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Did you match load range of the new tires to the old tires or did you go up or down? First thing to know is that your wheel width within the tires specs, preferably matching the optimum width. Next is knowing your specific wheel weights. That would help you set the tire pressure to the correct...

UPDATE - The wife did a load of laundry and the smell disappeared. So my assumption it is the Hepvo valve as Dan pointed out. When I get to Yuma for the winter I’ll pull the washer out of the slide and replace the valve. There is an access panel towards the floor so that would make sense...

Dan, thank you. I think you hit the nail on the head. I checked and my kitchen sink has a Hepvo valve so I’m going to assume the washer drain also has one. I’ll order a couple so I have one as a backup. I’m not 100% sure but I’m thinking when the suck out the system with a honey wagon it may...

I have researched sewer smells but can’t find one that really matches what we are experiencing so I’m reaching out to the group to see if anyone has experienced something similar. The other day after taking a shower I noticed a sewer stink. Then after the wife took hers it really was obvious...

What tire pressures are you running? Have you weighed the truck and trailer? You should also weigh the trailer so you get individual weights on each axle. One of the suggestions was to move to light truck tires. Probably a solid suggestion as long as the pressures are set correctly (not...

I can’t tell you where to get a replacement but what I can say is that we have never trusted that strap. We use another Velcro strap in conjunction with that one to secure the doors.

Whether you intended the response to be curt or not it came across that way. First you never defined what the issue was you needed a service for. Second, you state you trust the “owners” but then push back due the lack of clarity on your part. I’d suggest in the future to be very clear and you...

Our Oshkosh came with Carefree slide toppers. Our first trip out they kept unfurling as I drove at highway speeds (60-65). I had our dealer look at them on our return and supposedly adjust them so they wouldn’t do so. Unfortunately after about 400 miles down the road they started again. Luckily...

I’m assuming you have the trailer loaded as you normally travel? When you weighed were your tanks empty? Do you have a on board generator? The trailer axles stand stand by themselves so if they are 6000 lb axles you have the capability to carry 12,000 lbs ( keep in mind that the load would...

It appears you have 3200 lbs of pin weight. As was suggested you will need to remove weight forward of the front axle on the trailer. Either shift it over the axles or remove it entirely. (I doubt you have enough room to store it in the rear of the trailer.) I realize it’s not much weight but...

Their Reflection was a 2015 and they bought a new Solitude in April of this year. We were parked next to them from April to the end of June so I have a pretty good idea of their issues. They had only one Grand Design issue and that was a step going up stairs broke. The other two items were...

I have to respectfully disagree. My sister and brothers-in-law have purchased 2 5th wheels from Grand Design and after seeing both of them they didn’t have near the issues I had, nor the debris remaining after the build. Not that they are perfect, but they seem to pay a little better attention...

Exactly! It’s a point most overlook or purposely ignore.

I think if you were to read my entire piece I was very clear on my reasoning for the debris aspect of what I said. You may not agree with my reasoning, but I stand by my statement.

It all sounds great on paper, but the proof is as they say, is in the pudding. I would like to check one of the units after they give it the seal of approval. The first place I would check is the belly or behind the drawers. If you were to find the “normal” debris then I would call bull ship on...

In my opinion it looks like it had a tread lift in that area. At first glance one could say a road hazard, but with the cords showing like they do it appears that the tire didn’t cure there possibly a foreign body was dropped on the the “green” tire prior to the tread being applied. I would...

We have been full timing in our Oshkosh for almost two years now. I’m surprised to hear you feel you need more room, especially not full timing. We have more then enough room for everything. Keep in mind my wife was and is an anal organizational nut. So she had to shift her thought process from...

As alternative you could try balancing bags in the tire. We used them in many semi’s when we ran service calls out on the road. They seem to work well although I’m old school when it comes balancing. There are two planes when it comes to balancing, first is static which takes most of the up and...

Just to dovetail on the previous post, never, never, ever, reset your tire pressure after you have moved the vehicle/trailer. Even 5 miles can heat the tires increasing the temp, which in turns raises the pressure. Tire pressures should be checked and adjusted after sitting for at least 8 hrs...

i wouldn’t recommend any shims. With the weight and turning stress you want that rim as close to the hub as possible. Just my opinion.

