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RE: 2007 Tundra Tow Vehicle with 34 foot trailer: the numbers.
I guess I am tainted by the aviation side of the house. Hadn't really thought about it a lot, but it is a good point to bring up. I live and die by limits published in flight manuals. If it says Vmax is 780 knots, I do not exceed that by even 1 knot. Most limits were written in blood.
The more time I spend towing and listening, the softer I get. By softer, I mean granite to concrete kinda softer.
Tom
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tomhole
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05/22/09 01:18pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Yamaha EF1000 generator fuel tank repair
I have an old Yamaha EF1000 (no other letters, so it's old). The fuel tank has rusted and developed leaks. I can order a new one for $153. PRobably need another $40 worth of parts to replace old ones. Any thoughts on whether I should try to repair the old one?
Tom
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tomhole
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05/16/09 05:16pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tundra as Tow-Mobile: 1,200 miles, 12,000 lbs, 10 MPG
The Tundra tranny temp guage has actual numbers.
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tomhole
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05/11/09 03:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Toyota, Honda, Nissan build factories in the US but, GM?
Is the military considered a union? I calculated my avg hourly wage over the 24 years I was in to be around 5.2 cents / hour (that's being generous). Is that good? Wouldn't trade it for nuthin.
Tom
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tomhole
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05/08/09 06:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Back Up Camera
I added one to my HTT and then on my TT. Wouldn't want to drive without it. Ironically, I use it as a rear view camera while underway more than I thought I would. Even with proper tow mirrors, it's nice to help with lane changes. Pics and write-up here:
http://tomhole.com/23SS%20Backup%20Camera.htm
Tom
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tomhole
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05/08/09 06:25pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Way off but it's still a hybrid.
I think they should make one of these:
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/members/tomhole/albums/ultimate+trailer-1596/65323176-viox682o-37ss2-11229.jpg
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tomhole
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04/20/09 01:14pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: lay flat water hose?
For those interested, my wife came up with a brilliant idear on our last trip. All the state park spigots were off except for the main building about 1/2 mile away. No one was looking forward to CG showers (I didn't care), so I was not looking forward to lugging 25 gals a day back to the site in my 5 gal jug. My wife said we should get a 25 gal cooler and use that. Went to WalMart, got a 25 gal cooler and a 15ft length of hose that fit on the drain hole. Put that in the bed of the pickup. Worked like a champ. The pickup bed was high enough to allow a full tranfer of 25 gals. I love my wife.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/20/09 09:59am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: towing
I read through your past threads on the topic and no one said it wouldn't tow it. I would expect it to pull just fine in North Carolina. Nice trailer.
Take it to the Rockies and then you'll see what people were talking about in the other threads.
Enjoy your new trailer.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/20/09 09:55am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Way off but it's still a hybrid.
Always nice when someone is judged by the type of camper they own.
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tomhole
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04/20/09 09:18am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: lay flat water hose?
I use a 25' regular white hose for full hookup sites. Mostly camp at state parks, so I have an additional 200 ft of the flat roll up kind (4 x 50'). Wife and kids won't use the camp showers, so I use 25 gals of fresh water every day.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/20/09 09:15am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Airshocks?
I completely agree and disagree. THe WDH should be used to distribute the hitch weight and level the truck. The airbags are very handy for my Tundra to increase spring rate (stiffen the rear). I run the rear axle fully loaded and those 1/2 ton springs need a bit o' help. I do not use the airbags to level the truck. That's what the WDH is for.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/13/09 05:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Grey Water - Pollution or drain it behind campsite?
This topic always baffles me. I am in a campground that I can't have a fire in because of a drought. I have 25 gallons of amazingly delicious water (at least to a plant) that I have to put in a blue tote and pull down to the dump station. I can hear the trees crying as I dump it into who knows where.
As a tent camper, I dumped a lot of water on the trees near the campsite (never in the campsite). Probably 5-10 gals a day. I see no issue using God's gift of common sense and giving those nearby woods a fresh drink of water.
I do hate pulling up to a campsite and having to walk around a street side puddle that the last guy thought I would enjoy.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/08/09 12:35pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: How many HTT owners have done a MOD like this????
I can't see the pics here at work, but I had completed all of LAdams suggested mods on my 23SS. Really helped. The biggest offendor in my 23SS was the lines banging against the walls/floor. Moved them a bit or added the foam and the pumping was quiet. The pump itslef is nearly silent. It seems that all the water moving around with violent pumping makes a lot of noise.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/08/09 10:01am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Wheel Chocks for HTT
Both sides. I have had instances where the trailer will twist on a steep grade if only one side is chocked.
I have the RotoChocks as well. Never used anything else, so I can't compare them. All I can say is that they are one of the best made products I have ever owned. Easy to use, work extremely well. Expensive, yes. Worth it, up to you. But you will never buy another set of chocks.
