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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-05-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,194
Posted By crisen
If your talking cab high caps my experience is...

If your talking cab high caps my experience is that my ARE fits great and the LEER I had on my 2008 didn't fit very well at the rear/ tailgate. A friend has the same problem on a LEER. Also I...
Forum: Boondocking 12-04-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,299
Posted By crisen
Google Delorme inReach. Their phone app is...

Google Delorme inReach. Their phone app is Earthmate, pairs your phone to the inReach. This uses the iridium sat network.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-13-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,232
Posted By crisen
I can only tell you that ours has identical...

I can only tell you that ours has identical symptoms, heat out furnace exhaust and light blinking 3 times. Cleaning fixes problem. I think if you check furnace troubleshooting list sail switch is...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-13-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,232
Posted By crisen
We have this issue about once a year. I use air...

We have this issue about once a year. I use air compressor and vacuum to clean out blower and cold air return and this has always got it going. I assume sail switch is hung up. In our case...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 40,999
Posted By crisen
George, Traded for several reasons, age vs...

George,
Traded for several reasons, age vs resale, mother wanted an automatic instead of the manual trans, new one has back up camera and other things the 08 didn't and sometimes you just want a new...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 40,999
Posted By crisen
We just sold our 08 3500 w cummins w 116000...

We just sold our 08 3500 w cummins w 116000 miles. NADA book added $7500 to truck value for the diesel and we got that in private party sale. New Ram is 2016 3500 also diesel .
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,686
Posted By crisen
Check into Durango to Silverton RR, Cortez area w...

Check into Durango to Silverton RR, Cortez area w Mesa Verde NP and Hovenweep not far from there.
Forum: On The Road... 09-05-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By crisen
I suggest you google Alaska Marine Highway to...

I suggest you google Alaska Marine Highway to find there home page and phone. Their website has search function including rates.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-27-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,770
Posted By crisen
If you go to the Eddie Bauer section there are a...

If you go to the Eddie Bauer section there are a couple threads on the rear hatch gas springs and brackets, including some alternate part numbers and sources. As I remember it was last summer but...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-24-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,419
Posted By crisen
As to renting a tow vehicle, Enterprise truck...

As to renting a tow vehicle, Enterprise truck rental does. We rented a 2016 Ram 2500 diesel for towing while our truck was in the shop for a few days while visiting Phoenix last winter. They do...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 05-20-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,497
Posted By crisen
This change still looks pretty useless for travel...

This change still looks pretty useless for travel to AK, except for a few. We make the drive from AK to the lower 48 and back every year with ATT. Shut off your data on your phone before entering...
Forum: On The Road... 04-11-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,890
Posted By crisen
We have removed ours due to problems with it but...

We have removed ours due to problems with it but if you do, be aware that these water heaters operate at a higher temp than a normal water heater, which is the whole point of the mixing valve. ...
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,461
Posted By crisen
Also limits on alcohol and tobacco, and no more...

Also limits on alcohol and tobacco, and no more than $10k in cash.
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,461
Posted By crisen
Most long guns can be taken w permit, handguns,...

Most long guns can be taken w permit, handguns, mace pepper spray for use against people are big no no's. Canada requires proof of Rabies vac US requires Veterinary Cert of health, they are only...
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,214
Posted By crisen
I understand not liking crowds, just understand...

I understand not liking crowds, just understand the limitations you are putting on yourself. Many people don't due to our short summers. Example in the interior, we normally get first frost around...
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,214
Posted By crisen
I should also add to this to figure in costs for...

I should also add to this to figure in costs for some side trips if you really want to experience the state. Lots of options including fly/drive combo from Fairbanks to the slope, flightseeing...
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,214
Posted By crisen
We live in Fairbanks and some of the costs...

We live in Fairbanks and some of the costs mentioned for food at restaurants, especially those catering to the tourist trade are accurate the cost for most groceries/household averages somewhere...
Forum: On The Road... 03-25-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,622
Posted By crisen
Used Rudy's in Fort St John on way down AK...

