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by RetiredFifthWheeler
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Dodge Ram 3500 Recall
Replies: 7
Views: 1700

Re: Dodge Ram 3500 Recall

My truck was inspected today and there was no problem.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Dodge Ram 3500 Recall
Replies: 7
Views: 1700

Re: Dodge Ram 3500 Recall

Have an appointment to have mine looked at on Monday.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Dodge Ram 3500 Recall
Replies: 7
Views: 1700

Dodge Ram 3500 Recall

Received a notice in the mail today that my truck has been recalled to inspect the left tie rod ball stud. The recall involves 2008 through 2011 model years as well as 2003 through 2008 model years that had their steering linkage replaced with Mopar parts.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Tank Heater
Replies: 20
Views: 12169

Re: Tank Heater

RetiredFifthWheeler - now that the weather has warmed back up, how did you make out? I put some water in the fresh water tank, and closed the other tanks and stowed the sewer hose in the heated basement. I also disconnected the water hose and drained it. It seems that everything is working fine thi...
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Tank Heater
Replies: 20
Views: 12169

Re: Tank Heater

Wayne....sounds like a good Idea. :thumbrt: If you are at all handy, I believe you can do the winterization yourself. I remove my Low Point plugs (One on hot , one on Cold lines) and drain all the tanks, water heater, etc...(Put low point plugs back on) Then, put water heater on Bypass...usually at...
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Tank Heater
Replies: 20
Views: 12169

Re: Tank Heater

I went ahead and filled the tank two-thirds full anyway. Before I turn in I am going to secure the sewer hose in a plastic bag and stick it in a heated compartment. Will also disconnect and drain the water hose.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Tank Heater
Replies: 20
Views: 12169

Tank Heater

My Cardinal has a tank heater. Tonight the temperature here in Tallahassee where we are camping is supposed to get as low as 25 degrees. So I called the dealer to inquire about the tank heater. According to the dealer, my one tank heater switch covers tank heaters on the fresh water tank as well as ...
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Dropped trailer
Replies: 19
Views: 4598

Re: Dropped trailer

I dropped my trailer last spring. There was no damage to the trailer, but $3050 to the truck rails and tailgate.

It was a hard lesson to learn.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: I-66 Westbound in Virginia
Replies: 0
Views: 1259

I-66 Westbound in Virginia

I saw a Cardinal around mile marker 27 at around 2:36 today (12/1).
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: I-81 Southbound in Virginia
Replies: 1
Views: 1541

I-81 Southbound in Virginia

I saw a Cardinal at mile marker 236 at about 1:10 pm today (12/1).
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Exhaust brake
Replies: 13
Views: 4435

Re: Exhaust brake

The exhaust break and tow haul mode are both available as factory installed features on my '11 Dodge Ram 3500. You can monitor the Transmission temp on the center display. We have had no issues to date. We've been as far west as Colorado Springs and as far north as Wisconsin. Of course we live in th...
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Western North Carolina
Replies: 0
Views: 1194

Western North Carolina

We spotted a Cardinal on NC-60(spur) heading south around 1:10 pm.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:52 am
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: I-24 North/Westbound in Kentucky
Replies: 0
Views: 1207

I-24 North/Westbound in Kentucky

I was driving home from Missouri and spotted a Cardinal between mile marker 34 and 35 heading the opposite way yesterday (10/17).
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: I-75 South in Florida
Replies: 0
Views: 1269

I-75 South in Florida

We were headed home from Fort Wilderness yesterday when we spotted a Cardinal going southbound at around mile marker 335. Then we saw two Cardinals within 30 seconds southbound around Jasper, FL.
by RetiredFifthWheeler
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Platinum Cardinal Spotted
Replies: 0
Views: 1267

Platinum Cardinal Spotted

I've got a Platinum Cardinal sitting two slots from me here at Fort Wilderness. If that's you, where's your flag? Lol.