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Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 01-22-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,942
Posted By Cool Canuck
You might try calling Keystone and see what...

You might try calling Keystone and see what similarly equipped trailers are coming out at. Having said that, I found Keystone's Customer Service less than helpful at times.

It has been my...
Forum: Keystone Questions 01-22-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,490
Posted By Cool Canuck
Salt or no salt, some rust will appear. I find...

Salt or no salt, some rust will appear. I find I paint the entry steps and rear stabilizers every couple of years. I'll also splash some paint on the exposed frame every few years. My last...
Forum: General RV Issues 01-18-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,557
Posted By Cool Canuck
The hardware stores sell a device to which you...

The hardware stores sell a device to which you attach a garden hose. You place this down in the drain line and turn the water on. This thing will blow up like a balloon and seal itself in the...
Forum: Towing 12-03-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,816
Posted By Cool Canuck
The way I do it is to, with the trailer attached:...

The way I do it is to, with the trailer attached:
Weigh the truck front, back and trailer axles.
Drop the the trailer and weigh the truck front and back axles again without the trailer.

The pin...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-01-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,557
Posted By Cool Canuck
We bought a couple of 'Best Recliners' to replace...

We bought a couple of 'Best Recliners' to replace ours. Many styles and sizes to choose from and the backs come off easily. If you stay away from the rocker/swivel units you can get wall-away...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 11-16-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,725
Posted By Cool Canuck
Try contacting Keystone. They should have some...

Try contacting Keystone. They should have some engineering on it. I just removed 10" off of my Everest. Mostly because I need it to head south, but that was a lot of weight up there. Thinking the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 11-14-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,802
Posted By Cool Canuck
I had no issues. Nice work.

I had no issues.
Nice work.
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 11-14-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,307
Posted By Cool Canuck
No mention of year or pricing. I would not...

No mention of year or pricing. I would not consider a Challenger a low end trailer. Mid maybe. However, the Hitchhiker Champagne is near the top. I don't think you can compare the trailers.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-07-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,497
Posted By Cool Canuck
Man! You're a tough sell. A pdf right from...

Man! You're a tough sell. A pdf right from Caterpillar (www.cat.com/cda/files/87761/7/pehp9526.pdf). The High Pressure Pump on the International/Navistar TE444 engines (Ford 7.3) has no contact with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-06-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,497
Posted By Cool Canuck
Well, close ... but no cigar. The fuel pump is...

Well, close ... but no cigar. The fuel pump is electric. What you are probably referring to is the "High Pressure Oil Pump". This pump takes engine oil and pumps it at high pressure to the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-06-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,497
Posted By Cool Canuck
Unless you're going to see -40, synthetic isn't...

Unless you're going to see -40, synthetic isn't cost effective. Like many, I used Shell Rotella 15W-40 in my '01. Tried Chevron Delo once and truck didn't like it. It would romp while idling when...
Forum: Towing 11-02-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,580
Posted By Cool Canuck
Reminds me of a friend's embarrassment when...

Reminds me of a friend's embarrassment when struggling up a hill, he was passed by a front end loader. :-)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-31-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,391
Posted By Cool Canuck
Darn thing had too many forward slashes. Edited...

Darn thing had too many forward slashes. Edited it and seems to work but the original post still shows those leading slashes. I'll try one more time....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-28-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,391
Posted By Cool Canuck
Each to his own. I did mine about 100,000km. ...

Each to his own. I did mine about 100,000km. You might be interested in this link for your Ford 7.3 //https://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/1999faq/Maintenance-AutoT.htm...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-26-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,719
Posted By Cool Canuck
I don't believe that Keystone do not have wiring...

I don't believe that Keystone do not have wiring diagrams for their units. They would need to do this in the design process. It may have to change once the prototype is built but they will have...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-17-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,810
Posted By Cool Canuck
A torque wrench is a must, however, it's purpose...

A torque wrench is a must, however, it's purpose is to tighten the lug nuts. You still need something like your 4 way wrench to remove them. It is also good for getting the lug nuts on to snug. I...
Forum: Towing 10-16-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,776
Posted By Cool Canuck
They will get the bugs up a little higher on the...

They will get the bugs up a little higher on the trailer.

Although the diagram looks good, I don't think that's quite the way things work. Things that stick up in the air create drag. The air...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-11-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,252
Posted By Cool Canuck
Not a problem Fetus. All good info, its just...

Not a problem Fetus. All good info, its just that I got to page 2 and wasn't sure I was in the same thread.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-10-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,252
Posted By Cool Canuck
I thought the thread was about water pressure and...

I thought the thread was about water pressure and regulators. I have a A31 Cash Valve Regulator (https://www.cashvalve.com/pressure.asp). Very happy with it. You need something like this (Watts is...
Forum: Towing 10-07-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
Posted By Cool Canuck
What Fetus said. I got smart one year and...

What Fetus said. I got smart one year and figured I'd put the hair pins on the inside to help prevent someone pulling them. Ran into the same problem you have. The hair pins interfere with the...
Forum: General RV Issues 10-05-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,366
Posted By Cool Canuck
I believe what happens is the sewer gas from the...

I believe what happens is the sewer gas from the dump system travels up through your grey tanks and continues up through the tank vents. It then drifts into to your ceiling vents or just around the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-01-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,212
Posted By Cool Canuck
Weeping is normal according to the instruction...

Weeping is normal according to the instruction manuals. It has nothing to do with city water pressure or anything like that. The water system in an RV is a closed system unlike your city water...
Forum: Towing 09-14-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,669
Posted By Cool Canuck
The only way to know what you have and what you...

The only way to know what you have and what you are dealing with it to get the truck loaded as you would to travel - full fuel, wife, kids, dog and the 50 or so lbs of stuff. Find a weigh scale and...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-08-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,943
Posted By Cool Canuck
Any Non Glazed tile from the local hardware store...

Any Non Glazed tile from the local hardware store will work. Usually less expensive than a pizza stone. We remove ours for travel. As previously pointed out, they can bang around and scratch the...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-07-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By Cool Canuck
Sounds to me like the gas valve may have failed...

Sounds to me like the gas valve may have failed and does not completely shut down. Hopefully it is just bugs. The valve is not cheap.
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