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Forum: Dynamax 11-30-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By Tireguy397
Same problem with my 2017 XLR

l had the same issue with my 2017 XLR toy hauler. First camping trip after picking it up from the dealer I hooked my hose up to campground water, went inside and had no water. I could fill fresh...
Forum: Dynamax 05-16-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,128
Posted By Tireguy397
No way.

If you reduce the air pressure you also reduce the load carrying capacity of the tires. You don’t want the problems associated with running tires under inflated. Leave the air pressure where it is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-13-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,944
Posted By Tireguy397
Absolutely normal

I totally agree with tireman9. I spent 33 years in tire business including working in a manufacturing plant. Nearly all tires have this undulation in the sidewall and it is normal. Doesn’t look nice...
Forum: XLR 07-01-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,952
Posted By Tireguy397
XLR ramp door issue

I have a 2016 Forest River XLR toy hauler. On the ramp door/ deck the top layer anti slip material has delaminated from whatever is under it and is rippled and looks terrible. Also hard to walk on....
Forum: General Tech and Repair 02-18-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,047
Posted By Tireguy397
Added 2nd A/C myself

I have a 2017 32 ft. FR toy hauler. On a 90+ degree day with high humidity the stock 15,000 btu ducted unit just wouldn’t keep it cool. Dealer wanted $1500 to install 13,500 unit in the existing roof...
Forum: Cherokee 06-26-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,436
Posted By Tireguy397
Hot camper issue solved

We too had a hot camper. The 15,000 btu unit in our 32 ft toy hauler just couldn't do the job on hot/ humid days. Had to sit in front of fans in the trailer. Wifey would constantly remind me how...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 06-25-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,196
Posted By Tireguy397
They don't always know

My wife and I have been avid campers for 30 years and are on our 9th trailer. During the PDI for our new trailer it turns out the guy giving it didn't know half of what I did. Wifey told me to stop...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-21-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,739
Posted By Tireguy397
Rims and pressures

Some wheels are designed to draw in air as they turn to help cool the wheel, tire and brakes. If the wheel is mounted backwards you defeat this cooling effect. Federal law requires that all wheel and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-11-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,671
Posted By Tireguy397
Tire dummies

Thirty two years in the tire business taught me that the #1 killer of tires is heat. When you drive at excessive speeds your tires generate more heat. Those that torture their RV tires by driving too...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-05-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By Tireguy397
Back flow valve for black water tank. I found out...

Back flow valve for black water tank. I found out the hard way when factory installed it backwards on my new XLR. Toilet flusher wouldn't work. No big deal to turn it around.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-04-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By Tireguy397
Your 205/75R15 will work fine on the 6 inch wheel.

Your 205/75R15 will work fine on the 6 inch wheel.
Forum: General Toy Hauler Topics 04-21-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 61,018
Posted By Tireguy397
We have a 2016 XLR 31 FQLS. The three season door...

We have a 2016 XLR 31 FQLS. The three season door is the best investment we have made for it. What a pain to keep bending over to roll up the screen. The window panels for the door are dark vinyl...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-14-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,036
Posted By Tireguy397
Everybody likes to think that what they have is...

Everybody likes to think that what they have is the best. I have used the line "I can't even tell its back there." My V10 Excursion pulls my 32 ft tt very well but I can still tell it is back there....
Forum: Cardinal 02-19-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,015
Posted By Tireguy397
Hey Lifetime. 33 years in the tire business...

Hey Lifetime. 33 years in the tire business qualifies me to answer. If the trailer manufacturer recommends G load range then DO NOT put load range E on your TT. It is all about load capacity. The...
Forum: Eastern USA 01-25-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,582
Posted By Tireguy397
I agree with asquared. Kerr Lake (Buggs Island)...

I agree with asquared. Kerr Lake (Buggs Island) is the place. So many lake front sites at state owned camp grounds. Site 63 at Bullocksville is our absolute favorite. My wife would live there in the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-25-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,225
Posted By Tireguy397
Air Lift 5000 air bags really do a great job of...

Air Lift 5000 air bags really do a great job of leveling our Excursion when we tow our 31 ft. XLR. I don't even use the bars on my weight distributing hitch anymore and couldn't ask for a better ride...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-25-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,042
Posted By Tireguy397
The DW had some stuff she had to hang on the...

The DW had some stuff she had to hang on the walls in our new XLR. The usual beach, lighthouse and lake stuff. I found that if you have any shine to your walls the Command strips probably won't work....
Forum: XLR 01-25-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,597
Posted By Tireguy397
Congrats. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do...

Congrats. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do ours. If it didn't come with it, please consider the 3 season door for your garage. I bought and installed ours myself. It will greatly increase how...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-14-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,838
Posted By Tireguy397
My wife and I have a new tradition of spending...

My wife and I have a new tradition of spending New Year's Day at the koa in rodanthe. It does not close. Rates are great and not crowded. The last couple of years the weather has been great. The DW...
Forum: XLR 10-15-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,597
Posted By Tireguy397
Here are pics of 3 season door. My first time...

Here are pics of 3 season door. My first time attaching pics I hope it worked. Let me know if you have questions about the door or XLR.
Forum: XLR 10-14-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,597
Posted By Tireguy397
No extreme weather package. The DW and I like to...

No extreme weather package. The DW and I like to camp in cool weather but not cold. The trailer is winterized before freezing weather gets here.
Forum: XLR 10-14-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,597
Posted By Tireguy397
31 FQSL air conditioner

Our a/c is 15,000 btu. We had an issue this summer when temp and humidity were very high and trailer was in the sun. At night we were very comfortable. We love this trailer and the a/c is not a...
Forum: XLR 10-14-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,597
Posted By Tireguy397
We have a 2016 Nitro FQSL. The slides have not...

We have a 2016 Nitro FQSL. The slides have not been an issue. The switches to open them are right in front of you when you walk in the door. The a/c has been an issue. Here in Va. When the temp and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-09-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,323
Posted By Tireguy397
The FR folks installed this valve backwards on my...

The FR folks installed this valve backwards on my 2016 Nitro and mine didn't work either. We turned the valve around and it works great.
Forum: XLR 09-16-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,784
Posted By Tireguy397
On my 2016 XLR the orange wire came out of the...

On my 2016 XLR the orange wire came out of the side of the trailer plug at the back which bent that wire 90 degrees. There is a 1/2 inch hole straight out of the back of the plug which allows the...
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