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  1. II

    5er TPMS and 2020 RAM 3500

    A gremlin has invaded my TV electrical system and after five tow-ins this year, I am waving the white flag. I love the big F 450, but all confidence is gone. Looking at a new 2020 RAM 3500 DRW on a dealer lot. It has a lot of options to offer, but the factory trailer TPMS is not one of them...
  2. tucsonterry

    Mercedes 3500 Forester Horn blows but won't start

    My 2017 MBS Forester doesn't start. The horn blows once when I turn the key, and nothing happens. Battery is fine, alarm has been disarmed with key fob. All dash lights come on. Cold here (45 degrees), so I waited for glow light to shut off.
  3. IG

    New Yamaha 5500 Generator in some 2021's

    Just found a picture of the NEW Yamaha 5500 watt generator in some GT's This specific one is from a 2021 GT5 model 31L5. Lighter, moref uel efficient and they say quieter also.
  4. MI

    Ram 3500

    I am thinking about replacing my Ram 2500 with a 2021 Ram 3500 Diesel HO. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? I have a Columbus 5th. wheel. It is 42 feet and weighs about 13,000 empty.
  5. Baja Fog

    Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Generator On Sale!

    Now's your chance to pickup one of the best values around in a 3500 watt generator. The Harbor Freight Predator 3500 generator just went on sale for $799.99 Some of its robust features are: ]11 Hour Runtime Super Quiet @ 57db Electric Start I just purchased the Champion 3400 for $989.99. I...
  6. DI

    Has anyone quieted the NPS 5500 generator?

    Hello just got a new XLR Boost and it came with the NPS 5500 generator. Wondered if anyone has tried to put a muffler on are move the exhaust at all to quiet this model down? Thanks
  7. HE

    5th wheel hitch height and a Ram 2500 height issues

    I purchased a 2005 Ram 1500 Hemi pickup ( not why I am hemiallen, lol), and used it for a travel trailer for a few years. We were enlightened that Rockwood made a 5th wheel we could tow with our hemi truck, so we upgraded and enjoyed the setup until the transmission / engine on the gasser...
  8. NXR

    Forest River uses LCI 8,000 pound Level Up jacks on a 15,000 GAWR rear axle...

    New post so it's easier to find in the future. Nick Hoover and his parts person responded quickly to my question about the part number for the jacks on our 2020 GT5 which has a 15,000 GAWR rear axle (GT7's have a 15,000 or a 15,500 rear axle). The Forest River part number is 10F19574A but...
  9. wayne272

    2017 ram 3500 gear ratio

    Looking at a 2017 3500 ctd dually and it has a 4:10 rear with aisin trans. Anyone running this ratio, what kind of mpg are you getting? Towing a 36ck2 and trying to figure out what gear would be best, 4:10, 3:73 or 3:42. Gvwr is 16,500 lbs. Please include your ratio, gvwr and what kind of mpg...
  10. ST

    Dometic cooktop won’t operate above 4500'

    2020 2401W with a Dometic cooktop won’t lite any suggestion all other propane appliances are working we have been trying for over a n hour 😬
  11. TR

    Generac Quiet Pack 6500 issue

    New issue that just started yesterday gas Generac Quiet Pack 65. Normally, when I momentarily press the stop switch and release it, the generator would turn off. All good. Yesterday, I had to hold the stop switch button until it completely stopped or else it would keep running. I also noticed...
  12. pburch

    Ordering a Ram 3500

    Good Evening folks We have a 2018 Ram Laramie 2500 6.4, 4x4 6.4 bed 3.73 gears. Our travel trailer is 35' @ about 8500#. We have no problem pulling, and handles well. Our goal is a 5th wheel toy hauler, we plan on staying within a SWD Ram 3500 with a diesel. My plans are to go ahead and get...
  13. Whalenss

