. I was going to add a battery disconnect switch, but...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-11-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,588
Posted By sbrookssc
32' Rockwood Ultralite

Our 5th wheel also came with C load range tires. I religiously check the tire pressure. Two tires failed within 100 miles. The second failure was when I was taking it in to have the four Goodyear...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-05-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
Being an engineer, planning is in my DNA :) We...

Being an engineer, planning is in my DNA :) We hare planning a trip up the East coast in the summer of 2021 and I already have the first stop booked. Our Florida trip I booked a year in advance...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-05-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
Yes, We had talked about having their shots...

Yes, We had talked about having their shots records along, and the flea/tic pills. Every thing else is annual so that will be fine. We are planning a summer 2021 trip up the East coast to Maine,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-04-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
I laughed when I read about the limoncello. Good...

I laughed when I read about the limoncello. Good tip though. Since this is Florida we are going to, we shouldn't have any trouble buying anything we might want. We are planning an out West trip...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-04-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
We also do a lot of cooking, both at home, and...

We also do a lot of cooking, both at home, and when camping. I hadn't considered the food at home, but the stuff in the freezer will survive the 2 months, but the fridge is another matter. You are...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-04-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
Wow - Thank you for the link to this post. This...

Wow - Thank you for the link to this post. This is excellent and very helpful. You seem to have this very well organized, and should help me a lot. I see that you have a lot of food listed. Some...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-04-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By sbrookssc
First Longer Trip

We have had our 5th wheel for about four years, and have have had several other campers over the years prior to that. But, all of our camping experience has been weekends and vacations, with the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 04-28-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,547
Posted By sbrookssc
2020 Camping PLans

Our first two camping plans have been cancelled due to park closures, but we have more booked for the summer and fall beginning in June. I do plan to get the camper from the storage place we keep it...
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