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RE: Ragen wheel bolt pattern
Link for measuring directions
INFO PAGE
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mapguy
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09/02/10 10:15am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Duramax Injector Issues
A lot of incorrect info in this thread.
GM has not had 10 micron filter in forever.
The "new" filter that fixed the injector problem is a dual media filter and it is a 2 micron filter.
Make sure GM put the "new" 2 micron filter on your engine. The new filter and injectors should live a long time.
You are right about the mis-information
The newest GM factory filter is a 4 micron rating with coalescing media to trap water/polish fuel. Racor PFF50216 / Delco TP3012 unsure on GM # as it is too expensive to consider.
The design previous to this was a 2 micron rating without coalesing media. The design before this was 10 micron.
Bosch the manufacturer of the hp common rail design injection system in their design papers states that system is susceptable to rapid wear failure from particulate matter of 7 microns. Water is another issue that must be controlled too beyond particulates. Water is like a jackhammer as droplets pass throught pump and injectors.....
Bottom line is the early injectors had problems not fuel related and have had several updates to resolve some of the issues. This you are stuck with.
Fuel cleanliness is something you can control....
Clean Fuel = Priceless = lowest fuel system operating cost potential.
IMO the Duramax fuel filtering stock leaves a lot to desire if long term operation without fuel system repairs is the goal. On my Duramax I currently use a 2 micron cat filter near the fuel tank and a factory filter up front. I am going to upgrade my filtration even further in the near future by using a custom adapter to run a 1 micron microglass filter in place of the stock unit plus the rear 2 micron unit in the rear.
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mapguy
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09/02/10 09:53am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ragen wheel bolt pattern
probably 6 on 5.5
Might take a look at this website. Believe they have free shipping at $99
LINK
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mapguy
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09/02/10 09:23am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Plumbing connectors
Slightly off topic - If you had your preference on how to plumb the water lines in your trailer - cost being no option - what would you use?
PEX tubing with brass fittings and stainless oetieger single ear clamps.
stainless oetieger single ear clamps???
pictures and links please:)
thanks
chris
Correction on spelling "Oetiker Clamp"
EXAMPLE
You can get a simple clamp tool on ebay for ~ $20.00
Knipex Tool
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mapguy
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08/30/10 11:43am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Plumbing connectors
Slightly off topic - If you had your preference on how to plumb the water lines in your trailer - cost being no option - what would you use?
PEX tubing with brass fittings and stainless oetieger single ear clamps.
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mapguy
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08/30/10 10:43am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Clutch Overheating 3500 Sierra
Change out the fluid immediately. You are lucky it has "come back" so many times after cooling off. Probably a good idea to flush the brake system too!
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mapguy
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08/26/10 05:03pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Plumbing connectors
Have used
Flair-it
SharkBite and copy cats by other brands like Watts
Zurn Quick Clamp -own one of these tools -it works well but needs a little room to work.
Oetiger single ear clamp
standard copper band clamp with go/no go gauge
Hands down the easiest to use is the Shark bite style. My only issue with the Sharkbite is cost and support. Elbows and tees are real heavy so need more support on an RV to prevent problems.
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mapguy
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08/26/10 04:56pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: RV.NET Mammoth Trip Summer 2011
Put Us down as a "Definate Maybe"
Definatly would like to go, Maybe we can swing it :B
That is a perfect answer! Sign me up....
Please post up dates when y'all figure it out.
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mapguy
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08/25/10 04:08pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Update on Edge Insight CTS monitor ?
Insight was the original Edge model. The CT and CTS are the evolution of the Insight to larger color screen units with some additional features. What they will display all depends on the data/sensors available on your particular vehicle model OBDII data buss
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mapguy
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08/25/10 09:43am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Fuel Station Repair/Rebuild
My FP12 failed recently and found this thread while doing a search. I have had little luck finding the parts locally as well. Can someone post the contact info of where you found the parts so I can do the same.
Thanks
E
Ditto for the GPI EZ8-RV pump. I sanded the gears but want to keep a spare set on hand.
Their website lists the overhaul kit as part # 13750005 http://catalog.gpi.net/item/fluid-transfer-products/ez-8-fuel-pump-spare-parts/pn-9542?&plpver=1001&bc=1097|1308|1234y but with no means to buy it. Great customer service GPI.
Did you call GPI @ 1-800-835-0113
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mapguy
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08/25/10 09:31am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: cracks in fiberglass + air pin boxes
Sorry it took me so long to update. Indeed the trailer is an XLR by Forest River and it is on a Lippert frame. So someone school me on this flex joint thing. My trailer was built in January of 08.
So far Im waiting the estimate from the dealer. Does the frame and structure usually have a longer warranty?
Might consider doing a serch on "XLR" in the Toyhauler section for information about these units. This thread particularly:
XLR Sidewall cracking
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mapguy
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08/25/10 09:24am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Where did the break drum go?
Wow quite scary. Wonder where the rest of the drum assembly and shoes/hardware ended up:E
Looks like it is time to pull down each brake and check closely plus fix the known bad unit. You are going to need a Drum/hub assembly and a complete brake assembly for the one in the picture.
