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And to add to the truck/weight discussion. Newer trucks are being advertised as being able to tow more weight, some up to 30K#. So, I am not a fan of towing that amount of weight with a PICKUP, even if it has a Cummins/Duramax/Powerstroke. I dont often need MORE POWER, but I ALWAYS need enough truck to be safe. I have a CC DRW with a Duramax with a bunch of power adders, and it has far more power than my MDT, but I WONT USE IT to tow my Newmar Kountry Aire. Its not enough truck for that job and that is specifically about stopping power, weight of the truck and its ability to safely handle that heavy of a trailer in winds etc.

It is somewhat available to make an older coach look newer. A paint job, while expensive by itself, might provide a more budget friendly customization than putting that same $ into newer, lesser quality built 5ers. Many times the 10 year rule is more about keeping out poorly maintained or kept up RVs. Once they see, send them a pic of your rig, that you are in a well kept class, it is acceptable. I have seen many recognized quality 5ers that look better than new, and the owners put money into making it theirs as opposed to the high monthly payments for a newer 5er that affects the ability to make it or not make it, theirs. I have read alot about the modern RVs quality, or better said lack of quality, and how the bygone RVs are so much better, in almost all categories. I have a Teton and a Newmar 5er for the reason that I prefer doing the upgrades and maintenance on better coaches. Kinda like a new house isnt necessarily a better house.

I dont have experience with the appliances that you mentioned above but I do with a Wisconsin 4 cylinder in a concrete saw that is converted to run on LP. If the ambient temps get to only low 50s, the cylinder will freeze up and prevent the liquid from feeding the saw and shuts off. I then have to replace the cylinder with another, while the 1st one thaws. Seems to be pretty high ambient temp for this to happen.

Ahhh, the proverbial gremlins!

You may also consider a conveyor roller, might be able to find at a surplus place in Yuma. Or use a small v-groove caster wheel. Likely available at Tractor Supply or even home centers.

No need to apologize. We all learn here. No stupid questions. Most will share their experiences and teach along the way. Note what I have learned: A pickup is an LDT. Yours is in this category. A larger truck(like my IH 4700LP) is an MDT-capacity is 26000# on this one A still larger truck is an HDT (Volvo, Freightliner, Class 7-8 etc.),

I considered this myself, and still am. I am not a fulltimer and also have AAA. I know they provide great service but they are regional(southwest coverage mostly) and also not suited to RVs. When I looked at the best options for me, being in Cali, I decided to get AAA for now knowing that it will likely not be the best option for the RV(I have an IH 4700LP MDT and a 5er). When I do some longterming, I will get a CoachNet policy for the RV. They are better suited to RVing and are not regional. Just my opinion from my own research and based on my personal circumstances.

Try this: https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/

Your advice was spot on. Changed the batteries and voila!! It started in just a few seconds. Guess I dont have a fuel delivery problem. Now to schedule a trip. Havent been out since National HDT Rally of 2018. This working thing is getting old.

Had time today to do some troubleshooting and discovered batteries were 7+ years old. So replacing them now. Will also check fuel filter for fuel inside. Did not have a wrench large enough for the one on the DT530. So picked one up with new batteries.

Starter seems to be a bit lazy but I think it may have to do with 5+YO batteries, but have tried starting it with charger on 50A. Not sure but thinking that starter not spinning engine fast enough which is why the charger on 50A. Oil changed 2000 miles ago and level is good.

I have a 2001 4700LP with DT530. It has been progressively harder to start it. Seems to me to be the fuel system bleeding down. I am not sure what to do to prevent it other than starting it every week, and I really dont want to do that. Is there something else I can try? I keep covers on tires and solar panel on batteries. Life is making it impossible to use regularly but I dont want it to deteriorate more than it has to. Have a potential time frame to get it out but need to solve this issue. Any input from experienced usesrs/owners??

If you plan to use it for that, maybe a bladder tank might work better. Can be collapsed when not in use and can use for larger volume of water.

I have learned over time to never install a brass/metal nipple or adapter MIP into a PVC FIP fitting. Over time it seems the pressure of the metal against the flexible PVC will cause the PVC FIP to crack and leak. I have had success with changing that. As a contractor and rental property owner, I usually have to deal with the repair over time.

