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Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks Pat for all the great comments. I'm...

Thanks Pat for all the great comments.
I'm coming from a 16' bambi so this is the biggest trailer I've towed. Unfortunately it's mostly put away for the season now and we only got a couple of local...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-19-2019, 07:41 AM

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Posted By fishbisquit

@HRTDK the WD is putting about 240 pounds back to...

@HRTDK the WD is putting about 240 pounds back to the front axel and about
140 pounds back onto the trailer axels.

What did you adjust to compensate for the front end movement?
I'm wanting to...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-18-2019, 05:49 PM

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Posted By fishbisquit

@rmkrum yep, I jack the truck up via tongue jack...

@rmkrum yep, I jack the truck up via tongue jack to relieve the tension. The 11th link was almost impossible to even reach the tongue ratchet.

@azflycaster We have the 750 pound bars, I'm wishing...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-18-2019, 03:09 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By fishbisquit

Hey Everyone, I was able to hitch up and get...

Hey Everyone,
I was able to hitch up and get out to a Cat Scale this weekend. Luckily I had it to myself for 2 hours. FYI the first weigh is $12.50 and you get an unlimited amount of re-weighs at...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-07-2019, 01:43 PM

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Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks again everyone, I'm planning on going...

Thanks again everyone,
I'm planning on going out to weigh again next weekend and am forming a plan with all the help from this thread and reading through other threads. I did call and talk with Blue...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-05-2019, 03:34 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By fishbisquit

I'm confident I can get 100 pounds of cargo out...

I'm confident I can get 100 pounds of cargo out of truck. Some will have to go into trailer. I'm new to the blue ox and wondering if I add tension (go up another chain link) will this also take a...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-04-2019, 08:24 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By fishbisquit

Yep, I forgot trailer tongue weight. So that...

Yep, I forgot trailer tongue weight. So that makes sense.

If I add the the two TV axel weights I get 6600 pounds. That's 100 pounds over my GVWR. Correct?

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-04-2019, 04:49 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks for the replies so far. F-150 axel...

Thanks for the replies so far.

F-150 axel ratings from door sticker are Steer axel is 3450 Drive axel is 3350.
GVWR from sticker is 6500 pounds. Ford posted the towing weight limit for my truck...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches

11-04-2019, 02:20 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By fishbisquit

beginner help with WD theory F-150 blue ox

Hello,
I know there is a lot of existing threads on here about WD and I have started searching and reading through them. I was hoping people might be able to point me to what I should be looking...

Forum: 2016 - Current International

09-29-2019, 06:13 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By fishbisquit

Hey Everyone! Thanks for all the responses so...

Hey Everyone!
Thanks for all the responses so far. Update.
So we made an offer and owners accepted! Either tomorrow or Tuesday I will be going over the unit a little more closely with the sellers...

Forum: 2016 - Current International

09-26-2019, 07:37 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By fishbisquit

Other than the move to 15" tires, are there any...

Other than the move to 15" tires, are there any other significant changes between the 2016 and current models?

Is there a resource that lists model year changes?

Sounds like it's possible to...

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-25-2019, 10:13 PM

Replies: 35

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Posted By fishbisquit

Hey everyone, Quick update, It sounds as if...

Hey everyone,
Quick update, It sounds as if our adjuster is unwilling or "unable" to lower the buy back price. His last email states that the insurance company uses an independent outside source...

Forum: 2016 - Current International

09-25-2019, 12:24 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks! I've been looking for differences in...

Thanks!
I've been looking for differences in the 2016 to 2017-2020s. The tire size does sound like a big upgrade. I know this 2016 does have the ducted AC. That was one of the only things I did not...

Forum: 2016 - Current International

09-25-2019, 09:40 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By fishbisquit

Help with buying used International 23D

Hello!
My wife and i are going to be looking at a used 2016 International Serenty 23D soon. Wondering what we should be on the look out for? From the photos it looks to be in great shape. Just...

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-24-2019, 07:17 PM

Replies: 35

Views: 10,754

Posted By fishbisquit

Hey Joe, Thanks for your response. $48k sound...

Hey Joe,
Thanks for your response. $48k sound sliek a great settlement!
What do you mean about the $14k added part?

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-24-2019, 02:00 PM

Replies: 35

Views: 10,754

Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks again everyone for chiming in. It helps to...

