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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-14-2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,085
Posted By pjhansman
I have a 3kw Yamaha that travels in front of my...

I have a 3kw Yamaha that travels in front of my hitch. Often it stays and runs right there. However, sometimes when we're camping at a race without power, my wife gets annoyed if I drive away with...
Forum: Technical Corner 11-13-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By pjhansman
we actually get temps to -40 in the Timmins,...

we actually get temps to -40 in the Timmins, Ontario area. Our TV has spent 3 winters without leaving the 5ver.....no problems yet.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-07-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,425
Posted By pjhansman
Interesting....I thought we had the same 5ver,...

Interesting....I thought we had the same 5ver, but my tank monitor actually is a single button that activates all the sensors, including fresh water and battery level.
Forum: Technical Corner 11-07-2014, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,635
Posted By pjhansman
Love the shower head....not so happy with the...

Love the shower head....not so happy with the imitation metal hose that comes with it.

Replaced it with an expandable SS one from Menard's and all is good :)
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 11-06-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,336
Posted By pjhansman
Very difficult to get Maxxis tires in eastern...

Very difficult to get Maxxis tires in eastern Canada so I went with the Carlisles. Put over 7,000 miles on them this year and I'm quite happy with them.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-17-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,349
Posted By pjhansman
I took the easy way out and simply upgraded to...

I took the easy way out and simply upgraded to the Coleman Mach digital thermostat.

Certainly not the cheapest option but identical wiring, keeps the fan high/low selection, and keeps the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-02-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,129
Posted By pjhansman
My pump did not vibrate when running, but the...

My pump did not vibrate when running, but the lines would numb your hand trying to hang on to them.

I installed the water arrestors right at the pump. And it worked for me. :)
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-01-2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By pjhansman
How old is the battery? Is it the original Type...

How old is the battery? Is it the original Type 24 that came with the 5ver?

If so, it may need replacing. if you do, I'd suggest going to at least a Type 27 battery. It should fit in the same...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-27-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,129
Posted By pjhansman
Yeah...put a 2 gallon accumulator tank in first,...

Yeah...put a 2 gallon accumulator tank in first, but under the kitchen sink so it was too far from the pump and wasn't much help reducing the water hammer.

Like you said.....on to the next project...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-27-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,129
Posted By pjhansman
Yet another noisy pump story....

So I had the pleasure of working in the UP of Michigan this summer and full-timing in my 5th wheel. Its the first time I've been back here since I graduated almost 40 years ago.

It also gave me...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-27-2014, 03:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,002
Posted By pjhansman
Just added that to my list of things to do (tx)

Just added that to my list of things to do (tx)
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-26-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,002
Posted By pjhansman
May not be the best but it's certainly seen a lot...

May not be the best but it's certainly seen a lot of use this summer in Upper Michigan.

https://www.lowes.com/pd_81525-33454-DCH5090EL_0__?productId=3262237

Very quiet, oscillates, and the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-24-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By pjhansman
The colors are coming on strong now....looks like...

The colors are coming on strong now....looks like this will be the best weekend, and the weather looks very promising :)
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-24-2014, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By pjhansman
Can't give you a mechanic's answer, but my '11...

Can't give you a mechanic's answer, but my '11 Laredo has almost 20k miles on it. Had the bearings and brakes checked at 18k and they were both good.

I expect I'll have the bearings changed out...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 09-19-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By pjhansman
Got 12k miles on my original Towmax tires....but...

Got 12k miles on my original Towmax tires....but replaced them before I had any issues.

Also went with Carlisles and put over 5k miles on so far this year without issue. :)
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-17-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By pjhansman
Make sure you book ahead. I'm in a beautiful...

Make sure you book ahead. I'm in a beautiful park on Lake Independence in Big Bay, 1/2 hour north of Marquette, but they're kicking me out on Oct. 5th.

The closer you stay to the big lake the...
Forum: General RV Issues 09-11-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,644
Posted By pjhansman
I might also mention that there are a bunch of...

I might also mention that there are a bunch of provinces and territories in Canada as well, each with their own variation of that same rule.

Just as an FYI....Ontario had almost exactly the same...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-11-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,273
Posted By pjhansman
You might want to make sure that the light you...

You might want to make sure that the light you pull power from isn't from a switched light....or you'll need the light on to run the fan.

I'm having that problem in my 5th wheel....the nearest...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-06-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,107
Posted By pjhansman
My X-chocks work great as wheel chocks but do...

My X-chocks work great as wheel chocks but do little to restrict movement.

My Strong Arm Stabilizers however, work great!

:D
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-06-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,315
Posted By pjhansman
I only opened the post to see what a "screw...

I only opened the post to see what a "screw doohickey thing" looked like :D
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-05-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,581
Posted By pjhansman
I was under the impression that the model number...

I was under the impression that the model number referenced the interior length of the trailer....the usable length if you will.

My 316RL is about 31.5 feet inside but over 35 feet outside.
Forum: Towing 09-02-2014, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By pjhansman
I expect you might be looking for pull-thru sites...

I expect you might be looking for pull-thru sites :D
Forum: Towing 09-02-2014, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By pjhansman
Where there's a will....

....apparently there's a way!

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/524x295q90/r/674/AMTdM4.jpg
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-28-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Posted By pjhansman
Are you sure it's PVC? Possibly PEX line?

Are you sure it's PVC? Possibly PEX line?
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-26-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,809
Posted By pjhansman
Thanks for the responses....hate to lose parts on...

Thanks for the responses....hate to lose parts on my first trip with them.



I'm very impressed with the difference with just the front four braces....might be a while before the rear ones get...
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