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whj469. Do you have shiny metal rods extending from frame to slide side when extended? If so, that is the ram part of the hydraulic cylinder.

Never thought about that possibility...

This will also work for re-registration yearly for full-timers--online forms to re-register, then 3 days for inspection when back in state.

Mark, Not questioning the numbers, but wonder about the process of how you came up with them? Seems every fiver I have ever moved the hitch position forward, affected the front axle weight more. Been a long time since I messed with levers/fulcrums... Joe

Eric 1234, we have had the RSSA for 2 years now, it is every bit of 39' + from ladder to nose. We can access the bathroom and the bed, but not the bed room. Right side fridge opens, but not the left or bottom freezer. Towing at total of 57' combined. We previously had an 05 36 TK3 for 10 years. We do not have a problem in having slides open in rest areas, just have to pick right spot. Second the suggestion to check with RollingRetreats for advice/pricing, but they do not take other than DRV in trades. Might also check with Sunshine RV in Havasu City, much closer, or RVs4Less in TN. Whatever, if you order, be sure you get risers installed to clear the 450. Access to washer/dryer in the RSSA is tight and behind the toilet, not easy to fix if they go bad.

Odd on your newer Ford longbeds--on my '17, I can turn the truck completely lock-to-lock with the tailgate down. B&W puck hitch, Morryde pinbox.

I would think that moving the hitch forward any amount would add weight to the front axle--just about every weight I have seen has been higher on the front axle when hitched over unhitched. But should never add weight to one side only--bad numbers. Also, DEF is 9.1 lb/gal--heavier than water--if I remember, that year GM DEF tank is close behind the right front tire?

Agree with the above, but to combine a Thor product with the IH Maxxforce is a double whammy....

Eric1324, Please go thru with the contact to Alicia at Rolling Retreats--she probably knows more that anyone out there what is doable on an order, plus they make sure it is RIGHT before you take possession. And you can get a lot of Elite options on the Mobiles. I am towing a '15 38RSSA with a '17 450 and barely getting by without risers. Alicia won't let you order w/o the 2" risers, might consider the 3" but 4" probably not needed. It going to be a heavy dude, probably around 19500 as delivered, and no way to put the gen in the rear.

Glenn, Don't know what area you need to be in, but this last Feb we stayed at Prospect RV Park in Wheat Ridge. It is just off I-70, Exit 266, easy access. Propane 1/2 block down W 44th. Very friendly people and reasonable costs. They stay booked pretty well, so suggest early reservation if you think it fits your needs. http://prospectrv.com/ We are going back to Denver in June and will try to stay there again. No frills, fairly close spaces, but good people--pet friendly if you have those. I think they can have room for the truck, but check.

Kirk, That was my mistake--got the address at SKPs, but did not get it changed on DL--guess if office had been open in Livingston, it would have worked. Guess I worded it wrong as if I had the address change with DMV, would have cleared up everything.

Just had my 450 shocks delivered to me by Amazon Drone--not....whatever happened to that, just a publicity stunt?

Only passing on my experience when moving address from Burleson to Livingston/SKP park. Cost me an extra trip because I did not have a Polk Co address on my DL. And, the DL office in Livingston was closed at the time due to storm damage....just my normal luck.

One thing might cause a problem for you--you cannot register a vehicle in a county in which you don't reside, at least that is what the Polk Co (Livingston) told me. Had to get DLs changed to Livingston SKP address BEFORE I could register vehicles in Polk Co. Someone might want to correct me if my info is wrong.

Looks like they only have the one battery, rest are solar and survival/minimalist items. Would not think the one battery is their own make? Are lithium batteries like LA types, very few actual manufacturers?

Have had the TST system on two Suites and 3 trucks--ten sensors. Never a valve stem problem with the stems/sensors. I have had numerous extension leaks/failures in trying to find extensions that would allow access with the Ford duals. Finally got 6" stems on inner tires and turned the outers to where they can be accessed without it being pointed into the wheel hole. No problems lately, rely a lot on trends in temp/psi on all wheels--one not reading close to the others, time to check them. Won't travel without this type of warning system--it has warned me of 2 nail pickups/slow leaks in time to not ruin a tire.

Just completed the A Exempt driving test at the Livingston office. Three visits--one for info and forms, one for the written tests, one for the driving test. Yes, the written test explicitly says info from both Sections 14 and 6 will be on test. Missed 2 on each one...set up the drive test ONLINE (only way) and showed up hour early--got the test started 50 mins earlier than scheduled, was really easy except for my nervousness. Tester was courteous and a full-fledged CDL examiner, some talk about larger trucks and we were off. First item--check all lights/flashers--then pull into rear section or DL office parking lot and execute a u-turn WITHOUT hitting a curb (was told any curbing and it's a fail) then lined up with curbing in open area of lot. Was told to back up to his hand signals about 60-70' in a straight line--no problem and no cones to move thru. Then out on the streets/highways for the rest of the test. Passed, but was docked for not coming to a COMPLETE stop AFTER stopping early to enter an intersection--I stopped at a small street stop sign early like there was a large white line (no lines at this intersection) then pulled ahead without stopping again before actually entering the intersection--that was the only part he told me about. You have to completely stop BEFORE the large white line at a marked intersection, but the "no markings" at this one threw me off. In my opinion, the harder part of the testing is to set it up/timing for full-timers, and trepidation on my part. In my mind, the test is really to make sure you can handle the machinery/combinations without being a hazard to yourself or others. Now have the last step finished to be legal to run at 30,400lbs gross weight...I can quit worrying about the "inevitable lawsuit from a shyster lawyer if I was involved and an accident" that is written about in numerous postings on many forums...

I had a 55+ gal tank designed and built by KSH Products in Lake Havasu, AZ. Previously, had an RDS tank/toolbox in front of the Retrax canister, but the area behind the tank was dead space and unreachable without taking the cover off to clean it out. Now the tank fits under the cover canister and does not stick out as far as the RDS did. Also had a small pump wired into the upfitter switch so it pumps fuel over, not gravity. Now have 55 + 48 gal on the 450 and can easily go 700 miles between fillups, if needed. Best feature is ability to shop for diesel prices when in CG and refuel when not hitched. Yes, still have to stop more often for us and dogs to have restroom breaks...

One could always try one of these: https://www.recubed.solutions/ It has been working very well for me, after trying velcro/rubber-covered steel bungee cords/numerous others. I do like the horseshoe gadget. Joe

I have a similar type (looks identical, off-brand) that has worked well for several years, but I only use it maybe once/twice a year at the house. Sounds to me like a restriction in the freon flow to the back fingers, and I don't think these units are serviceable. Too expensive to be a throwaway, tho. And, CW would probably kill the other row, also. Perhaps turning it upside down for a period and see if it gets any better after that. I would think any refrigeration service company could take a look at it, but that cost will come close to a new unit cost. Have you looked online for a Dometic manual? Sorry can't help any more... Joe