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Forum: On The Road... Yesterday, 05:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 617
Posted By MIFC
I’ve used a Sherpa 100ac from Goal Zero without...

I’ve used a Sherpa 100ac from Goal Zero without the heater on. It was good for 6.5 - 7 hours and is quite compact. Can recharge with small solar set up but like anything else, no sun no charge. It...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-22-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By MIFC
I like the blue Adams Car Shampoo, very thick and...

I like the blue Adams Car Shampoo, very thick and goes a long way. I did put in the suggested part on the cannon and it helped quite a bit.

We’re fortunate in that we have one hose outlet that is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-19-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By MIFC
Recommend the Husky’s as well.

Recommend the Husky’s as well.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-03-2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,205
Posted By MIFC
In terms of a sealer, I like to use Jet Seal from...

In terms of a sealer, I like to use Jet Seal from Chemical Guys. It claims to be “aerospace” grade or some such; I’m not sure about that but it keeps the water beading for a full season. I apply by...
Forum: Our Community 04-26-2023, 05:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,728
Posted By MIFC
Our Spring Break trip to CO and UT with my Son’s...

Our Spring Break trip to CO and UT with my Son’s family has me thinking about just that. They have an Outdoors RV trailer with many features that I’m a bit jealous of, including automatic leveling,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-22-2023, 06:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,296
Posted By MIFC
I’ve been thinking about this install as well as...

I’ve been thinking about this install as well as my TV is next to worthless charging the batteries on the road. I’ve been intimidated a bit by the wiring concepts, but this diagram is very helpful.
...
Forum: On The Road... 04-19-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,928
Posted By MIFC
Agree with the I-95 stretch in SC mentioned...

Agree with the I-95 stretch in SC mentioned earlier, had that pleasure in March.

Also just returned from Moab and came across The Divide on I-70. The east slope of The Ike was awful all the way...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-06-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,505
Posted By MIFC
Current real world (and yes, it will change): ...

Current real world (and yes, it will change):

https://tfltruck.com/2022/01/finally-the-all-electric-rivian-r1t-takes-on-the-worlds-toughest-towing-test-ike-gauntlet/
...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,913
Posted By MIFC
Timely thread, we’re just returning from a 3 week...

Timely thread, we’re just returning from a 3 week stint in Colorado/New Mexico/Arizona. We left Michigan in decent conditions and drove to Salida, CO. Spent a few days there (including 1 extra to let...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-30-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,739
Posted By MIFC
If I remember correctly, when you update your...

If I remember correctly, when you update your iPass profile to add your vehicles/license plates you have to describe the trailer, so they already have a way to distinguish a travel trailer from a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-29-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,739
Posted By MIFC
We go through the “greater” Chicago area several...

We go through the “greater” Chicago area several times per year either on our way out West or to see the kids in Wisconsin. I’ll pay the tolls as I have no choice, but I go to great pains not to fund...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-02-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By MIFC
Welcome! Sounds like an ambitious project, good...

Welcome! Sounds like an ambitious project, good luck!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-20-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,919
Posted By MIFC
The really unfortunate part of the upcharges is...

The really unfortunate part of the upcharges is that in order to be sure you don’t take another bath, you need to pay it off as you will be more upside down than usual if you try to sell/trade...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-09-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 65,174
Posted By MIFC
“The only other answer is that someone figures...

“The only other answer is that someone figures that most people won't need a fix under warranty and the customer can pay for it when it happens. They forget to add in the cost of a bad reputation,...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-09-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,643
Posted By MIFC
Nice write up!!

Nice write up!!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-05-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 65,174
Posted By MIFC
Great update Randy, thanks for keeping the...

Great update Randy, thanks for keeping the information flowing.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-05-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,770
Posted By MIFC
Did you go with the 9.5 inch drop or 6.5 inch?

Did you go with the 9.5 inch drop or 6.5 inch?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-05-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 65,174
Posted By MIFC
Thanks for the info. Yesterday was the first time...

Thanks for the info. Yesterday was the first time I had towed with the Bilstein 5100s installed and the ride quality was noticeably better, hopefully that translates to better ride quality for the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-04-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 65,174
Posted By MIFC
Well, we got the trailer out of storage today and...

Well, we got the trailer out of storage today and sure enough, small buckles in the aluminum at the bottom corners of the front storage door. Given the propensity for our model to have this issue and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-04-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,850
Posted By MIFC
DEF tanks are heated due to this very issue,...

DEF tanks are heated due to this very issue, though that is one of the parts that fails on all of them no matter the brand (BMW or GMC, ask me how I know . . .) My understanding is that the EGR and...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-03-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,399
Posted By MIFC
I’d be interested as well. I’ve been trying to...

I’d be interested as well. I’ve been trying to decide whether to try to have the Nev r lubes on our 2014 replaced with the Timkens or to replace the whole kit and kaboodle with serviceable bearings....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-03-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,850
Posted By MIFC
I have filled up from busy truck stops a few...

I have filled up from busy truck stops a few times and not had an issue with codes etc. I was a Blue DEF person as well, but I have the vintage of Duramax that has the filler under the hood and I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-21-2021, 04:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,924
Posted By MIFC
If by “50% distribution” you mean you have half...

If by “50% distribution” you mean you have half of the weight returned to the front axle, then you are there. 50% should me the top end of what you return to the front per my reading of the Equalizer...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-19-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 65,174
Posted By MIFC
Very valuable and timely thread for me Hermès,...

Very valuable and timely thread for me Hermès, thanks for posting this. I also have a GMC 2500 towing a 25’ FC, front storage and all.

I have been chasing a softer ride in bits and pieces due to...
Forum: Our Community 03-22-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,649
Posted By MIFC
One of our family members just bought an Outdoors...

