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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,721
Posted By phildrz
167004 First outing of the year!

167004

First outing of the year!
Forum: XLR 03-14-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By phildrz
Is there a yellow rca cable sticking out of the...

Is there a yellow rca cable sticking out of the wall in the bedroom where the TV would hang? Is there a soundbar that controls all the speakers in the RV under the TV in the main living area? If so...
Forum: XLR 08-27-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By phildrz
I own a 2016 XLR Nitro 29udql5 toy hauler 5'er...

I own a 2016 XLR Nitro 29udql5 toy hauler 5'er and just received a recall notice from Forest River, not my dealer. It is NHTSA Recall:16V457. The defect states: The equalizer knurled bolt may not...
Forum: XLR 08-27-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,637
Posted By phildrz
Wink I have a 2016 29udql5 and have owned it for one...

I have a 2016 29udql5 and have owned it for one year. I owned a XLR 2012 27hfs prior and have been happy with both units pertaining to quality. I would get the double pane windows. I last camped...
Forum: XLR 04-20-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
Your response is exactly what I thought when...

Your response is exactly what I thought when looking at the 29UDQL5. I wanted to hear what another owner had to say, especially someone that previously owned a different brand. I previously owned a...
Forum: XLR 04-20-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
How do you like the Nitro so far? What made you...

How do you like the Nitro so far? What made you go with a Forest River Nitro as opposed to another brand like you owned previously?
Forum: XLR 04-20-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
Is your truck a single wheel or DRW?

Is your truck a single wheel or DRW?
Forum: XLR 02-26-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
Looking at my weight tickets the drive axle is...

Looking at my weight tickets the drive axle is 6380lbs. w/o bikes and 5900lbs. with bikes. So based on that I estimate the pin weight to be around 3200 lbs. w/o bikes, and 2400 lbs. w/ bikes in the...
Forum: XLR 02-25-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
I am towing with a 07 Chevy 3500 DRW with a...

I am towing with a 07 Chevy 3500 DRW with a Duramax. Murf2 you are right about the weight of 2 dressers weighing 1600 +/- lbs. I will have to go look at my weigh tickets again to be sure what the...
Forum: XLR 02-25-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By phildrz
I have a 29 UDQL5. I have weighed it twice on a...

I have a 29 UDQL5. I have weighed it twice on a CAT scale. The first weight of 13760 is camp ready weight with the Onan generator on board, about 5 gal. of water in the black tank, and no water in...
Forum: XLR 01-18-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,616
Posted By phildrz
a little off topic, but what do you think about...

a little off topic, but what do you think about your 29 udql5? How does the truck do pulling it?
Forum: XLR 09-22-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
Thanks for the info on the dimmers. I'm in the...

Thanks for the info on the dimmers. I'm in the middle of installing wheel chocks right now and am going to look into the dimmers next. Been camping in it and everything seems to be working fine. ...
Forum: XLR 09-02-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,431
Posted By phildrz
The cabinet shelving is a great idea. I just got...

The cabinet shelving is a great idea. I just got a Nitro and have the same cabinet. Where did you get the shelving material?

Thanks
Forum: XLR 09-01-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
WolfWhistle, Sounds like a good idea. Is that...

WolfWhistle,
Sounds like a good idea. Is that something that could be found in the lighting department at a home improvement store? Thanks for the idea!
Forum: XLR 08-30-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
Had several friends over last night and we spent...

Had several friends over last night and we spent some time hanging out in the Nitro in the driveway. The two oposing couches with table in the garage combined with the party deck made for a real...
Forum: XLR 08-29-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
The trailer does have a dove tail, and I think...

The trailer does have a dove tail, and I think you are right about it being easier to load even though the ramp is steeper. The break over angle at the point of entry seems to be lessened due to the...
Forum: XLR 08-27-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
Yep, the height is what concerns me the most. My...

Yep, the height is what concerns me the most. My 27 HFS is about two feet shorter than this trailer. Hope crosswinds are not an issue. I have already thought that I would have to come up with some...
Forum: XLR 08-26-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
WolfWhistle, this may get a little long winded...

WolfWhistle, this may get a little long winded but somebody might benefit from all my trial and error.

I started RVing in a 27HFS. Pulled it with a 1/2 ton 09 GMC Sierra 5.3L and Blue Ox WDH. ...
Forum: XLR 08-26-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By phildrz
Nitro 29 UDQL5

Going to pick up a 29 UDQL5 on Friday, just had to tell somebody! I have noticed that there is not a lot of posts on the trailer? Would love to hear from fellow owners!
Forum: XLR 02-06-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 942
Posted By phildrz
Hyper Lite 30HDS

Has anyone taken delivery of the new 30HDS? If so, what do you think about it so far?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-01-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By phildrz
I bought a 27HFS about 250 miles from home and...

I bought a 27HFS about 250 miles from home and picked it up with a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 CC SB 4x4. I was sweating it the whole way home. The truck's front end bounced up and down like a pogo stick...
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