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mapguy
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08/25/10 09:14am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Furnace access for inspection
Suburban NT series? If so most all repair work including burner chamber cleaning requires removal from the coach typically due to the way it is bolted together. Many Atwood models on the other hand can be dissasembled in place.
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mapguy
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08/23/10 04:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: cracks in fiberglass + air pin boxes
Do you want to solve the problem or hide the problem? Air ride PIN box will only hide the problem for a short amount of time.
Solving the problem requires determining what stress is causing the cracking. It could be a flex joint problem as seen on some XLR models but it also could be PIN Box area flex of a Lippert Frame that needs beefed up before catastrophic failure.
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mapguy
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08/23/10 04:33pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Lucky No one was killed! (w/pics) - UPDATE #2
I agree with everyone who advises ib516 to tell Keystone and Lippert in a non-confrontational manner to make him whole, in terms of both the busted RV, the damaged truck and all out-of-pocket expenses. This includes emailing digital pictures of the damage to them. But ib516 should also tell, them, in an equally non-confrontational manner, that he has taken chemical-process disposable camera photos of the same damage and will give the undeveloped negatives to an attorney when he gets home.
Be polite in making a reasonable offer while reminding them you have a big hammer. And talk to an attorney ASAP after getting home.
This is the best advice in the thread! Protect yourself first with undisputable evidence (digital for convience/film for back-up), get the advice of an qualified attorney, don't give up until made whole on repairs and expenses.
Expecting a new unit is delivered to your campsite is not reasonable -no matter what anyone states. Repair or replace decision will probably not be on the table until all the skin is peeled and bedroom interior gutted for inspection.... Yes you need to view the top of the frame to fully assess the structural damage.
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mapguy
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08/23/10 04:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Superglide Problem
I originally had problems when the ground is uneven side to side with the latch fully locking. This was with a Quick Capture plate that utilized only one front bolt/nut/plastic block attachment. It was clear that the capture plate was floating to much in situations where PIN and hitch were not perpendicular. My solution was to drill /tap/helicoil additonal countersunk attachment bolts that go thru the capture plate into PINBox keeping the capture plate tight to the PIN box in all situations. I mimicked one of the universal capture plate mounting methods closely. End of problem for the most part. In uneven situation where latch still won't release -I pull the saddle pins and leave hitch head on PIN. I usually will recouple the same way -line up the hitch and drop onto the saddle and replace pins. I can do this nearly as fast as coupling the conventional way....
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mapguy
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08/23/10 12:26pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2nd 12V switch for water pump??
If you want to do it the easy way -buy and install an Itellitec Water Pump Control. This allows you to run a single wire to the new switch location instead of a bundle to make a SPDT switch work. Well worth the cost IMO if the wire run is any distance....
http://intellitec.com/pdfs/MONOPLEX_web/monoplex.htm
Service Manual PDF here for wiring schematic
10 AMp unit on Ebay
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mapguy
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08/18/10 09:43am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Past Saturday -towed to and setup the trailer at Lake Chelan Lakeshore RV Park for the wife. She is up there for a week of friends, sun and fun at Lake Chelan. A nice resort type campground with lots of grass, trees, swimming beach. Had to reconfigure my rv dump hoses to work at the site. Was an easy tow -no toys or fresh water on this trip.
SUN in P S ?? :B
Grandparents lived near Bremerton (Silverdale ??), don't think we ever saw the sun, did water ski with a wet suit thou.
Last year in May we were up to Seattle waiting for our Alaska cruise to start, Tee shirt weather with the sun out most everyday even on the cruise, Capt said that was unheard of.
Hope She has fun :B
and I know what you mean with dump hoses, have about 6 different connectors myself, some custom made because no matter where We stay with hookups, something just don't fit, had to buy another 25' fresh water hose and 30 A ext cord because one place the connections were on the other side near the back :(
Was actually hotter in Seattle than Lake Chelan on Sunday! Lake Chelan is on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. You think traffic is bad in CA -took from 5:30 PM till 9:40 PM to travel from Lake Chelan to Issaquah, WA. I-90 crossing Snoqualmie Pass is a traffic jam westbound on summer sundays. This trip at non traffic times takes ~3 hours.
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mapguy
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08/17/10 02:02pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Was your 5th wheel wired for backup lights ?
Yes from factory.
Center PIN of RV 7 way is the proper location. Dual oval STT LED and single oval sealed std backup lamp per side. Works automatically and is carried by the center pin of the RV 7 way installed by GM OEM.
Remember that DOT legal backup lamps are for indicating to traffic that your vehicle is reversing. This is their only function in FMVSS. Those that are trying for rear illumination should consider the implications of blinding traffic with spot lights with automatic function.
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mapguy
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08/17/10 01:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Past Saturday -towed to and setup the trailer at Lake Chelan Lakeshore RV Park for the wife. She is up there for a week of friends, sun and fun at Lake Chelan. A nice resort type campground with lots of grass, trees, swimming beach. Had to reconfigure my rv dump hoses to work at the site. Was an easy tow -no toys or fresh water on this trip.
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mapguy
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08/17/10 01:10pm |
Toy Haulers
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