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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-14-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,520
Posted By sanmarco
Why does this toy hauler tow so bad?

Stryker Guy, I have seen this happen to heavy duty tip trucks that tow a rigid draw bar trailer. Where a long bonnet hauling truck has not enough weight on the steer axle the trailer can manipulate...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-13-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,520
Posted By sanmarco
Hi Smokingquack89, First I will introduce myself...

Hi Smokingquack89, First I will introduce myself as having many years experience in transport engineering also including weight distribution.
I have noticed that FR do like to have the axles...
Forum: Dynamax 09-23-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,931
Posted By sanmarco
I would check what is the ingredient of the foam...

I would check what is the ingredient of the foam used as a caustic additive to the liquid can leave a very disappointing outcome. If you can find a truck wash facility that pre-washes by hand in a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-23-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,992
Posted By sanmarco
Here in Aus I am licensed to certify the mods and...

Here in Aus I am licensed to certify the mods and installation of equipment such as chassis, suspension and couplings to heavy vehicles. On the visual that I see, it appears that the cracking is...
Forum: Cherokee 07-22-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By sanmarco
Slim Possibility; As I have retro fitted this...

Slim Possibility; As I have retro fitted this Ground Control Leveling system to a Rockwood, I had the experience of having these legs apart. I agree if they were not correctly set up it may try to...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-16-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Yeah I tried it at a motel in Mississippi. Could...

Yeah I tried it at a motel in Mississippi. Could not handle it
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-16-2020, 03:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Hey, I can't stand it either nor can I handle...

Hey, I can't stand it either nor can I handle your "Grits"
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-15-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
You sure you are not Aussie....Thanks again

You sure you are not Aussie....Thanks again
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-14-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Thanks for the advice. This has assured me that...

Thanks for the advice. This has assured me that this is the way to go.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-13-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
No, I did not so the DVD section is useless and...

No, I did not so the DVD section is useless and will need to copy any discs to SD or USB. Perhaps even obtain a Sony Blu-Ray player and hook up via HDMI.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-13-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Yeah confusing. But Santa visits NZ first then...

Yeah confusing. But Santa visits NZ first then Aus. You guys have to wait another 14 hours. we have drunk all our beer by then.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-12-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Spring - the three transition months September,...

Spring - the three transition months September, October and November.
Summer - the three hottest months December, January and February.
Autumn - the transition months March, April and May.
Winter...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-10-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
Like your sense of humor JWood422...

Like your sense of humor JWood422 (https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/members/jwood422-132307.html)


Are you an Aussie??
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-09-2020, 05:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By sanmarco
iRV66 compatibility warning

A warning to any International members who are contemplating replacing their Concertone ZX700 with a iRV66. I did this but to my disappointment the iRV66 is not region free and will not play DVD in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-30-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 62,373
Posted By sanmarco
Hi, My experience here in Australia running with...

Hi, My experience here in Australia running with a Ram 2500LWB 6.7 hauling a 8288WS Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite Total Weight traveling is 7,800kg (17,200lb) is that especially in long runs in hot...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 07-20-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,435
Posted By sanmarco
Not working from Thunderbird Email but copy link...

Not working from Thunderbird Email but copy link and paste to browser works
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-13-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,713
Posted By sanmarco
Thanks you have nailed it "Witch Doctor"

Thanks you have nailed it "Witch Doctor"
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-13-2019, 01:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,713
Posted By sanmarco
I believe that hydraulic would give more minute...

I believe that hydraulic would give more minute and precise adjustment over electric. I am also replacing the scissor jack at the rear. I find that the existing electric jacks struggle even assisted...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-12-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,713
Posted By sanmarco
Thank you for the early replies. I think you have...

Thank you for the early replies. I think you have answered my suspicions as I was thinking that the 4 point electric supports the rig OK without any unduly twisting. So 4 point hydraulic will be the...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-12-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,713
Posted By sanmarco
DIY Replacing electric jacks with 6 point hydraulic

I have a 8288WS Rockwood Signature 5th wheeler that I would like to fit Hydraulic legs to. Has anyone had experience in DIY fitting of these and what system would be preffered? I am a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-16-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 22,058
Posted By sanmarco
Do you think that is expensive?

Here in Australia Diesel is $1.699/litre (4.5 ltr/gal);add to this Ad Blue at $1/ltr, 91 UL Gas av around $1.59/ltr.
I can not wait to the day I can afford a Tesla. When electric cars become the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-21-2018, 03:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,856
Posted By sanmarco
Australia also has long weekends when there is a...

Australia also has long weekends when there is a public holiday on either of Friday or Monday. Now for humor: "A week has 2 ends to it , so 2 week ends are 4 days; there should we not only work 3...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-21-2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,718
Posted By sanmarco
Had this too

I had this problem with a Rockwood Ultra Lite and found that water had traveled down the inside of the nose cone due to sealant cracking. This rotted out the timber mounting battens that this Pin Box...
Forum: Palomino 06-07-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,220
Posted By sanmarco
According to my calculations you have an...

According to my calculations you have an estimated pin weight of 2240 with your hitch centered almost directly over the drive axle. This theory is supported by the mere 100 being loaded on to the...
Forum: Palomino 06-06-2018, 03:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,220
Posted By sanmarco
Hi, Having quite a bit of experience in heavy...

Hi, Having quite a bit of experience in heavy vehicle transport engineering, it appears that this is a characteristic common to short wheel bases. The position of the turntable may allow the weight...
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