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We also have the Oshkosh with separate washer/dryer setup. We had the dealer install them when it was brand new. After 3 1/2 years of consistent fulltime living they haven’t been an issue after the drain pipe issue was resolved. (They had the angle too tight from the factory and the pipe kept...

You may want to be a little more definitive as to where you are going. Superior? As that may help people providing information. Superior, Wisconsin?

Born and raised in the Minneapolis/St Paul area for 38 years. Thankfully I haven’t resided there for the last 30. Just a FYI, Minnesota doesn’t really start until you go about 100 miles north of the twin cities (Mpls/St Paul). Head up towards Brainerd. There are tons of lakes and state parks but...

So if I’m reading your post correctly you have 4 6v batteries. If so, I’d start with checking the condition of the batteries individually. Also, I’m assuming you are running these both in series and parallel. If so, I’d recommend never mixing brands or sizes when running both ways. Your best...

The newer Suburban’s don’t need to have the burner tube removed. I have a 18 and just replaced my element. It was super easy, drain the tank, use the specialized socket and go. As what has been stated, fill the tank PRIOR to turning on the element.

If you are going to be spending anytime in Yuma, one definitely needs to either invest in a soft water conditioner, I’d recommend at least 16000 or greater, or if you here for 3 months or more there are water conditioner places that will rent you a “house” size unit for the season somewhat...

This is strictly my opinion as a 35+ tire industry veteran. If you are parked on gravel, asphalt, or concrete for a limited time - up to 6-9 months I wouldn’t worry about covering the tires. If you are longer on gravel I wouldn’t be concerned about covering. On concrete, not so much asphalt, I...

It’s for the night lights, just like the switch in the bedroom under the multiplex light switches.

The Furrion gas oven isn’t much better. If you do some searching you’ll find lots of issues with the heating. I haven’t heard how the insignia range/ovens are working. It surely couldn’t be worse then Furrion in my opinion.

We also replaced our “premium” mattress delivered with our rig with one from Mattress Insider. BEST money we have spent since going full time. It wasn’t cheap but having a great nights sleep is well worth it in our opinion.

You might want to behind the walls of the basement. I’m sure you will see coax there. It wouldn’t take much to figure it out.

If it was me, I’d reset my system. Unplug from the pedestal, disconnect your batteries. Now check your voltages at the pedestal. Then turn on your battery power, then replug your electric is your voltages check out and you are assured you don’t have an open ground, or neutral, and/or reversed...

If it was me, I’d place a call to lippert to see if the Gen Y is approved to use on their frames. The reason I’d entertain the Gen Y over the Reese is to eliminate the air bag and potential maintenance of checking the pressure. Additionally, it appears the Gen Y might provide more clearance on...

Keep in mind most workers at the factory’s are paid by piece work. The more they install, the more they make. Thus the quickest methods are used with little regard to workmanship. My opinion is that the manufacturers could save a bundle in warranty claims if they instilled workmanship over...

Probably should have added I’m right at 200 lbs. And the wife if quite a bit lighter.

A HUGE word of caution. I bought a rec pro theater set 2 years ago. Within 6 months the cushioning broke down and where I bought it from redid the cushions. (Keep in mind we full time so it’s used constantly) Fast forward 9 more months and I once again returned to the place we purchased the set...

Re: Oshkosh slide in a slide We have over the last 3 years of full timing did just that. We don’t do it often as we really enjoy the additional space it affords us.

I guess I’ll preference this with I have a Ram. In the 35,000 miles towing the only maintenance outside of “normal” I have had is replacing the coolant tank. Other then that it’s been recalls or oil/fuel/tires/batteries. Pulling Eisenhower even with 3:42 gears, total GCWR of just under 28,000...

Re: Furrion Oven Power What model Furrion oven do you have?

I had the Heartland Service Center replace one of my faulty grey tanks just this past summer. Want to know what the manufacturer’s service center did - cut the coroplast and taped it. I went ahead and re-taped it with Gorilla tape for my own peace of mind.

The “rule of thumb” is there is a 1 PSI differential for every 10 degrees. So a tire inflated to 80 PSI at 80° will then read 76 PSI at 40°.

Here is an industry answer (very similar to danemayer). If you don’t know your wheel position weights at your normal load, then you are somewhat safe to inflate to max PSI. I say somewhat due to the fact even at max PSI one wheel position could be overloaded. Once you know your weights at...

