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  1. VO

    2021 2500HD: Gooseneck vs 5th Wheel Weight Rating

    Hi all, Looking at buying my first 5th-wheel and would appreciate the group's help. My truck's door sticker has a Max Tongue Weight for Conventional Trailer and one for Gooseneck Trailer. The latter is a few hundred pounds less than the Max Payload. Does the Gooseneck rating include/imply...
  2. TI

    2021 Silverado 2500HD diesel monitors won't complete

    About a month ago, I bought a slightly uses 2021 Silverado 2500HD diesel. 2 of the monitors are showing as incomplete, catalyst and O2 heater. I've called the dealer and read online about what driving pattern is needed to complete these monitors but nothing has worked. My truck won't pass...
  3. PP

    Onan 5500 randomly starting

    Hello I have a 2021 282gslr with a Onan 5500 gen. I had been randomly starting the last few days. Trailer is plugged into shore power and the battery switch is on. There is a remote start switch inside the trailer. It has been raining. Does anyone know what might be causing the generator to...
  4. IL

    Champion 4500w dual fuel

    If your looking for a inverter generator Amazon has the Champion 4500w start/3500 run dual fuel with electric start on a pretty good sale right now. 32% off for $921 shipped. Best price I’ve seen for the dual fuel in that size of a closed frame inverter generator so I’ve got one on the way...
  5. DA

    2022 GMC 1500 Sierra 2.7L Turbo

    I looked at a new GMC that has a 2.7L turbo with a payload of 1900lb. Has anyone used this truck for towing a TT or have any feedback on it?
  6. LA

    2020 Ram 1500 trans temps mod

    So these rams have a heat exchanger trans/ coolant to heat up the trans. Not happy running not loaded with trans temps in the 190 range. So after research there is a bypass valve in the heat exchanger. There is a guy on the ram forums that makes a bypass that sends the trans fluid to the cooler...
  7. TH

    2011 Palomino Bronco 1500 SS

    2011 Palomino Bronco 1500 SS (2021-11-27 09:14:13)
  8. GL

    Ram 1500 TV with XLR Micro Boost 25LRLE

    I have a 2020 RAM 1500 4x4 CC SB and will be picking up a new XLR micro boost TH 25lrle, it has a dry weight of 5k and dry tongue of 850. My truck payload is 1575. I will be towing with a blue ox sway pro 1000 or possibly a 1500. I will keep the TV as light as possible with all cargo in the...
  9. FA

    NPS 5500 Generator thoughts

    Morning All- It’s been a few years since I have been on a forum, so forgive me if I do something taboo. We recently picked up a 2022 365pack16 with an NPS5500 Eco generator. I’ve gotta say, I am incredibly pleased that someone other than Onan is being offered. Competition is almost always a...
  10. PA

    2014 Sunseeker 2500 TS

    Help! Strangest thing happened on my recent camping trip! I had just had the LP/CO monitor replaced, and picked it up the day before I left for the campground - it started beeping and my mechanics office told me to disconnect the LP/CO monitor until I returned home from my camping trip…then...
  11. OL

    2019 Chevy 4500 learning about TOAD's

    We own a 2019 Coachmen Freelander 27QB Class C motorhome with a Chevy 4500 chassis. It has a 6.0 gas engine. It seems many 27QB's were built on Ford chassis, possible with the 6.7 gas engine. We are newbies as we bought this from an individual about 3 months ago. We have been out for five...
  12. DE

    Thoughts on standard versus long bed crew cab Silverado 2500HD

    Going to replace my truck while the trade in is so high. Considering the Crew cab and looking up dimensions showed this: Standard bed 6.75 ft 158.9" Wheel Base 249.9" overall length 10,650 lbs Long bed 8 ft L 172" wheel base 266" Length 10,850 lbs I've seen people say...
  13. VA