    Grease points Ram 5500

    For those who do there own maintenance, how many grease points are on a non-4x4? I have found: - left and right tie rod - tie rod on end of drag link at Pittman arm - one on u-joint after first carrier bearing. All other u-joints are non-greasable. Just don't want to miss one. Thanks, Pat
  14. JU

    Thetford Sanicon 97500 pump replacement? 2017 Dynamax Force HD

    After three years my pump has died, I think it got left on at some point. Thetford says to replace the whole pump housing with a 97518. I'm pretty sure just the pump is serviceable, does anyone know the PN? Conveniently, 97518 is also showing out of stock online. I tried searching and...
  15. FL

    Towing capabilities

    hope I am understanding this right. Looking at buying a new Super lite 26FKBS. all data is from stickers on door of truck. Truck GVWR is 6900 Max payload is 1772 so curb weight is 5128 hitch weight on RV says 796 hitch weight 921 including Propane and battery (no water in tanks) so that equals...
  16. BR

    Heads Up - SchwinTek Drive Failure on 2017 SunSeeker 2500TS

    I am posting this to alert other RV'ers with Schwintek slide mechanisms in their RV or TT to be aware of an unseen problem which could lead to issues on the road. We love our Sunseeker, it has all the attributes that my better half and I need to RV across the continent. However, three years...
  17. GR

    2500 HD 2019 short wife

    Does anyone know if there are running boards out there (except $1500 electric) that are closer to the ground for a vertically challenged wife? Thanks
  18. 21

    Champion dual fuel inverter/generator 3500/3150 review

    Ran the 5hr 'break-in' period connected to TT using Manchester 5lb lp tank with Castrol GTX 'dino' 10w30 oil then used the rest of the left over oil and topped off with 0W-30 German Syntec oil for the required oil change. Varied the load intermittently as manufacturer suggested. Downside of the...
  19. Invisibleman

    Brush - deer guard for Isata5 Ram5500

    After traveling one twilight I believe Rt-70 in Ohio (not certain), a less than wide two lanes with lots of 18 wheelers, and literally seeing deer standing along the side, and a carcass every mile or two, I've been seriously considering a front end guard (brush guard / cattle guard). I've ruled...
  20. WA

    Anyone with a Palomino SS500 on a Tacoma?

    I have a 3rd gen 2018 Tacoma double cab, long bed. The rating sticker on the door says my truck can carry 950 lbs. That doesn't seem to fit with what I've seen in other places. Anyone got words of wisdom?
  21. Ray333

    5.7l engine in RAM2500 - enough power for 8000lbs

    Looking for advice before i buy. I'm upgrading to a 3/4 ton truck and wondering about gas or diesel. RAM offer a 5.7l HEMI engine in their 2500 that appears to perform similarly (unladen) to the 5.7l engine in the Tundra (which I previously owned) In reviews comments show similar torque. I was...
  22. TI

    Coachmen on Chevy 3500 or 4500?

    Anyone having problems with engine "crank but no start"? My 2016 Freelander on Chevy 4500 chassis developed the problem. Computer codes indicate Ignition switch but new switch does not solve the problem. Can't drive to a Chevy dealer as it doesn't run. Ideas?
  23. JA

    2500hd gas?

    We are considering upgrading our TV to a 2020 2500hd with the new 400 cubic inch engine. The people I have talked to that have them just love them. Any input from owners that are towing with one would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jay
  24. VL

    Dodge Ram 5500 AC problems?

    Throughout 2019, the RAM forums were filled with AC complaints because it appears the coolant lines are routed through the cab cooling system (not unusual) but the door that is supposed to isolate this continuous heat from the AC cooled air plenum is either badly sealed or does not work...
  25. BellaBee

    15K service - $2650.00 Wow, that's high!

    Hello all, I have ~13,000 miles on my coach. I had the 1st 6000 mile service done by a MH freightliner service shop and it cost ~$600.00 I was surprised but figured okay, this is the 1st service so get it done by the pro's. I just received a quote for the 1 year (or 15,000) service from...

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