We absolutely love our Oshkosh, but when they updated the design I’m not too sure we would have bought the updated model. I get why they did the update (took out the door to the bathroom from the bedroom) but to fill that space with a chair was a lame idea. We love the length and seriously doubt...

The first 2 digits indicate county of origin 1A is China Union Rubber Industries. TBC does NOT manufacture tires, but rather is a tire distributor. They “MAY” own the tire molds and then contract out to different manufacturing plants. Besides owning the molds, they will most of the time own the...

Obviously the changing of tires comes down to ones comfort level/peace of mind. Now from a person that spent 35+ years in the tire industry here is my take/opinion. Time is irrelevant what is more important is the condition of the tire. How much non skid is remaining (ok layman’s term is tread...

You probably won’t like my suggestion, but I’d take it back to Elkhart to the Heartland Service Center. They replaced my grey tank for our kitchen sink this past June. I’ve had the Service Center perform a number of items the past two years and have been extremely satisfied. The reason - simple...

The normal difference between “LT” and “ST” is tread compounding. The biggest reason for the compounding change is to help fight scrubbing wear and to help extend mileage. “ST” tires also have less tread depth to prevent tread squirm, another reason the tread compound is different. As to...

There is non”right” state. The most popular are South Dakota, Texas, and Florida. For us, we chose South Dakota based on no income tax, you only have to return every 5 years and stay one night to maintain residency and renew your drivers license. Our insurance cost dropped 45% for two vehicles...

In my opinion until you actually weigh the truck and truck and trailer to get the weights everything is just guesses. Second your hitch may be rated for 21K, but what is the rating of the pin weight? Again, my opinion, I want a “fudge factor” that is why I am running a B&W 25K hitch. Probably...

That’s exactly what PI stated, that the voltage and rates were NOT compatible for lithium batteries. As I’m not big in adding additional accessories, like the dongle, I didn’t investigate any further. Just so I don’t get flamed on not endorsing add-ons, here is my reasoning on the dongle. Adding...

I know the unit I have from the factory on my 2018 is not compatible with lithium batteries. I called the manufacturer Progressive as I was deciding between AGM and Lithium upgrades. I went with 4 6v AGM as the cost to move to lithium between batteries and charger (if I was going to do it I was...

To be honest I don’t miss a radio. We utilize Directv so I can just either turn on the music channels or because I mounted a sound bar on the basement TV that is Bluetooth I BT Sirius from my iPad to the sound bar. I wonder for those models that come with a radio if they are satellite ready? If...

No radio that I have every found and we have lived in this for almost 3 years now.

I’d agree that the swing side of the mounting leaves quite a bit to be desired. I haven’t yet taken it apart but plan to do so when I hit Yuma for a 5 month stay. I have however moved the bottom mount up twice, with washers, but the mounting area keeps depressing. My plan is to take a 6”X6”...

in looking at the picture and not being able look at it hands on, it appears to be a classic run flat condition. If you have access to the tire look at the inner liner on the tread face and in the shoulder areas. Yes, I understand you were using TPMS, but having been in the tire industry for 35+...

This is our 3rd year of camp hosting here, but absolutely the worst for mice. We have never had any luck using sticky pads. The ones we tried this year only had mouse turds on the stupid things. The best trap we have found is a plastic style, not cheap 2/$5, but they have “teeth” on them. I wipe...

We also full time and are currently camp hosting at Dead Horse Point State Park by Moab in Utah. We had a mouse infestation too. I put traps by every corner of the slides, put them behind the drawers in the kitchen/island, by the garbage can, underneath the bathroom sink. I caught 17 of the...

I’ll share my experience with the service center in Elkhart, last year I went in for repairs as a result of a malfunctioning washer drain that flooded our unit. Both slide floors required replacement. The facility manager Ron was exceptional in handling my warranty issues. One of the other...

Dan is correct. You ran into a salesman who obviously either didn’t have or can’t get Goodyear tires. Granted I’m not up to speed as a Goodyear retiree, but I haven’t had one person tell me they haven’t made tires. Goodyear, like the other manufacturers, NEED to have tires to sell as they...

Jerrod is correct, you always just replace one but depending on the wear of the old tire compared to a new would change my opinion. If the difference is 5/32nds or more I’d be looking at replacing the mate for sure, if not all of them. If the difference is just a 2/32nds or so I’d place the...