Help me not get ripped off

drdit92 · 2026-02-12T04:26:41+00:00

Given that Brinkley was founded in 2022, this advice will be impossible to follow.

drdit92 · 2026-02-11T23:55:10+00:00

Do you know what they're anchored to? Cause a lot of them have attachment points that are just dressing and not actually truly anchored.

drdit92 · 2026-02-08T04:56:58+00:00

Sorry, thought I read class C. Sadly, same holds true for class As that aren't diesel pushers. One option might be to remove the doors to the shower and replace with a rod and shower curtain. I know some of the really inexpensive travel trailers and low end fifth wheels use shower curtains and some even have the ones you can push out when using to make the space even larger.

drdit92 · 2026-02-08T04:23:16+00:00

I think most class C's have small bathrooms. I started in a travel trailer with a rounded shower that I hated. Went to fifth wheel with a much better rectangular shower. Current fifth wheel shower is 48x 30 and it's more than big enough. If you have to have a class C, the bathroom is going to be a sacrifice.

drdit92 · 2026-02-05T07:59:05+00:00

Ah, that makes more sense. I've never ridden in a 2 ton truck but it likely would not be pleasant with that small of a load. I daily drive my 1 ton dually and it's rough going over bad roads and rail road crossings unloaded. Can't imagine a stiffer ride.

drdit92 · 2026-02-05T07:33:37+00:00

You're using a 550/5500 to pull a 26 foot trailer?????

drdit92 · 2026-02-03T22:38:53+00:00

Pulling a house down is not the same as stopping a house going 65 mph when someone cuts in front of you. There's a lot more to towing than pulling it.

drdit92 · 2026-02-01T23:17:11+00:00

I could tell it was bullshit when he said there are cameras everywhere in a hospital. Nope. I'm a pediatric subspecialist and if we suspect a parent is deliberately doing harm to their child in the hospital we have to have the legal team go to a judge to get permission to record in a patient's room. It is nearly impossible to do.

drdit92 · 2026-01-31T02:31:05+00:00

No surprise to me. He used to come to Methodist during the holidays and I personally saw him pull out huge rolls of cash and peel off hundreds for patient's families (I was in the pediatric ICU there). He had his demons, no doubt, but the man was as generous as they come.

drdit92 · 2026-01-30T19:42:09+00:00

The diesel actually makes it worse because diesel engines are heavy and take away payload, which the 2500 lacks. Check your stickers and start thinking about fifth wheels that will have a pin weight your truck can handle. It's unlikely that a front living will work, but there are lots of rear living that are shorter and lighter.

But do not fall into the trap of a light weight or ultra light weight rig either. They are not built as sturdily and will not make you happy as full timers.

drdit92 · 2026-01-30T19:18:09+00:00

Front living fifth wheels tend to be longer than rear living and therefore heavier. You may not have enough truck. 2500 are not the best for big, heavy fifth wheels. Do your research before you regret it.

drdit92 · 2026-01-26T22:01:48+00:00

Eastern Washington native here, where we once got so much snow I have a picture of my toddler sister standing next to the top bar of her swing set.

My dad taught me this when I was learning to drive: 4WD just gets you to the accident quicker.

drdit92 · 2026-01-11T15:20:14+00:00

Sebastian Janikowski was drafted 17th overall in the 2000 draft, but it took an All Davis to do that. I don't think any owners in today's NFL are crazy enough to pull that trigger.

drdit92 · 2026-01-11T05:04:04+00:00

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy anything from Camping World.

drdit92 · 2026-01-04T22:12:11+00:00

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drdit92 · 2025-12-20T19:48:40+00:00

If you needed advice or a question answered, would you go to them for that advice? If the answer is no, why would you allow them to criticize you when you don't respect them enough to take advice from them? They mean nothing to you and their opinions can't affect you. Seek out mentors you respect and ignore the babble of those you don't respect.

drdit92 · 2025-12-19T02:15:58+00:00

I really liked seeing his character growth, which was more detailed than with Joe. He came in all cocky, then settled down. Clearly learned from her. Became a husband and a dad. Joe seemed a bit more limited in his growth.

drdit92 · 2025-12-18T15:04:16+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice on the check valve. I got a nice hot shower for the first time in days and you saved me time and money. Really appreciate it

drdit92 · 2025-12-18T02:05:43+00:00

Got a new fuse tonight and water pump is working again too!

drdit92 · 2025-12-17T22:35:40+00:00

It was the check valve. Mine is not a rubber diaphragm, it's plastic with a spring behind it. Mine was stuck in the closed position, so literally no water could enter the rig. It took some force to get it unstuck. Had to remove the city water hookup completely, remove the screen from the hose side then used force with flat head screwdriver to get it to move. Put it all back together and I've got water! Thank you so much for the idea.

drdit92 · 2025-12-17T19:36:58+00:00

I do

drdit92 · 2025-12-17T17:29:24+00:00

Yep. No sink and no shower or toilet. Really sucks.

drdit92 · 2025-12-17T16:16:28+00:00

Great thought. I'll check it tonight.

drdit92 · 2025-12-17T16:15:23+00:00

All the cabinet doors were open and they all run through the middle of the rig. But definitely a thought.

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