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Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-20-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By SRW
Smile Problem Solved: And it wasn't a compatibility issue:

My Airstream dealer did a very good job checking out the7 pin connector/open ground/ whatever and found nothing wrong with the trailer. My Ford dealer checked out the f150's female 7 pin connector...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-17-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 36,869
Posted By SRW
F150 Trailer/Truck Connection

I have a 2013 F150 with information screen that stays when the trailer is hooked up "CONNECTED". I have towed my 2008 International about 15000 miles with this truck with zero problems.

Recently...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-21-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
With a significant tailwind I got 15.4 between...

With a significant tailwind I got 15.4 between Titusville, FL and Florida City, FL with my Ecoboost 2013 F150 towing a 28ft International. Usual mpg varies between 11 and 13. Better, but not by much...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By SRW
Thanks for the comments. You have confirmed the...

Thanks for the comments. You have confirmed the direction I have decided to take. I don't hold out much hope for Ford, but maybe I will be surprised.

Will probably wait until The THLU rally in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By SRW
Connect Trouble

I tow my AS with a 2013 F150 Platinum.

The truck's computer continually changes from "Connected to "Disconnected". When the truck thinks the trailer is disconnected the truck's computer stops...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-01-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Yup, you were right: The struts were loose....

Yup, you were right:

The struts were loose. I tightened them and added air so the the truck's tires and the Airstreams were up to max allowable - hot. Over a 1000 mile trip the truck was solid. No...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-12-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
4x4 I assume?

4x4 I assume?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-11-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
11 to 12 mpg when towing except when its windy...

11 to 12 mpg when towing except when its windy and then as low as 9

20 +/- when not towing
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Thanks for the posting. What tires do you have on...

Thanks for the posting. What tires do you have on the truck?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-09-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Squirrely F150

I spoke with Bridgestone Corporate Tech Center people this morning and described how I use the truck (i.e.. Towing an Airstream).

I was told that the Bridgestone P275/55R20/111T M + S tires should...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-08-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Squirrely F150 2nd Posting

After some added research including talking with Hensley who said that the cause was probably that the struts were not snug. I will check that tomorrow. I got the same comment from BigAl of this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-08-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
ECOBoost TIRES

As I said in an earlier posting my truck is getting pushed around on the highway big time and I don't like it, and after some investigation I have narrowed the likely cause to the tires

The OEM...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-07-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Squirrely F150

When towing, with my 2013 F150 twin turbo, we get pushed around when ever a tractor trailer rig passes us. We also can feel it whenever a large sedan passes us going the same direction.

I am not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-15-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,486
Posted By SRW
Towed our 2008. 28' International just under 6000...

Towed our 2008. 28' International just under 6000 miles this summer. The tow vehicle is a 2013, F150 Ecoboost. The truck did great. 12.5 MPG. Smooth ride with zero problems. The F150 now has 12,000...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-28-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
...I should add that my Tundra had a 46 gallon...

...I should add that my Tundra had a 46 gallon tank.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-28-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
MPG Tundra and Ford Ecoboost

When NOT towing and with approximately a 50/50 mix of highway to city streets my 5.7 Tundra got 18.5 mpg.

When towing and mostly highway driving the Tundra got 10 to 14 mpg. The difference had...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-23-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
My Tundra WAS a: 2005, CrewMax Limited, 5.7L

My Tundra WAS a:

2005, CrewMax Limited, 5.7L
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-22-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
No More T

After a new transmission (replaced under warranty) and starter I was told the Tundra (112,000 miles) needed a new drive shaft and water pump. OK, a water pump not a compete surprise, but a drive...
Forum: Boondocking 05-09-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Southwest Generators?
Views: 7,058
Posted By SRW
Technically two are only 3db louder then one.

Technically two are only 3db louder then one.
Forum: On The Road... 01-02-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,177
Posted By SRW
I should have added to my reply to redwoodguy: ...

I should have added to my reply to redwoodguy:

Using the furnace or an electric space heater to warm up the inside of the trailer will contribute to the possibility of condensation on cold...
Forum: On The Road... 01-02-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,177
Posted By SRW
The answer to most condensation problems in...

The answer to most condensation problems in Airstreams is ventilate, ventilate, ventilate. Use exhaust fans with a window(s) cracked open to let in the dryer outside air. If the outside air is cold,...
Forum: On The Road... 01-02-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,177
Posted By SRW
The natural gas flame of a furnace in a house in...

The natural gas flame of a furnace in a house in also in a sealed heat exchanger, and will not add moisture to the inside of the house. It will in fact raise the dry-bulb temperature of the inside...
Forum: Tires 11-20-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,840
Posted By SRW
IMOH 8 years old says it all, really. There isn't...

IMOH 8 years old says it all, really. There isn't an ST on the market that is not at risk of blow outs at eight years. (Got to figure its kind of like dog years.) Not to mention that 65 to 70 mph is...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-19-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 955
Views: 166,618
Posted By SRW
I had my new LT's mounted on Greenball Dualforce...

I had my new LT's mounted on Greenball Dualforce wheels.
Forum: Tires 07-14-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By SRW
I have them, and when the street side rear tire...

I have them, and when the street side rear tire decided to lose its tread on north bound I-30 in Texarkana, the system's alarm sounded and we could see the tire's pressure dropping rapidly....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-14-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 47,238
Posted By SRW
I understand what you are saying now. I read the...

I understand what you are saying now. I read the "always" in the earlier posting as meaning exclusive - i.e.. without any other braking.