Used Rudy's in Fort St John on way down AK highway, easy access do it yourself car and truck wash. Bays long enough for pickup and 25' to fit.
Used Blue Beacon for first time in Twin Falls, ID. ...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-21-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,621
Posted By crisen
On your windows we have always used the silicone...

On your windows we have always used the silicone spray once a year and we never need to pry them open. I apply the spray to a soak an old rag and wipe the rubber seal, wait for it to dry before...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,369
Posted By crisen
You didn't say what year your Dodge is but I...

You didn't say what year your Dodge is but I guess I would looking at your maintenance schedule in the owners manual to see what is recommended. With the high load from towing the the oil will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,369
Posted By crisen
How often do you change differential fluid? On...

How often do you change differential fluid? On our 2008 Dodge 3500 they recommend changing at 15k miles w severe use.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-17-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,412
Posted By crisen
What does not sound right to me is the OP says...

What does not sound right to me is the OP says the wheel will rotate about 2 turns then stops. If he means that it locks up vs just coasting to a stop it sounds like something is floating around...
Forum: On The Road... 02-10-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,283
Posted By crisen
If anyone has any questions about visiting the...

If anyone has any questions about visiting the Fairbanks area feel free to send me a PM. We don't claim to know all the answers but glad to help if we can. We will be headed outside next week and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-09-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,702
Posted By crisen
I 100% agree with this advice, we tow on the...

I 100% agree with this advice, we tow on the Alaska highway in winter. The only thing we do differently than this advice is we don't add water to the fresh water tank until we get into areas where...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-06-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,676
Posted By crisen
We pull a 25' with Dodge 3500 and put on a...

We pull a 25' with Dodge 3500 and put on a Airsafe V last year before our annual 12000 mile trip. We have used a old Drawtite hitch for about 6000 miles, then went to an Andersen for over 10000...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-23-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,761
Posted By crisen
You say you're buy the truck at the same time, is...

You say you're buy the truck at the same time, is it a new one or used? If new most vehicle mfgs don't recommend towing for the first 500 or so miles(believe the actual number may vary) on the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-20-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,920
Posted By crisen
Given your available time, my take is if you want...

Given your available time, my take is if you want to enjoy the trip to and from 3AK, then drive one way and ferry the other. If your trip is about seeing AK, then fly up and rent Motorhome.
Forum: On The Road... 01-14-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,597
Posted By crisen
We have never had problems buying it along the...

We have never had problems buying it along the Alaska Highway even when we travel in winter/spring but it is much more expensive than in the lower 48 it is also pretty steep here in Fairbanks. Except...
Forum: On The Road... 01-14-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,597
Posted By crisen
You have already had plenty of advice to bring a...

You have already had plenty of advice to bring a generator which I'd also recommend since you are planning to visit during the rainiest time of the year. Just plan on a fair amount of cloudy wet...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-06-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,046
Posted By crisen
I've tried every brand available in Fairbanks and...

I've tried every brand available in Fairbanks and the are all solid by -15F. As said they don't expand but are way past slush.
Forum: Tires 01-01-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,601
Posted By crisen
It is not unusual to have the wheel stuck to the...

It is not unusual to have the wheel stuck to the brake drum/hub due to corrosion if the wheel hasn't been off in years. Might try your favorite penetrating oil sprayed between wheel and drum and let...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 12-29-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,813
Posted By crisen
On our 25' with (2) batteries we run the furnace...

On our 25' with (2) batteries we run the furnace overnight while traveling in cold weather without a problem. If it is very cold, as in sub-zero, I will plug in the generator for a while in the...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-28-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By crisen
Welcome to the forums, what are you getting? We...

Welcome to the forums, what are you getting? We are in Fairbanks.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-17-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,492
Posted By crisen
Are you planning to tow the trailer without the...

Are you planning to tow the trailer without the batteries in place? If so, I think I'd be a little concerned about the proper operation of the trailer brakes without a battery, especially in an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-05-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,752
Posted By crisen
My dodge is older, '08 so only exhaust brake. ...

