Recent content by Believer45

The threads on the anode rod are NPT (national pipe thread) so it is actually tapered as is the hole it goes into. This is so it will make a water tight seal. Did you note how far the anode was threaded in before you took it out? It has been my experience with things like this brute force can...

Another vote for the giveaway. And a second vote for meeting "new owner" at the title bureau. DutchmenSport has a very good idea many folks do not consider.

Toaster ovens, toasters, coffee makers - any of the small appliances you have on the counter need to go on the floor, in the oven, in the microwave, in cabinets, in a tote or some such to keep them from moving and falling off the counter. Same for anything loose you have on the dinette/dining...

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A lot of progress for one day. It will be VERY interesting to watch this build! Thanks for documenting for us.

Gary RV_Wizard you make a very good point. I was stuck in "wheelbase is not as much of a consideration as weight ratings" mode. It would help to know what the original poster's friend's truck is and weight ratings.

I will probably get negative reactions but I am a retired truck driver and truck repair shop manager and have towed camper trailers from pop tops to my current rig and driven small class C to mid size class A motor homes so I do have a bit of practical experience. My truck is a 2011 Ram 2500...

I have two slides on the driver side of my Windjammer 3008W. I have trailer bubble levels on the back and side of my trailer to see where we stand. I first "level" the trailer side to side with 1x12 boards setting about 1/4 of a bubble lean to the passenger side, disconnect the truck and level...

Bob, you and Dawn are definitely not idiots on this count. You just have a different way of doing things, kind of like me. Some folks just enjoy driving. Fortunately for me my Lovely Wife ALMOST always enjoys riding along as well. When she doesn't , or when I am too tired to drive, then we...

Longest I have done was summer of 2012. Southern Ohio to Pagosa Springs, Colorado (1430 miles each way on my odometer) alone to pick up my son, his horse and worldly goods. Left Friday midnight after a 10 hour shift, pulled into Pagosa Springs 2:30 am Sunday morning local time. I did try to...

I agree camping in a class A can be better than a class C. I am 6'6" tall, 295 lbs and have trouble fitting into most (actually all I have checked on) class C motor homes. Leg room is limited and my knees knock on the door and on the engine cover in the cab. Access from the driver seat into...

I bought my 2011 Ram 2500 from someone who towed a fifth wheel and had installed air bag helper springs for his fiver. I tow a 35' Windjammer bumper pull trailer that weighs 7800 lbs give or take, tongue weight is below ratings, all weights are good. I have no sway at speeds well iln excess of...

Boy if THAT ain't the truth. 30 years ago I was just getting warmed up at 500 miles (was a long haul trucker). Now at 71 years old 450-500 is about all I want to do and that has to be a good day. Dave / Believer45

You DEFINITELY have more nerve than I do!!

I replaced mine this fall and was going to go to a higher flow pump until I looked at the amp draw for a 5.5 GPM upgrade (17 amp vs. 7.5 amp). The amp draw was more than double the OEM 3 GPM unit so I went with the original spec. I am not ready to assume Forest River used heavier wiring than...