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RE: Heating the Garage
To clarify, I'm referring to the garage in our 5th wheel.
I purchased a small 700W radiator heater. Ran a test last night....temp dropped to 27. I just checked and the temp is well above freezing. The drinks are cold but not close to freezing. I forgot to put insulation where the water hose comes into the garage which is the only hole I can find that needs plugging. I will continue to drain the water lines, hot water heater, all tanks and add pink to drains. But this will take care of our drinks and other liquids, which is what I want to do.
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riltri
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10/21/22 06:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Heating the Garage
Opinions?
You will likely pay more money in electric to keep your garage warm than it would cost to put antifreeze in your lines.
ideas?
it takes 5 minutes to run antifreeze. Just winterize and don't worry about it.
Thanks for your input.
Winterizing does not keep the water-soft drinks-IPAs that we keep in the garage from freezing. It's also a matter of convenience not cost.
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riltri
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10/18/22 02:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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Heating the Garage
Does anyone put a small heater (thinking about a radiator heater) in their garage. We will be spending this winter in an area that regularly sees temps in the 20's. I don't want to drain the lines every time we are away for a few nights on short excursions and don't like leaving the propane furnace on.
Opinions/ideas??
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riltri
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10/18/22 01:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: The cost of a Diesel Truck
I will suggest that the your cost of operation was so low because you did not have to deal with the entire DEF system, especially the DEF heater. They have become overly complicated, fail often and expensive to repair.
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riltri
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07/02/22 10:09am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tight turn across narrow culvert?
I found a landscaper who says he has extended several culverts. This should be the least expensive soluton. Thanks for all the suggestions!!
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riltri
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06/30/22 11:06am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tight turn across narrow culvert?
Is it your driveway? Just span it with a steel plate? Obviously suport that plate.
Thanks Sjm9911. I had not thought about that. There is a very large highway contractor where I live. I'll discuss options with them.
Thanks again!
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riltri
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06/27/22 01:56pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tight turn across narrow culvert?
Thanks for the suggestions and even the criticism....I'm married, I can handle it!!
Backing is not an option due to other obstacles.
This is a private road. Not certain how the other 8 residents would feel about having their only egress blocked for half of a day eventhough the end results would be an improvement for all. It is a poor rural area, so getting help on the cost is not likely. I checked with a grading company. They said it is not a very long process to get county approval. But said $4-8K...he would need to look at it.
I think that pulling partially in then backing a couple of times might cut the turn radius down enough.
The steel idea is a good one!! I was a GC for many years and have seen properly supported steel used often for heavy construction equipment. It is often used in road construction with 18 wheelers running over it. Only issue is the weight and putting it in place.
https://www.shoringsolutions.com/_gallery/uploads/Comer_2nd_Day_Balt.,MD_001_.jpg
Thanks again!
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riltri
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06/27/22 01:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tight turn across narrow culvert?
I can't see the issue. A 2 lane road will likely be 25 foot wide. King pin to where tandem pivots likely well under 30ft.
Crowd hard to right until your past drive, crank hard left aiming the left side of truck for right side of bridge. This puts trailer axle as close to in line with driveway as can. Stop just before steer axle leaves pavement. Cut hard passenger, back up enough that hard cut to driver will let you get TV as far right as culvert will allow.Stop just before steer axle leaves pavement. Cut hard passenger, back up enough that hard cut to driver will let you get TV as far right as culvert will allow. Once the rear axle is across, cut to passenger if needed, then back to driver to get TV back on drive before trailer gets off.
Ain't no step.
I've been running that thru my mind. If I initially go just past the drive 2-3' so I over-shoot the drive. Turn hard left and pull up to the edge of road, then turn steering to passenger side and back up. That will allow my front tires to make it on the second try and it might get the RV axles far enough right to make it.and it might get the RV axles far enough right to make it.
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riltri
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06/27/22 05:24am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tight turn across narrow culvert?
Turning off of narrow 2 lane road with no real shoulder. Colvert width is 13'. No desire to put in a new colvert if possible.
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riltri
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06/26/22 06:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Tight turn across narrow culvert?
We have purchased a lot on a creek off of the Pamlico River....we are very excited. But there is one problem. I have to make a left turn across a 3' wide ditch that has a 13' wide drive/culvert. I had to widen my driveway to 16' and I just barely make it. I'm looking for ideas on how to temporarily extend the culvert. My hair-brain idea is to cut 1/2" plywood into 4 = 2'x4' pieces, laminate them and use block for support on the right side for my truck front tires. Any ideas on how to make this turn?
34' 5th and F250 w/6.75' bed
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riltri
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06/26/22 04:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Sumo Springs on 2022 F350 SRW
I have around 900 miles of towing on mine and they show no signs of wear...just looked. They appear to make contact the same as the factory stops. They eliminate my squat and provide a very smooth ride. I have a '22 F250.
Interested in what you find out!!
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riltri
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06/06/22 05:27am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Smokey Mountains area
Great map that shows NC waterfalls.
https://www.wncwaterfalls.info/map.html
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riltri
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06/01/22 03:05pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Sumo Springs to replace air bags
Added the 2800 lb SumoSprings (yellow ones) to my F250. When towing our 5th wheel I'm 260 lbs over the sticker payload. The truck squatted before adding them. It now sits level and the ride is very smooth...no harshness. They do not engage when not towing. Highly recommend them!!
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riltri
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05/24/22 05:21am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Just give me the bad news.
Your best bet to have it repaired is NOT a dealership. Check with local body shops for if you have anyone local that does conversions. There is a company next to my business that does conversions and they strip some of the vehicles and totally rebuild them. That is where I would start.
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riltri
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05/09/22 02:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pullrite 2600 with the big boys
Wish that I could recommend the 2600 but I can't. Just finished a 2 day trip from FL to NC and encountered a serious problem with the hitch. The gooseneck receiver actually moves inside the hitch....the set bolts do NOT hold it in place. I could see the 5th wheel shift fore/aft several inches. I'm surprised that the set bolt did not snap.
EDIT: I just spent 49 minutes on the phone with someone in their R&D department. Extremely knowlwedgable and helpful. I have a few possible solutions to try and they are sending a replacement set screw.
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riltri
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04/25/22 06:54am |
Fifth-Wheels
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