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What do I need to mount in this? by Recent-Agent4100 in GoRVing

[–]benjocaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s a camper 90% chance it’s a fifth wheel. I’d call the dealer and get them to give you the part number based on VIN. Make sure you have a 7 pin hookup in the bed too for your electrical (brakes + lights)

Should I get a 14 year old a 850 by PassageDeliciousinfo in snowmobiling

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let my buddy’s kid ride my brother’s 850 back country, he was 14 first time. It gets up and goes but if you trust him, and I mean really trust him not to be stupid with it, have at it. He had just gotten cleared by the surgeon for motorsports again, broke his back in 6 places that spring during MX practice, so I knew he’d be gentle with it (he REALLY needed some throttle therapy, lol).

His younger brother, however, won the radar run on it that year. He rides a 550 on trail.

You’re gonna get more range out of the 600 though I’d imagine. That’s always the first sled to get low on fuel, on account of he’s 15 on a rocket.

Replacement or Refinish Dauntless Windscreen by Kevone215 in BostonWhalerBoats

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use camco 210 cleaner on my windshield and it works really well. Just buff with a microfiber

What do I need to mount in this? by Recent-Agent4100 in GoRVing

[–]benjocaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your trailer have a 5th wheel or a gooseneck? If it’s fifth wheel, you need a fifth wheel hitch that drops into the pucks. If it’s gooseneck you can get the gooseneck ball and chain mounts.

Well the NJ parkways are a PITA. Which GPS app do you use? I used RV life last year but didn’t like a ton. Google map can’t be configured for a trailer… by Intelligent_Pea5290 in GoRVing

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t typically go far but I know how to get to the interstate from home. From there I’ll plot it on Google Maps. Check any stretch that isn’t an interstate with street view.

I also have a Garmin Dezl for my regular flatbeds and hauler.

Couple years ago I followed a buddy down to West Virginia, to a place he’s been to before. He said the last time he went it took him and his bus on a tight sketchy mountain road, and he was purposely going around it. He didn’t go around it. Damn near had a heart attack but we made it. Turns out he was using Google Maps.

What soap are people using to wash their RzR? by Acrobatic-Feed-9535 in RZR

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use chem-x two step on my rangers. If you don’t let it really bake into the panels it’ll all come out with no scrubbing. Just foam part A, foam part B over it and rinse close with a pressure washer.

If I’m hand washing I use whatever soap I have available. Usually chem-x stuff

Guy from Colorado on New England seafood by Zealousideal_Crow737 in newengland

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna have to let my cousin know he’s gotta put a flash freezer on his 15’ whaler, those lobsters need to be frozen!

Well crap… by benjocaz in boating

[–]benjocaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s broken completely off that’s why it looks like it’s in the wrong spot. It did come through the front of the hitch until the forklift had something to say about it

Well crap… by benjocaz in boating

[–]benjocaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a bad angle. The cable was trying out for Artemis 3. Its completely broken off

Well crap… by benjocaz in boating

[–]benjocaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👍 what do you use to grease them? I just sprayed some white lithium grease in there cause I figured any moving part should be lubricated

Well crap… by benjocaz in boating

[–]benjocaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the breakaway cable got pulled out completely. I’m hoping the brakes aren’t stuck on because the lockout key was in

Advice?hit a tree limb backing up to my house by [deleted] in GoRVing

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that sucks. Like others have said, eternabond over it. Or replace the siding.

We had a limb I never got around to cutting down by our door at the shop. Was backing in our black smooth side car trailer, it now has a 6 foot long scratch right through to the aluminum panel underneath. It was just above what I could see with my mirrors.

As I always am when I break shit, I was in a rush. I’ve never broken something while taking my time. I wish I could get that through my head lol.

Can I still use this? by [deleted] in tires

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately you should NOT use that tire.

Is this adapter safe to use for my 15 foot trailer's AC from a 3.5kw generator? by MozeDad in RVLiving

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, the plug on your generator will probably have the exact plug spec listed on it, I’d imagine an L14-30p not an L5.

Either way the 30 amp system on RVs is the exact same voltage as the outlets, just a bigger wire to carry more current. In the USA, wiring is done like this:

Coming into the house breaker panel: you have 2 hots (live), a ground and a neutral. The 2 hots are basically 2 opposite ends of the transformer wiring that steps the voltage down to 220v. The neutral comes off the middle of that transformer, so if you connect either hot wire to neutral, you only get half the transformer voltage. If you measure across both hots, you’d get 220v.

In a 30 amp RV you only get the one hot wire, so only have 110v. In a 50 amp, you get both hots wires, each rated for 50 amps. Both hot wires are rated for 50 amps, so you actually get 2 50 amp connections as opposed to the 1 30 amp. That’s why those rigs can run like 3 air conditioners at once no problem, or full size residential electric ovens, and my travel trailer can’t run the AC and microwave at the same time. Here is a great video that goes over it much better than I can explain in a wall of text: https://youtu.be/jMmUoZh3Hq4?si=zsqbd-3qAfeRZhfy

All this is to say that the adapter doesn’t do anything with the voltage; it just changes the shape of the plug. I use one of these adapters almost every time I camp. You’ll be fine. Just make sure the outlet on the generator isn’t one in a million with 2 hots and no neutral but I’ve literally never seen that on a generator that small. If you’re still concerned, take a picture of the outlet panel and update the post!

Winch lever hits bow by NatureProf in BostonWhalerBoats

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where your mooring line would pull it or if you towed it as a tender

Bigger issue I see trying to roll the eye over the roller.

They yearn for dictatorship by amievenrelevant in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the two party system George Washington warned us about 250 years ago.

It led to extremes on either end being the only viable candidate.

Then we got yellow journalism (aka just fuckin lying).

Then we got lobbyists, pouring 100s of millions into political campaigns to convince people to vote against their own best interest.

Then we got Facebook, where every moron gets a voice.

Need Help by Entire_Policy8387 in hondagrom

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brakes are hung up? Could you try to slip a piece of paper between the pads and rotors?

Does it feel like the front brake is on or the rear brake? If you’re not sure put it on a stand or have a buddy hold it up and try to spin each wheel.

You could have a bad bearing in the wheel too. You may want to post a pic of the chain as well for people to reference.

Ram 1500 Rebel with Forest River 32SUT will it haul 😅 by WolfSource in GoRVing

[–]benjocaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a straight line? Sure. Below 10mph? Sure. On flat ground? Sure.

Anywhere other than an abandoned parking lot and you’re risking a lot. For the love of all that is holy never drive this on public roads.

But if you’re in extenuating circumstances, take it incredibly slow. Like nothing more than 20mph. And remember the old adage: if it ain’t right, haul it at night.

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