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by ricklaplante
Tue May 28, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: airbags and airline antifreeze
Replies: 15
Views: 5136

Re: airbags and airline antifreeze

I am not sure what the problem was but it would not run until the temp was above freezing and then some.
I would have liked to have been some place where they never heard of frozen lines or what ever, but my better half likes the snow, and I it would not be much fun with out her.
by ricklaplante
Wed May 01, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: airbags and airline antifreeze
Replies: 15
Views: 5136

Re: airbags and airline antifreeze

well made it through the winter in the u.p but did freeze my air compressor but thank god i just blew a fuze rather than doing any damage to my compressor. i rewired my compressor to the #1 switch on the upfitter switch bank so i can have some control of the power and watch for the cold weather, but...
by ricklaplante
Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: camping in the u.p during winter?
Replies: 5
Views: 4707

Re: camping in the u.p during winter?

glade to hear from you all, i think i am going to try and convince them it wont work for the winter. i know how the winters go up here if we had one like last winter i would not be too upset about it but if we have a real one up here this year it could get nasty for the camper. i think we will let i...
by ricklaplante
Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:02 am
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: camping in the u.p during winter?
Replies: 5
Views: 4707

camping in the u.p during winter?

i would like to know if any one has camped in the up during the winter. i am going to set up the cardinal for the father & mother in law for the winter and would like to know what i should leave on and what i should drain (they would like to use the head for the winter) this would be weekends no...
by ricklaplante
Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: what air bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 5594

Re: what air bag?

well i did it, put the Firestone air bags on with the air lift wireless compressor (72000) so far i love it it made a big difference pulling the 5th wheel and the ride has improved also so far they are working great.
also the install was not to bad with the b&w hitch setup.
thank you for the help
by ricklaplante
Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: towing and runnig the refrigerator
Replies: 8
Views: 6443

Re: towing and runnig the refrigerator

thank you all for the information it will help keep my beer cold LOL
again thank you for the help
by ricklaplante
Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: towing and runnig the refrigerator
Replies: 8
Views: 6443

towing and runnig the refrigerator

i would like to know what you do while towing and your refrigerator to keep it cold. i have to bring ours in and have some work on the leaky roof and i think it will be there for the night. but i would like to run it while we are on the road to the dealer. can you run it on gas while you tow it ? th...
by ricklaplante
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:43 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: airbags and airline antifreeze
Replies: 15
Views: 5136

Re: airbags and airline antifreeze

thank you i thought i put my foot in my mouth LOL but i was concerned more with the airlines and compressor but it seems they should not be a problem again thank you for the reply
by ricklaplante
Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:44 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: airbags and airline antifreeze
Replies: 15
Views: 5136

airbags and airline antifreeze

has anyone put airline antifreeze in there airbags or lines for winter use? and what about the compressor? i am a little concerned about freezing up and busting something, and the other side of it will the antifreeze cause any damage to the bags or compressor?
by ricklaplante
Fri May 04, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: what air bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 5594

Re: what air bag?

thank you i will be getting them in the next few months after i get a box cover
again thank you all for the help on this and the hitch
by ricklaplante
Thu May 03, 2012 4:46 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: what air bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 5594

Re: what air bag?

that is the one i was looking at are there any problems with this system that you know of?
by ricklaplante
Tue May 01, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: what air bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 5594

what air bag?

i am thinking of putting air bags on my truck, what would you put on yours? i am thinking about the Firestone wireless system is there any problems with this?
i have a 2011 f250 diesel sd crew cab long box with the b&w hitch
thank you for the help
by ricklaplante
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel
Replies: 34
Views: 8488

Re: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel

oops it is a 3515
4 slides
by ricklaplante
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel
Replies: 34
Views: 8488

Re: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel

here is a photo of my rig.
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by ricklaplante
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel
Replies: 34
Views: 8488

Re: 2011 f250 & cardinal 3150 trail-air 5th wheel

the cardinal is free it is out of storage and the hitch was no problem at all looks like i will be able to put my cover on and still have room. this is a shot of the hitch http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q486/ricklaplante/hitch.jpg thanks for all the help and the photos i hope my photo came thro...