Rotorhead

You're right about that. Someone on here said something like "If you ain't payin' you ain't playin'" hahaha.

Awesome thanks for all the replies. I haven't thought of the rubber snakes. We do have a lot of black racer snakes. I like the idea of turning lights on at night and looking for the entry points. As far as moving I don't have a lot of options. We are in the boondocks, haha. I have tried spreading mothballs under the camper and in the wood line closest to the camper. I'm not sure if that actually helps, but it makes us feel better, haha. I am going to have to find all the entry points and seal them up. Hopefully those boogers won't chew through. But I think they are tenacious.

We have been getting an occasional mouse or two when our Class C is parked in our homemade campsite on the side of the house next to our fire pit, which of course, is next to the woods. I finally got out there and opened up the cabinet doors in the bathroom, which is where we caught most of them. I removed a piece of the cabinet that was installed to cover up the plumbing and wiring. Low and behold, there was a wide open hole in the floor for the P&E to run through. I had bought some spray foam to fill these types of holes. I used the one that bugs don't like to chew on hoping that the mice won't like it either. I still need to get under the rig and see what I can find from down there. Any other thoughts on mice entry points? Fixes for said points? I now have the radio playing hoping that that will deter them, but I have my doubts. The rig is hooked up to 30 amp service.

Thanks Dave. It sure is of great use. There is certainly a lot more to consider that I thought. There are always the details that you won't know unless you own one. So glad I have asked. With six tires how many spares do you carry? Chuck

That is a good point. I don't want to spend an excessive amount of time packing up. But then again, I am starting to transition into the "I'll get where I'm going eventually" mode. hahaha

Thanks for all the replies. I am just thinking through some options. I still have some work to do on the truck before I start converting it. I am hoping to be all done with the work by next spring, including the jack-a-lopee. I am going to hold off on the hitch until I know more about what trailer and kingpin vs the goose neck with a ball. Planning, saving, and doing.

Yes, that would be a problem. haha.

That is one that we would consider. Or a Toyota Corolla

Ah, I did not think of that, glad I asked.

Hello All, I have not seen a fifth wheel interior yet. I am doing some research to see if some toy haulers can carry a small car. I have found some information that says there are approximately 23 small cars that can fit in the right trailers. I was wonder what the weight rating is for the tie-down points in a typical toy hauler? I have seen a rig out here in Virginia going southbound on the 95 pulling a trailer pulling a car. However, I would rather not do that. If I can find the right hauler I can sell my class C and be one step closer to completing my rig. My wife enjoyed her first two hour ride in the truck so she may be in So, for everyone with fifth wheel experience I would appreciate all you input. Thanks, Chuck

Only if someone has some time to kill and do a stake out. Or trail cams.

Man that looks scary. Glad you are alright. Handled it like a professional. I wonder if someone was in the woods and rolled that tire out on purpose?

I bought mine with 894,000 miles. It has needed quite a bit of work. Starter, tie-rod ends, drag link, shocks, overhead set, and very soon a new clutch. The throw out bearing and pivot bearing are bad as well. I also replaced about 6 of the engine sensors so far. So, expect to put some money into it. If it's worth it to you then it's worth it. My wife kind of complained when I got mine and about how much I was spending on it. I told her there are other habits I could be wasting my money on. Now that I have taken the family on a short day trip they all love it. I tell people, "It's the funnest waste of money I ever had". We only live once so "Why not".

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully next time.

That looks really awesome. Now to stock it. 👍

I have been getting a check engine fault last couple drives. I hooked up my scan tool and it showed a low/high or short to the differential pressure sensor for the DPF. I ordered an aftermarket part that said it was from kmdeisel. It was 45$ vs 210$ for a Cummins one. Well after I ordered it I checked the tracking a day later. No surprise I suppose but it was shipping from China. Anyway today’s first trip I got no check engine fault. Chuck

Finally got my 780 complete enough to do a short trip with the family. I put my seatbelts in the sleeper and borrowed cushions from my class C. We drove about 80 miles over to Harrisonburg VA to Liberty Truck Stop and ate at Joe’s Griddle and Grill. Me and the wife got the Trucker’s Skillet. It was really good. Just a short trip to see how they liked it and eat at that diner I had heard about. It’s worth visiting if your in VA on the 81. As is The Pink Cadillac Diner near Natural Bridge and Virginia Safari Park. If you like KOA they have one right there to. Getting there one step at a time. Chuck

Roger that, thanks.

I don't know about that. Chasing noises and learning. You guys have all helped tremendously.

A little history. After buying the truck the clutch was intermittently hanging up. Took it in and the grease line was disconnected from the throw out bearing (previously posted). The shop took it off for me. There is another grease point on it but you have to reach in the inspection window. After it was removed I have greased it a couple times with a couple squirts as everyone stated. The clutch was getting pretty sticky again so I got to thinking. How long had the grease line been disconnected? Not know that and having seen how much grease was plopped in there I think it had been a LONG time and the bearing is probably dry. So I decided to pump in a bunch. I did 4 shots and worked the clutch. Then I did 5 more and worked the clutch. After that I was wiggling the parts below the TOB. There is a pivot type lever (probably clutch cable goes to to move the TOB right?). Where that pivot point is looked like the seal was out from where it should be. I took some lithium grease to spray in the crack just to see. It sounded like I was spraying into a can. So I am now assuming that the grease/bearings for that pivot point are non-existent. GOOD NEWS THOUGH. It was a lot quieter when I drove it. So that is certainly some of the noise I am trying to eliminate. The pivot I am talking about is in the picture in the lower left below the silver bolt head. Throw-out bearing is just above that. Just wanted to share that information. Won't be too long before I take it in for the new clutch and transmission input bearing (and who know what else in there, haha) Just needing to save up a little more. Happy and Safe Traveling to All.

Roger that. I need to spend money on the clutch. I'd rather spend money on a vacation though, haha.

I wish I had a shop. I would love to do the work myself. But I don't plus I would have to buy a lot of tools and things to pull the transmission out. And do a lot of reading and watching videos. When I get around to dropping it off I will have them assess the transmission and do that bearing like you said.

Thanks Jay. I have been saving up for a new clutch. I guess I will get it in this summer and get it taken care of. I am sure they will let me know what they find. I hope it hasn't been too worn out for too long and requires a new transmission. OUCH.

Thanks Darryl.

As in the backside of the transmission where the driveshaft is? Or the transmission to engine side?