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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion Yesterday, 03:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,497
Posted By fanrgs
I'll add one more company that appears to be...

I'll add one more company that appears to be building high-quality trailers, although they are too new to have a history. Ember RV (Ember) (www.emberrv.com) is located in Indiana, but seems to have...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion Yesterday, 09:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,497
Posted By fanrgs
Prevost only builds Class As. The OP said "fifth...

Prevost only builds Class As. The OP said "fifth wheel".
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-22-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,497
Posted By fanrgs
I agree that any Oregon-built Northwood fifth...

I agree that any Oregon-built Northwood fifth wheel is going to be higher quality than any fifth wheel made in Indiana. And, BTW, Outdoors RV (ORV) is owned by Northwood and both brands use...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-11-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,256
Posted By fanrgs
For some reason, that RVTrader link did not work....

For some reason, that RVTrader link did not work. So, here is the actual URL:

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Forest+River+Rv-Flagstaff+V-Lite+30WTBSK-5029237215
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-11-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,256
Posted By fanrgs
I looked at RVTrader for the OP's trailer and...

I looked at RVTrader for the OP's trailer and found a 2014 Flagstaff with the identical floorplan for considerably fewer $$$. The link is HERE...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,843
Posted By fanrgs
Oops, you're right. We stop in Richfield or...

Oops, you're right. We stop in Richfield or Salina for fuel. We found a great new RV park southwest of Richfield on one trip. It is called Monroe Canyon RV Park and has a very good...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,843
Posted By fanrgs
We travel W on I-70 in the MH frequently as #1...

We travel W on I-70 in the MH frequently as #1 son lives in Las Vegas. We leave Denver with a full tank and generally fill up again at the truck stop in DeBeque Canyon (just E of the bridge over the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 04-02-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,517
Posted By fanrgs
The only answer possible is, "No, you can't!" I...

The only answer possible is, "No, you can't!" I have a Sprinter Class C with a 5,000# hitch receiver. But, despite that Class 5 hitch capacity, I can only tow 4,200#. And, if I were flat-towing, I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,843
Posted By fanrgs
Just sold my 2015 Ram 2500 4wd CTD a couple of...

Just sold my 2015 Ram 2500 4wd CTD a couple of months ago. Although it weighed 7500#, that truck consistently got 12-14 mpg, depending on terrain, when towing our fifth wheel and 22-23 mpg on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-28-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,568
Posted By fanrgs
Looking at the Freedom Express website with the...

Looking at the Freedom Express website with the Select and Leisure pkgs., I couldn't tell what kind of fridge it comes with. The 12v fridge, 200w solar panel, and 30A MPPT controller were options. ...
Forum: Western USA 03-28-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,454
Posted By fanrgs
We have stayed in probably half the state parks...

We have stayed in probably half the state parks in NM over the years since we bought our first RV. And we paid $14/night for W/E sites, including day pass, dump, flush toilets, showers, etc., until...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,102
Posted By fanrgs
PS to my previous post: I pour about 2 cups of RV...

PS to my previous post: I pour about 2 cups of RV antifreeze in each P-trap--kitchen and bathroom sink and shower drains and on toilet seal. So, a gallon lasts for several winters.

I haven't...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,102
Posted By fanrgs
I also live in Colorado and have had a Mini Lite,...

I also live in Colorado and have had a Mini Lite, an Ultra Lite fifth wheel, and, now, a non-FR motorhome. I have only winterized once with RV antifreeze, but used a compressor every other time. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-21-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,687
Posted By fanrgs
We have two Lectric XP Lite folding bikes--46#...

We have two Lectric XP Lite folding bikes--46# each without the battery. With the car's seat folded, they easily fit in the back of our Subaru Crosstrek. We sre in our late 70s, my wife is 5'2",...
Forum: Rockwood 02-20-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By fanrgs
Changed tires multiple times on my Mini Lite,...

Changed tires multiple times on my Mini Lite, including twice on an Alaska trip. Never used a jack on any of them. We had the stackable plastic leveling blocks, so I built a ramp in front or behind...
Forum: Western USA 02-15-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,551
Posted By fanrgs
I have lived in and driven all over Colorado for...

I have lived in and driven all over Colorado for 60 years. No idea how many times I've driven and towed over all the passes mentioned, including Loveland Pass for 10 years before the Eisenhower...
Forum: Rockwood 02-15-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,905
Posted By fanrgs
As a retired couple, no RV we could afford when...

As a retired couple, no RV we could afford when we bought our first TT had a comfortable dinette. So, we bought a Mini Lite with a jacknife sofa in a slide. The particle board folding table that...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-12-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,003
Posted By fanrgs
Like many of the others, we have had all...

Like many of the others, we have had all three--small TT, small FW, and now a small Class C. We towed the TT 27'000 miles, including a trip to Alaska, and the fiver 33,363 miles with a 3/4 diesel. ...
Forum: Boondocking 02-06-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,797
Posted By fanrgs
All of the drop-in, 100-200Ah lithium batteries...

All of the drop-in, 100-200Ah lithium batteries you will find on Amazon, Costco, Sam's, etc., are now LiFePO4 batteries. Just make sure their BMS will not allow charging below 32 degrees.
Forum: Boondocking 02-06-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,797
Posted By fanrgs
Rather than guess, I looked at the Rockwood...

Rather than guess, I looked at the Rockwood website for exactly what your 2024 TT came equipped with. You have a 200w solar panel, an unknown solar controller, an 1800w inverter, a 55A...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-06-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,591
Posted By fanrgs
I just looked at the East West Alta website. The...

I just looked at the East West Alta website. The Optional Alta Solar Package has a 200w panel and a 30A solar charger. It is probably a cheap Zamp 30W PMW controller that most RV companies use. If...
Forum: Flagstaff 01-29-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By fanrgs
If the lithium batteries are going to stay in the...

If the lithium batteries are going to stay in the battery tray on the trailer tongue, keep in mind the effects of low temperatures on them. They won't charge below 32F, just discharge, so may need...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-26-2024, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,882
Posted By fanrgs
We had the smallest fifth wheel Rockwood made, a...

We had the smallest fifth wheel Rockwood made, a 26'7" Signature Ultra Lite 8240WS with two slides. Its GVWR was 8640# and we towed it with a Ram 2500 crew cab diesel 4wd truck. NO 1/2-ton truck is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-04-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,022
Posted By fanrgs
We tested our 12v fridge with 200w of solar and...

We tested our 12v fridge with 200w of solar and two 105Ah lithium batteries one August. Turned the fridge on Wed. with nothing powering it but the solar and batteries. On Thursday, loaded it with...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 11-30-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,738
Posted By fanrgs
If Dan does decide to visit Colorado, he can...

If Dan does decide to visit Colorado, he can easily camp free or at low cost on our Federal, state, and local public lands. I detail how and where to do it in my Colorado Rockies RV camping blog...
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