Seems like we are in agreement that the use of engine...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-14-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 47,238
Posted By SRW
Don't take this as a criticism, but do you really...

Don't take this as a criticism, but do you really mean "always"?

Using engine braking on wet roads or even worse when towing on ice (of any kind) is a really bad idea. Using engine braking when...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-16-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,855
Posted By SRW
Les Dogden is the Service Manager and is a part...

Les Dogden is the Service Manager and is a part owner in CCII.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-16-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,855
Posted By SRW
Most recently I have had wheel bearings repacked...

Most recently I have had wheel bearings repacked by Todd at Tom Kominsky's TKRV, in Lockhart, and a new converter installed by Paul Mayeux at Roger William's in Weatherford, Texas. I also had the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-07-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,499
Posted By SRW
When we are using the Airstream we are using the...

When we are using the Airstream we are using the shower.

We have a 2008 28' International, Ocean Breeze, and we found a small dark blue pillow that now sits on the settee that says, "An Ocean...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-07-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,614
Posted By SRW
By the way: The dealer advised that if they...

By the way:

The dealer advised that if they inspected the transmission and there was not a problem I would be charged $400. Since there was a problem the cost of the inspection was covered by the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-05-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
I have 76,000 miles on my 5.7l 2007 Tundra Crew...

I have 76,000 miles on my 5.7l 2007 Tundra Crew Max Limited, and tow a 2008, 27' International. The tundra has been a great tow vehicle. In fact, since we only have the one vehicle, it is our daily...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-02-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,614
Posted By SRW
Smile "New" Transmission

Picked up the Tundra today with the "new" transmission (remanufactured by Toyota). The cost, covered by insurance, was $4068 less $1000 for the returned transmission.

The service rep told me in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-01-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
TRD Cold Air Intake

I have had the TRD cold air intake on my 5.7l crew Max for three years. I don't perceive any increase in noise, but also if the mpg improved it wasn't by much.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,614
Posted By SRW
I agree with you that "Tow/Haul" changes the...

I agree with you that "Tow/Haul" changes the shift points of the transmission, and also prevents it from going into overdrive.

I thought "Tow/Haul" wasn't working when the transmission seemed not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,614
Posted By SRW
2 x 4

2 x 4
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,614
Posted By SRW
2007 Toyota Tundra Tranny Problem

Our 2007 5.7l Crew Max is in the shop waiting for a new transmission to be installed. Actually, after inspection the dealer requested approval to install a new transmission under the terms of the...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-01-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,574
Posted By SRW
The following is one legal definition of,...

The following is one legal definition of, homeless, no doubt there are more.

To be homeless is to be:

"an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence or a person...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-17-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 955
Views: 166,618
Posted By SRW
Question The inflation chart for RV LT225/75R16 XPS RIB...

The inflation chart for RV LT225/75R16 XPS RIB tires on the following Michelin web site lists the same inflation/weight capacities as the Goodyear LT chart.

Michelin North America RV Load &...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-16-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 955
Views: 166,618
Posted By SRW
Smile Howie: I have not seen this chart before,...

Howie:

I have not seen this chart before, and very much appreciate your posting.

My LT's came from Discount Tire, and they did indeed say inflate to the maximum.

Figuring the weight of my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-01-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By SRW
Smile So far I can say that the tank is functioning...

So far I can say that the tank is functioning perfectly. I have towed from Austin, TX to Weatherford, TX and returned without having to fill up, a distance pushing 400 miles. Maybe not as good as a...
Forum: On The Road... 01-25-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,599
Posted By SRW
Smile National Dish of Texas

In case you don't know it chicken fried steak is the national dish of Texas, and the best place to eat it is Goodson's Cafe in Tomball, TX, just a few miles north of Houston. You will not be...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 01-01-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,121
Posted By SRW
Just a Suggestion

I have never been able to get Jackson Center to mail me any parts to me. They have always insisted on sending the parts, no matter how minor, directly to the dealer.

Maybe you will have better...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By SRW
46 Gal Tank Weight

The Transfer Fuel 46 gal tank weighs about 148 lb. empty. Full-up with 46 gal. of gasoline (@ 6 lb. per gallon) the weight is 424 lb.

The OEM tank weighs 50 lb +/- (est. provided by Toyota) and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By SRW
The install of the 46 gal. Transfer Fuel...

The install of the 46 gal. Transfer Fuel replacement tank for my 2007 Tundra went smooth and very quick, taking about 3.5 hours with one mechanic full time and one part time.

Attached are the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-27-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,165
Posted By SRW
A Recipe for Keeping Tanks Cleaner

The following recipe was provided by a professional tank cleaner:

Pour a 48oz bottle of Pine-sol into one gallon plastic jug and add water to nearly full.

Shake jug to mix.

Add 1/2 cup of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By SRW
I don't know that I will lose the skid plate, but...

I don't know that I will lose the skid plate, but I do know that the replacement tank is constructed of aluminized steel and not plastic as is the OEM tank.

The new tank does decrease ground...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-25-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By SRW
My intent is to take photos of the installation...

My intent is to take photos of the installation this coming Tuesday and I will post.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-24-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,621
Posted By SRW
Thumbs down A Really bad Idea

Wow, using an unvented propane heater sounds like a really bad idea. They give off noxious byproducts of combustion, burn oxygen, and are illegal in Canada and in some US states. Do really want to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-22-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,523
Posted By SRW
I am sure you know that the towing capacities of...

I am sure you know that the towing capacities of most trucks has been recently downrated to meet new international standards.

For example, the 4x2, 2007 CrewMax Limited (the model I own) was down...
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