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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-03-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By Pickledill
Majority of modern Jaycos have at minimum a...

Majority of modern Jaycos have at minimum a charge wizard function that will suffice to charge lithium. And as "learget" has said many have a lithium "switch" .
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-16-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,013
Posted By Pickledill
I tow a a 12k fiver with a 20' 2500hd ccsb. Pulls...

I tow a a 12k fiver with a 20' 2500hd ccsb. Pulls fine I get between 7.5 and 9.2 mpg depending on speed terrain and wind. Best road trip unladen has been 17.5 mpg. The 24' with 10 speed will no doubt...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-04-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By Pickledill
In fairness unless you are camping in temps below...

In fairness unless you are camping in temps below freezing your furnace will probably run 15 min on the hour and a single battery will get you through an evening without worry.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-22-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,656
Posted By Pickledill
I guess I meant interstates? I have done...

I guess I meant interstates? I have done Eisenhower andMonarch pass along with numerous state rt passes. I imagine there are roads that challenge any tow vehicle! �� Happy camping to all!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-22-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By Pickledill
Slow at top and keep control of your speed on the...

Slow at top and keep control of your speed on the descent. If you have a diesel use engine brake along with tow/haul. If you have gasser, tow/ haul and firm brake pressure for ahort surations to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-22-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,656
Posted By Pickledill
I would be shocked if your payload is under any...

I would be shocked if your payload is under any duress with that combination. I tow a 12k loaded fiver with same truck my payload is 3552 and with slider hitch, generator, etc the most I have...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-17-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,473
Posted By Pickledill
20' 2500 hd 6.6 gasser towing 339flqs typical...

20' 2500 hd 6.6 gasser towing 339flqs typical camping weight just over 12k. Average mpg is not a simple answer. Depends on many factors as you are all aware. Just did 3k round trip from midwest to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-08-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By Pickledill
We live in same town. Iam cheap so I amass Kroger...

We live in same town. Iam cheap so I amass Kroger points both personally and through business use. I by gas cards in volume throygh Kroger when 4x points promos are running and use the majority when...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-08-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By Pickledill
Fuel expenses on recent trip

I have just returned to midwest from Breckinridge Co. area. The overall miles approx. 3k averaged 8.7 mpg in gas 20" 2500 ccsb pulling 12200k fiver. CGVW of 19800k. I kept pretty detailed records of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,417
Posted By Pickledill
Not sure your " moving up", going to a G rated...

Not sure your " moving up", going to a G rated tire in a rig in your weight class. Keep in mind those stiffer sidewalls will tranfer more vibration-road shock into your rigs sidewalls etc. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-02-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,533
Posted By Pickledill
IRS on Chevrolet and Coils on rear of Ram allow...

IRS on Chevrolet and Coils on rear of Ram allow both to ride better than Fords h.d. but all H.D. trucks ride significantly firmer than their half ton counterparts. The first engineer who solves...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-19-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,147
Posted By Pickledill
As others have stated you will have a parasitic...

As others have stated you will have a parasitic draw even with factory battery cutoff switch. Easiest remedy would be to disconnect batteries " in place" to address the problem. Better yet remove and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-13-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,222
Posted By Pickledill
I can agree that if you go gas Ram is the 3rd...

I can agree that if you go gas Ram is the 3rd option.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,222
Posted By Pickledill
Disagree on insane maintenance cost. Further I...

Disagree on insane maintenance cost. Further I tow a 12k fiver with gas and have done 15k plus miles including multiple ascents of the rockies. Diesel would do those pulls better, fortunately that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,222
Posted By Pickledill
Those that bring up how much they "recoup" at...

Those that bring up how much they "recoup" at resale.If you aren't commercial you probably use it more for pleasure. There are exceptions ro every rule. I think iI tow a lot but only about 26% of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,222
Posted By Pickledill
Peoples16127: well said. Sometimes there is a bit...

Peoples16127: well said. Sometimes there is a bit of confusion by some regarding residual value and cost to buy in the used market. I also understand that wanting something as opposed to needing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,222
Posted By Pickledill
Your locking at a different kbb than me. In most...

Your locking at a different kbb than me. In most instances gassers retain a slightly higher % of msrp than diesels. Unless Iam suffering stroke symptoms?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-29-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,395
Posted By Pickledill
Lighten up "Francis"!?

Lighten up "Francis"!?
Forum: Tech Talk 03-19-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Pickledill
I guess I need to check my grounds and then maybe...

I guess I need to check my grounds and then maybe I can phrase a better question. Appreciate replies. I do know the shunt has been reading draws to the the rv pre and post inverter install. I...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-19-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Pickledill
Reading power draw of inverter

Recent install of 2000 watt inverter and my Aoli battery monitor does not read power consumption of inverter draw. The monitor reads the power consumption of the d.c. draws from the r.v. fine but...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-11-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,216
Posted By Pickledill
Lithiums can be charged with stock charger to...

Lithiums can be charged with stock charger to about 70-80% without using charge wizard. There is a case to be made in your usage scenario to ONLY charge them to that point. Yiu would atill have more...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-09-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,106
Posted By Pickledill
Bad mileage is relative, compared to unladen mpg...

Bad mileage is relative, compared to unladen mpg "all", vehicles get "bad" mpg while towing. If your making a case that all gas engined vehicles towing similiar weight gets the same mpg as a 5.7...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-05-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,106
Posted By Pickledill
5.7 is not efficient compared to competitors...

5.7 is not efficient compared to competitors towing or solo. As others have said: fuel injection service, clean air filter, plugs. Max tire pressure and most effective of all-slow down. I would bet...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-15-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,825
Posted By Pickledill
RogerR, the idea of a battery monitor is that you...

RogerR, the idea of a battery monitor is that you could test capacity. Hook monitor to fully charged battery and run a load after the monitor til it expires. The monitor will measure usage, thus...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-14-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,825
Posted By Pickledill
Why by a tester? As others have already...

Why by a tester? As others have already mentioned, get a shunt battery monitor. You can get a cheap one for around $40. and it will be invaluable once you settle on a lithium battery as it is theo ly...
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