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Forum: Georgetown 11-28-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,209
Posted By Cathcartww
I dumpster dive for 2x12 cutoffs and cut them...

I dumpster dive for 2x12 cutoffs and cut them like this. If they split, they become kindling wood. They stack up neatly in a compartment. I can't seem to get the picture to upload, but it is in my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-27-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,963
Posted By Cathcartww
We have a 2014 31' Forest River Wildcat XL Fifth...

We have a 2014 31' Forest River Wildcat XL Fifth Wheel, and the water tank is all the way in the back. I checked the support for the tank and did not think it was adequate, so beefed it up a bit.
...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-08-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 16,136
Posted By Cathcartww
We installed a SoftStartRV and it seems to work...

We installed a SoftStartRV and it seems to work as advertised. Now we can run the AC at home on a 25 amp circuit, and run the microwave with the AC on. Once, when we were running the electric water...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-29-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By Cathcartww
We towed for years with a 2005 Ford E350 diesel...

We towed for years with a 2005 Ford E350 diesel van, and it was a great tow vehicle, but it got old and we wanted a fifth wheel, so we upgraded to a Ford F250 gasser, and it works great too.

I...
Forum: Prime Time 04-19-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,174
Posted By Cathcartww
We have a Curt A16 slider hitch, and it has some...

We have a Curt A16 slider hitch, and it has some play, probably less than 1/2", but it can make a pretty good "clunk" when you stop and start.

I found you can really minimize or eliminate the...
Forum: Wildcat 12-26-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By Cathcartww
I agree with everybody above - our 2014 was built...

I agree with everybody above - our 2014 was built in June, 2013, and has some 2013 features (like the stupid brown nosecone) but mostly 2014 features.

You can double-check the actual model year...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 10-25-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,066
Posted By Cathcartww
https://imgur.com/gallery/kjyJblw

https://imgur.com/gallery/kjyJblw
Forum: Cardinal 10-19-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 27,250
Posted By Cathcartww
Our used 2014 Wildcat fiver had the same problem...

Our used 2014 Wildcat fiver had the same problem when we bought it, and because of that we got it several thousand dollars less than other similar units on the market at the time. We ordered some of...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 09-22-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,792
Posted By Cathcartww
To get back to the places we stay in Florida, we...

To get back to the places we stay in Florida, we need to have reservations at least a year in advance, so we are booked in our regular spots from the end of January through March. We feel safe in the...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-18-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,728
Posted By Cathcartww
I sympathize with you. We live near the ocean,...

I sympathize with you. We live near the ocean, and travel almost exclusively up and down the East Coast. Having lived near the beach for the last 45 years, I have learned that the only fasteners to...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 04-23-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,919
Posted By Cathcartww
Power jacks are notorious for having bad ground. ...

Power jacks are notorious for having bad ground. Typically, the ground is established through the bolted connection to the trailer frame, usually using a "star" washer between the flange of the jack...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 04-13-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,999
Posted By Cathcartww
I have always run a separate ground wire directly...

I have always run a separate ground wire directly from the "head" of the jack to the battery negative.

We live and travel in the coastal area, and the salt air screwed up the ground connection in...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-12-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,194
Posted By Cathcartww
If the finish is in good shape, F-11 does a great...

If the finish is in good shape, F-11 does a great job keeping it that way and is easy.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-25-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,696
Posted By Cathcartww
We tow a 30’ 11,000 lb gross 5th wheel with a...

We tow a 30’ 11,000 lb gross 5th wheel with a 2018 F250 6.2 with the factory tow package, and it performs great.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-31-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,548
Posted By Cathcartww
Whenever ours does that, we let it sit overnight...

Whenever ours does that, we let it sit overnight or so with this stuff in the bowl - works like a charm. https://www.amazon.com/Thetford-Toilet-Lubricant-Conditioner-24-36663/dp/B002NSU0ZW
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-09-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,604
Posted By Cathcartww
We have a similar set up in our Wildcat. Ours is...

We have a similar set up in our Wildcat. Ours is set up that way so you still have access to each side of the wardrobe when the slide is in - the larger side from the bedroom and the small side from...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 11-19-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,326
Posted By Cathcartww
We usually only do three trips a year, but they...

We usually only do three trips a year, but they are each long ones - snowbird to Florida from New Years to Easter or so, a couple or three weeks in Hatteras, and then a month or so in Canada. This...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-19-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,545
Posted By Cathcartww
We had one of the $100 or so jobs (ours was an...

We had one of the $100 or so jobs (ours was an Igloo) for 5 years or so until it crapped out. When I went to WalMart for a replacement, they had one of these as an "open box" special for $105, so I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-06-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By Cathcartww
This is our first fifth wheel, so I knew nothing...

This is our first fifth wheel, so I knew nothing about fifth wheel hitches. I talked to some experienced friends and they pretty much agreed that the Curt 16K was a good bang for the buck. We got...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-16-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,561
Posted By Cathcartww
We have tried vaseline, silicone plumbers grease,...

We have tried vaseline, silicone plumbers grease, and olive oil, and in comparison this stuff from Tetford works like a charm....
Forum: Wildcat 06-27-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,593
Posted By Cathcartww
We agree - this stuff works great for us. And we...

We agree - this stuff works great for us. And we tried mineral oil, olive oil, plumbers grease, and industrial rubber lube, and none of them do the job of the Tetford stuff.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-25-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,728
Posted By Cathcartww
We towed a 34' 9000# trailer with a 2005 Ford...

We towed a 34' 9000# trailer with a 2005 Ford E350 with the 6.0L diesel Super Duty Chateau Passenger Van for over 35,000 miles over 6 years without a problem - before that we had a 30' 7000# trailer....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-01-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,299
Posted By Cathcartww
I have the one of the Ford roll up covers...

I have the one of the Ford roll up covers https://accessories.ford.com/bed-products/covers/cover-tonneau-12272.html , and it seems just fine.

One thing to remember is that if the cover doesn't...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-09-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,591
Posted By Cathcartww
We had an Igloo and it worked fine for over 6...

We had an Igloo and it worked fine for over 6 years, but finally crapped out (we always had it outside under the awning). I went to buy another at Walmart, and ending up getting this Frigadare - it...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-07-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,423
Posted By Cathcartww
The Goodyear Endurance exceeds the ST ratings...

The Goodyear Endurance exceeds the ST ratings (specified capacity at a higher speed) and those are what I put on the trailer most recently. Before that, I had Maaxis, and had no problems whatsoever....
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