    Silverado 1500 diesel

    We have a Minilite 2506S - about 6000lbs loaded - that we have been towing with a 2018 Tahoe with max trailering package & Propride hitch. We have had some reliability issues with the Tahoe and we really don't need all that cabin space so I am now considering trade in for a truck. Considering...
  14. JI

    Concord 5000 lb. receiver model number

    Could someone with a Concord with a 5000 lb. receiver please tell me the brand and model number. I have an older Concord with a 3500 lb. receiver and need to upgrade but can’t find one that fits. Coachmen was very quick to respond to an email question asking if I could upgrade but didn’t have...
  15. MI

    2017 SS1500 Backpack pop-up

    Hello All, Can someone please tell what the best way is to drain my fresh water tank? I'm not sure if there is a petcock under the camper , or something of that nature. My camper is attached right now.. thank you, Mike
  16. BA

    1500w inverter

    We just bought a brand new 2021 Sandstorm 336gslr. When we did the walk through I asked how the inverter worked. Long story short... he said the inverter and solar just charge the batteries and pushed us out the door. Our other toy hauler didn't have solar or an inverter. Can someone explain to...
  17. HA

    Champion 2500W dual fuel generator for A-frame

    After doing quite a bit of reading on forums and looking at specs for just about every portable generator 5kW and smaller, I pulled the trigger and ordered the Champion 2500W dual fuel generator. I figured it would be right on the edge for starting the 10kBTU CoolCat floor mounted a/c that...
  18. TR

    Can I pull a 5,000lb 24' with M/B GLS550?

    The last thing I want to do is spend $85,000 on a new GMC Denali 3/4 ton to pull an RV. I have a Mercedes 2017 GLS 550 and want opinions and advice on how capable it will be for pulling a 20-24' travel trailer with an empty weight of 4,900lbs? It is rated for 7,200lbs but I realize from using...
  19. AV

    RAM 2500 as a toad (4 down)?

    If anyone is using a RAM 2500 as a toad (4 down), I would be interested in hearing about your towing setup. TIA
  20. EX

    RV camera and blindspot detectors that integrate with Ram 2500

    Are there any RV camera and blindspot detectors that directly integrate with the 2020 Ram 2500? I have the camera and tow package on the Ram.
  21. BR

    Ram 2500 5th wheel?

    I have a '19 Ram 2500 gas with 8 speed 3.73. We just sold our 28' travel trailer as we're getting a great deal on a fifth wheel. The fifth wheel we are buying is a '17 Open Range m-29fbh. Pin weight 1700 lbs, dry 9k, GVWR is 11k. My truck is 3200lbs payload, 14k towing capacity...
  22. BI

    2017 Isata 5 Samsung HT-J4500 replacement how to

    Hello fellow Isata 5 owners! Just wanted to share this small adventure/ project with you that may save you a ton of time. After acquiring my camper, I had noticed that the home theater system that came with the 2017 Isata 5, the Samsung HT-J4500, was in a bad way. After a little Google-Fu, it...
  23. XenoRev

    What Suspension Upgrades 2010 Dodge 1500

    So, I gots new wheels, a new tower. Traded off the '04 Dodge 1500 QC for a new to me '10 Dodge 2010 1500 Laramie QC. The old one towed our TT well, but this new one has Dodge's rear coil spring suspension. It's mushier than the old leaf springs. I use a Reese Straight Line WDH and got it...
  24. GR

    Onan 5500 LPG propane

    I could start generator with starting fluid only. It would run fine after starting with fluid but would not start otherwise. After trying different fixes, ends up being the tube off the bottom of the throttle body. It was cracked/broken just enough I didn't see it at first but after I decided to...
  25. DA

    5000 miles in a 2 week trip!

    Just got back from a 2 week trip. 5007 miles total on the truck and 4139 miles towing the TT. 2020 Ram 2500 6.4 liter gas 2020 Alpha Wolf 22SW-L purchased March 2020 Started in the Albany, NY area- Route 84 West Route 80 West to Route 90 West. Ended in Hill City, SD (Rafter J Bar Ranch...

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