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  1. IronJ

    How cold do you camp?

    So we are in texas and lets be real...its not the cold capital of the us to say the least... This time of year we often find great days of 60-70 temps to camp in... But for a couple of days its gonna be in the low 20s at night....not to mention WINDY!!.. I have a ac heat strip running full...
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    Dangit...busted ice maker line drain knob

    Well...i either didn't get all the water out or when i was shutting it off my super human strength overpowered the brittle plastic.... In any case the drain valve on the outside frame of my rig is dead... I know im not the first...so whats the best upgrade/replacement option I recall a post...
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    About to toss a tst sensor!!

    So twice now on my drive my tst has gone off indicating the temp was 300+ degrees... The first time I freaked out, pulled over and ran around to the side with my infrared temp gun....but nothing...all axles same temp .. Unscrew the sensor and it worked fine... It briefly did it Again 400-500...
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    We're out!..follow knomeo-iron to glacier

    Hopefully knomeo-iron will have many great adventures!! On the road we go! sent from space via an invisible beam from a flying metal dish
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    Tow rig transform bout done for trip..whew!

    I got the tow wheels put back on and the cockpit flight controls rearranged... I had the tuner and tpms mounted using Window mounts...didn't like em...so now tuner gets pillar pod and the tpms is mid dash (I can remove it and toss it in center dash compartment when not in use )... It looks...
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    sailun g goes bye bye......2200 miles on it

    so like most I was worried about the POS tow max that came on my trailer which was PRE g series tires.. so about 6 months ago bought 7 of those highly rated sailun g rubber doughnuts for my house on wheels from simple tire... well..im prepping my rig for a 4 week trip and move the trailer...
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    This should be interesting!!

    Buddy sent me this madness... I bet it's a hoot to drive!! Lol sent from space via an invisible beam from a flying metal dish
  8. IronJ

    50amp mini breaker lifespan

    So I had my rig out to shake it down after dealer repaired the warranty stuff and make sure everything was operating as expected...... Lo and behold the "main slide stopping while retracting" issue I brought up to my tech seems to have gone dismissed....so now not only is my slide stopping, now...
  9. IronJ

    New 5th wheel for us!!!!

    Taking a short shakedown trip to Caprock Canyons this weekend... Can't wait to try out our new 5th wheel!! [emoji12] [emoji12] [emoji106] sent from space via an invisible beam from a flying metal dish
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    Finally done with warranty work!!

    Finally got to pick her up today...a little dirty but all systems go!! (Well...almost) Got the new garage door installed and inspected the old one...it was interesting, and I'll elaborating on that when I have more time...so stay tuned everyone who has/had will have patio door issues...
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    Insert for table leg holes in floor

    For those of you with removable tables, what if anything do you put in all the holes in the floor.....I got 7 pole holes in my rig and my daughter seems to get her lil feet in em, or crunch up cereal and/or whatever in them... Any ideas or tips?..a plastic cap would have been a genius idea...
  12. IronJ

    New 2017 super duty numbers....DROOL!!

    http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/heres-much-can-officially-tow-2017-super-duty/ 925ft/lb of torque..... 32,500 max tow 41,800 GCVWR!!!! and all those numbers are at the new SAE J2807 rating standard!!...no more crying about inflated ratings... wonder if it could pull a space shuttle!??? LOL
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    info, reccomendations for glacier trip

    our next trip in august will be north again through tetons, and Yellowstone (where we have been before) but we will continue north to glacier. looking for info/insight as to where to stay and/or tips and advice about the park thanks in advance!! Jeremy and Deidre
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    ATF: Road Warrior - tanks , axles and such

    so I just dropped my 420 to my super friendly dealer for sum warranty tidbits. I don't think they have really worked on many rw420s as its a smaller dealer and they don't move a ton of volume on the larger expensive rigs...none the less, they have been great to me, and I trust they will do what...
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    On board gas tank expansion??

    For those of you with gennys/on board gas, I have a question... Do your tanks pop/bang/expand with the temp??.. This is first trip I have traveled with my aux tank empty and last night it got cold (30s) and I heard a loud metallic bang (like a trash can lid slamming)... So in the middle of...
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    question for ford factory 5th wheel prep people

    so I have the factory 5th wheel prep with the 4 lil "pucks"....I have been using the b&w companion mount and today when I was loading it for a trip I noticed that one of the cams that lock the hitch in place had somewhat rotated.....only about 1/8 of a turn but NOTICABLY rotated.... (ie the cam...
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    Anyone towing with a lifted dually?

    Ok so I'm tired of rocking the west texas farmer look on my 2015 f350 drw... I need to facelift this girl...and she needs shoes more fitting her fat bottom! Lol.. I got a 2012 f250srw with 3" lift on 35x12.5x20 ...trailer sits a lil high on her ...BUT the stock ride height is 3" higher than an...
  18. IronJ

    Glue everywhere on slide...slide sticking

    Ok so I go to do a mini detail on the rig for tailgating next weekend. . I go to run the living room slide out and it kinda "sticks " then pops free Making the sound of tape being pulled apart...I think hmm..that don't sound right... After I get it out I go out and look and see glue residue...
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    dump valve hatch latch

    ok so my 420 has 2 dump handle hatches...one for front and rear tanks... after my FIRST trip both hatches are flapping in the wind....the little snap on plastic tab and thumb screw are gone...I mentioned to the dealer how "cheesy" they were while opening them during PDI and I was concerned they...
  20. IronJ

    420 removable cargo carpet?

    On one of the sheets for a unit I was considering it had Opt: removable cargo carpet redirect It was a 15 unit, but I never saw that as an option?.. Anyone have one or know where I can get one? Jeremy
  21. IronJ

    Forest River Defector...New Road Warrior 420 owner

    well, after many years of great use from our beloved prime time lacrosse 318, the wife and I decided that it was time to more to a more functional trailer for our family and the activities and camping we do......and after the frustration of trying to cram numerous bikes, kayaks, generators...
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