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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-16-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,792
Posted By PeteFuller
Absolutely. There is no other way to get the pin...

Absolutely. There is no other way to get the pin weight correct or know what pressure to put in tires. Or know if you are overweight.
Case in point - Our 5th wheel tag says 2k pin weight. Actually...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-10-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,122
Posted By PeteFuller
The whole purpose of a wd hitch is to move weight...

The whole purpose of a wd hitch is to move weight from the hitch to the front tires. Removing it to weigh would mess everything up and make your scale weights worthless.
As to tires. Get your scale...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-09-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,122
Posted By PeteFuller
5980 - 5440 = 540 lb. Shift 20 lb. of something...

5980 - 5440 = 540 lb. Shift 20 lb. of something from front of trailer to back. Or put your supplies in the back of the trailer when you leave home. Or take something out of the trailer front, and put...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,978
Posted By PeteFuller
That Silverback shows 14000 gvw and 2100 pin....

That Silverback shows 14000 gvw and 2100 pin. Those diesels were scheduled for 500,000 miles of use by big contractors with maintenance crews. I was a smaller Contactor, but even I scheduled them for...
Forum: Dynamax 01-26-2021, 01:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,998
Posted By PeteFuller
I've towed with a diesel pusher over 50,000...

I've towed with a diesel pusher over 50,000 miles. And at least 100,000 miles with a standard electric brake systen. What you're saying makes no sense.
Trailer/toad brakes operate off of your brake...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-26-2021, 01:15 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 13,564
Posted By PeteFuller
Geez, some guys never learn. Whatever your wife...

Geez, some guys never learn. Whatever your wife says....
Forum: A Frame Campers 11-24-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,177
Posted By PeteFuller
So. Just a note. I went and talked to my local...

So. Just a note. I went and talked to my local diesel mechanic shop that also works on motorhomes and trailers. I asked for their imput.
1)The manufacturer instructions say that every 10,000 miles...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-20-2020, 05:06 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,647
Posted By PeteFuller
Sounds like several issues. Wrong truck. Diesels...

Sounds like several issues. Wrong truck. Diesels are meant to be worked Hard. Under light loads the turbos carbon up and all sorts of other issues. Also, people tend to buy bio diesel or 10% bio. If...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-02-2020, 01:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,215
Posted By PeteFuller
Our Ford F350 is 28" to the bottom of the door...

Our Ford F350 is 28" to the bottom of the door opening at factory height. Ford makes a nice running board that sits over 12" down and goes back to the rear wheel for bed access too. My 5'-2" wife...
Forum: Dynamax 10-02-2020, 01:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,751
Posted By PeteFuller
It's all junk now. They use pleather. It's a...

It's all junk now. They use pleather. It's a combination of plastic and leather mixed together. Two years/15,000 miles is about it. Weird when you consider most auto upholstery lasts 100,000 +...
Forum: Dynamax 10-02-2020, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By PeteFuller
I have a rock guard for sale if you are looking...

I have a rock guard for sale if you are looking to buy one.
Forum: Dynamax 10-02-2020, 01:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 25,864
Posted By PeteFuller
DEF will definitely separate out into granuals if...

DEF will definitely separate out into granuals if you leave it in the tank too long. Diesel Pusher Motorhomes have large DEF tanks and it is a common problem with them.
We now have a Ford F350 with...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-11-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By PeteFuller
My infomation from going to rallys with factory...

My infomation from going to rallys with factory training classes is. Everything on the outside gets lubricated with silicone spray. Including hydralic rams and locks. Because it drys and does not...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-11-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,709
Posted By PeteFuller
Call customer service at the factory and ask.

Call customer service at the factory and ask.
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,709
Posted By PeteFuller
Doesn't matter. Its just where they ran the...

Doesn't matter. Its just where they ran the shower pipe. Mine has a quick connect in the water compartment and another on the other side of the trailer by the electral outlet.
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,709
Posted By PeteFuller
It's tge connection for your outdoor shower hose....

It's tge connection for your outdoor shower hose. Open the lid. There should be a quick connector. You might have to turn off the water to connect it though.
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,748
Posted By PeteFuller
The LCI control panel is in our storage...

The LCI control panel is in our storage compartment accross from the water connections. It's tricky to get the screen to come on. Little power button bottom center...then wait for it. Then push...
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,730
Posted By PeteFuller
The factory rep told us the 3rd unit is a waste...

The factory rep told us the 3rd unit is a waste of money. Even if you have 3 units, only 2 will run at any time. I believe you can pick which 2 though.
Our 5th wheel is 41 ft long and 2 - 15k seems...
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,128
Posted By PeteFuller
We have the same model 5th wheel. The Hit water...

We have the same model 5th wheel. The Hit water controls are also in the master bath. You have to run the hot water full on for the tankless water heater to activate, as it takes 1.2 gpm. It only...
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-22-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,889
Posted By PeteFuller
With what? It doesn't wipe off. And the dealer...

With what? It doesn't wipe off. And the dealer says there is no chemical that will dissolve the putty and not damage the walls and ceilings?
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-21-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,889
Posted By PeteFuller
Putty smears at interior staples

We have a 2020 Hathaway Edition 5th wheel.. Instead of using color matched fasteners to attach the wall and ceiling panels, they puttied every one. Badly. When you look down the walls and ceilings...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-26-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,334
Posted By PeteFuller
Looks like you backed it with the sway contol on....

Looks like you backed it with the sway contol on. Always take that and your tension bars off before backing into a site. Nobody told us. We broke both along our 20 years of pull trailer towing
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-26-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By PeteFuller
If you are a Costco member. Tell the dealer you...

If you are a Costco member. Tell the dealer you are and give them your Costco member number. They can set you up. Or you can go to Costco.com and set yourself up in their car buyer section. I was a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-26-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,444
Posted By PeteFuller
You can call any Ford Dealer. Give them your VIN...

You can call any Ford Dealer. Give them your VIN number. They can tell you what all of your ratios are and the Factory Tow Capability. There is no reason to guess.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-18-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,649
Posted By PeteFuller
Well you a certainly getting a lot of opinions. ...

Well you a certainly getting a lot of opinions. I had a Construction company for 30 years and owned about every type of truck. And our son is a well known diesel mechanic in N. CA. Rule 1 - know...
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