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RE: Spectrum Hot Spot
But you do have Spectrum mobile service available?
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fj12ryder
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03/30/23 09:05am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Spectrum Hot Spot
Who told you that you could? What kind of phone? Using Spectrum Mobile? Dumb question, but do you have service where you are?
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fj12ryder
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03/30/23 07:04am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Chaning Differental oil ???
As a person who just dropped $2,440 on a rear end rebuild I'd do it now. My oil was last changed by myself around 5 years ago and now wish I'd done it more regularly. Oil is cheap comparably.Well, if it was the oil, it would be about the first time I've heard of not-that-old-oil causing a differential failure. More likely not the oil that caused the failure.
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fj12ryder
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03/30/23 07:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: batteies
That sure looks authoritative, but what are the credentials behind whoever wrote that up? Anybody can write anything, but that doesn't really mean it's strictly factual. I don't care personally, but any cut-and-paste without crediting the source is sometimes questionable.
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fj12ryder
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03/29/23 09:54am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 10 drinks you should avoid
There were some diet books of a few years ago that recommended drinking large quantities of water, and some people ended up in the hospitals. That's one of the reasons to avoid listening some of those "nutrition" guides. Open minded is good, but don't be so open minded your brains fall out.
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fj12ryder
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03/29/23 06:45am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 10 drinks you should avoid
In other words, drinking only pure water is ok.But only in moderation: "When you drink too much water, your kidneys can't get rid of the excess water. The sodium content of your blood becomes diluted. This is called hyponatremia and it can be life-threatening." :)
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fj12ryder
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03/28/23 02:12pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
It's very easy math to figure your weight transfer to the front axle. Measure centerline rear axle to centerline front axle. Now how much forward is centerline of kingpin or gooseneck ball from centerline rear axle.
My axle to axle centerline is 170" and forward dimension of kingpin is 4" that is .0235% of 170". My pin weight is 6,000#. .0235% of 6,000# is 141#.Whoops, your math is off a bit. :) 4" is actually 2.35%. That seems low to me too, mine is about the same amount in front of the rear axle and it puts over 200 lbs. on the front axle, and that's with a hitch weight of about 3400 lbs. Don't know about the math, but that's according to the Cat Scale. :)
4 Divided by 170 is .0235 so it depends on how you are doing the math. Take 6000. X 2.35 the number is wrong. Take 6000. X .0235 and it is 141#.
I have to ask, did you go thru the scales then unhook and go right thru again?Just going by the math rules: 2.35% is .0235.
I've never unhooked and gone back through, but I've weighed 3 times loaded, and once unloaded, and the numbers are about the same every time. A little over 200 lbs. with a 3,400 lb. hitch weight. Our old trailer with 3,000 lb. hitch weight added over 400 lbs. to the front, but it was the quad cab Dodge, so shorter wheelbase. I'll have to look at the Cat scale receipts when we get back home for exact numbers.
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fj12ryder
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03/28/23 02:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
It's very easy math to figure your weight transfer to the front axle. Measure centerline rear axle to centerline front axle. Now how much forward is centerline of kingpin or gooseneck ball from centerline rear axle.
My axle to axle centerline is 170" and forward dimension of kingpin is 4" that is .0235% of 170". My pin weight is 6,000#. .0235% of 6,000# is 141#.Whoops, your math is off a bit. :) 4" is actually 2.35%. That seems low to me too, mine is about the same amount in front of the rear axle and it puts over 200 lbs. on the front axle, and that's with a hitch weight of about 3400 lbs. Don't know about the math, but that's according to the Cat Scale. :)
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fj12ryder
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03/27/23 01:39pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 10 drinks you should avoid
"If folks would use common sense, they'd be a lot better off that they are listening to stuff like this video."
If people used common sense they wouldn't click on those types of videos anyway. It's just more click bait.
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fj12ryder
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03/26/23 05:35pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 10 drinks you should avoid
Dos Equis Amber I hope. :)
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fj12ryder
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03/26/23 12:41pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 10 drinks you should avoid
S'pose someone is getting paid to plug videos?
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fj12ryder
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03/26/23 07:02am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Have you ever been scammed
The last time I had an attempted scam was by a guy who wanted me to click on a link...
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fj12ryder
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03/25/23 04:40pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Question for TEXANS- Class A non CDL
From what I've read, many folks are unaware they need something other than a regular driver's license if their trailer/truck weighs over a set amount. Obviously if you never get stopped, there's no issue. It's like Dirty Harry says: "Do you feel lucky?".
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fj12ryder
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03/21/23 08:47am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 30amp surge protector on 50amp line
Due to the differences in wiring between a 30 amp cord/plug and a 50 amp cord/plug, you'd best be served getting a 50 amp EMS.
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fj12ryder
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03/19/23 02:23pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Creak when reversing the fifth wheel
Probably 7,000 lb. axles I'm thinking. The GVWR is around 15,000 lbs. I think.
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fj12ryder
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03/18/23 04:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Creak when reversing the fifth wheel
If you have greaseable wet bolts, then they should be accessible without pulling the wheels. Some builders put them on the inside, so you might not see them right off. While Red and Tacky is wonderful for the zerks, B&W does recommend lithium grease for the saddle mount, as Cummins recommended above.
Creaking while backing/turning isn't too concerning, it's the bang that I would try the hardest to locate.
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fj12ryder
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03/18/23 09:47am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: purchasing from dealer with a hail "freckled" sidewall
I have to agree. If there is hail damage on the sides, I'd be checking the roof very carefully.
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fj12ryder
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03/18/23 07:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Creak when reversing the fifth wheel
I prefer Red and Tacky for grease. There is a grease zerk on the underside of the hitch head, and the rubber supports for the head should have some grease put on them. Also a little grease on the inside of the jaws where they contact the pin is a good idea. Is it a slider hitch? Have you checked the tightness of all the bolts?
However, I think your problem lies with the trailer. You don't say what it is, what size it is, or how old it is, but I would be checking the suspension if I were you.
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fj12ryder
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03/18/23 07:36am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lithium battery 800ah
JMO, but I don't think you'll be getting an 800 AH batteries for $800. :) That would maybe get you a couple of 100 AH lithium batteries. 800 AH lithium batteries are going to set you back a couple thousand dollars, at least. Not cheap.
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fj12ryder
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03/17/23 09:47am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Just media fodder from the politicians.
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fj12ryder
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03/17/23 07:12am |
Tow Vehicles
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