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Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-19-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,567
Posted By cathcartww
We travel I-95 all the time - there are some...

We travel I-95 all the time - there are some sections where you just have to slow down to keep things from shaking loose. It doesn't take too much longer to get there at 55 instead of 65.

I-10 is...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-29-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,803
Posted By cathcartww
I don't see any reason not to paint the springs. ...

I don't see any reason not to paint the springs. I give mine a shot of spray paint just about every year.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-23-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,941
Posted By cathcartww
I assume you realize that when the refrigerator...

I assume you realize that when the refrigerator is on electric, it uses both 12v for controls, but needs shore power (120v) for cooling ?
Forum: General RV Issues 12-25-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,633
Posted By cathcartww
Most welding shops aren't set up to do a good...

Most welding shops aren't set up to do a good paint job. The standard seems to be a quick coat of "shop paint" for temporary and cosmetic protection. Has noting to do with the quality of their...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 12-25-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,988
Posted By cathcartww
It seems like they always try to eliminate the...

It seems like they always try to eliminate the things that will inconvenience people the most. For instance out at Hatteras Nation Seashore, they are maintaining the rangers that patrol the beach to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-02-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,110
Posted By cathcartww
Both the jack and the slides need a lot of amps...

Both the jack and the slides need a lot of amps to work. If they work when the truck is plugged in, but don't work when disconnected, you are not getting full power from the battery. Just testing...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-02-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,938
Posted By cathcartww
Ours started leaking during heavy rains. Turned...

Ours started leaking during heavy rains. Turned out that there were some stress cracks in each of the corners (trailer is 6 years old). I inspect and re-Dicor yearly, but the cracks just developed...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-20-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,917
Posted By cathcartww
Ours had a "springy floor", and we are big...

Ours had a "springy floor", and we are big people, so we got the cracks -mostly near the drain. Our solution was to fix the cracks with Eternabond tape, then get one of these teak shower mats to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-19-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 40,745
Posted By cathcartww
Our 2012 Outback 277RL TT grosses close to 9000...

Our 2012 Outback 277RL TT grosses close to 9000 lbs. and came with LRD tires and 4400lb axles - in my opinion, just barely adequate. Blew a tire after 2 years, so updated with Maaxis LRE tires. ...
Forum: Travel Trailers 01-19-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,304
Posted By cathcartww
We have a 5 year old $75 igloo that has worked...

We have a 5 year old $75 igloo that has worked fine, and we use for months at a time. I think the internal cooling fan has died, so it is probably tie to replace. We always keep a 30 quart cooler...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 01-09-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 76,144
Posted By cathcartww
Just my two cents ...... My personal opinion...

Just my two cents ......

My personal opinion is that the industry standard “ST” tire standard is inadequate for the service the ST tires are exposed to. My opinion is based only on my own personal...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-06-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,471
Posted By cathcartww
Expense is the biggest thing for us, with all the...

Expense is the biggest thing for us, with all the steps and overall height also major considerations. We also love to surf fish, so we tow with a 4x4 full size van so we can store our surf fishing...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-11-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,164
Posted By cathcartww
If the water used to run hotter and longer, you...

If the water used to run hotter and longer, you might have cross connected the cold and hot water systems somewhere. For instance, if you leave the outside shower valves open, and only shut off the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-20-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,652
Posted By cathcartww
We have a 2012 Outback 277RL that we bought very...

We have a 2012 Outback 277RL that we bought very slightly used in 2012, that hasn't had any major problems, and have had no need to contact the dealer or manufacturer. Quality is quite good for the...
Forum: Towing 01-19-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,305
Posted By cathcartww
You are right, I just included the first picture...

You are right, I just included the first picture that showed up on a Goggle search - to be fair I should have found one on the Reese website. It was certainly not my intent to promote or recommend a...
Forum: Towing 01-18-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,305
Posted By cathcartww
Those strap type rigs look pretty good, but I...

Those strap type rigs look pretty good, but I have no reason to change from my Reese Pro Series SC that I bought (as a rookie) with the dealers recommendation. I don't see it mentioned much, but it...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 05-13-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 44,176
Posted By cathcartww
I agree. You have to learn what to turn off...

I agree. You have to learn what to turn off before you turn something else on.

Our travels are south in the winter, Hatteras in the late spring, and Canada in the fall, so we never are in really...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-13-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,954
Posted By cathcartww
I agree with BuzzCop63 ...... My personal...

I agree with BuzzCop63 ......

My personal opinion is that the industry standard “ST” tire standard is inadequate for the service the ST tires are exposed to. My opinion is based only on my own...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-08-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,541
Posted By cathcartww
I put Maxxis on the trailer, and Michelin on the...

I put Maxxis on the trailer, and Michelin on the truck - I know they are pricey, but I have never had trouble with either with many trucks and two trailers.

That being said, for the spare, I just...
Forum: General RV Issues 04-24-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By cathcartww
We are on the second trailer, and had semi-custom...

We are on the second trailer, and had semi-custom covers made by Calmark for each one. They are made in the USA from Sunbrella brand woven fabric (which was originally engineered to make marine boat...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-17-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,102
Posted By cathcartww
I have had mine repaired/replaced twice - each...

I have had mine repaired/replaced twice - each time for only the cost of shipping back to them. Maybe the warranty is different in Canada?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-24-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,625
Posted By cathcartww
I installed one on out Outback 277RL. I was...

I installed one on out Outback 277RL. I was fortunate that it came with a big louver right on the inlet side of the furnace. A 12x24x1 3M pleated filter fit perfectly with the installation of a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-12-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,707
Posted By cathcartww
Before I retired, I had a company car, so the van...

Before I retired, I had a company car, so the van only got used on weekends so I had one of these https://www.amazon.com/Aube-Honeywell-TI062-Plug-Timer/dp/B001QFZ3Z0 and it worked well to save some...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 10-21-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,020
Posted By cathcartww
Generally speaking, no. ST tires are not...

Generally speaking, no. ST tires are not designed to be towed at high speeds - and in my opinion, depending on your tow vehicle to trailer weight ratio - anything over 70 mph is nuts.

The only...
Forum: General RV Issues 10-12-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,106
Posted By cathcartww
Ours would go dead in a couple of weeks if we...

Ours would go dead in a couple of weeks if we didn't have a cutoff switch. We also got a little solar panel to keep the battery topped off while it is turned off and out of service. We just sit it...
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