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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-20-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,538
Posted By cseeger22
CP4 Pumps

The high pressure fuel pump problem is not just with Ram/Dodge, I am without my truck presently. My tow vehicle is a 2015 6.7 Powerstroke, I'm having to have the "catastrophic failure" kit...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-06-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,184
Posted By cseeger22
Tires

GrayGhostUSA,
You can buy any trailer tire, with possibly the exception of the GY Endurance, and what you have are tires that are produced with little to no testing or standards of safety. The...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 04-04-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,477
Posted By cseeger22
Life Without Whine

If having a boat is the main objective, consider this. I have a toyhauler that I pull with 4 Hobie Mirage drive kayaks, each 12 feet long, inside on a trailer. You could easily pull a similar rig...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-16-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 18,766
Posted By cseeger22
Most Important Upgrade

My opinion: to rid yourself of the ST rated tires that will eventually bite you at the worst possible time if you keep them. Changing a tire along the interstate should be avoided at all costs! 4...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-10-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By cseeger22
Trans Fluid

I am with Bluepill and others in this thread, I change the trans fluid around ~30K, it is the simplest & easiest thing to do to keep the transmission going. Same with the engine oil at ~3K as I do...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-07-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,407
Posted By cseeger22
Toyhauler

Summit151,
I agree with the previous posts, never had any towing issues with sway or anything else, any trailer will sway if it is not hooked up correctly! The only other plus for using a...
Forum: Vengeance 01-29-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,049
Posted By cseeger22
Kayak hauling

I put my kayak trailer with 4 kayaks and 2 bicycles inside my WolfPack toyhauler. They ride inside out of the wind and weather safely. Makes transporting, moving to & from the water easier plus...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 01-16-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By cseeger22
Castle Rocks

MoCamping,
Everything posted so far rings true from what has happened to me and our camping friends. Change tires before you have a problem that will cost you more than just new tires! My...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-06-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,698
Posted By cseeger22
Tire Replacement

You can replace your trailer tires (ST's) with Light Truck tires and extend your tire life expectancy until they probably wear out with complete peace of mind. Or you can replace with ST's and go...
Forum: Rockwood 08-27-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,737
Posted By cseeger22
Tires

stlramper,
If you want to keep your new camper: out of the shop, or temporarily stranded along the interstate, then get rid of the ST tires soon. Our travel partners, on their 5th trip with a...
Forum: Wildwood 08-27-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,589
Posted By cseeger22
Replacement tires

DNA111,
It appears you have 16" rims and with that you should have no trouble finding a Light Truck tire for your replacements. You will find many who will disagree, but consider this before...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-24-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,866
Posted By cseeger22
Bigger Tires

Cardinal Camper,

Good idea to get the China tires off your RV. Consider going to a Light Truck tire. A LT tire may be put onto an RV or go on a passenger automobile. However, an ST tire states...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-24-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,172
Posted By cseeger22
Trim Repair

david_reaves & KingFisher,

Glad to hear you didn't have a huge repair from the tire separation. Been there & done this, not fun! Don't do the repair until you can get rid of your...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-10-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,229
Posted By cseeger22
Yaks inside RV

Willie1280,
I have 4 Hobie Mirage Revolution Kayaks (13'6"length) that go inside my toyhauler, while on the trailer, that I haul/launch them with once at the campground! No lugging or dragging...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-10-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,696
Posted By cseeger22
Carlisle deal at Wal-mart

Good price, good deal, selling old tires on Craigslist even better! BUT ... at the end of the day you still have "st" rated tires and relatively short, at best, peace of mind/durability. For...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-09-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 83,908
Posted By cseeger22
EZ lube axles

I have read through all 6 pages of posts. Many great ideas with how to do this job. I feel confident with using the zerk fittings to lube the axles, Dexter put them there to avoid having to pull...
Forum: XLR 07-20-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By cseeger22
15" tire replacements

Anyone wishing to replace their China made ST tires with a better alternative, Nokian Tire out of Finland (& soon from Laverne, TN) is a heavy duty tire company that makes a Light Truck tire in a 15"...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-07-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,523
Posted By cseeger22
Replac e Tires or Not!

To answer the original post's question ... MY OPINION after several blowouts and one with a Castle Rock ... replace ASAP ! I liked "raspivey's" analogy of the divorce, but after 4 "I" did something...
Forum: Cedar Creek 07-04-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,073
Posted By cseeger22
Rims & Tires

If I were "upgrading" tires I would be more concerned about moving away from the China made ST rated tires and moving toward an LT tire for my RV. Many feel they are upgrading when one moves up a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-27-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,029
Posted By cseeger22
Tire Replacement

Ajrzr13,
See my reply to your other post. It is going to cost you to replace your tires ... do you want to pay for tires only or ... pay for tires and downtime to your RV while it is repaired...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-25-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,646
Posted By cseeger22
Bolt on Tire

Ajrzr13,
If you decide to get 4 new tires, put LT tires back instead of ST. Consider yourself fortunate as the "bolt" may have saved you a blowout if you have never changed out tires. If those...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-05-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,208
Posted By cseeger22
Castle Rock Tires

You won't find any info anywhere about Castle Rock tires as the company does not want any info to get out about the poor way they are produced. Cupping, convex, concave, what ever the problem may...
Forum: Cherokee 06-02-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 38,216
Posted By cseeger22
Tires!

GSlone,
If you cannot take your RV to tire shop easily, you need to be on a flat surface and jack each axle up near the wheel, and place blocks (6X6's work good) under each axle as close to the...
Forum: Vengeance 06-01-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By cseeger22
Tire Replacement

Nokian now has Light Truck tires in 15" & 16" sizes, the Rotiiva LT. This is a company in Finland that specializes in heavy duty tires. Check them out for your RV next time, don't replace an ST...
Forum: Cherokee 06-01-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 38,216
Posted By cseeger22
Tire Replacement

Wolf Pack owners: If you have Castle Rock tires or the equivalent on your unit, change them out. If you have 16" rims, you have many choices in LT tires. For us 15" rims owners, not so many. But,...
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