Thanks again everyone for chiming in. It helps to virtually talk this out and hear everyone's take.

73/Gus thanks for the link to your settlement. Looks like that had happened about 3 years after...

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-24-2019, 08:00 AM

Replies: 35

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Posted By fishbisquit

Hey Mike, Thanks for all the great info. I...

Hey Mike, Thanks for all the great info.
I just started the negotiations on a better price and I told them we were interested in a the buy back if it was closer to 25% of value. Also our agent did...

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-24-2019, 07:00 AM

Replies: 35

Views: 10,754

Posted By fishbisquit

Hey Bill, curious why you think we should let the...

Hey Bill, curious why you think we should let the 16' size go?

The more I research this the harder the decision gets. Currently we are totally happy with the 16' sport and could see ourselves...

Forum: Insurance & Claims

09-23-2019, 09:09 AM

Replies: 35

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Posted By fishbisquit

Help with insurance Total vs Buy Back..

We have a 2018 AS 16 sport that got some minor / major hail damage this Spring. It's minor in the fact that it is not very noticeable but major because it's on all the upper panels. Got an estimate...

Forum: General Repair Forum

08-04-2019, 11:47 AM

Replies: 1

Need help diagnosing issue..... Condensation?

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Posted By fishbisquit

Need help diagnosing issue..... Condensation?

I'm trying to diagnose an odd water issue and could use some help. 2 different times I've removed an item from the floor to find water underneath the item. First time was the AS rubber door mat....

Forum: General Repair Forum

07-17-2019, 10:30 AM

Replies: 5

Dark stains on vinyl in front of fridge

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Posted By fishbisquit

Dark stains on vinyl in front of fridge

Aloha,
I've searched the forums and found a few posts on this subject but nothing answering my specific concerns.
We have a 2018 16' sport. Took ownership 1 year ago. After a few trips, we noticed...

Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar

12-19-2018, 09:11 AM

Replies: 30

Easy Start any negatives? Void warranty?

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Posted By fishbisquit

Easy Start any negatives? Void warranty?

Hey Everyone,
Looking at installing an easy start this Spring. In our 2018 sport16 the AC is really really loud, espcially when the compressor kicks in. I've read that the easy start really helps...

Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar

12-18-2018, 12:56 PM

Replies: 21

Safe battery procedure for MN Winter storage?

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Posted By fishbisquit

This is a brilliant idea! So simple, I love it....

This is a brilliant idea! So simple, I love it. Curious how you came up wiht 1-2 hours per day? Thanks again, love these boards!

Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar

12-17-2018, 01:54 PM

Replies: 21

Safe battery procedure for MN Winter storage?

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Posted By fishbisquit

I should have also stated that I know the long...

I should have also stated that I know the long time "right" way to do this is to disconnect batteries and bring inside. However I am hoping to avoid this for a few reasons. Since I have easy access...

Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar

12-17-2018, 11:26 AM

Replies: 21

Safe battery procedure for MN Winter storage?

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Posted By fishbisquit

Safe battery procedure for MN Winter storage?

Hey Everyone,
I know there are a lot of threads about this already. I've been reading most of them the last 2 days. But I'm still a bit confused as there seems to be conflicting info. I'm wondering...

Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers

10-08-2018, 03:20 PM

Replies: 32

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Posted By fishbisquit

I'm sorry I should have mentioned we have a 2018...

I'm sorry I should have mentioned we have a 2018 sport 16. Still learning the ins and out. Pretty sure we do not have a tank heater, unless that's the water heater? Also not sure if our plumbing is...

Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers

10-08-2018, 02:26 PM

Replies: 32

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Posted By fishbisquit

Thanks everyone for all the info and tips. I like...

Thanks everyone for all the info and tips. I like the idea of blowing out lines when returning from a trip and then in Late Oct / early Nov putting the anti freeze in.

One more question, we are...

Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers

10-04-2018, 09:55 AM

Replies: 32

Views: 7,377

Posted By fishbisquit

I'm assuming that in order for there to be...

I'm assuming that in order for there to be possible damage the temp would need to be 32 or below for at least a few hours? Is this correct? Looking out at the 10 day forecast the lows will be in high...

Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers

10-04-2018, 09:30 AM

Replies: 32