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Forum: Rockwood 04-14-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Joe O
While we're on this subject, I now have a Fifth...

While we're on this subject, I now have a Fifth Wheel that has low drains in the middle of the underbelly which are not easily accessible unless I crawl underneath to the middle of the trailer. What...
Forum: Cedar Creek 10-16-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,477
Posted By Joe O
Slide Dining Room Puddle on Floor

I have a 2015 Silverback 33IK that has developed a leak while closed. It's a cathedral ceiling also which makes it more of a challenge trying to find where the leak is coming from.
When we open the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 10-16-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,352
Posted By Joe O
I have that same groaning noise on my 2015...

I have that same groaning noise on my 2015 Silverback 33IK, but I find it still works properly, but have an issue with my Vacuum Breaker B&B Model 571 which leaked and so the posts suggest to replace...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-02-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 28,134
Posted By Joe O
When I bought my 38FT Silverback Fifth Wheel, I...

When I bought my 38FT Silverback Fifth Wheel, I got the Kingpin changed to a Reese Goosebox and I had a B&W Turnover Ball hitch...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-27-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,839
Posted By Joe O
Yes Mr. Dan you are correct. My 2015 is a 6.0L...

Yes Mr. Dan you are correct. My 2015 is a 6.0L engine.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-26-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,092
Posted By Joe O
Vacuum Breaker B&B Model 571

I had a leak under the bathroom sink where my vacuum breaker B&B model 571 is. So I thought it would be an easy fix to replace it with a new one. After a couple of days, it started leaking again.
I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-26-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,839
Posted By Joe O
I have been pulling my 38FT Fifth Wheel that has...

I have been pulling my 38FT Fifth Wheel that has a dry weight of 11,000lbs thru the Rockies and the Maritimes and Newfoundland with my 2015 2500HD Silverado 6.6 gas engine and never had issues. When...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 09-26-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,555
Posted By Joe O
I bought a torque wrench and check my Fifth Wheel...

I bought a torque wrench and check my Fifth Wheel and truck wheels regularly while on camping trips. Especially since they tell you now to check the wheels on the tow vehicles after 100kms after the...
Forum: Coachmen 09-13-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,865
Posted By Joe O
I have the same issue with my 2016 Silverback. I...

I have the same issue with my 2016 Silverback. I brought to a dealer while vacationing in Newfoundland and he figured it was leaking at the small black angle iron on the bottom side when the slides...
Forum: Rockwood 06-11-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 37,147
Posted By Joe O
5th wheel hitch with turning point

I changed my kingpin to a Goosebox so now all I have in the bed of the truck is a 3in. offset ball for the Goosebox. No big piece of metal to hall in and out when I want to use the bed. When I don't...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-11-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 19,575
Posted By Joe O
Does your significant other know how to drive your rig?

My wife won't even attempt to drive our 38FT Fifth Wheel, so we bought Assist Travel from Good Sam for approx. $60/yr just for that purpose. Cheap insurance and peace of mind as far as I'm concerned.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-07-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,437
Posted By Joe O
Travel with full Water tank

I for one agree with the gentlemen saying never travel with a full tank of water and no propane on (especially at gas stations).
The weight of the full tank is what worries me especially when going...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-04-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,131
Posted By Joe O
What should i charge to rent my RV?

Check out this site. Most popular and trusted RV rental.

https://ca.outdoorsy.com/

Joe
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 05-24-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By Joe O
Frameless Window Gasket 2016 Silverback 33IK

I am having a hard time finding a replacement foam gasket for my emergengy frameless window. I know that they are pretty specific as far as type and size. This is for the bedroom of my 2016...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-10-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,314
Posted By Joe O
I got a Goosebox installed on my Silverback 38Ft...

I got a Goosebox installed on my Silverback 38Ft that is approved by Lippert and I have a 3" offset B&W ball. I have a standard 6ft box. I got a couple of dings on the cab when I didn't have the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-01-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,406
Posted By Joe O
Does Anyone Travel With Their Propane On?

https://www.goodsam.com/article/default.aspx?articleID=2377513

This seems like the best site I've found for regulations. It looks like there's only a couple of provinces that prohibit propane...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-30-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,406
Posted By Joe O
Does Anyone Travel With Their Propane On?

In most provinces and some states it's illegal to drive with propane on for a reason and that's because of the hazard of lines disconnecting or a spark from travelling and having a propane leak and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-29-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,631
Posted By Joe O
Best way to really clean black tank

I've been filling the toilet bowl full and then dumping it which gives it a good gush of pressure. I do about 10 to 20 flushes like this until I see no more paper and clear water only coming out of...
Forum: Coachmen 04-29-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,368
Posted By Joe O
Quick connect Saga

Ya I agree with the other gentlemen...there's a reason why black pipe is approved for gas piping and not galvanized. Safety should always be your first priority, if not for yourself, for your family...
Forum: Coachmen 04-25-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,194
Posted By Joe O
Fifth wheel hitch question

This may not be of much help to you now, but in the future you may want to invest in a gooseneck hitch which I did right from the start. I got a Goosebox from Reese which is approved by Lippert that...
Forum: Central USA 08-04-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,920
Posted By Joe O
Lake Superior Circle Tour

Must see in Canada is the Terry Fox Memorial on the Trans-Canada hwy just out side of Thunder Bay. You'll have a view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. Just the drive along Hwy 17 from the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-11-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,962
Posted By Joe O
Changing Hydraulic Fluid Lippert 6 point levelling system

Thanks for the matter of opinions. Now I'm not sure what to do. It is recommended in the Lippert manual to change the hydraulic fluid every 3yrs.

But now that I have read some of the mechanics...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-04-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,962
Posted By Joe O
Changing Hydraulic Fluid Lippert 6 point levelling system

I noticed that after 3yrs Lippert recommends changing the hydraulic fluid in my 6 point self levelling system on my Silverback 33IK made by Cedar Creek. I don't know how complicated it is or how...
Forum: Eastern USA 06-02-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,662
Posted By Joe O
Need suggestions for Niagara Falls, ON

Scotts on Lundy's lane isn't bad at all and we really like NET camping, but further out in Ste Catherines. We like this park as we doa lot of the 80 plus wineries in the area.
Forum: Cedar Creek 06-02-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By Joe O
Door stop

We figured it out.....using a noodle cut in half slide between the door and the carpet. Works great.
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