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I also believe you may have read the max tow for a regular trailer, not a 5th wheel. I think your good up to 18k lbs or more.

A DRW diesel 1 ton will pull most any RV trailer made. You are well setup for any Cyclone. Make sure you do some research on your 6.0 Ford. That motor has a bad reputation, but with some special care and feeding it can be reliable. I used to have one myself, until it bit me and I traded up...

Re: Electrical Hum - Converter/Transer Switch ? It didn't hum before, and now it does. How is that normal? Mine doesn't hum. Did you ever check to make sure it hadn't come loose? I can understand that if it is now contacting the sidewall of the basement that what little sound it does make...

I believe the parts are available from Lippert. I think the Bighorns and Landmarks are made that way at the factory. Somewhere on the forum here I've seen it done before.

Everything is a compromise...:) We actually like the layout quite a bit. The kitchen is definitely only wide enough for one person at a time, but it hasn't been an issue. I like all the counter space available. You'd actually be surprised how much stuff you can get in the cabinets and...

The temps actually seemed to be better than the stock tune when towing. I'm not sure what Spartan is doing, but I like it. The EGT doesn't come close to a limit, and the coolant, oil and trans temps run as you would expect - pretty much identical to the stock tune. I know my wife (who tows...

Thought I'd continue to pass along my experiences. I'm very pleased with the Spartan tuner. We towed 8k miles with it this summer through all kinds of terrain and weather. The power was great and the temps were all nicely within limits. Having the digital guages gave nice piece of mind...

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I thought about mounting a reciever hitch plate in there and using my reciever hitch bike rack. Instead, I just take along 2 floor bike racks like this...

I think I pay <$9 per bottle. Good for 5 fill ups.

FWIW, Ford suggests using Cetane Booster in the 6.0L and 6.4L engines. I buy it from Ford (same price as discount stores). I find my truck runs much smoother (less pinging) and I do get better mileage, but less than 1mpg. It adds about $1.50 per fill up. Sometimes I run out of booster, and...

You might keep an eye on Craigslist. I had a rim go bad (I had bought used, and likely was damaged by previous owner) and was close to needing tires anyway. I found a set of 4 20" rims and tires off of a King Ranch. They were Michelins with 2000 miles on them. Got the set for $1100, and sold...

I think next season I will remove one of the benches in back so I can have half the garage for bikes and the other half for a bench or bed. We found this season the bikes spent a lot of time in the garage as we were moving about, precluding us from using the lower bunk unless we took the time...

I leave the ladder on the side, and haven't had any problems. You'll wish you had it on if you have problems with a vent or a/c unit when you're away from home.

I wonder if you have a vent line plugged. Mine does not do this.

I would guess there are 2 factors at work - maximizing floor space in the trailer (so no duals) and keeping the weight footprint low to prevent sinking in soft landscapes (lb/sqin). 4 tires supporting the same weight as 6 would sink easily in sand and soft dirt, where a lot of folks like to tow...

Just so you have all the information (and opinions are worth what you pay for them), We just finished towing our 3800 8k miles from AZ to WI to WA to CA and back. All kinds of weather and the most difficult grades you can muster. My wife drove half of that while I was home working. Our SRW...

FWIW, I think the generator is great. It's nice to have power whenever you want it. You do pay for it, though (price and weight). If you don't get it, make sure you have the trailer prepped for a generator. Some things can only be done well at the factory, and would cost much more to add...

Things that make you say "Hmm." Today all is well. I found one battery was a bit low on water, but not enough that it should have mattered, and I only filled it 30 minutes before we disconnected from shore power. I found the positive lead was loose at the genny, but again, that shouldn't have...

I looked and felt all around those blocks for a reset button, and could not find or feel anything. Just smooth plastic. Pulled off all the plastic covers. I was hoping it was that easy.

We pull our 3800 with an F-350 SRW. Yes, we are slightly over gross. The suspension and tires have handled it fine. I do have a TPMS to keep an eye on things. No airbags, but I may add some before next season to soften the ride a bit. It's not bad, but it could be a little better. It stops great...

Well, folks. I had a tire go bad today between Bremerton and Tacoma on my way to Mount St Helens. When I tried to put out the slides - No 12V power. Radio face was even dead - and I was hooked up to my pickup and it was running. I noticed when I tried to move the slide switch, the fuel guage...

Or, if you have a generator, I pulled the wire from the output side of the automatic transfer switch, and mounted the EMS right next to it. That was much easier in my installation.

//heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/31455-Surge-Guard-40240-Installation-in-a-Cyclone Here's one thread. If you search the forum you'll find others.

Irene, I also cut in a 2nd vent in the garage. You might consider adding one to help cool it down.

Yes, I ordered the 7/8" extension. That was just right to reach the bottom of the duct. The duct itself is a foam material, and the ceiling is the standard RV fiberboard. A rotozip tool worked great to cut the holes bigger. You will also need metal duct tape to reseal the space between the...

Bottom line -- You should be able to fill up at full rate. Just don't walk away from it before it's full.

Both of our doors had gas struts - no latches. I removed the gas strut from the front door and added a latch from Camping World (~$7).

I ended up changing our planning a bit. We'll be overnighting at Silver Lake. Thanks for the suggestion!

That's how mine is, as well. I always dump the rear tank first, so the hose can be better cleaned by the gray water from the front cleanout. I also added a tank flush to the rear black/gray tank, and put the hose connection inside the handle compartment.

On my 3800, it is not possible to open the fridge with the slide in -- the clearances are that close. I just make sure it is dried out before we put it away. We also constantly have to realign the oven door-I think it gets jarred by a cabinet door because of the tight clearances.

I don't have the instruction handy, but my front tires run at 65, so I know it will go lower. If I remember correctly, you need to make sure the alarm is set lower than the operating pressure before you can set the operating pressure. Check the directions and trouble shooting guide. There is...

Is it feasible to drive my Cyclone up to the Johnson Observatory at Mt St Helens? It appears they have RV parking there. I want to see it, but we only have a few hours to stop along the way.

I'd be curious what the tank and straps look like when the tank is empty. When I installed a tank flush in the rear black tank on my Cyclone, I was surprised to see the straps for the black and gray tanks were installed with quite a bit of sag. They do absolutely nothing, as far as I can tell...

Let me know what works (or doesn't). I have a fender on the way as well.

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Well, it's a global market, and ships, trains and aircraft all essentially use the same fuel.

We've always just used Calgon and laundry detergent and a few gallons of water. Nothing else. No problems. No smells. We also don't stay parked for more than 4 days anywhere, and then we will dump before we leave (although there are 5 of us).

Well, we have done nothing to increase supply or decrease regulation and taxes, so unfortunately the decrease in price is a result of decreased demand--poor economy and fears it isn't going to get any better soon. I still like to see it lower, though.

I bought three new air vents. They were about $7 a piece. I did need to use a rotozip to make the holes bigger to accomodate them.