Forum: Technical Corner
12-05-2017, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,304
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-22-2017, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,293
Buy a Honda
You will spend a little more but also be happy down the road...I have a 1000 and a 3000 no troubles at all and they run a lot dry camping.Never had a bad remark from any other camper about how loud...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
11-01-2016, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,417
Re: Honda Generator upgrade
I also have the 3000 and added wheels I made a rack and have carried it many miles down the road for use in all the seasons I run it in the winter for elect. heat going south also...great unit ...use...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
09-13-2016, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,728
Fan break down
I was just wanting to ask Year of Your Truck and has it got a cabin filter..I have a 2015 2500 CTD 4x4..Thanks in advance Bushman said that...:D
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
07-30-2016, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,143
Towmax Junk?
I think so. I have 10 ply 15" Carlisle the tires are over 3 years old. But I drive at 65 mph speed and china bombs do make a poor mix ....Bushman:)
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Forum: Towing
07-30-2016, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,442
brake away
I just use some black tape make a loop and tape and tape the end to the handle .miles and miles never a miss or problem ..Bushman:)
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-09-2016, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,822
My Trailer is a 27'6" lrs ( living room slide)
the short hoses that hang under the trailer are drains 2 under the pass.side are water line low points the one at the back below the water fill is water tank drain nice to add bleach let sit a hour...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
06-08-2016, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,865
I have had Oil Burners since 1997
The one I have now is a Dodge 2015 Outdoorsman and My motor was free had it a year and love this Truck.The power is great MPG seems good but I drive like 62mph after all retired and in no hurry this...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-07-2016, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,684
same as any man made trailer
As the heat of day warms the trailer the expanding begins and as night and temps drop things return to normal or is Your unit have a spook in it ...........:eek::D:
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Forum: Technical Corner
05-31-2016, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,946
#1 is Honda
I have a 3000 Honda runs all night with one fill up and mine is used a lot never failed Me bought for dry camping going away for the winter...best to buy first and not have to replace for many years...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-15-2016, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
door
Hi all I have installed a dead bolt My self ..We like to have a extra lock for night time that has no keys lol just gives a edge when sleeping...Bushman:D
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-06-2016, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,527
trailer lift
Hi I bought a New 2500 Dodge and the truck is 4" higher than the retired 2009 also a Dodge so I had the boys at the spring shop lift the trailer 4" and in about 6 hours all was done and under $300.00...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
04-30-2016, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,691
Generator
I have had a few junkers when I started out camping back in 1997...I just got a Honda 3000 so others would not complain about the loud yes loud noise Honda was a high price but as get what You pay...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
03-22-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Hot Water Heater
I drain mine every time and be sure to turn the Electric to it off so the element will not fry if You have the switch for elect. I like to drain all water so bugs do not grow .add some bleach about a...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
03-22-2016, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,663
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-27-2015, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Cool Idea
Use a hair blower about 15 min. when needed :D
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-03-2015, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,076
what to buy ?????
6.0 is not a good choice. all the new Dodges ,Ford ,and GM lines are good for Trailer use the Eye candy is real nice. They have come a long way I am a Dodge Guy have a 2015 CTD Outdoorsman 4x4 in the...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-01-2015, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,422
Just asking
Is the tradesman the work truck line? I never seen one in Canada I have the Outdoorsman My Self and it is loaded with the toys You will enjoy the power of the CTD I have had a few others all CTD all...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
09-02-2015, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,562
change the bulb?
no add some LED flat panel I did and have about 3-4 panels in mine and We watch out at night as Deer come to feed at the corn also the site is so nice to move about if light is needed the scare...
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Forum: Towing
08-06-2015, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,696
5year or 3 year
You will not need it if You go Dodge best to have extended if You go Fix or repair daily GM that's a story in its self ....just kidding lol all are good till they break:D
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Forum: Towing
08-03-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,696
Dodge Ram
I have the new 2500 for 2015 I went with the rail system as the pucks were not in the truck .Had the system in old truck and still have the adaptor from reese it is for sale .The new truck is 4"s...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
07-30-2015, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,668
tires
I have the 15" size 3years now not a problem of any kind I had them high speed spin balanced and new steal stems I run about 65 mph if hot a little slower..Heat is a big factor in tire separation. I...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
07-23-2015, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,883
Carlies
Have the new line on the 5er they are 15" 10 plys and so far great I used metal stems and max air but also drive at about 63mph if roads are real hot .....:D
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
07-23-2015, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,565
Mississippi Roads
The roads are not that bad drive with a eye open I do and winter down that way every year...:D
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Forum: General RV Issues
07-23-2015, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 16,834
Ants or mice
Mickey Mouse dis like mothballs I use a few under the trailer but replace them as needed about 4 weeks get the Mice before they get in ....Ants also dis like baby powder add this to the setting up of...
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