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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-17-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,117
Posted By jcslocum
I think if you want a diesel, the Dodge Cummins...

I think if you want a diesel, the Dodge Cummins is the best option. I have one with over 200K on it it’s been bulletproof for 12 years. I have experience with the Ford F250 diesel too and it’s not a...
Forum: Axles 10-22-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,581
Posted By jcslocum
Avoid Inland at all costs. Don’t ask me how I...

Avoid Inland at all costs. Don’t ask me how I know.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-23-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,135
Posted By jcslocum
We tow our AS with the 2011 Dodge 2500 with the...

We tow our AS with the 2011 Dodge 2500 with the Cummins and we just did 2000 miles on the east coast and turned in 18mpg, running at the speed limit with the cruise control. The truck turned over...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-09-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,337
Posted By jcslocum
That’s a really bad wire! It has to run better...

That’s a really bad wire! It has to run better with that removed. Send me a direct message with your address and I will mail you an ignition module.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,118
Posted By jcslocum
We have 196,000 on our 2011 Dodge Ram 2500...

We have 196,000 on our 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins and have had few outside of normal maintenance repairs. The last was a rear axle seal. She has been amazingly reliable and has towed our Airstream...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-10-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,337
Posted By jcslocum
You have what is called HEI from GM. This is...

You have what is called HEI from GM. This is their electronic ignition system and is very common on all GM vehicles for the ignition system. If you have never had the distributor cap or rotor...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-09-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,612
Posted By jcslocum
Here is a simple but effective flywheel turning...

Here is a simple but effective flywheel turning tool.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RtvqBwU1L._AC_SL1500_.jpg
...
Forum: Axles 07-10-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By jcslocum
I cannot get in contact with Colin Hyde.

I cannot get in contact with Colin Hyde.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-23-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,817
Posted By jcslocum
Ray, I love the effort and the process...

Ray,

I love the effort and the process developed. I have the following input:

3 beers are not enough!

What gauge string will I need?

Will I have to have my Plumb Bob calibrated?
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-18-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By jcslocum
POR-15 is an excellent paint on option.

POR-15 is an excellent paint on option.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,396
Posted By jcslocum
I have Just put a SoftTopper on my Ram 2500 and...

I have Just put a SoftTopper on my Ram 2500 and like it more than a regular cap or tonneau cover. The big reason is that it folds forward like a convertible top. Makes the bed more useful when height...
Forum: Boondocking 09-23-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,642
Posted By jcslocum
We have not experienced this with our AS but...

We have not experienced this with our AS but have on our big enclosed car trailer. Lower is better for loading cars and we had roller installed on the bottom of the frame to allow it to not drag on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By jcslocum
Without a load on the hitch or in the bed your...

Without a load on the hitch or in the bed your Cummins is just loafing along hardly working and generating no real heat. Towing heavy you can see the temp slightly move and the fan clutch kick in....
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 510
Posted By jcslocum
Not really close. Holiday Park Campground ...

Not really close.

Holiday Park Campground
14620 Drapers Mill Rd, Greensboro, MD 21639

I have no experience just looked it up on a map.
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2018, 05:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,734
Posted By jcslocum
Definitely a Dodge van as the base. The bodies...

Definitely a Dodge van as the base. The bodies rusted really bad on these so the conversion makes slight sense.
Forum: Awnings 08-03-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By jcslocum
You have all of the frame work?? My better...

You have all of the frame work?? My better 7/8ths made our awning for the '65 Trade Wind
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-18-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By jcslocum
She looks very good!!!

She looks very good!!!
Forum: Boondocking 04-18-2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By jcslocum
IF your going Solar, you will need to get the...

IF your going Solar, you will need to get the position of the sun at your site and cut enough to allow a good angle to your panels.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-11-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 103,320
Posted By jcslocum
Thanks for the welcome. We have been slowly...

Thanks for the welcome.

We have been slowly working on the TW as time and other projects allow. We have the standard rotten bathroom floor in the last 3 feet. I’m working on replacing that...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-09-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 103,320
Posted By jcslocum
Thumbs up As a recent buyer of a ‘65 Trade Wind and an...

As a recent buyer of a ‘65 Trade Wind and an Airstream noob, I LOVE this thread!! Thanks for updating it and doing it in the first place. It is my go to reference for improvements.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-09-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,591
Posted By jcslocum
I’m not seeing a picture. But what is t working...

I’m not seeing a picture. But what is t working with it out? Put it back into a slot until that thing works.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-04-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,912
Posted By jcslocum
Make sure to run a simple test from the box to...

Make sure to run a simple test from the box to ground. Just to make sure!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By jcslocum
I have been using on my Ram with 150K miles a few...

I have been using on my Ram with 150K miles a few diff tires. Generals were crap and got 23K miles out of them and zero response from General. BFG that came on the truck were good for about 40K...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-21-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,477
Posted By jcslocum
Good info to have. Thanks!

Good info to have. Thanks!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-11-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 339,790
Posted By jcslocum
Beautiful, really beautiful!

Beautiful, really beautiful!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-11-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By jcslocum
You can just buy a sleeve to adapt the 2” to the...

You can just buy a sleeve to adapt the 2” to the 2-1/2 inch reciever. Unless you are towing at max weight.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,351
Posted By jcslocum
It’s an aluminum tank that is mounted to a piece...

It’s an aluminum tank that is mounted to a piece of plywood and then strapped at the back of the bed, right at the tailgate. All we do is drop the gate and fill it up. Or sometimes, we leave the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-10-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,351
Posted By jcslocum
We have a 2016 F250 Diesel and it has the small...

We have a 2016 F250 Diesel and it has the small tank, which for how we use the truck is RIDICULOUS!! We put an aux tank in the bed to hold another 25 gallons and it has been working flawlessly. It's...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-10-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By jcslocum
We just brought our '65 home from Front Royal to...

We just brought our '65 home from Front Royal to the Eastern Shore and we bought tires and wheels from these folks, that are kinda local to us and you:

https://www.easternmarine.com/

They had...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-06-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By jcslocum
I have the exact same setup in my '65 TradeWind...

I have the exact same setup in my '65 TradeWind and I'm working on updating/replacing it. The lower 3 little boxes are auto-resetting 30Amp breakers. These are automotive devices.

I will replace...
Forum: Boondocking 02-23-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,856
Posted By jcslocum
Is 12.3 hooked up or cables off? The base load...

Is 12.3 hooked up or cables off? The base load may be giving you a lower reading. Charge and pull a cable, then let it rest and check voltage. Fully charged is 12.6, as each cell makes 2.1 volts x 6....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-21-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,239
Posted By jcslocum
This is a simple good discussion of shading and...

This is a simple good discussion of shading and the effects.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qD3mN8VotQ

Jon
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