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07-04-2013, 07:56 PM
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Rivet Master 
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
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I haven't been convinced on the 16" wheels/tires. I will probably get Michelin 15" tires next time. Have you given any consideration to the Airsafe hitch? I would rather spend money on stainless steel furnace and water heater covers and Airstream novelties like the Wanderlust- Airstream at 75 coffe table book.
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07-04-2013, 07:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
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Originally Posted by PharmGeek
Heh heh - do it right first time if I can and get in with the simplicity of streamin' 
I'm getting a steal on the pad - and I'll end up getting propose my guess is 1900 installed (1650 if I could do install myself).
Now y'all just have to con me into 16' tire upgrade - another 2k .....sigh |
I'm still gonna run what I brung and be happy. When do you take delivery of the Flying Cloud?
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07-04-2013, 08:00 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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Originally Posted by PharmGeek
Now y'all just have to con me into 16' tire upgrade - another 2k .....sigh
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First - congrats on the rig and ProPride. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Now - here's one guy's opinion. Again, everyone's mileage varies - but here's why I'm not going with the 16" Michelins and new axle. The Goodyear Marathons that will come stock on your trailer are designed for your trailer and rated for your trailer and not to exceed 65 MPH. Why on earth would you need to exceed 65 MPH?? For that reason alone, I stick with the GYMs. As always, I have no dog in this fight. Do what makes sense to you. Just sharing my $0.02 (probably not the most popular opinion, but there it is).
Good luck!
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07-04-2013, 08:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2005 30' Safari
Kanata
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Originally Posted by gmw photos
Sixteen inch tire upgrade is an absolute no brainer for sure. Do it !  |
It's easy to spend other people money...
You may as well go ahead and order the Maxim skylight replacement for the stock unit that's going to crack and start to leak in a few years...
I'm installing mine tomorrow. (But my trailer is 8 years old.)
As I tow a 2005 bunkhouse with a Propride hitch I can congratulate you on making the 'correct' decision on hitch selection. It really does work very well in all conditions in which we have towed.
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07-04-2013, 08:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
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Does Foley have a silver MaxxAir cover for the Fantastic fan? I got tire covers for the December to May storage.
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07-05-2013, 08:14 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
K.C.
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Originally Posted by MaxTow
It's easy to spend other people money...
You may as well go ahead and order the Maxim skylight replacement for the stock unit that's going to crack and start to leak in a few years...
I'm installing mine tomorrow. (But my trailer is 8 years old.)
As I tow a 2005 bunkhouse with a Propride hitch I can congratulate you on making the 'correct' decision on hitch selection. It really does work very well in all conditions in which we have towed.
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Heh, heh.....so true.... it's fun AND real easy to spend other folks money ! But, in fairness to me, he and I have had MANY pm's back and forth, and I have been, ( and I'm sure he will agree ) very forthcoming in my thoughts on this whole thing regarding where it's wise to spend money vs where it might make sense to save money.
He's a smart young fellow..... I'm sure he is going to do well in his decisions on all this.
Regarding the upgrade to, if not 16's.....at least to "LT" tires, I just have a real problem with these OE rv mfr's using what I will refer to as "junky azz ST china bombs". Flame suit on..... i know.....there are legions of ST users out there that think they are fine and dandy.....another topic for another day, I reckon....
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07-05-2013, 10:49 AM
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2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
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I'm trusting in some of the collective wisdom here
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07-05-2013, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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Most surely you know the collective wisdom here does not consider your present financial ability.
doug k
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07-05-2013, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
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Originally Posted by dkottum
Most surely you know the collective wisdom here does not consider your present financial ability.
doug k
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True.
If I begin to debate "x" purchase on this site, rest assured it is in the budget....otherwise I will simply remain silent about.
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07-05-2013, 01:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Puyallup
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don't most newer trucks have a backup camera in the tailgate?
I wouldn't buy one without it
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07-05-2013, 01:36 PM
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1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Originally Posted by PharmGeek
To be clear I am undecided still and contemplating....in the end I may indeed make a "gut" decision - but that does not inspire much confidence really - but what other choice is there.
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There are dealers that have TTs set up to allow you to try different hitches...
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07-05-2013, 01:36 PM
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2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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I don't thank so. A camera is a special order option.
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07-05-2013, 01:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srpuywa
don't most newer trucks have a backup camera in the tailgate?
I wouldn't buy one without it
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ARGH! No, the RAM trim lines frequently do not have a backup camera until you get up to a much higher trim....and those were (at this juncture in my life) too pricey for me...
I can however have one aftermarket installed.....which is what I plan on doing.
Would be nice to have the sensors that beep when stuff is behind etc...ill have to be VERY careful when moving the truck with children around...a backup camera is likely going to be installed very very soon...
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07-05-2013, 01:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Puyallup
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that's too bad - my silverado crew cab has the camera in the tailgate, dealer showed me a trick of putting the cable around the latch so it hangs at a 45 degree angle and points at the hitch.
The back up sensors are disabled when the receiver is installed
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07-05-2013, 02:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
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I got the 4 camera due to a vision issue.
http://www.rearviewsafety.com/
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07-05-2013, 02:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Originally Posted by srpuywa
dealer showed me a trick of putting the cable around the latch so it hangs at a 45 degree angle and points at the hitch.
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Please share more! Pics? Thx!
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07-05-2013, 02:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
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I would also like to know about the cable around the latch!
Larry
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07-05-2013, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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RVS-770614-213 2 camera system | backup camera system | Rear View Safety
Neato...I can have in one system a camera for the back of TV and TT...
Where do these get power from? I can imagine for the truck, getting in through wiring that operates reverse lights would be easy enough...same for TV?
Oh, this may be for another thread I guess...but what the hell..
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07-05-2013, 05:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
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Originally Posted by PharmGeek
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Truck screen powers all cameras. Our cameras all have night vision and infrared LEDS for illumination.
Also, I can unplug screen and store when not in use. All connectors watertight aviation grade.
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07-05-2013, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
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Originally Posted by PharmGeek
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The installer might have to run a video cable from front to back. I should take pictures of my setup and put on here.
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