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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-22-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,653
Posted By Chunkychuck
I just bought a 2018 3500 with the same options...

I just bought a 2018 3500 with the same options you got except you got the aisen tranny and I didn’t. My MSRP was around 62000. After a employer national discount and all available incentives I still...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-16-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By Chunkychuck
Went to trailer to look at suggested items. Plug...

Went to trailer to look at suggested items. Plug snapped into switch with a clean crisp snap and it took a firm but not difficult pull to disengage it. Did it several times with the same result....
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-16-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By Chunkychuck
Checking the possible damage

Without proper knowledge last winter I disconnected my breakaway cable from my 5th wheel thinking to prevent possible theft. I have today learned this was not a good idea and was most likely why my...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-15-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By Chunkychuck
I'm in the same boat and I hope you don't mind me...

I'm in the same boat and I hope you don't mind me piggy backing with your thread. Bought a new battery in April, installed it, turned battery disconnect switch to on to check some things and then...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-08-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,752
Posted By Chunkychuck
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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-02-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
The covers were off mine so I can't help. Sorry ...

The covers were off mine so I can't help. Sorry


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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-22-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,373
Posted By Chunkychuck
I echo the decide on the trailer and then the...

I echo the decide on the trailer and then the truck. If you have the VIN for the Dodges at which you are looking this site will tell you the trucks capabilities. 2009 and later Ram Trucks -...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-11-2014, 02:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,519
Posted By Chunkychuck
I know it doesn't work this way but using the...

I know it doesn't work this way but using the stickers, instead of actual weights, to determine whether you are legal or not, would be the same as being pulled over when you were under the posted...
Forum: Rockwood 06-05-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,794
Posted By Chunkychuck
When I bought my 5th wheel last year the dealer...

When I bought my 5th wheel last year the dealer didn't tell me (when I asked it appeared they didn't know) about the second set of release handles for my two rear tanks. I used a paint pen on the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-24-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Chunkychuck
I did that the other day and was about 600 lbs...

I did that the other day and was about 600 lbs under on both axles and about 2500 under on GCW. How ever the wife wasn't with me and we have removed some weight from the trailer but will be replacing...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-24-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Chunkychuck
Did I figure this correctly?

Did I figure this correctly? One assumption made is that load will be adjusted to keep axle weights in specification
2014 RAM 3500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
From...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-20-2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Chunkychuck
I wasn't talking about weight from trailer going...

I wasn't talking about weight from trailer going to front axle. I was talking about weight added in the cab. It would be split between the front and rear axle but the ratio is unknown. I will be...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-19-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Chunkychuck
Ball park numbers for weight distribution

Went to the CAT Scale today and got these numbers. Steer axle 5250 (GAWR 6000), drive axle 6440 (GAWR 7000), Trailer axles 10400. I was only occupant in truck and trailer had some cargo but no...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-11-2014, 03:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By Chunkychuck
That is an option I believe the 3000eiu is rated...

That is an option I believe the 3000eiu is rated at 58 but then I am back to a similar weight as my Mitsubishi with less performance
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-11-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By Chunkychuck
Generator noise difference between parallel vs. single

I've read and heard quite a bit about how quiet the inverter generators are but haven't seen any data on when they are paralleled. To match my older Mitsubishi MGE-4000 output I would need to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-10-2014, 03:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,932
Posted By Chunkychuck
I have an older Mitsubishi generator, 4000 MGE...

I have an older Mitsubishi generator, 4000 MGE that powers my 5'vr really well. It has a noise rating of 68 dba which is loud by today's standards, but when I got it in 1999 it was one of the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-02-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By Chunkychuck
Superglide in a 8 ft bed truck

I recently traded my short box truck for 8 ft bed truck. I have a Pullman Superglide that I transferred to the new truck. Is anyone aware of any issues that could arise when I start to turn and the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-23-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
The four points of contact would remain. Instead...

The four points of contact would remain. Instead of having those tees that rotate to grab onto the puck, you would have four pucks that are threaded for a one inch bolt. You could notch out the upper...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-21-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
I like the concept though it seems overly...

I like the concept though it seems overly complicated. Why not just weld 4 steel blocks that are threaded for 1 inch grade 8 bolts that you thread in through the rails. I must be missing something
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-21-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
Most likely. Thanks again

Most likely. Thanks again
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-21-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
Got it in today. It was almost as if something...

Got it in today. It was almost as if something was a little out of square. Figured out which foot was off the most and then started it and then the others didn't fall into place but did enter their...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-20-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-20-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
That is the unit I have. Do you remember if the...

That is the unit I have. Do you remember if the slots in the pucks at the front were straight across or did they have relief. This is a picture of one of my front pucks. Straight across
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-18-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By Chunkychuck
2014 3500 Dodge Ram in bed rail pucks

I am waiting from my dealer for a call but figure I might get an answer quicker here. The rear pucks on my 2014 truck have some relief cut into them at the midpoint of the slot. The front pucks do...
Forum: Coachmen 09-24-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By Chunkychuck
we had a 2 hr orientation and the wife and I...

we had a 2 hr orientation and the wife and I remember the plumbing compartment review but not anything being said about a 2nd set of valves behind the rear axle. I pretty sure I would have remembered...
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