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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-10-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,819
Posted By ColoRobbie
Whoa boy!

I'm no mechanic but, I'm pretty sure you're supposed to hook them there break wires up. Just sayin'.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-10-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,492
Posted By ColoRobbie
Stop!

I would not continue drilling and if you are concerned with the appearance, there are some very good fiberglass repair places that could fix that for you. My buddy has had to have two patches done...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-07-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,874
Posted By ColoRobbie
Not enough

I had a 2012 F-150 with Eco-Boost and the tow package. My TT is a Surveyor BHS245, it weighs around 5,200 lbs. I towed it with the F-150 for two years and it wasn't the engine that had a problem,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-21-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,746
Posted By ColoRobbie
We'll, I'm not an electrician, just work in IT. ...

We'll, I'm not an electrician, just work in IT. I do know we use very little power throughout the day, all LED lights and we only turn on a couple at night. I do plug into the 30 amp socket when...
Forum: Surveyor 02-19-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
Furnace Issue

I've looked through the forums but I couldn't find this exact issue. During our last camping trip last year our furnace would not turn on. I would set the thermostat, it would pop the fuse and the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-19-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,746
Posted By ColoRobbie
I get 3 days

I have a Forest River BHS245 with Dual 12V batteries. If I use the furnace at night I can get 3 days out of my batteries. If I don't use the furnace i can get about a week. i purchased a generator...
Forum: Surveyor 01-26-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
The 310 fits OK?

MWR, the dometic 310 fits the Surveyor BHS bathroom ok? With the fact that is is a longer bowl, does it interfere with entering the bathroom?
Forum: Surveyor 12-18-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
My toilet *&@# the bed

I have a 2016 BHS 245 and the water going to my toilet froze before I could get to winterizing it (real cold fall here in Colorado) and it cracked the coupler in the back where the hose connects to...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 08-22-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,283
Posted By ColoRobbie
NEVER use Armor All

The silicone in armor all is bad news for your interior and\or your RV roof. I have used 303 Aerospace protectant on my RV's roof, car dash, exterior plastic and the front fiberglass cap of my RV. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-09-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,198
Posted By ColoRobbie
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll continue to...

Thanks for all the feedback. I'll continue to use the Weight Distribution bars and will work on getting it set up properly tonight.
My F-150 had anti-sway control and it worked great. If it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-09-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,198
Posted By ColoRobbie
Thanks

Thanks for the feed back. The truck has electronic sway control but my weight distribution bars do not have sway control. I also failed to mention that my new truck is a diesel so the weight...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-09-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,198
Posted By ColoRobbie
Weight Distribution Bars on F250 Super Duty?

Hey All, I just traded my 2012 Ford F-150 with Eco-Boost (which I loved) for a 2016 Ford f-250 Super Duty. I had to use weight distribution bars on my F-150 when towing my Forest River BHS245 (5,300...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-22-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,672
Posted By ColoRobbie
I wouldn't

I have a 2012 F-150 with 3.5L Eco Boost and I wouldn't tow anything bigger than my 245BHS which is around 6,000 wet. I use weight distribution bars and load everything in the camper to reduce...
Forum: Surveyor 09-23-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
Love it ^

Love it ^
Forum: Surveyor 09-23-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
I have one, bought it in July and live it! 11...

I have one, bought it in July and live it! 11 nughts in it so far.
Forum: Tips and Tricks 09-03-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 29,840
Posted By ColoRobbie
This should be at the top of the list!

This should be at the top of the list!
Forum: Surveyor 08-22-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
Thanks for the input. My truck has a...

Thanks for the input. My truck has a transmission temperature gauge and it only runs, on average, 5° hotter. I did notice that I need to be careful when going up real steep or long passes and...
Forum: Surveyor 08-19-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,317
Posted By ColoRobbie
Total noob - Kind of

I have read all of the posts in this thread and am even more psyched about our new purchase.
On vacation in Oregon last week we traded in our Starcraft 11RT pop-up on a 2016 Surveyor 245BHS. ...
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