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Truck with 5th wheel hitch to rent near Tampa?
Hi. We are considering acquiring a 5th wheel trailer this winter while in Florida and leaving it in storage for the 6 months we are not there. We do not want a truck given we will use the unit solely on an rv site for 6 months, then 6 months in storage. Before we get to that point we need to understand how easy/difficult it may be to rent a truck with a 5th wheel hitch for a day to do the relocation every 6 months. We will be in the Homosassa Springs area about an hour north of Tampa. So even a supplier out of Tampa would work. If you have any leads in these regard I would appreciate it. Thanks!1.8KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Selling Canadian Registered Rig in USA
Thanks, I also just learned there is a form that Custom & Border Protection needs to authorize for me stating the vehicle conforms to USA standards or that it did when it was manufactured there. Without that form I or anyone else could not register it in the USA. The unit has all the DOT stickers etc and I have the title that it came with. It should be straight forward enough and just a matter of some paperwork. As we have owned it for well over a year there will not be any duty issues. Thanks again!!279Views0likes0CommentsSelling Canadian Registered Rig in USA
Hi there. Firstly sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere and I missed it or if this is the wrong forum for my question. We purchased our current rig in the USA a # of years ago and then imported it to Canada. I am curious if there are any implications should we decide to take it back to the USA and then sell it there. As it was built there, has all the stickers, title I am thinking it should be pretty straight forward other than any purchaser wanting to check for liens. Any idea's or experience on this topic would be really appreciated. Thanks!1.3KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Onan Generator Power Production Issue
Here's the story in the hopes it may help others who may experience a similar issue. I took it to a Cummins Service Centre who was very good at diagnosing and keeping me informed of their findings. Here is the short version. In taking apart the front access to the genset it was ultimately discovered that 2 wires related to the genset fuel pump had been pulled out of their connections. This due to the wiring harness being not being ideally secured and with some bouncing as we travelled over time they ultimately pulled right out of their connectors. This made the control board try to compensate for inadequate fuel and ultimately it failed. Additionally an actuator was sticking and it was also replaced. Once both parts were replaced the unit ran well and produced power exactly to spec' during long tests. Problem solved however it was a pricey fix. Check your wiring harness if you can to ensure you can avoid any wires being pulled out over time which could avoid a costly repair. Safe travels!331Views0likes0CommentsRe: Onan Generator Power Production Issue
Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies. Firstly we do not run it when on shore power. I was just mentioning that when we do have shore power everything works fine indicating it is isolated to the genset. The genset never quits throughout the issue. When the power stops breakers do not usually trip nor does the genset breaker trip although I have turned them all off and on to ensure none were partially tripped. When the power ceases it simply goes out and then in a moment or 2 it starts to produce again and begins just as it does when the genset is 1st started. I will test it again now that we have had all of our filters changed etc.. Stay tuned. Thanks for your input!!331Views0likes0CommentsOnan Generator Power Production Issue
Hi, Our 10K Onan starts/runs fine and was recently serviced with no issues noted on the unit itself. The issue below was occurring prior to having the genset serviced. The issue as of late is that it produces power under a good load for about 20-30 minutes and then start tripping out. It will try to come back on and will only stay on if we run minimal load such as the fridge/tv. Anything more and it will cut out. The Genset itself remains running fine throughout. On shore power all works fine and we can load it right up with multiple appliances/ac units etc. If we leave it for some time and try again the same occurs, runs and produces good power for 20-30 mins and then starting shutting down the power supply or perhaps it is no longer producing the required power. We do exercise the genset every month for a few hours under a good load. It worked fine all winter and started this issue on our way home. I am thinking it is either the genset power production part of the genset or my power mgmt system in the rig. Any thoughts or experience with this issue would be appreciated. Thanks!!2.4KViews0likes10Comments
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