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Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-08-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,201
Posted By gepaine
For Sale: Hensley Arrow Hitch

Hensley Arrow Travel Trailer Hitch

This hitch completely prevents trailer sway, greatly increasing the safety and comfort of your towing experience. We purchased this hitch 2 ½ years ago after...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-29-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,032
Posted By gepaine
sourdough Found this on Wikipedia: ...

sourdough

Found this on Wikipedia:

"Under the Freedom Roads brand, the company sells RVs through a network of about three dozen independent dealers. In 2007, the company opened the Camping...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-29-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,032
Posted By gepaine
Bought a Cougar at CW Burlington, WA 3 years ago...

Bought a Cougar at CW Burlington, WA 3 years ago and the contract was something like "Joe's RV's" (not really, but I can't remember the actual name) so clearly this one was not owned by CW. Maybe...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-29-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,032
Posted By gepaine
Regarding buying from Camping World, you should...

Regarding buying from Camping World, you should ask about the specific Camping World you are thinking of buying from. I have had a great experience buying from Camping World in Burlington, WA - both...
Forum: Towing 11-07-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
jhudson, My garage is too narrow as well as...

jhudson,

My garage is too narrow as well as too short so I would have to go with the crew cab, short bed, SRW. Regarding the empty ride, I take it that you meant that the 3500 rides very good for...
Forum: Towing 11-06-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
Thanks for the detailed reply. Your actual...

Thanks for the detailed reply. Your actual experience (weight wise) was very much inline with my estimates. For example, I had estimated that we would be about 300 pounds under GVWR, but might...
Forum: Towing 11-05-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
I considered a DRW briefly, but it is too wide...

I considered a DRW briefly, but it is too wide for my garage - unless I park the other car outside.
Forum: Towing 11-05-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
Thanks for everyone's help. I just can't get...

Thanks for everyone's help.

I just can't get comfortable with the likelihood that I will exceed the 3500's payload rating so the wife and I have decided to continue looking for a new trailer. I...
Forum: Towing 11-05-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
I included the weight of the batteries and...

I included the weight of the batteries and propane in my "cargo" estimate.

Also, I just chatted online with someone at Chevrolet.com and was given this definition of curb weight: "The Curb Weight...
Forum: Towing 11-05-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
It did help. Thanks. I am using the payload...

It did help. Thanks.

I am using the payload from the brochure, but I will review the options list and adjust my figures accordingly.
Forum: Towing 11-05-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,744
Posted By gepaine
Enough Truck?

I'm looking at buying a 2015 Keystone Montana 3725RL with a dry weight of about 12,500 lbs and a dry hitch weight of 2815 lbs. I am also planning to buy a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax SRW to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 22,650
Posted By gepaine
Considering Moving Up to 5th Wheel

Good thread! Glad my search found it.

For the past 4 years, I have been towing a 24-foot Cougar TT with a 2007 Escalade. I am within all weight ratings, but with only 0% to 10% leeway depending on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,847
Posted By gepaine
In the case of my GMC product, a 2007 Cadillac...

In the case of my GMC product, a 2007 Cadillac Escalade, transmission temp runs anywhere from 175 to 215 depending on the steepness of the grade, the length of the grade, and on the outside temp. I...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 10-14-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
Posted By gepaine
Here's A Picture

This is what mine looks like (under the bathroom sink):
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-09-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,707
Posted By gepaine
Dometic Fridge Mystery

We have been on the road for almost 2 months in our 24-foot Cougar TT. At about the 6-week point, our Dometic fridge became seriously iced up. About 25% of the cooling fins had ice built up between...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-26-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,227
Posted By gepaine
Thanks for the quick replies. Mine is...

Thanks for the quick replies.

Mine is different than the generic one sold at CW. (I have attached pictures.) I have access from the inside of the trailer so I hope I won't have to remove the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-26-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,227
Posted By gepaine
Replacing City Water Check Valve

My check valve on my city water connection has failed (water pump is pumping water out of city connection), and I plan on getting a replacement from Keystone and swapping it out myself. Looking at...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-12-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,817
Posted By gepaine
I just use whatever will hold up my pants. :)

I just use whatever will hold up my pants. :)
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-10-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,036
Posted By gepaine
You may not need a stronger strut. Try moving the...

You may not need a stronger strut. Try moving the lower mounting point so the strut is more vertical when the bed is up. This will provide more leverage. It worked for me! (It is also mentioned in...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-09-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,888
Posted By gepaine
Not familiar with the term "age-out tire". What...

Not familiar with the term "age-out tire". What does it mean?
Forum: Keystone Questions 08-09-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,109
Posted By gepaine
It should be mounted on the wall with the...

It should be mounted on the wall with the circular opening pointing down. Then the box stays in place and the tissues come out the bottom.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,518
Posted By gepaine
The manufacturer of my black tank flush kit...

The manufacturer of my black tank flush kit recommends that you DO NOT use any kind of pressure regulator on it. I assume that is because you need full pressure to get the best flushing.
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-13-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,717
Posted By gepaine
If you unplug the umbilical, there's really no...

If you unplug the umbilical, there's really no reason you can't plug in to shore power. Also, plugged in or not, you could leave the fridge turned on.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-13-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,066
Posted By gepaine
Easier Method

Drain fresh water tank.
Add 2 gallons of anti-freeze to fresh water tank.
Pump anti-freeze from tank instead of from gallon jug.

No muss, no fuss, and no need to locate water pump.
Forum: Towing 06-30-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,861
Posted By gepaine
X2 - I love mine also!

X2 - I love mine also!
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