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Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-10-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,093
Posted By smiller
'Imported' all by itself means nothing with...

'Imported' all by itself means nothing with respect to tire quality, nor are all imported tires made in the same place or to the same standards. But you're right about opinions being of little value,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-09-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,205
Posted By smiller
There might be and I considered that, but I...

There might be and I considered that, but I didn't want to chance it because if the relay failed again while I was out of the unit then the compressor would be stuck on with no fan to cool the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-09-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,205
Posted By smiller
It's the largest of the relays, near the center...

It's the largest of the relays, near the center of the board, with external terminal connections on the top. Just about every online RV parts supplier has the board in stock, either grab the part...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-03-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,223
Posted By smiller
I wasn't saying that avoiding a tire blowout and...

I wasn't saying that avoiding a tire blowout and the subsequent damage isn't cost effective, obviously it is or we wouldn't be so many tire threads. ;) And no doubt that the Michelin Ribs were far...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-02-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,223
Posted By smiller
That was about 5 years ago and they may well have...

That was about 5 years ago and they may well have gotten better in the interim. Regarding using an LT tire, that's a hot potato around here but personally I would only use a (good quality) ST tire or...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 05-02-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,223
Posted By smiller
The ST tire world is so full of issues that...

The ST tire world is so full of issues that personally I'd only go with a brand and model that had a long and positive track record in the real world, and the only one of I know of like that right...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-30-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,981
Posted By smiller
Yes, if it is a new unit and you have never used...

Yes, if it is a new unit and you have never used the A/C on 'low' before (and assuming that the problem only occurs with the switch in the 'low' position) then I would consider a factory mis-wiring...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-20-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,084
Posted By smiller
Another thing you can do with the Keystone setup...

Another thing you can do with the Keystone setup is if you have a TiVo or other device that can utilize both cable and antenna inputs simultaneously is remove the jumper and connect the park cable...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-19-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,084
Posted By smiller
I can tell you how the coax is wired in my unit...

I can tell you how the coax is wired in my unit (a Cougar, but perhaps the same as a Montana.) The outside cable connection routes to a plate near the TV with two connectors that are normally...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 04-09-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,767
Posted By smiller
Keystone provides a good value (price vs....

Keystone provides a good value (price vs. features), good floorplans, and generally good design and materials. But... execution can be terrible and sometimes it does seem like there is simply zero...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-02-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By smiller
Yes, I experienced the same problem once. Always...

Yes, I experienced the same problem once. Always check the vent line as well since a clogged vent can produce very similar symptoms to a clogged/kinked fill line.
Forum: Keystone Questions 04-02-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,575
Posted By smiller
The saddest thing is how well-known the faults of...

The saddest thing is how well-known the faults of these systems are (and have been for decades), yet they are still being installed on a large scale. To me that can only suggest any manufacturer that...
Forum: Keystone Questions 04-02-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,575
Posted By smiller
The work in getting the belly apart is the only...

The work in getting the belly apart is the only thing that keeps me from installing a working tank gauge system, and if/when it ever needs to come apart for some other reason then an aftermarket...
Forum: Keystone Questions 04-02-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,575
Posted By smiller
But none of those things will keep the level...

But none of those things will keep the level sensor working reliably, or at least not with far more effort than it's worth. And even then the fix will be temporary at best. The only real solution to...
Forum: Keystone Questions 04-01-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,575
Posted By smiller
The common OEM tank gauges are pretty much...

The common OEM tank gauges are pretty much useless, and especially so for the black water gauge. There are tricks to clean it but even when they work they don't last long and as a result aren't worth...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-31-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Posted By smiller
First find out if you even have a problem. Get a...

First find out if you even have a problem. Get a weight on your loaded rig and see if you're overweight. Biggest concern would be the rear axle load, but if that's OK then in all likelihood you're...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,888
Posted By smiller
Your official tow capacity? None. Your actual...

Your official tow capacity? None. Your actual towing capacity, maybe a little more than none, depending on what your problem is. If you are within the manufacturer's tow ratings but need a little...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-29-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,430
Posted By smiller
Looks like the word has got out. :D

Looks like the word has got out. :D
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-29-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,430
Posted By smiller
Only in the RV industry could tires with an...

Only in the RV industry could tires with an adequate reserve capacity be considered an 'option.' :banghead:
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-26-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,430
Posted By smiller
lol... That's just the way I feel. After all the...

lol... That's just the way I feel. After all the tire problems I've had I was sometimes thinking that I spent more time looking in my review mirror at my rig than looking ahead! Now after about...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-25-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,430
Posted By smiller
I think the biggest breakdown in logic by the...

I think the biggest breakdown in logic by the 'China Bomb' crowd is failure to recognize that the vast majority of OEM tires are made in China, so naturally the vast majority of failures are... you...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-25-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,430
Posted By smiller
I don't think I've ever heard of anyone reporting...

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone reporting a DOT code for the Maxxis M8008 (their ST radial) indicating anything other than a manufacturing country of Thailand (some charts erroneously...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-23-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,007
Posted By smiller
Yes, if you plan to travel in the south in the...

Yes, if you plan to travel in the south in the summer then two A/C units are simply mandatory for any larger unit. Another advantage is that you have some redundancy if one unit fails.
Forum: Technical Corner 03-23-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,007
Posted By smiller
Usually manufacturers do not recommend plumbing...

Usually manufacturers do not recommend plumbing two A/C units into the same line as the units are not designed to blow into an already-pressurized duct, so you may want to get a standard air...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,565
Posted By smiller
Yes, that trailer is beyond the tow rating of the...

Yes, that trailer is beyond the tow rating of the truck. It will probably pull it but it won't be fun or particularly safe, and will be very stressful on the truck. You really need to be looking at a...
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