Sorry adapter is a PVC slip X MIP thread.

Just a thought. Seems to me that the adapter on the PVC side is a CXMIP adapter but the brass connector appears to be hose thread. Yep, they may thread on but not really have the same thread when you get to the pressure applied. I've certainly done that before and it frsutrated me to the end, when I realized that I had mixed up the threads.

Each hitch seems to have their own preferences as to what makes them operate more efficiently. Learn by doing. Then make your checklist from that. But always maintain a safe condition for the trailer. Chock wheels first.

I have seen shackels used instead of hooks. Just leave them in place or remove.

Yes, non-union. In my industry, union work is almost non-existent. I have never been signatory, have been approached a few times but it really hasnt been a good fit. I work alot for an international company that sells equipment for warehouses and usually it is sold installed. Because their service technicians cant accomplish the work in a cost structure that allows for their profit margins, they outsource to independent contractors. Then they start grinding on price. Per diem isnt even part of the deal until the travel 1 way is greater than 3 hours, and then its a "discussion". They have enough subs that if I dont want or wont take the work at THEIR #s, there are others that are in different circumstances that will. Just yesterday I was given a PO for a job that I bid for $2000. The sales guy sold the job on his interpretation of "book" pricing, which was $760. The job is 1.5 hours away, needs $400 in fabricated parts and 5 hours of work to install them. Also need a rental forklift. I declined the job. It was assigned in minutes at $760. Happens all the time. BTW- I am a contractor that self-performs with 1 helper. Nearing the end of my work life and looking forward to it.

It seems we all recognize this as a national catastrophy and chronic condition. Imagine what could be done if the money spent on less necessary issues were to be comprehensively applied to this condition. None of us look forward to soup lines again, irregardless fo the reason. I try to do what I can within my own life. Kindness can go a long way.

My son has struggled with diagnosed chronic clinical depression for all his life. He isnt a kid. He works for me. Interestingly enough, while he has good days and bad ones too, I do what I can to run a company to the best I can while managing his bad days and the work he does or doesnt do on those bad days. I also expect him to help me out on his good days, because. although not diagnosed, I have bad days too. I think it sort of evens out, at least in my mind.

Most of this topic has talked about homeless due to circumstances. I am a contractor and have had many refuse to accept work that I had available because they were NOT disadvantaged, they chose to occupy their time by "panhandling" as it is far more lucrative. Some up to $300/day tax free and without much effort other than standing in a spot for some hours working on the generosity of others that work hard "at work". I just returned from a job out of town which required me to stay in a motel. Of course, per diem is difficult to get and more difficult to cover expenses with. Then add to it that some person decided that the tools in my service truck were of greater value to him/her than to me. They stole over $3000 worth and it wasnt discovered till we arrived on the jobsite. 3 men without the necessary tools to produce the work that we were "being paid to do". Had to get that plastic out to buy the tools we needed to accomplish what we were under contract to, and then today figuring out how to pay for that plastic bill, when it comes. If the negative on the per diem isnt enough then add a $3K negative and this hurts, esp. when what you get paid is what is left over after the bills are paid. Ouch! Some of the disadvantaged that I have had work for me, while trying my best to help out a fellow human, only to discover that they are more educated, more intelligent and more capable than I am. They skipped the line marked "Work Ethic". I guess there is a reason why I can sleep well at night. I do quality work, am honest, dont take what isnt mine, show up on time and stay till the job is done and pay my taxes on time. I'm not perfect but I sure try my best. Maybe I will start handing out job applications to those on the freeway offramps.

That is my tool of choice for nutserts. I dont use them as a subsitute for the nut and washer but rather to INSTALL the nutsert. It works even when you dont have room for the fancy tool that uses 12+".

Cory, dont let your panties get into a bunch with the opinion of 1 shop. Do your due diligence as you have been and continue on your same path. From reading many of your posts, you plan well and ask good questions. Dont let that behavior sidetrack you with 1-ONE opinion. Remember, opinions are like ________, everyone has one.

And to add to this mix, new products are formulated differently from what we used when Its an Old Guy thing for sure. The most important thing about all of this is that our good training has taught us that we use anti-seize. No dry fitment!