Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Forest River Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login

Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 25 of 60
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: hogdooz
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-18-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,173
Posted By hogdooz
50 amp cord

I would definitely not use this! Since it is so close to the end cut it and install a new connector. It looks like it has arced out the hole and heated the two cables next to it.
Forum: Work and Play 02-17-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By hogdooz
Work and Play WPT 30 WRS

What is the difference in a WPT 30 WRS and an FRP 30 WRS? I can't find any reference to WPT versus FRP.
Forum: General Toy Hauler Topics 01-15-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,191
Posted By hogdooz
I think you will be pushing all limits. We tow a...

I think you will be pushing all limits. We tow a 30' Forest River Work and Play WRS toy hauler with separate garage. With normal things in RV, black and gray tanks empty, fresh water 1/2 full, two...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-16-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,452
Posted By hogdooz
Tow Questions

Be very careful about listed rating numbers. The CAT scale registered my toy hauler trailer at 600# over the listed weight. This was going straight to the scales when I purchased it, completely empty...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-07-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By hogdooz
I had my bearings packed with a couple complete...

I had my bearings packed with a couple complete new assemblies. 500 miles the brakes worked OK then started to fade. Increased gain with not much change. Adjusted brakes with no change. I was on a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-04-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,783
Posted By hogdooz
1/2 or 3/4 ton

First you need to weigh your trailer loaded the way you travel. I was really surprised with our 30' toy hauler. With our two motorcycles, propane, a little fresh water, and the things we normally...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-23-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,064
Posted By hogdooz
Box Van tow Vehicle

I wanted to use my GMC 3500HD with 6L engine and set up for towing to tow a 30' travel trailer. By the time I loaded the trailer with anything--water, clothes, food, propane, etc, I was well...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-07-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,750
Posted By hogdooz
Tow Vehicle Battery Dead

Check your batteries to see if they're wet batteries. I thought my batteries were sealed units until they went dead. I checked to make sure I got equivalent replacements, found they were wet, filled...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-05-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,313
Posted By hogdooz
Tires

I just installed my second set of Goodyear Endurance, they seem to hold up really good. And I found mine at Big Brand Tire when nobody else had them.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-01-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,945
Posted By hogdooz
Tire Pressure

The sticker on the trailer is the manufacturers recommendation for the cheap tires they install on a new trailer. For the best wear, mileage and safety, go with what's on the sidewall of the tire....
Forum: Tips and Tricks 08-24-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By hogdooz
General Purpose Spray Cleaner

What do you all use as a general purpose spray cleaner for all the wood and composite surfaces inside your RV? Something that will cut the grease and requires little or no rinsing. Thanks for any...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-23-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,484
Posted By hogdooz
Forest River build quality

We have a 2017 Forest River Work & Play WRS30. Like someone mentioned previously, Forest River has so many divisions and what we found out is a Forest River Dealer won't work on our RV if they don't...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-05-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,803
Posted By hogdooz
Overgreased EZ Lube Hubs

Yes, they can be overgreased. And the old grease should be removed every couple years and new seals installed that seal correctly! I had my tandem axle RV done by a reputable shop before our 2 1/2...
Forum: Rockwood 05-02-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 33,958
Posted By hogdooz
Trailer says 50psi, tires say 80psi

You can always check the wear on the tires to see if you need more or less pressure. Tire engineers I've been involved with say the ideal pressure is one that from cold to hot the pressure raises...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-11-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,427
Posted By hogdooz
Best Diesel

I don't know about the best but my 2019 GMC 2500HD Denali Duramax does everything I want. I pull a 37' toyhauler at about 14,000# loaded and going coast to coast, I haven't found a hill I couldn't...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-07-2022, 11:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,829
Posted By hogdooz
Tire Pressure

The pressure on the side of the trailer or your vehicle is for the tires that come from the factory on the vehicle. Once you change tires, use the max pressure on the sidewall on the tire. I had a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-31-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,787
Posted By hogdooz
I pull my 35' toyhauler, close to 14,000# loaded,...

I pull my 35' toyhauler, close to 14,000# loaded, with a GMC 2500HD Denali Duramax 4WD, 13-14 MPG, no problem with power on any hill. Not towing, I get about 22MPG. My buddy had the V-10 Ford, half...
Forum: Boondocking 03-17-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,954
Posted By hogdooz
Boondocking Ready RV

We use a Forest River Work & Play 30WRS and have stayed up to a week at a time with no hookups. We have a generator, large propane tanks, large fresh, gray and black water tanks. We have the fuel...
Forum: Evo Travel Trailers 03-11-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,609
Posted By hogdooz
Travel Trailer leans to passenger side

I have a Forest River Work and Play toy hauler. I had to have the springs replaced once on the road on our third trip out--the original springs were installed with no bushings. After a couple more...
Forum: Flagstaff 02-07-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,488
Posted By hogdooz
More Ground Clearance

Two of our Castlerocks blew out within 3000 miles on our first trip with our new trailer. I hope your Westlakes do much better. We went with Goodyear Endurance trailer tires. So far 11,000 miles and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-02-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,963
Posted By hogdooz
Yes, the Torklift Glowstep for sure. We've had...

Yes, the Torklift Glowstep for sure. We've had ours for 3 years, quite a few people have seen ours and ordered immediately. Adjustable for height and uneven ground.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-02-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,794
Posted By hogdooz
Torklift Steps

We've been using them for over 3 years now, best modification ever. Very easy to install, ours just bolted in. We installed the 3 step to replace the 2 step fold out. So much more comfortable to use...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-13-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,300
Posted By hogdooz
Torklife Glowstep

We had the same problem with our two step plus the steps were very far apart. We went with the Torklift Glowstep Revolution three step, bolted right in, has adjustable ground stabilizers and the...
Forum: Cherokee 12-02-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,182
Posted By hogdooz
Condor Wheel Chock

The Dealer installed two Condor Pit Stop wheel chocks when we purchased our Forest River Work and Play toyhauler. I leave the mounting plates mounted and move the chocks between our toyhauler and our...
Forum: Cherokee 10-05-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,689
Posted By hogdooz
Mislabeled new RV Trailer

Mislabeling seems to be standard practice. We looked at a Forest River Work & Play tow behind at an RV show. The label on it said 8600#+. We deleted a few items in the RV to get the weight down to...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 60
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:48 AM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top