micahmiles
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Re: sound system upgrade
I use an Apple airport express on my Voltage garage radio that drives the outdoor speakers, for $70 you can get up to 300' range, put another one on the main audio system and you can have every speaker in the toy hauler playing the same tunes with independent volume control by zone. Super simple setup just plug the airport express into the auxiliary input, create network and hit AirPlay.498Views0likes0CommentsRe: new to TH's and looking for advice on SxS
RedRocket204 wrote: micahmiles wrote: Not only is Yamaha not in the game, they can't even find the ballpark. They "think" this is a sport unit, per there billing. R-spec? its so weak they are ashamed to even list the power rating. I've owned and loved Yamaha products, but this SXS is a joke. I'm sure it will work well around a farm or putting along on a trail, but they should not bill it as a performance machine. Meh on your comments. Without it even being available just yet, not sure how you can put it down without knowing much about it. Sure, its not a 1000cc PoPo or CanAm and it doesn't have the fancy plastics but it will probably do OK in the recreational segment. I had initial shell shock at first but understand they are supposed to be coming out with a new model per year for the next few years. And, if they don't come out with something V-twin to compete in the 1000cc market, they are truly missing the boat. Remember, Yamaha likes to maintain their reliability reputation so it seems risk is not at the top of their priority. I do hope they end up coming out with something full sport but can't agree with your comments in the quote. Not looking for anyone to agree, but everybody that follows the industry knows this machine doesn't even put them on a level playing field with a 3 year old Polaris Ranger or Can am Commander. Facts are facts, compare the front and rear suspension travel, compare the ground clearance, compare the engine size and power, compare the aftermarket and accessories. Reliability is not the issue, the Japanese don't have the balls to produce anything exciting in the SXS market because they still have fear from the three wheeler days (lawsuits, gov. regulation, etc...). They easily have the ability to build a great machine, but won't. Kawasaki builds a new street bike that will exceed 200mph stock with over 200hp, but their sportiest SXS, like Yamaha's, is a farm machine. Oddly enough John Deere builds a sportier SXS than any Japanese company. The lack of Japanese competition is very disappointing for us consumers and even more disappointing for the dealers.463Views0likes0CommentsRe: new to TH's and looking for advice on SxS
coolbreeze01 wrote: Good to see them back in the game. Not only is Yamaha not in the game, they can't even find the ballpark. They "think" this is a sport unit, per there billing. R-spec? its so weak they are ashamed to even list the power rating. I've owned and loved Yamaha products, but this SXS is a joke. I'm sure it will work well around a farm or putting along on a trail, but they should not bill it as a performance machine.283Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinions on new toy hauler
With 25+ trips in our 2013 Voltage 3950 we have not had a single issue resulting from the manufacturer or assembly. We, along with all of our friends and family that stay with us, love our Voltage. We definitely would purchase a Voltage again. I have had a vent fan go out and a double pane window leak between the glass. Both were promptly replaced by the manufacturer of the products. Worst issue I saw with the build quality of our Voltage was a little saw dust in the air duct. I did replace the factory tires after about 18 months, with Sailun G-rated tires, which I've been very impressed with. I find it interesting that the negative posts to this thread are not qualified to give a valid opinion since they don't own a Voltage and as such, have no experience to base a judgment on. If they used this same mentality when evaluating their purchase of a tow vehicle, based upon the negative posts on the Powerstroke.org forum, they would not purchased a powerchoke.265Views0likes0CommentsRe: Comparing ATV tires
The Bighorn's (both original and 2.0) are great all around performance tires. I have had multiple sets of both on various SxS's. From a pricing perspective, they could be overkill for those with more utility vehicles that just putt around a farm. 2.0's are softer and do wear a faster. Treadblocks are thinner as well, but they are about the lightest performance SxS tire. With proper pressure, original Bighorns very well may outlast most Polaris's (sorry, couldn't help my self :) I have some friends running the pitbulls and they really like them. Lot's of traction and, so far, indestructible. They are very heavy though, which is why I've stuck to the original Bighorns.499Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone have a RZR XP 4 1000 EPS?
I'm sure you can make it fit. I have a Maverick Max that I fit into my Voltage 3950 with a 12' garage and the Max is 1-2 inches longer than the RZR. I do have to take the front bumper off to make it fit, but it's only about 5 minutes to take on and off. The RZR doesn't come with any bumpers and you won't be able to travel with any but you could easily do the same.515Views0likes0Comments
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