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    Reese Goosebox Review

    I have now had the goosebox (goose box) for about 8 months and can offer up my thoughts since I've seen two posts asking about them on the first three pages of the forum. Install was a nightmare. After triple checking my original pin box I ordered it. It would not match up to the bolt holes on...
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    Smashed j-box! Orange wire with black stripe?

    Does anyone know what the orange wire with black stripe goes to? My j-box got into my toolbox and I'm worried one wire was pulled loose from the wire nut. All nuts have at least two wires in them except one. It's a light yellow color and they the orange. Orange doesn't look like its been in a...
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    Should have listened to Porthole! Pics of Carnage!

    Well Duane gets to tell me "I told you so"! I weighed the trailer and truck twice and the weights were spot on. I was less than 16k gross trailer and ~2600-2700 on pin weight. Total was right at 25k, but with the new truck, ill be a little heavier since i have more fuel. I ordered the Reese...
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    The Lemon's (Dodge) Replacement!

    My new truck came in on thurs. of last week. I was finally able to go get it on Sat. Since then, I have been getting it set up the way I want it. First was the 91 gallon RDS transfer tank with the 13 gpm transfer pump. I took it to TOFF Beliners in Spring TX to be sprayed. Around Jan 15, I...
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    Reese Goose Box

    Does anyone run this pin box? Considering this when the new truck comes in and sell my companion on Craig's list. It would be nice to get some bed space back and not have to remove tge companion when hooking to a gn. Also it should improve the ride and it will not void my warranty since its...
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    New Addition!

    Lindsay and I found out yesterday that we are 6 weeks 3 days along with our first kiddo! We are excited and looking forward to taking him camping ("him" being wishful thinking) Lindsay is due Aug 13 so luckily it will not interfere with the rally in April in Spring! Many pics to follow! brett...
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    Need Some Truck Opinions

    I have a question for ya'll. This has been eating at me for the last two days. My new 2011 ram 3500 longhorn is a lemon. I have been unable to tow the trailer for over a month due to extreme power loss both loaded and unloaded. The dealer has been unable to diagnois the problem and that has...
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    Ford 6.7...thoughts and experiences

    well i am beginning the paper work to pursue the lemon law buy back on my 2011 Dodge 3500. It has 7300 miles and have been in the shop 6 times. 4wd problems and CELs have gotten old, not to mention it de-rating while driving home from Colorado. I have test drove a 2012 F-350 DRW KR, but really...
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    Winegard Carryout Question---Houston Guys/Gals

    We are planning our big trip to Colorado in sept from the 18-29. We have been mulling over getting some sort of sat system to go with our extra receiver. So for we are looking at doing a sat dish with tripod, winegard manual dish or the carryout. For such a big purchase I was wondering if anyone...
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    Fuel Station Keeps Blowing Fuses

    I tried to use the fuel station to top off the rhino today. I went inside to flip the switch. When I got to the pump it didn't work. I went in and checked to see if the light was still lit for the timer. It was off. Checked fuse. It was blown. Replaced it with another 20 amp. Reset the timer...
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    Dish compatability

    A friend gave us a direct tv dish and stand. We have dish network. Would the dish work for dish network, if not, can I just replace the lnb? Thanks Brett
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    2010/2011 Dodge Owners---

    I am having a problem with my new TV's integrated brakes. I have to keep it set on 10 for the gain, but it still doesnt apply the amount of braking power that I need or am used to with my old chevy. The most power that it will show is 30 or what im assuming is 30%. This is also displayed on...
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    Trip with new truck...another wild ride! Long one again! Pics Tho

    As some of yall know we got our cyclone in Feb 2011. We have already been lucky enough to have some great times and meet some fun people! We recently got home from a last minute 1200 mile trip to see some of my brides family before the family member has surgery. Here is our adventure! The...
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    Our New Tow Vehicle for the Cyclone

    Just picked up our new tow vehicle for the cyclone last night. Decided to upgrade from the 2500 duramax. After some steep grades we wanted an integrated exhaust brake. 2011 Dodge 3500 4x4 Longhorn So far we love it, but it only has about 100 miles now. Going to try and get the B&W hitch...
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    New pics of our 2011 Cyclone 3010 HD--With full garage!

    I finally got around to taking a couple pics of the cyclone. It is still dirty, but the garage is spic and span and the rhino is finally clean. We took it mudding last weekend and were up to the door in nasty mud! We love the trailer so far, even with a couple hiccups here and there and are...
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    New decal for the truck

    I have been wanting a decal to go on the truck, so I went to a local shop with a pic of the rear garage door of the Cyclone. I think that it came out great, but maybe just a shade or two off of the gray. I was bored also and tapped into the pvc surplus from around the house and built a little...
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    5th airborne with sidewinder hitch

    I went to camperland yesterday off of 45/1488 north of The Woodlands and was asking about their pin boxes. They have three 5th AB with sidewinder hitches for a little over $1100 each. Apparently they have had them for a little while and the new price is $1800. Just wanted to let anyone that is...
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    Does this look right to you??

    As many of yall have read, we got home from picking up our cyclone on saturday the 5th. I noticed a tire had bled down a bit and took the trailer to discount tire to be repaired. When they removed the wheel, I was completely taken back by the condition of the trailers suspension. Does this...
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    Maiden Trip To Indiana For Our Cyclone!! A Love Story!

    I will try and give everyone a play by play for our trip to Elkhart, IN to pick up our Cyclone 3010 that came off the assembly line two weeks ago! If anyone gets offended by my observations, I apologize in advance, these are just our adventures and thoughts. The trip started on Sunday Feb 27. I...
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    Onyx Interior Pics

    Does anyone have some pics of the onyx interior for the 2011 cyclones? We ordered our with the stone mocha and now after looking at heartlands website (Decor section never worked before this day for me) I think i made a mistake. From the little 2" pic, I think it looks pretty sharp. I have...
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    Ordered Cyclone 3010, What are the must haves??

    I ordered a cyclone 3010 on Tuesday the 11th. We expect it to be completed around the end of february. So far the plan is to drive up during the first week of March to take delievery. We will be coming up from Magnolia TX (North of Houston) to Elkhart, IN (1152 miles). Strongly considering...
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