@thegumpster
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thegumpster added a Photo 7 months ago · updated 7 months ago
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Jack & Joan’s profile was updated 7 months ago
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Jack & Joan changed their profile picture 7 months ago
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Jack & Joan posted an update 7 months ago
New to the site. Trying to navigate!
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Jack & Joan commented on the post, RV Quick Tips 7 months ago
Next to my lovely wife Joan, Dawn is my best friend !!
Quick tip:
Save those little expanding foam sleeves that you get on apples and other fruit you buy at the grocery store. Put them on your wine glasses […]
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Jack & Joan’s profile was updated 7 months ago
Jack & Joan posted an update 7 months, 1 week ago · updated 7 months ago
I installed a Kodiak disc brake system on my 2011 Montana fiver a few years back. What a difference! I will never again own an RV that doesn’t have disc brakes. They are awesome. I can stop the RV / truck faster than with the truck alone. Get some. You’ll love um. If anyone is nervousness about attempting the install on you own, contact me. …[Read more]
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They sound like a great upgrade! What was your total cost doing it yourself?
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About $1700 when all said and done. Installing the rotors, calipers is quite easy and straight forward. Installing and wiring the electric over hydraulic activator equipment can be a bit challenging. Level of difficulty will vary with each rigs layout. Directions for this part are “adequate “. Don’t be afraid to go for it though. The results…[Read more]
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PostScript (afterthought!)
When ordering parts, get the rigid brake line kit for the main lines and transition to short flex lines at each wheel. I used rubber flex lines throughout with good results, however the “experts” say that rigid lines yield noticeably quicker brake response . Can’t imagine it getting much better! Good luck.
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Not too bad, thanks for the info Jack. I never realized this upgrade option was there.
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Hiya Jack! Welcome to the RVHH!!!
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Hay Norma ! Thanks for the greeting. I’m not a consummate blogger but looks like there’s a lot of very helpful folks on board. I’ll have my ear to the ground and will certainly help anyone I can. I’m sort of a “techy” type so bring it on and I’ll help when I can.
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Jack & Joan posted an update 7 months, 1 week ago · updated 7 months, 1 week ago
Just finished installing new brake pads, rotors and calipers all around on my 2008 Ford F250 HD tow vehicle. Spent most of the egg money. Had to skip a few camping weekends to catch up on $$$$. Stops on a dime though .
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Smart move.
Nothing wore than poor brakes and a heavy load.
Where was this guy?
In our back yard. You can see the rear end of our RV in the background. The back yard abuts a wildlife conservation area. We average about 1visit or so per week, usually the day before we put out the trash for pickup. These guys are smart and make the rounds when the pickings are the best. I’m told by the rangers that there are about 6 families…[Read more]
So so pretty…but I’m scared of bears!
Wow he looks bigger is hate to run into one on a trail, but fun to look at indoors.