Cardinal RV Club

Because of ongoing medical issues it looks like we will have to sell our 2012 Cardinal 3030RS. We have really cared for this trailer and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s in winter storage now and has been for 8 1/2 months of the year since we ordered it. The recliner fabric is starting to peel, the rear...

I discovered that 3 of 4 wheels had small spots of really sticky asphalt on them. It was difficult to get off but everything seems fine now. We went through some fresh paving area earlier and I guess we pick up some debris. Not as serious as I thought. Thanks again.

Thanks for your reply, Dana! My truck is an automatic. Are your possible suggestions easy fixes in terms of time and costs in your estimation? I will take the truck to the GM dealership on Tuesday, Monday is Canada Day. It feels like I have installed off-road tires, other than that everything is wor...

Had a long drive today and there seems like a slight vibration like rough tires. I've had all the u-joints done. A few years ago the same noise in another truck was a bearing, I think where the drive shaft connects to the trans but I can't remember the name, I think it was some kind of split bearing...

Sorry for the error! Here are the numbers: my truck has 116,000 km on it which converts to 72,500 miles. The 160,000 km refers to the original warranty on the truck which was 160,000 km or 5 years whichever comes first. My point was that warranty wise I am not close to the 160, 000 mark but the 5 ye...

Well, it looks like you have all talked me out of the idea of getting a new truck. I think I was hooked on the thought of the smell of new leather! So far I have only replaced 2 fuel injectors, one under warranty. That was a $900 job. All 8 glow plugs have been replaced all on a special warranty. A ...

Hi, I may be able to get a good deal on a 2018 2500HD diesel so I just may trade my 2012 3500HD diesel. I am towing my 2012 3030RS with the 3500HD and it handles it very well, I love the truck. My question is what would it take to convert the 2500 to a 3500, is it just the number of leaf springs or ...

Hi, Maybe I’m just noticing it now but my 2012 GMC 3500HD Diesel sometimes makes a thumping noise when it gears down when going up hill, I guess it’s from 6th gear down to 5th. It doesn’t do it all the time and it seems to be a bit smother if I’m using cruise control. It does it with or without the ...

I am going to check the socket up in the box first but I guess I had better disconnect both batteries on the positive side before I take it apart just in case I short out a pair of terminals. Otherwise I would have to cut one wire at a time in the connections I made under the chassis and cap them be...

When I ordered my 2012 3500HD GMC I ordered the Camper Wiring Package. The truck came with the wiring harness coiled up under the chassis just ahead of the rear wheel on the driver's side. I got some heavy duty 7-wire cable and the connector socket and made a neat in-bed connection attached to the b...

Hi Folks! Well, it's time to get ready for summer camping. The manual for my 2012 GMC 3500 diesel says to change the transmission fluid at 72000 km. I now have 71000 km on the truck so I have an appointment next week to get the trans fluid changed, the transfer case fluid changed (it was changed at ...

Yes, my temps are in celsius. I made and error in my post...I was just out driving and I said I had D, M and 1 and 2. Actually it's D, M and 1....no 2.

Anyway it looks like I'm doing OK!!!!!

Man, I love this truck!

Thanks!

I just finished reading an article in the May issue of Trailer Life concerning the tow-haul mode and overdrive (Page 12). This guy has a 2005 2500 diesel and the transmission and engine were overheating on mountain driving. To make a long storey short the mechanic, who went with him to reproduce the...

No Quick Lube sales job! I go to my GM dealership and tell them what I want done and they do it. They do advise me that the oil changes are a little frequent but that's the way I am with my trucks. At my dealership I get every third oil, lube and filter free. They treat me well on my trades as well....

Hi Folks! My 2012 3500 GMC diesel has about 52000 km (32500mi) on it. The transfer case fluid has been changed at 35000 km and I change the oil and filter at every 6000 km as well as a complete lube job. I change the fuel filter every spring. Otherwise, it has a complete route checkup. athe tires ar...