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Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat Yesterday, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By mmartin_tdc
When we did our trip from SF CA to Arkadelphia...

When we did our trip from SF CA to Arkadelphia AR, we did it in 3 days, never unhooked, never dumped tanks. Zero problems or issues. Went that way for our daughters wedding and we had all the wedding...
Forum: Jokes and Humor Yesterday, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9,317
Views: 1,521,092
Posted By mmartin_tdc
So wait a minute.... with the stunts your...

So wait a minute.... with the stunts your "customers" try to pull, you expect them to be able to read? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-19-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By mmartin_tdc
MacGyver would be proud of your ingenuity. I...

MacGyver would be proud of your ingenuity. I know I am....:trink39:
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-15-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,345
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Another plus for the Northwood products, they...

Another plus for the Northwood products, they make their own frames for off road strength and ability.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-15-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,345
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Not a FR product, but the Artic Fox by Northwoods...

Not a FR product, but the Artic Fox by Northwoods are very stout, well built units. At least the one I owned before was. If my truck could handle the pin weight, I would still have it.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-14-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Those look like the same units I installed in my...

Those look like the same units I installed in my 5th wheel. They work without any issues or strange side effects.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,822
Posted By mmartin_tdc
On my 2012 RAM 2500 CTD, I have a 35 gal tank. ...

On my 2012 RAM 2500 CTD, I have a 35 gal tank.
Heading west on I80 from Arkansas back to California, my worst tanks mpg was 9.66 calculated. That was pulling a 9500# 12'6" high 5th wheel into a VERY...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-01-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Welcome, I see you state it is your first 5th...

Welcome, I see you state it is your first 5th wheel.
I highly recommend practicing maneuvering in a large empty parking lot until you learn how it cuts the corners vs the truck and especially how it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-01-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,048
Posted By mmartin_tdc
This one seems to get a lot of good reviews. ...

This one seems to get a lot of good reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Inverter-Adapter-Converter-Charging/dp/B082MDRC64?th=1
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,860
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I would check the trailer suspension first. Odds...

I would check the trailer suspension first. Odds are the 2500 has LT tires. No reputable tire shop would put anything else on a 3/4 ton truck. When I bought my 2013 trailer used, I noticed the tires...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,822
Posted By mmartin_tdc
A plus of a diesel is the ability to use the...

A plus of a diesel is the ability to use the truck stations so maneuvering is not a problem.
I pulled my 30' 5th wheel from SF area to Arkadelphia and back, east on I40, west on I80 and averaged...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-26-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By mmartin_tdc
:)Hello

:)Hello
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-18-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 597
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Some details of your unit, what you want to power...

Some details of your unit, what you want to power and for how long without shore power are all necessary information for anyone to start to help you in your quest.
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-12-2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 412
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Hello from California. How does your truck pull...

Hello from California.
How does your truck pull that big trailer?
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-08-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Welcome from Fairfield, CA just south of you.

Welcome from Fairfield, CA just south of you.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-05-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,059
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I did not measure the input voltage at the DC-DC...

I did not measure the input voltage at the DC-DC charger. My focus, for my application, was how many AH could it add during my driving days to AR from CA, with no other power charging sources.
Forum: FR3 03-05-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By mmartin_tdc
That is a good idea. You always have that door...

That is a good idea. You always have that door with you so no forgetting the measuring device somewhere.
When I bought my first used 5th wheel, I found a stick with a couple of markings on it.
They...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-05-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,059
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I chose to install a 40a DC to DC in my 5th...

I chose to install a 40a DC to DC in my 5th wheel. I have a shunt meter installed so the measurements I am going to quote are taken from that device. All negative leads go through the shunt.
With...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-05-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,883
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I towed my 9500# 5th wheel from SF area to...

I towed my 9500# 5th wheel from SF area to Arkadelphia AR. In the steep mountains I locked out 6th, otherwise I was in 6th most of that trip. I monitored trans temp, oil pressure and water temp,...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-05-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By mmartin_tdc
Just as a reference point, my 30' 5th wheel,...

Just as a reference point, my 30' 5th wheel, loaded for travel for the wife and I, is right at 9500#'s on the scale. The Crusader I have now is about 2000#'s lighter than the Arctic Fox I had for a...
Forum: Prime Time 03-03-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By mmartin_tdc
That turned out very nice. Great job.

That turned out very nice.
Great job.
Forum: Off Topic 02-28-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 784
Posted By mmartin_tdc
When I went through cancer treatments, I leaned...

When I went through cancer treatments, I leaned into God even more than normal. He can give you peace as you travel this road to recovery.
Praying for full recovery over the nasty that is cancer.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-26-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,378
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I have a 2012 CTD, 4:10 rear end and towed my 30'...

I have a 2012 CTD, 4:10 rear end and towed my 30' 5th wheel, traveling weight of 9500#, from SF area to Arkadelphia Arkansas and back. Hand calculated towing mpg was 11.13 for the trip. Not towing I...
Forum: Rockwood 02-26-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By mmartin_tdc
I suspect most of the transfer drivers have their...

I suspect most of the transfer drivers have their own cheap 12 battery to do the move with and then they would take it off upon arrival. I SERIOUSLY doubt a delivery driver would ever install 2...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-25-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,907
Posted By mmartin_tdc
My Predator 3500 will run my 15k AC (with a soft...

My Predator 3500 will run my 15k AC (with a soft start) and have plenty of extra to charge the batteries at the same time. Those are now more than 600, but not near the Honda expense.
I did install...
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