One of our family members just bought an Outdoors RV trailer. They had to go to Colorado to pick it up and it seems to be mostly sold in the Western US. They emphasize that they are a “5 season”...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-16-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,328
Posted By MIFC
We just had the same situation in Florida timing...

We just had the same situation in Florida timing our return to Michigan’s arctic blast. We have a VIAIR 88 but that is not enough volume.

We ended up with this one:...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-31-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,588
Posted By MIFC
Along with the above mentioned statement by Elon...

Along with the above mentioned statement by Elon Musk (where will all the energy to charge 100s of millions of cars come from) this is the other key question. I spent many years sourcing chemicals...
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,935
Posted By MIFC
A few things here from a long time CPAP user. ...

A few things here from a long time CPAP user.

1) There are YouTube discussions that involve installing 12 volt cigarette style plugs; on the back end they attach to open slots in the fuse box (you...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-25-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,824
Posted By MIFC
Agreed, just don’t tell too many people! We spent...

Agreed, just don’t tell too many people! We spent a few days at Sibley Lake a couple of years ago, wonderful area up there.

And quite entertaining coming down the West side with the trailer as...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-25-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,034
Posted By MIFC
Agree with the above for treatment. We drain the...

Agree with the above for treatment. We drain the fresh and hot water tanks in between camping trips as it doesn’t take long for the smell to take hold in the hot water tank in particular.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-11-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,238
Posted By MIFC
Agreed; I have the Equalizer and when we switched...

Agreed; I have the Equalizer and when we switched from our Tundra to the GMC 2500 (looks just like yours except my wife won’t agree to that cool topper), I also switched to their 2.5” shank as I was...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-04-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,877
Posted By MIFC
Interesting marketing; methinks that truck is...

Interesting marketing; methinks that truck is squatting a bit and looks a little light in the front . . . :D
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-11-2020, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,352
Posted By MIFC
Thanks for posting, really helpful! We also...

Thanks for posting, really helpful!

We also have a 2014 model and the LEDs are starting to disappear one by one.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-16-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,934
Posted By MIFC
No.

No.
Forum: Our Community 01-28-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,384
Posted By MIFC
Pandion Ridge in Orange Beach is very nice but...

Pandion Ridge in Orange Beach is very nice but fills up pretty quickly, and like many of the others in the area during this time of year, not cheap.
Forum: On The Road... 08-18-2019, 05:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,327
Posted By MIFC
Glad to be able to help a bit. Tim is spot on...

Glad to be able to help a bit. Tim is spot on again about going through the Park from West Yellowstone out through Gardiner. You can go East, but it will take some time and while they are scenic,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-17-2019, 05:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,327
Posted By MIFC
Hi bickp, This is a route we take every year...

Hi bickp,

This is a route we take every year as we have a place in Big Sky, MT and fish many of the rivers in the area (Gallatin, Madison near the Slide Inn, Henry's Fork, ID etc). All of those...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-21-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By MIFC
Fullriver 220-6 are 72 pounds each vs 46 for the...

Fullriver 220-6 are 72 pounds each vs 46 for the SRM24 Interstates, so 52 pounds more for two. When lifting them into the box you need to make sure your opening is clear as you don’t want to have to...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-16-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By MIFC
Thanks for your response and the pictures! ...

Thanks for your response and the pictures!

We’re finding that the use of the brass posts provided plus the screw on top of that to hold the ring terminals puts us at 10 1/4 inches high, and the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-13-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By MIFC
Thanks for the quick reply!

Thanks for the quick reply!
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-13-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By MIFC
I know I’m bumping an old thread here but we are...

I know I’m bumping an old thread here but we are ready to pull the trigger on a pair of 220-6s as well. We have a 2014 vintage box so know we will need to do some work to make them fit.

My...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-22-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,174
Posted By MIFC
I had the same issue with our 2016 GMC 2500 after...

I had the same issue with our 2016 GMC 2500 after a switch from our 2008 Tundra, even worse as they have the plug upside down as far as I’m concerned and the latch is on the bottom.

Switched the...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-22-2019, 04:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By MIFC
Welcome to you! Our camping season is a bit...

Welcome to you!

Our camping season is a bit short but the places to camp and explore are many in the Great Lakes region, hope you enjoy once the weather allows.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-15-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,655
Posted By MIFC
Thanks for bumping this thread Randy. I’m due for...

Thanks for bumping this thread Randy. I’m due for a new set of batteries in the spring and I”m starting my research. WheelnStones is making me believe I can fit the DC220-6s in my 2014 vintage box....
Forum: Member Introductions 10-05-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By MIFC
Welcome to you!! We also have a 25”, though the...

Welcome to you!! We also have a 25”, though the twin beds sit in the front. We already winterized for the season and put it in storage. Miss it already!

Woodland is a pretty good resource, I’m...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-04-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,421
Posted By MIFC
Another vote to go ahead and post. We’ve...

Another vote to go ahead and post.

We’ve been struggling with these hinges for quite some time, including the last few weeks. We’ve replaced the hinges and now put a small strap between the door...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-24-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,881
Posted By MIFC
Following

Following
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-13-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By MIFC
Do you drain your water heater after...

Do you drain your water heater after camping/before you store the trailer? This is a pretty common issue if there is “old” water in the water heater.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-10-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,896
Posted By MIFC
Hi Gypsy; is this blade switch installed in your...

Hi Gypsy; is this blade switch installed in your 2017 or 2014 trailer? I’m assuming you don’t have the 2014 any longer, but just checking. I tried to install a blade in my 2014 this morning and it...
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,906
Posted By MIFC
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park outside Three...

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park outside Three Forks, MT, site 4D. Didn’t realize who they were at the time but the couple from Embracing Detours was next to us, missed the chance to talk to them....
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