As for the levelairs, I put them in the same category (I have a set). If someone wanted to make a few quid on the side, they could start up a new levelair supply.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/08/09 06:10am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: generator cable question
That seems strange that both 30 amp connections are 4 prong. 4 prong (L14-30) connections are exclusively for 240 volt connections (although you can run 120V stuff on it with the proper adaptor). It has 2 hot 120V legs, 1 neutral and a ground. To only supply 120 volts with an L14-30 connector would require some non-standard (likely not to code) wiring in the generator. There are adaptors that allow you to only tap 1 of the hot legs and get 120V/30A (either RV type or others), but the 4 prong plug itself would be only half powered or worse, one 120V supply powering both 0f the 120V hot legs on the L14-30 outlet.
L14-30 4 prong 120/240V female recptacle
http://www.rongkuang.com.tw/upload/200722155497550.JPG
The 120V 30A connector should be an L5-30 (3 prong), which has one hot 120V leg, 1 neutral and a ground. I would be very suprised if the 120V 30A outlet had 4 prongs.
http://image.ecplaza.net/offer/d/dostar/5249170_m.jpg
The link listed in a previous post is for an L5-30 (3 prong) to RV connection. This won't work if you have a 4 prong connection on both of the generator's 30 amp outlets. They do make an L14-30 to RV adaptor and sell it at camping world. This just taps one of the 120V legs from the L14-30 4 prong plug on the generator.
http://www.berrylandcampers.com/rv-parts/files/t_4318.jpg
So, let's make sure we know EXACTLY what outlets you have on the generator before you go hooking anything up. Look at the plugs, they should have a lable on them like L5-30 or L14-30. Or just tell us how many prongs are on each connector. Or take a picture and post it.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/08/09 05:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 2007 Forest River Flagstaff 27BH
Is he looking at the 27BHSS? If so, that is the Flagstaff sister of my Rockwood Ultra Light 2701SS. Only difference is the interior color options. Both made in the same factory.
Very good floorplan that is duplicated by many manufacturer's. The mid-2007 and newer models are now 8' wide vs. the older 7.5' wide. Can't think of any issues I've had. Made a lot of mods, mostly because I believe that if it ain't broke it must need modding.
This is my 2nd Rockwood trailer and I have no complaints. Not a high end trailer, but certainly good enough.
Lots of pics:
Here
and here (if it works)
Let me know if you have any specific questions. We all love to talk about our trailers.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/07/09 02:34pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Storage drawer
I found the original thread where I describe in greater detail how it is mounted:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/18140180/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm
I attached angle iron to the frame and then attached to slides to that. There is a link to the slides in that thread. I'll post it here as well:
http://www.ahturf.com/catalog/itemdetails.phtml?ss=b%07C9308-36%07c%07%07a%07S%07e%071%07g%071%07f%0713525%07z%07accb
They aren't cheap, but the last thing I wanted was to have the drawer fall off while underway. I used 3/4" pressure treated plywood for the drawer. Again, probably overkill (and heavy), but I didn't want it falling apart.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/07/09 11:54am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Storage drawer
Pam,
Saw your PM. There are a few more pictures here:
http://www.pbase.com/tomhole/rockwood_roo_23ss&page=all
Let me know if the link works. Pbase has changed their rules recently.
I am trying to find the model number of the drawer slides I used. They were very heavy duty. That was one of the best mods I did to the 23SS. I was going to put another one on the other side, but sold the HTT before I got around to it.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/07/09 11:32am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New Guy and generators??
A Honda 3000 only costs 6 times as much as your Champion, not 10x ;)
Always makes me giggle when I see folks sniping the cost of a Honda or Yamaha and they're driving around $50k or more worth of rig. I guess that thrifty attitude is what allows them to afford nice rigs.
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tomhole
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04/03/09 08:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: GVWR?
There is no difference in GCWR between the various configurations of the Tundras (new or old style). The 2000-2005 Tundras were ALL rated 11,800 lbs GCWR. The 2006 were ALL rated 12,800 lbs. The 2007 and newer are all rated at 16,000 lbs GCWR. Although there is a difference in tow capacity between all the years and body styles.
A 2006 double cab 4x2 SR5 weighs 5000 lbs with a full tank of gas and no driver (Listed curb weight is around 4730 lbs IIRC). Based on a 12,800 lbs GCWR, that would indicate a max tow capability of 7800 lbs. But Toyota only rates it at 6800 lbs. What happened to the other 1,000 lbs? Limited by drivetrain, I guess. The nice thing about that is you can load the truck up to the GVWR of 6600 lbs and still have most of your tow rating available.
Tom
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tomhole
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04/03/09 08:01pm |
Travel Trailers
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