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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-02-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,235
Posted By Rusty B
The simple answer is -- no

The WD hitch does not impart torque to the frame, it does apply a bending type moment to both the trailer and the truck -- it changes the hitch from a point load from the trailer -- (hinge, no moment...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-05-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,229
Posted By Rusty B
What the factory misses, the dealer is supposed...

What the factory misses, the dealer is supposed to catch, that is the reason for the weeks between signing and delivery -- also the walk thru is supposed to catch things and get fixed right there. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,220
Posted By Rusty B
Tundra -- RELABLE

Older Tundra with the 5.7L V-8
all the bells and whistles in the "newer" trucks (Fords, Chevy's, Dodge) are just expensive electronic stuff that is expensive to replace and are normally unrepairable...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-22-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,832
Posted By Rusty B
do the math

too many people do not do the math
if you have Lithium -- you will be charging at about 14.4 volts (or so)
400 watts/14.4v = 27.7 amps (at 100% capability of your panels, which you will NEVER see...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-01-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,425
Posted By Rusty B
The security set up for my Honda consists of the...

The security set up for my Honda consists of the Anti-theft Steel handle protector
Steel locking cable wrapped around the body of the honda (tightly)
Then my security cable going thru the handle...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-22-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,245
Posted By Rusty B
To me, one consideration is When you travel...

To me, one consideration is
When you travel with the trailer, is there anything you need to pack in the Truck that you would not want in the passenger compartment of the SUV??
i.e. Generator, gas...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-11-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,764
Posted By Rusty B
I had 4 panels installed on my 23FB and traveled...

I had 4 panels installed on my 23FB and traveled thousands of miles
I now have 6 panels installed on my 27FB and just recently finished a 5000 mile trip during which we had to hunker down during...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-28-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,958
Posted By Rusty B
find a good folding table at Goodwill or a...

find a good folding table at Goodwill or a camping store -- I have one that weighs about 5 lb at most and fits in the TV quite easily -- stay with the Coleman!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-27-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,047
Posted By Rusty B
Hat a tonneau on my previous TV and at best "made...

Hat a tonneau on my previous TV and at best "made do" with it.
Had to limit what I could put in the bed
it was a triple panel folding type that leaked -- so I had to be careful regarding things I...
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,373
Posted By Rusty B
Going in from the West to Stovepipe Wells, etc is...

Going in from the West to Stovepipe Wells, etc is a steep and windy road --
Going in from the East (thru Death Valley Junction) is less steep and pretty straight -- a nice way in really.
The...
Forum: On The Road... 02-20-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By Rusty B
I second the suggestion of Jumbo Rocks -- good...

I second the suggestion of Jumbo Rocks -- good campground and a good fairly central location
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-12-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,238
Posted By Rusty B
I tow with bottles off and refrig off Have read...

I tow with bottles off and refrig off
Have read that there can be an issue with the flame being blown out during towing.
whenever we stop for the night or a layover I open the tanks and start the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-12-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,942
Posted By Rusty B
The first response that there is 2 50 amp...

The first response that there is 2 50 amp circuits is incorrect -- if you look at the circuit breakers for the 50 amp hook up it is 2 25amp circuit breakers
You have 50 amps total, x 120 volts =...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-29-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By Rusty B
Thoughts on sizing solar instl

I have recently been shown why my idea to install as many solar panels as I can (rather than sized to some perceived usage) is paying off
I have 600 Watts of panels installed, and while it is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-08-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,457
Posted By Rusty B
Sardine can opener

Sardine can opener
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-14-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,380
Posted By Rusty B
I have lived in Tacoma for 20 years, and yes, at...

I have lived in Tacoma for 20 years, and yes, at some point you will have sustained below-freezing temps. -- but only for a short period of time
but since your trailer is in storage, and not in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-21-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,217
Posted By Rusty B
Aghhhh, all these people that just go by "on...

Aghhhh, all these people that just go by "on paper"
the Tundra will handle the 25 footer no prob and no white knuckles
if you want white knuckles try towing a big, flat sided standard 9000 lb...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-21-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,217
Posted By Rusty B
I towed a FC 23FB for 14000 miles with no prob...

I towed a FC 23FB for 14000 miles with no prob with a Tundra Crewmax, with 120K miles on it
I am now towing a 27FB with a newer model CrewMax and do not forsee any problems
on both TV's I installed...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-15-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,352
Posted By Rusty B
I believe the stabilizers are more than adequate...

I believe the stabilizers are more than adequate for the weight from the tongue (what is the tongue weight, less than 900 pounds, divided by two stabilizers?? remember the wheels are still taking...
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