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Re: How to choose an rv battery?
laknox wrote: "Marine" batteries are starting batteries meant to deliver a burst of power when starting an engine, not a lesser amount over a longer period. Actually, "marine" batteries refer to a class of battery that defines the design, construction and intended use of said battery. There are 3 primary types of "marine" batteries available: starting, deep-cycle, and dual purpose (for a combination of starting and deep cycle properties) From an RV perspective, you would want a deep-cycle battery.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to choose an rv battery?
Sandia Man wrote: If you don't do a lot of camping without hookups... I think this is where the OP needs to start. Do you primarily camp with or without electric hookup. We have a single group 24 battery in our 5er, and that is fine because we always camp where there's electric hookups. Some may scoff at this, but we've had good success with WalMart batteries. Our previous TT had them, and I'm currently running 4 Marine batteries that are 4 and 5 years old. Maintenance is always the key.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection #3220
I bought the 3221 model (lowered version) from Tweetys. Mine came with the hitch unit, the ball coupling adapter (that mounts to the king pin), and the standard coupling adapter (sleeve that connects to the GN ball). The newer models have a "funnel" on the ball coupling adapter. That's what will be included and that's technically all you need. Some may wish to purchase the safety chain package as well, but that's a separate item. For the 2nd part of your question, the hitch attaches to the GN ball, so you don't need anything for the hole (the hole will have the ball).214Views0likes0CommentsRe: First trip bust
Firelime wrote: I feel like we have joint custody with Campingworld since it's lived there half the time since we got it. This may be slightly off-topic, but I've read countless comments on here that basically say the same thing. Whether its Camping World or some other dealer, it seems like many (if not most) new units spend a lot of time back at the dealer for warranty repairs. My parents have a rig that's less than a year old, and its already been back to CW for a converter replacement (which took well over a month) and back again for a radio replacement (which took 2 hours). We've only ever owned used campers, but these situations make me wonder if buying a 3-5 year old rig might very well be a better decision. This way, the previous owner will have gotten all these little annoyances worked out. Just kinda one of those random thoughts that pop into my head.225Views0likes0CommentsRe: Yeti or Pelican
Bowfreak wrote: Good write up. Those reason are the reason we decided to sell Grizzly instead of Yeti... Well, actually Yeti hasn't taken on new dealers in almost 2 years because they're so backed up with their current dealers. I know people that are high-volume types, but are still on the waiting list. That helps out companies like Grizzly, Engle, and the others.823Views0likes0CommentsRe: Yeti or Pelican
dapperdan wrote: This subject came at least once before..... And I posted this link. I think it's a pretty fair review. Dan Always love the silly tests that don't take into account real world application. Put those coolers in the sun, on the boat, sloshing around all day in the bed of a truck, and that's your test criteria. There's more to a cooler than just how well it holds ice sitting stationary on a table being opened once every 4 days LOL FWIW, if you're looking at any of the high-end coolers, then you have the budget to be able to afford whichever one you want. Speaking only for the Yeti 65 I own, it has been one heck of an excellent cooler. Of the 4 or 5 main manufacturers of the high-end coolers, I'd get the one that's the least clunky, least function/feature filled, and just simply more simple. I think the Yeti takes the market on that. Whether it holds ice for 6 days or 7 days, doesn't really matter.273Views0likes0CommentsRe: Side Impact /Pole Impact protection
Charlie D. wrote: Why, pray tell, is the U.N. involved with this. I see them doing none of the work they were chartered for. IMO, they should be disbanded and the U.N. building demolished. My thoughts exactly. The UN is an absolute joke. On one hand, they make for new regulations regarding vehicle crash standards. On the other hand, they give forum for genocidal maniacs to spout their anti-world rhetoric. Screw the UN. I could care less whether the organization is disbanded or not, but the USA needs to get out completely. How can the UN even consider itself to be a legitimate organization when its member nations are at war with one another?217Views0likes0CommentsRe: Excursion dies upon abrupt stop.
Grit dog wrote: Pretty sure they were just trying to help her out. Don't think that employee made his Xmas bonus by selling her a set of spark plugs even if it was 2 too many. If one doesn't know what they're doing, can't expect mechanic service from someone who is probably not a mechanic. I think it's very gracious and convienent that most all parts houses will scan and run codes, but it's up to the customer to figure out the problem. They're just giving you the next clue for free. I disagree completely with the point you're trying to make. No, I don't think that the employee had anything to gain or lose based on what he sold, nor do I believe that he intentionally misled her. But, like your parents always said, if you don't know what you're talking about, keep your mouth shut. And since there is no such code that would tell you to replace all the spark plugs, this fellow would have been better off not to make any suggestions. "Yes ma'am, you have a "XXXXX" code. Good luck" I'll read codes for anyone I know rather than have them go to an auto parts store. I cNt even begin to count all the times I've seen them incorrectly advise someone, only to have that person throwing money at a problem that doesn't exist. You could have code for an O2 sensor, which might be the actual sensor or about 50 other things.354Views0likes0CommentsRe: Excursion dies upon abrupt stop.
I personally have the AutoEnginuity ScanTool for my Ford truck. It works like a dream. On newer vehicles, if/when it sets a code, you get a readout as to what the conditions are when the code was set. That's more valuable than people might think. Last week, my grandmother had a bad shake and loss of power in her Camry. She was in town and stopped by the local AutoZone store. They plugged it in and told her it was a...get ready..."spark plug" code and that all the spark plugs needed replacing. So they sold this old woman 6 spark plugs (for her 4 cylinder engine). She came over to my house, and in about 10 minutes I correctly diagnosed it as a bad ignition coil on cylinder 1. Replaced it and life is good again. DO NOT TRUST AUTO PARTS STORES SCANNERS OR EMPLOYEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!354Views0likes0Comments
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