I’ll be more then happy to take the steps off your hands if you don’t want them. 😁😁

You may or may not know that with the KIB system any light controlled by the push switches are dimmable by pressing and holding down on the switch.

That would be fair. As the slideout floor needed to be replaced and the sidewall was cracked I was more inclined to take to the factory service facility as one thing I learned quickly is the dealer is always waiting on parts.

It’s easy to be critical of the finished product most RV Manufacturers (I’d prefer to call them assemblers) put out. Generally due to their business model of paying piece work to assemble we pay the price for the speed and lack of detail during the assembly of the units. Having been through one...

I had my dealer install it. He was very clear that it is only good for about 300lbs as it is bolted. He said if I was going to pull a vehicle or a trailer I needed to have it welded. At this point I don’t have any plans other then to haul my bikes. I was just in Elkhart the previous two weeks...

While I can only speak for my Oshkosh ours did come with Sailuns. So far after approximately 13,500 miles they are wearing very well. No irregular tire wear what so ever. As to the trailer hitch, yup, I had to have one installed for a bike rack. As to other issues, yes we have had our fair...

My warranty process started in June of 2018 and after numerous calls and emails (along with repetitive pictures) I was finally given a July 2019 service date. My issues ranged from simple items, coffee table not staying latched while traveling, the fridge moving so you couldn’t open the right...

Just remember it takes 3 things for a normal aspirated gas engine to run - fuel, compression, and spark. That being said my guess is you have compression so that leaves fuel and spark. So it’s easy to check spark so I’d go there next. You’re probably on the right track being a fuel issue. The...

Based on the fact you had two egg shaped mounting holes my opinion is you had either the others snap off or the other nuts back off. That leaves the two to hold the assembly on for an undetermined amount of time. The reason you torque wheel nuts to a specified setting is to actually actually...

I would be interested in having a clear picture of the backside of the wheel. It should show the weight capacity.

Had thesame issue in that water pooled by the latch side of the door. I cleaned and rechalked around the door frame. Problem solved. Hopefully it’s that simple for you.

Dan, I think you hit the nail on the head with your explanation. I pulled the plug at the pedestal and found corrosion on the blades. Should have been checking these as I spent the last 3 1/2 months on 30 amp service. Every time it rained or was damp I was having issues - water would get between...

Ok, I got the batteries charging. Not sure why I had voltage across each breaker but the one breaker needed to be reset. Now onto to why I can’t run at least 2 a/c units without having the system cycle.

I’m sure that somehow these are related but I’m so deep in diagnosing that I’m thinking I can’t see the forest from the trees. I have a permanent surge protector and no factory generator. First, I have been losing shore power intermittently the last few days. I was thinking the reason was...

I just replaced all 6 tires yesterday after 38000 miles on the Nexens. The rear were down to 3-4 32nds, nice even wear across all four rear tires. I run 75 psi in the front and 65 psi in the rear. That provides me with plenty of carrying capacity on all four corners. I would have replaced them...

I’m not sure if the author of this link just messed up or he’s a little confused? Of the 3 “normal” alignment adjustments done on a typical vehicle (the Ram 3500 falls into this category) toe and CAMBER are tire wearing adjustments. Toe being the biggest offender of tire wear. The article...

Having been in the tire industry for 35+ yrs I find it unusual having 3-4 cracked aluminum wheels on one vehicle. Not knowing your G614 load range I’m going to guess they are LR G. If so, the wheels need to meet or exceed the weight carrying capacity of the tire. The other thing hung I would...

I setup my iPad and then FaceTime between my phone and iPad. I can see the strength bars that way as I slowly adjust the dish into position. Been doing this for a year and a half with very good success. I eyeball the level of the mounting pole, I have an app on the phone that provides me with...

Just a FYI, I spent 18 years with Goodyear corporate in various positions, and a total of 35+ yrs in the tire industry most of it on the commercial side of the tire business. I only say this as I feel I’m fairly confident in my tire knowledge. I am not that far removed from the work side and...

My question is what were you running for pressures prior? Also, do you know the exact weight of each wheel position? I see two conditions, first condition on the outer rib is called “river wear” and the second is the inside rib which from the picture appears cupping and possible alignment...