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Forum: Towing 03-30-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,145
Posted By Umpie007
I have to agree with the group, go with a...

I have to agree with the group, go with a Prodigy. I got rid of my old Draw Tite controller a couple of years ago and am in total love with the Prodigy. My brother in law has a Voyager and has...
Forum: Towing 02-21-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,328
Posted By Umpie007
Here's a link to a recent discussion that might...

Here's a link to a recent discussion that might interest you on your timbrens/airbags question..
https://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2074
If it doesn't work it's under the fifth wheel...
Forum: Towing 02-20-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,223
Posted By Umpie007
No problem, just make sure you do your...

No problem, just make sure you do your maintenance on the campers breaks, they will need adjusting as they wear.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-19-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,816
Posted By Umpie007
Ditto to what the crew has said, this is 3/4 ton...

Ditto to what the crew has said, this is 3/4 ton territory. I towed my Cougar with a 1/2 ton and it was upper 7,000#'s loaded up. It towed it fine but it did labor a little on the really steep...
Forum: Keystone Questions 02-18-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,810
Posted By Umpie007
I bolted a 2" receiver to my bumper and I put 2...

I bolted a 2" receiver to my bumper and I put 2 mountain bikes and my kids 2 freestyle bikes on it and haven't had any problems. Been doing it for 5 years now. I periodically check around the welds...
Forum: Towing 02-18-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,223
Posted By Umpie007
Exhaust brakes don`t work on gas engines because...

Exhaust brakes don`t work on gas engines because they don`t have enough compression/backpressure. If stopping or slowing down is an issue for you, buy a good brake controller and let the camper slow...
Forum: Towing 02-17-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,328
Posted By Umpie007
I have Firestone Ride-Rite bags in my current...

I have Firestone Ride-Rite bags in my current truck as well as my last truck which was an 08 Chevy half-ton and I really like them. To answer the original post, in my opinion I look at the weight of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-16-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,451
Posted By Umpie007
I think you'll really like the airbags option. ...

I think you'll really like the airbags option. About a hour and a half install, maintenance free and look cool. I've had Firestone Ride Rite air bags in my last 2 trucks and absolutely love them!! ...
Forum: Towing 02-13-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,203
Posted By Umpie007
I have to agree with Larry, I posted something...

I have to agree with Larry, I posted something similar to this in the Fifth Wheel section under 6' box. I never used my slider either, even towing with a chevy half ton with a 5'8" box. In most...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-13-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,994
Posted By Umpie007
Nice, I'll trade ya my 01 Cougar for it:) Even...

Nice, I'll trade ya my 01 Cougar for it:) Even up maybe:eek:??? Just kiddin.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-12-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,805
Posted By Umpie007
I just leave mine on the hose and forget about it.

I just leave mine on the hose and forget about it.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-12-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,111
Posted By Umpie007
I traded off my 08 1/2 ton chevy with a 5'8" box...

I traded off my 08 1/2 ton chevy with a 5'8" box off last fall for a 6'6" box 3/4 ton (not because of the box, the wife wants a bigger fifth wheel). I had a reese slider and never used it slid back....
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-18-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,766
Posted By Umpie007
If it was me I wouldn't put a 50 amp breaker in...

If it was me I wouldn't put a 50 amp breaker in your box. I know that this is an inconveniance, my camper will do it to if I run multiple things and the AC kicks on and ....trip. When these AC...
Forum: Keystone Questions 09-06-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,402
Posted By Umpie007
i agree with flyguy. i think you either have a...

i agree with flyguy. i think you either have a tire that is really low on air, although if a spring shackle broke from the frame, that will cause alot of sway also. just look really carefully...
Forum: Keystone Questions 09-03-2009, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,480
Posted By Umpie007
i have a 01 278efs fifth wheel and have the same...

i have a 01 278efs fifth wheel and have the same thing. i keep thinking it's flypoop when i look up.....until i look closer.. i don't know what it is or how tho fix it
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-01-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Umpie007
i have a 01 278efs and in my fifth wheel there is...

i have a 01 278efs and in my fifth wheel there is a black pvc vent that goes through my closet. i'm not sure what tank but it's directly across from my toilet. i too have a smell sometimes. i just...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-28-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,994
Posted By Umpie007
thank you for the advice. i will download your...

thank you for the advice. i will download your info. i hope all is well on the undercarriage. the trailer company welded 6" by 1/4" channel iron to the frame "and not vertical welds" horizontal...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-28-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,994
Posted By Umpie007
this might sound stupid but what is a PDI? and...

this might sound stupid but what is a PDI? and no i would have looked at other brands. i know now what to look for. my wifes grandfather made a comment to me when i said "Wow that Montana looks...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-28-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,994
Posted By Umpie007
Angry cougar278efs cheap frame, poor construction, bent

:mad:i foung another forum where people had similar problems. i bought the camper used and didn't have much time to look it over. after purchasing it i looked underneath to see how to adjust the...
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