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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-19-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,871
Posted By tbln930
Also, the SAILUN are the best I have found for...

Also, the SAILUN are the best I have found for monster fifth wheels. More reliable than the equivalent Goodyear's. They are used on commercial trailers frequently because of their reliability.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-12-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 39,650
Posted By tbln930
We upgraded our 2014 F150 SCrew Lariat Ecoboost...

We upgraded our 2014 F150 SCrew Lariat Ecoboost to a 2016 F350 SCrew Lariat 6.7L turbo diesel for our Coachmen 312BHDS which is no lightweight. It allowed us to keep upgrading RV's which most folks...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-08-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,250
Posted By tbln930
We sold our Coachmen 312BHDS and picked up a 42'...

We sold our Coachmen 312BHDS and picked up a 42' Open Range fifth wheel but I still get the forum summaries for Forest River and read the interesting stuff. Over on our forum there have been some...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-08-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 22,843
Posted By tbln930
With a bath and a half and a residential fridge...

With a bath and a half and a residential fridge (ice and water on front door) in our 42' fifth wheel I let the dealer do it. I have done our other RV's for the last thirty years before it. (we had a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-15-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,987
Posted By tbln930
The reason for Goodyears six year warranty is you...

The reason for Goodyears six year warranty is you need it. The 614's are notorious for blowouts on the monster fifth wheels. We went with Sailun's commercial 14 ply. I have never seen a sidewall as...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-11-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,800
Posted By tbln930
We had a 2016 Coachmen 312BHDS Freedom Express...

We had a 2016 Coachmen 312BHDS Freedom Express Liberty Edition 37' TT and upgraded to a 2017 Open Range 376FBH 42' Fifth Wheel. The truck went from a F150 Eco Boost to an F350 turbo diesel. In...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-04-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,376
Posted By tbln930
Our lot had some unlocked batteries stolen. There...

Our lot had some unlocked batteries stolen. There are private cameras running now. The first trailer at the gate front hitch was touched and push a bit but the guy let the owner know who did it.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-16-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,407
Posted By tbln930
Maybe we should down size? - both kids and their...

Maybe we should down size? - both kids and their families tend to join us a lot after we upgraded to the 376 from a Coachmen. :-) Actually, we love to have them for about a third of our trips each...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-28-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,804
Posted By tbln930
To be fair Consumer Reports recommended the...

To be fair Consumer Reports recommended the Honda, the Westinghouse, and the Yamaha before they got to the Predator and Honeywell which both got the same but a lower rating. The main problem with...
Forum: Expandable and Hybrid RV Discussions 06-14-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,096
Posted By tbln930
We have a residential fridge on an inverter while...

We have a residential fridge on an inverter while towing. Works great! You want two large deep cycle batteries. One dedicated for inverter.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-12-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 274,970
Posted By tbln930
That makes a lot more sense. :)

That makes a lot more sense. :)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-25-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 274,970
Posted By tbln930
Something sounds funky. Empty truck total...

Something sounds funky.

Empty truck total 6060
front axle 3360
rear axle 2700? the difference of above two numbers

Truck plus Trailer 12,120
front axle 3300
rear axle 6900??? that doesn't...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-15-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,650
Posted By tbln930
The Lippert electric/hydraulic level is a bit...

The Lippert electric/hydraulic level is a bit slower than a six point hydraulic but you are talking a few minutes. Each has it's own idiosyncrasies. I know folks that prefer each because they are...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-15-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,650
Posted By tbln930
Thanks! That storage is incredible. Our Coachmen...

Thanks! That storage is incredible. Our Coachmen was nearly 37' long but it seems small inside compared to this on storage and especially living area. Of course there is quite a price difference.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-15-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,650
Posted By tbln930
Our dealer has mainly Montana (Keystone) and this...

Our dealer has mainly Montana (Keystone) and this Open Range 5ers for the non toy haulers and all Coachmen TT's. If you read the comparisons on many forums everyone with experience in both always...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-14-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,650
Posted By tbln930
Happy/sad to report we traded our 2016 Coachmen...

Happy/sad to report we traded our 2016 Coachmen 312 BHDS TT for a 2017 Open Range Roamer RF376FBH 42' fifth wheel - 5 slides - autoleveler. I blame the wife but I got the new truck out of it. We...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-04-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,650
Posted By tbln930
When are you getting your new truck to pull that...

When are you getting your new truck to pull that thing? :D
Forum: Salem 07-03-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By tbln930
We are looking at fifth wheels now. This seems to...

We are looking at fifth wheels now. This seems to be a real problem if a warm electric fridge can't cool off from the vehicle power when traveling. (We have an F-350 with a heavy-duty oversized...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-30-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,579
Posted By tbln930
I see Photobucket decided to mess with everybody....

I see Photobucket decided to mess with everybody. That is ashamed. I will use Flickr I guess to post photos.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-29-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,292
Posted By tbln930
I just got an Extang Solid Fold on a new leftover...

I just got an Extang Solid Fold on a new leftover F-350 long bed. We have a TT now but it is 5er hitch friendly. With the Extang tailgate weather strip installed it doesn't leak at all. I tested it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-29-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,579
Posted By tbln930
I just noticed your sig and the new truck and...

I just noticed your sig and the new truck and Vengeance as I reread all of these comments. Why did you go to the F-450 - for the 40D12? It has some significant specs but wouldn't a F-350 DRW do fine...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-28-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,120
Posted By tbln930
I picked up my new leftover 2016 F-350 SRW diesel...

I picked up my new leftover 2016 F-350 SRW diesel truck about three weeks ago and five days in I was on the interstate heading (SW) into a TStorm right in front of me that reported hail - on the very...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-28-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,898
Posted By tbln930
Did you flip the insert (Husky calls it the...

Did you flip the insert (Husky calls it the shank? I had to when I went from a F-150 to a F-350. The ball needed to drop 2". The picture above clarkbre posted shows the insert (black thing) pointed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-27-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,579
Posted By tbln930
So how it does it tow your Cardinal?

So how it does it tow your Cardinal?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-27-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,579
Posted By tbln930
I only do maybe 7500 miles a year at most so 5000...

I only do maybe 7500 miles a year at most so 5000 miles is next year for me. Yes on the fuel filters too. I still have to go through the Ford maintenance schedule. We were rushed to get it going for...
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