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rob grune replied to the topic Best 5th wheel (in your opinion) for full time living? in the forum Trailers 1 month ago
wow, that Solitude looks to be excellent. looking forward to reading more about it.
I toured a Fox Mountain 235 recently at a dealer. Seems to be good. Smaller and lighter than the Arctic Fox models. Perhaps a tier 2 level for Northwood? Anyone have any comments about these Mountain models?
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@eddie “a money hole on wheels” how very true, thanks for links.
rob grune replied to the topic Renogy 200 watt Solar Panel Install in the forum Mods and Upgrades 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ray: thanks for clarifying the issue, re LP used to power fridge when off grid. This is consistent with my results. Thus I wrote solar can augment. I look forward to reading many solutions posted by others.
rob grune replied to the topic Renogy 200 watt Solar Panel Install in the forum Mods and Upgrades 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Ray, an inspiration. Amazing, you generate enough power to run your refrigerator on only 200W ! If I may share my experiences…
I tried solar many years ago, using the typical 12VDC systems. I found a roof mounted system to be near useless for me. Why? [1] well, duh, solar needs sun. RV parked in the sun means RV gets very hot ins…[Read more]
rob grune replied to the topic Maintaining and Testing my RV Batteries in the forum Repairs and Maintenance 4 months, 4 weeks ago
THANK YOU !!! I heard about such an oil many years ago and have been searching ever since ! Anything that prolongs a battery is a wise investment, imho.
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rob grune replied to the topic Laminate Flooring in the forum Mods and Upgrades 4 months, 4 weeks ago
I put recycled, solid oak in my old beater. It “worked” for me. Any type of floor can “work”. What do you mean by “work” ?
rob grune replied to the topic Best 5th wheel (in your opinion) for full time living? in the forum Trailers 5 months, 2 weeks ago
From experience, the slide-outs are a mixed blessing. They add room, and weight, and means for yet more water leaks and more bugs to wiggle their way into your space, and require maintenance. If anything becomes misaligned somehow, you have a big problem, especially if you cannot push back “in” prior to a road trip. The Airstream trailer I ha…[Read more]
rob grune replied to the topic Best 5th wheel (in your opinion) for full time living? in the forum Trailers 5 months, 2 weeks ago
sorry, a typo. I meant to state: Keystone, LAREDO Light, the 265SRK model.
As my criteria is 30 feet, my choices come down to 2 units only:
a/ Arctic Fox 27-5L, at LOA 29’5″, 9650# dry, est usd $48,000
b/ Laredo 265SRK, at LOA 29’11”, 8750# dry, est usd $42,000
The Fox has almost 2x the fluids capacities and better R factors, but is $6,000 and…[Read more]
rob grune replied to the topic Best 5th wheel (in your opinion) for full time living? in the forum Trailers 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Well, an RV is really all about trade-offs, pros & cons, and personal tastes. I am currently without an RV, but looking for the best solution for my needs; hence my interest in this group.
My last 5w was old, a brand no longer existing, and was at least 50% “customised” (ie rebuilt, that thing simply disintegrated day by day), so really of no…[Read more]
@robgrune “A very big thanks to fellow Canuck Ray for creating this site and posting his comments/blog about his Cougar.”
You’re most welcome Rob, thanks for joining us. 
rob grune replied to the topic Best 5th wheel (in your opinion) for full time living? in the forum Trailers 5 months, 2 weeks ago
With no criteria listed, “best” is at best a matter of opinion.
A very big thanks to fellow Canuck Ray for creating this site and posting his comments/blog about his Cougar.
rob grune became a registered member 5 months, 2 weeks ago