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  1. mxa0045
    06-05-2015 05:08 PM
    mxa0045
    Do you still have the entry door? I have a 79 minuet 6.7 and need an entry door. 775-386-4285. marns@progressive.com
  2. happiestcamp
    i'm john -- the fellow with the other A/S 5th wheel my Verizon cell is 480.323.0965 and my Sprint cell is 602.502.4139 Would enjoy talking about what you did to yours if i miss your call, tell me best time to call you -- i'm in AZ (MT time w/ no daylight savings) i'll call back
    john

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  • About fordfarmer
    City
    Danville
    State/Province
    Vermont
    Country
    UNITED STATES
    Gender
    male
    Trailer #1
    1989 35' Argosy 5th Wheel
    Trailer #2
    1979 rgosy 27
    About My Tow Vehicle
    2019 F-350
    Courtesy Parking
    No

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  • Last Activity: 05-04-2022 01:15 PM
  • Join Date: 04-29-2009
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Posted 02-20-2016 at 10:46 AM by fordfarmer Comments 0
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Hey, a display from an early 90's Land Yacht...could work for Classics as well?

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I need one of these badly. Send private message with price. Thanks John.

Posted 02-07-2016 at 03:13 PM by fordfarmer Comments 2
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Originally Posted by Joohntooth View Post
I just upgraded from 15" GY Marathons to Michelin XPS Rib LT 235/85R16E with Sendel T03 16" wheels. They are mounted on my 2014 FC 28' Airstream.

After mounting I noticed that there is only 1" clearance of the front tire from the front wheel well. Is this OK? Will the tire hit the wheel well during travel when the trailer hits a bump,hole,etc.

During installation I felt that it was best to remove a small portion of the wheel well decorative moulding
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Posted 01-06-2016 at 11:54 AM by fordfarmer Comments 0
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You have asked the question that is the basis for all of the confusion. You are not alone. If we could depend on the tire to wear normally, we would probably not have to depate the beat up topic. My experience with my last 5 GYM 10 ply 15" is that I got a range of 300 to 1400 miles before blowout. inflation carefully and often checked. I upgraded to the Mich. and upgraded my axles. No problem for first 3400 miles. Good luck

Posted 01-03-2016 at 03:36 AM by fordfarmer Comments 0
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Originally Posted by avionstream View Post
Could an overloaded trailer and or dead axles lead to tire failure? If this were the case the tires would be acting as the suspension putting severe stress on them. Sorry if I hijacked the thread.
Yes, but opinions vary on this topic. search this site for tire failure and find the commentary. I lost so many tires on my argosy fifth wheel and my 27 Argosy that I converted to LT Michilin tires, new wheels and new axles in Spring 2015. I have been happy with results. Tried most of the other...

Posted 04-30-2015 at 04:44 AM by fordfarmer Comments 0
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In recently switching to 16" MLT's I wondered what I should do about the 15" spare. I came to the conclusion...rightly or wrongly that 1/2" would not be that big of issue as a temporary fix to getting to the next tire store. Anyone else of the same thinking? By the way, although limited experience, I have had no issues with the LT's.
I had the same thought. I concluded, rightly or wrongly, that it would work to the point you claim. That is, getting off the highway and...
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