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Re: New Member questions on TC
Hi TC Dude, Yes, about 9 mpg all loaded up with gas, water, wife, and two grandchildren. I also added stable loads. I also agree with the suggestion to try a short local trip first. That's where you'll discover other things that you'll want to take along or leave behind. Happy Travels! Kurt440Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Member questions on TC
Hi TC Dude, With your dually, same as mine, heavy duty adjustable shocks are a benefit. No air bags, not needed. My big TC weighs just under 5000#, and the truck carries it well. Now, mountain driving will be a challange with the 6.0 and the 4 speed tranny. Just stick your foot in it, the engine can take it, and pony up $$ at the next gas pump. I have Happijack front mounts and TorqLift rear mounts and a TorqLift Superhitch. I have a front receiver and often carry the spare there. No problems with overheating. Happy travels.307Views0likes0CommentsRe: Got a dually. added link to gallery to share my solution.
Hi, Our first TC was a '93 8'6" Lance. To put it on our (then new) dually, I had to extend the front jacks out nearly 8 inches. What I did was to get an 8' 4x4 and cut it into four 2' sections. I then bolted the jacks to the TC using the 4x4's as spacers (two on each side)(after drilling the necessary holes, of course). I used threaded rods and washers and nuts in place of bolts as I couldn't find any real bolts long enough. It was scary, but it worked fine and I still use this method for the Lance.438Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cassette Toilet vs Conventional RV Toilet
Hi Y'all, RE smells: Our big TC has a regular toilet. And our small TC has a Porti-Potty (the electric flush one). From time to time, they have both had an odor. I've tried the orange stuff, and the green stuff, and the formeldahyde, and I didn't like any of them because they had their own smell. What works for me is baking soda. Sucks up odors like a sponge. And won't harm anything. And NO odors. I buy a 5 pound bag at Costco or Sam's and dump some into the holding tanks whenever I detect an odor. I dump in about a cup at a time and repeat if necessary.1.6KViews0likes0Comments
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