My dodge is older, '08 so only exhaust brake. When i first got it the dodge forums talked about the problem of using it in slippery conditions so of course i had to try it. Our road gets hard pack...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-20-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,961
Posted By crisen
Your dodge is a lot newer than mine but are you...

Your dodge is a lot newer than mine but are you sure the isn't a sticker specifying lower rear pressure unloaded? My '08 is 60 psi front always but 75 rear loaded and only 45 rear unloaded. I run...
Forum: Boondocking 11-16-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,943
Posted By crisen
X2 on an extra 30# cylinder that is what we do...

X2 on an extra 30# cylinder that is what we do since we travel in cold conditions. We find having the third cylinder very convenient when needing to get one filled also.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-11-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By crisen
The thermostat should show a furnace option under...

The thermostat should show a furnace option under mode but if it doesn't the first thing I'd have checked is the dip switches on the AC unit. We had to have the AC replaced on our 25' EB and the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-29-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,137
Posted By crisen
Since I don't know what you are calling "very...

Since I don't know what you are calling "very cold" my comment may not apply. However remember that propane vapor pressure drops in cold weather so you have less propane flow available to you. One...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-15-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,021
Posted By crisen
On our trip home from the dealer in Oct. 2013 we...

On our trip home from the dealer in Oct. 2013 we winterized at -10F in Dawson Creek, BC after un-seasonable cold spell hit. Don't recommend that 😀but all was fine in the spring.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,766
Posted By crisen
We do know the Ecoboost doesn't have an engine...

We do know the Ecoboost doesn't have an engine brake but it could have an "Engine Break" feature we don't know about.
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,987
Posted By crisen
We do add water when we de-winterize, we just...

We do add water when we de-winterize, we just don't have water in tank when we leave here since we regularly hit temps in -20's F. Don't want to risk damage if furnace should fail. Carry jugs of...
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,987
Posted By crisen
We leave Fairbanks in Feb with sub-zero temps and...

We leave Fairbanks in Feb with sub-zero temps and run both the heat and fridge while on the road. We stay in the AS and cook in it. Also use the AS toilet with RV antifreeze. We de-winterize when...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-07-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,899
Posted By crisen
Here is my take after 30+ years and countless...

Here is my take after 30+ years and countless trips on the AK highway and at least 30k miles towing the AS on it and in state. For your drive up here do what you do everywhere to protect your AS and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-19-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,653
Posted By crisen
I can't comment on the advantages of the...

I can't comment on the advantages of the projection point hitch design but towing in snow doesn't have to be the end of the world. We have towed a 4500 lb two axle snowmachine trailer, a 28 ft...
Forum: On The Road... 08-17-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 711,005
Posted By crisen
These were not taken camping, just while getting...

These were not taken camping, just while getting ready to head to Valdez. He just came to have a snack on willows around the house on Sunday.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-07-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,928
Posted By crisen
We have a class 5 airsafe with our 25' and all...

We have a class 5 airsafe with our 25' and all hook ups were long enough. We use it with an Andersen hitch and after 10k miles I don't thing it made that much of an improvement to justify the weight...
Forum: Eddie Bauer - All Models 06-06-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,874
Posted By crisen
We have a 2012 25'EB and are happy with it. As...

We have a 2012 25'EB and are happy with it. As for the question- Are they worth it? I think you are the only one who can answer that. For us the fold up seats don't get used much but we like the...
Forum: Our Community 05-26-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By crisen
I don't know what model or year you have but on...

I don't know what model or year you have but on our 2012 EB the TV outlet is wired thru the bathroom GFCI, so you might check to see if it popped.
Forum: On The Road... 05-08-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,030
Posted By crisen
Canadian gallons don't enter into it. Fuel in...

Canadian gallons don't enter into it. Fuel in Canada is sold by the liter and all price conversions I did were liters to US gallons.
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