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Forum: Technical Corner 02-02-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,848
Posted By reubenray
I am leaning more toward putting an jack on the...

I am leaning more toward putting an jack on the outside for the satellite signal. It would go straight into the entertainment center. I plan on getting a weatherproof gasket and caulk it with...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-28-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,848
Posted By reubenray
Being I will be using a SWM dish and due to the...

Being I will be using a SWM dish and due to the fact that they are harder to get setup I may run a cable through a door or window for the initial setup. I then would work on getting it done...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-28-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,848
Posted By reubenray
I have my tripod ordered and I already have a SWM...

I have my tripod ordered and I already have a SWM dish. I will be taking my receivers from my house.

How and where does the cable from the dish connect to my Cougar HC? Also will I be able to...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 01-04-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,119
Posted By reubenray
In our driveway. Several of our neighbors put on...

In our driveway. Several of our neighbors put on a fireworks show that would put some cities to shame. The streets are usually jammed with cars to watch the fireworks. We usually get a crick in...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-12-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
I had my hitch checked out today and everything...

I had my hitch checked out today and everything is OK. I will be getting some paint to do the paint checkout.

I plan also to see about doing a lock or pin setup where the holes line up. Would...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 12-11-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,117
Posted By reubenray
Thanks for the detailed info on this route. ...

Thanks for the detailed info on this route. Being I have got lost or missed a turn on both of my trips the one you referred to would be a given. I will have to watch for that one. Will it be safe...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 12-10-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,117
Posted By reubenray
Roads from McComb, MS to Alexandria, La.??

How can you tell if a group of roads are suitable for RV travel? I am looking at taking US Hwy's. 84 & 98 from McComb to Natchez and then on over to Alexandria.
Forum: General RV Issues 12-02-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
There is a local dealer for the Husky brand hitch...

There is a local dealer for the Husky brand hitch about 10 miles away. I plan on getting them to look at the hitch. Now if they have a "hitch expert" I do not know.

I already have some orange...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-02-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
It has a sliding bar. Attached is the info sheet...

It has a sliding bar. Attached is the info sheet on it. The green indicator is what we look for and it was showing.
...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-02-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,842
Posted By reubenray
I am starting to think more and more it was my...

I am starting to think more and more it was my fault. But the DW will not be comfortable until I can confirm it was not the hitch. If I feel comfortable that it was not the hitch I will get a...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-01-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,842
Posted By reubenray
That is great that you had a great time. Sorry...

That is great that you had a great time. Sorry about missing out on the Christmas festivities.

We had to cancel our trip due to our Cajun Riviera did not want to go. :( It slipped out of the...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-01-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
Getting one of the v-shape tailgates was the...

Getting one of the v-shape tailgates was the first thing my brother said to get. But the tailgate kept the weight off of the siderails. I rather replace a tailgate that an entire bed.

I...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-01-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
My wife's initial response was that we are glad...

My wife's initial response was that we are glad it happened then instead of being on the road. But it is her fault. She made a comment to me as we was driving off that we must be getting better...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
The main reason I asked is while searching...

The main reason I asked is while searching through Autotrader.com it is not specified on the trucks that they have the towing package or not.
Forum: General RV Issues 12-01-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
I went home and looked at my hitch. It seems to...

I went home and looked at my hitch. It seems to stick when opening and sometime closing so I lubricated it some. Before I lubricated it the slide bar would only slide in part way. We went back to...
Forum: General RV Issues 12-01-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By reubenray
Hitch Failed - Trip Cancelled!!!!!!

Our third trip is not going to happen. We hooked up the fiver and did our two test pulls. So we raise up the legs and load up the blocks and start to drive off. We did not go 5' when the fiver...
Forum: Keystone Questions 12-01-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,210
Posted By reubenray
Trade-In/Resale Value??

When we bought our Cougar HC we figured we would both be working for at least another 5 years. After we retired and we have camped more we would check into something bigger if we felt we enjoyed it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
Do all 3/4 ton trucks have the tow package...

Do all 3/4 ton trucks have the tow package included already?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
At that cost difference I would probably look at...

At that cost difference I would probably look at a 1 ton also. Whenever this takes place I hope to find a good/low mileage/well maintained used one being it will be used mainly for towing.
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-28-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,934
Posted By reubenray
I will have to winterize mine again when we get...

I will have to winterize mine again when we get back. I did it after our last trip, but we got a wild hair and here we are going again.
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-28-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,934
Posted By reubenray
We are leaving on Sunday. I don't believe we...

We are leaving on Sunday. I don't believe we will get that cold there per the forecast. Right now the lows are to be in the 50's. It was 29 a few nights ago.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
I figured I would use a base weight of 550 pounds...

I figured I would use a base weight of 550 pounds of people, gas, hitch, etc. to subtract from the truck posted payload. Below is the breakdown.

Wife -142 (included in payload)
Me- 185
35...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-28-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,934
Posted By reubenray
Apparently running the refrigerator for about 12...

Apparently running the refrigerator for about 12 hours (2 trips) does not use much propane. I went to get them filled and they said the tanks was full. The only other time we have used the propane...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
Having a larger gas tank is a must for me. The...

Having a larger gas tank is a must for me. The Tundra only has a 26 gallon tank. When I pack a few cans with me this will get me as far as I want to drive a day anyway. This breaks down to about...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-27-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,523
Posted By reubenray
The gas pumps is an issue I have not had to deal...

The gas pumps is an issue I have not had to deal with but one time. It worked great that time. So far my trips have been close enough without having to fill up with the fiver. To prevent this I...
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