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Forum: Cedar Creek 04-15-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By Jim34RL
Are you looking at replacing a shade or just want...

Are you looking at replacing a shade or just want new?

If the old shade will not roll up anymore, you still might be able to find parts for the shade online to fix the shade.

I have received...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-15-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 859
Posted By Jim34RL
Also make sure the 20" tires are LT (light truck)...

Also make sure the 20" tires are LT (light truck) and not P (passenger) rated tires. As P rated tires do not have the load capacity of an LT tire.

I myself would recommend the 18" tires since you...
Forum: Propane Systems 02-29-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By Jim34RL
I posted the link above and I also have a...

I posted the link above and I also have a Suburban stove in my Cedar Creek. We have had all sorts of issue with the Surburban stoves pilot light staying lite when new. We didn't use the oven portion...
Forum: Propane Systems 02-27-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By Jim34RL
Here is a thread on Suburban ovens and their...

Here is a thread on Suburban ovens and their pilot light issues, that might help you.

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f15/suburban-oven-problems-272956.html
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-08-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By Jim34RL
The only true way to find out is to weigh the...

The only true way to find out is to weigh the trailer and truck. There are several threads on this site that provided information on how to weigh your truck and trailer. I would follow those...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-12-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,588
Posted By Jim34RL
Is the RV still under warranty if so than have...

Is the RV still under warranty if so than have the dealer fix this.
Forum: Dynamax 12-12-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Jim34RL
I have a 2008, Dodge 2500, 6.7L Cummins with 146K...

I have a 2008, Dodge 2500, 6.7L Cummins with 146K miles on the truck. I have never had an issue with the Grid heater bolt that everyone is concerned with.

Just saying.
Forum: Slide Outs 12-10-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By Jim34RL
Look at the control panel inside there might be a...

Look at the control panel inside there might be a switch to turn off the slide rooms from being controlled from inside. Check to see if this switch is active or not. If turned on, then turn it off...
Forum: Off Topic 12-08-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By Jim34RL
I will use nothing other than a dedicated RV GPS...

I will use nothing other than a dedicated RV GPS such as a Garmin unit with a dash cam when towing my Cedar Creek.

We have been in heavy traffic on 80/90/94 in IN. and my wife will turn on her...
Forum: RiverStone 11-26-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
Posted By Jim34RL
I have always attributed chucking to the hitch...

I have always attributed chucking to the hitch jaws and the space between the jaws and kingpin on the pin box. My first hitch was a manual Reese slider that allow the kingpin to rotate in the hitch...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-11-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,148
Posted By Jim34RL
I have always said there are two types of users...

I have always said there are two types of users who tow with a short bed truck and a 5er without a sliding hitch. Those that have hit the cab and those that will hit the cab. Some might disagree with...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 09-22-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,875
Posted By Jim34RL
I feel your pain. But I never went into RVING to...

I feel your pain. But I never went into RVING to save money. To me it is a money pit from day one between the expense of owning and operating the 5er and tow vehicle. If I had put it in the bank, I...
Forum: Dynamax 09-19-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By Jim34RL
I don't have a DYNAMAX motor home, but I think...

I don't have a DYNAMAX motor home, but I think you would be catering to a very, very, very small minority of end users.

I myself would not like a raising coffee platform or some of the other...
Forum: RiverStone 09-17-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,395
Posted By Jim34RL
I do not use a TPMS at all I don't believe all of...

I do not use a TPMS at all I don't believe all of the information that they provide to the user is required, nor correct. Why?

Each sensor made has a +/- tolerance built into them plus the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-23-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By Jim34RL
My Garmin GPS will route you around low bridges...

My Garmin GPS will route you around low bridges and bridges that have weight limits on them.
Forum: Dynamax 08-23-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,330
Posted By Jim34RL
What engine do you have a ISB6.7L or a larger...

What engine do you have a ISB6.7L or a larger one?

For the ISB 6.7L the EGR cooler can be cleaned. You will need to replace the gaskets with new ones, but the cooler can be cleaned.
Forum: Product Reviews 07-11-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By Jim34RL
I have a 2008 6.7L Cummins with the original...

I have a 2008 6.7L Cummins with the original Turbo and Actuator and injectors. I now have 146K on the OD it serviced per the O and M guide.

I have made some modifications to the truck such as an...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-10-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By Jim34RL
What type of water heart do you have? If you have...

What type of water heart do you have? If you have a DSI water heater than this would mean you have a dual source of heating the water heater. One is a propane heater this is what you might be hearing...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-09-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By Jim34RL
Real ID Drivers License

Will I just renew my IL driver's license last month. This license is not a REAL ID. A REAL ID is not required to drive anywhere in the US. I believe the purpose behind the REAL ID is to allow you to...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-07-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,388
Posted By Jim34RL
To help with the black tank flush other than just...

To help with the black tank flush other than just using the spraying port for the black tank.

We dump 5 to 6 buckets (2-gallon) full of hot water down the toilet. My wife does this as I am outside...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-03-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,025
Posted By Jim34RL
Will those little toys, would not even pull my...

Will those little toys, would not even pull my trailer. Also, they do not have the battery capacity on a full charge to travel to the resort we go to even without a trailer. I would have to find a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-29-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,108
Posted By Jim34RL
That is one of the main reasons I went with a...

That is one of the main reasons I went with a diesel engine truck. I can use the truck lanes to fill-up and don't have to fight all of the cars trying to get in and out of the gas lanes.
Also,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-26-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,829
Posted By Jim34RL
It also depends on what size is the TV bed. I...

It also depends on what size is the TV bed. I have a Dodge Mega Cab with a short bed, so I use an auto slider hitch, to pull my Cedar Creek which is great for my needs.
Forum: Slide Outs 03-24-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Jim34RL
My slide awnings have all been installed either...

My slide awnings have all been installed either by a dealer when new and purchased off his lot. Or new from the manufacture if the trailer was ordered like a Cedar Creek was.
For the most part...
Forum: Western USA 03-22-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,044
Posted By Jim34RL
Do you have chains for your truck and trailer?...

Do you have chains for your truck and trailer? This is required by law in CO on I-70 until May 31 of this year. Snow can occur in CO until then and sometimes later.

I know that's not an answer to...
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