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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-02-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By panhandlevern
I'm not sure about the GMC, but I use one on my...

I'm not sure about the GMC, but I use one on my PSD. I've never had any problems with the companion, they say not to use one with the sidewinder, but that's all the news that I know about where they...
Forum: Campgrounds 05-17-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By panhandlevern
There are a couple in Guymon, one on 64 west of...

There are a couple in Guymon, one on 64 west of town about 5 miles and another on 54 sw of town a few miles. The one on 64 has quite a few workers that stay for awhile. I go by but have never stopped...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-07-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By panhandlevern
The response is just about what I thought it...

The response is just about what I thought it would be, most of you just can not see that a lot of people see the practically of GN, and when you don't understand it you condenm it. If there was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-07-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By panhandlevern
This question will surely get you the note (That...

This question will surely get you the note (That will void your warranty). I note that fully a third of the fifth wheels in my little town are pulled with a Goose neck. For many it's much more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-01-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By panhandlevern
Yes I use the king pin extender, it works just as...

Yes I use the king pin extender, it works just as they said, have had no trouble in turning with my short bed. It does put some strain on the trailer frame tho. I wish that Lippert would make a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-01-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By panhandlevern
I also use my Montana to hunt. My son and I plan...

I also use my Montana to hunt. My son and I plan an antelope hunt in
Wyoming this fall. We have went up there several times.

By the way, I am also a CPA just retired this year, am helping a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-18-2006, 05:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,777
Posted By panhandlevern
I tell my wife the aroma from the feedlots and...

I tell my wife the aroma from the feedlots and dairies in the Panhandle country is the same smell as green dollars. Just hold your breath for awhile. We were in Montana a few years backand had a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-18-2006, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By panhandlevern
I have used one for the last few years, it works...

I have used one for the last few years, it works great. I pulled with a GN adapter for quite awhile, but got tired of climbing in the bed to hook and unhook, so I got the companion hitch. Sure is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-09-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,043
Posted By panhandlevern
Whoever made this deal with GS, surely has not...

Whoever made this deal with GS, surely has not pulled an RV. The deal with Loves said the same, no truck pumps, in my area of the three that are near, none could be used at the convenience pump...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-18-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By panhandlevern
I had that same problem with my 3280RL, it's a...

I had that same problem with my 3280RL, it's a 2000 model. We talked to Keystone, said to have the dealer send pictures. Took it to the selling dealer in Amarillo. They fixed it, at Keystone's cost....
Forum: Navigation 11-17-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By panhandlevern
We've been there 3 times, tho only once with our...

We've been there 3 times, tho only once with our 5th wheel. It's a long way, took us 6 days to get to Whitehorse, then 2 more on to Achorage. We liked Valdez best, took a glacier tour rode the ferry...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 11-17-2006, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,234
Posted By panhandlevern
My wife is a retired teacher, she taught reading...

My wife is a retired teacher, she taught reading and Spanish in the elemetary school in a small town in the Panhandle of OK. I had to scold her in finally saying no to subbing. Wanted her to be able...
Forum: Campgrounds 11-06-2006, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By panhandlevern
We've been to Palo Duro a number of times, the...

We've been to Palo Duro a number of times, the road in and out is a little steep, but it's do-able. The wildlife in he canyon is super to watch, turkey's right up by the door. Just remember that the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-03-2006, 02:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,160
Posted By panhandlevern
Perhaps, it would add a little weight to the...

Perhaps, it would add a little weight to the trailer, but I can't believe ti would add that much, say a couple hundred pounds. Out here in horse and ranch country, a lot of people uses a goose neck....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-02-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,160
Posted By panhandlevern
When I see a hundred or more horse trailer units...

When I see a hundred or more horse trailer units run through town ever week, with living space in front and horse stalls in the back all pulled on a goose neck, I wonder does the trailer builders...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-27-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,160
Posted By panhandlevern
To me it seems that Lippert is more interested in...

To me it seems that Lippert is more interested in saying that they did not build a sturdy frame for our trailers, I've pulled a lot of trailers with a goose neckm and yes there might be a little...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-01-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By panhandlevern
I have an 02 Ford PSD 3.73 SRW and I was having...

I have an 02 Ford PSD 3.73 SRW and I was having the same problem on long down grades, so I went with a B-D brake-loc, much more economical than a Banks unit. The B-D has worked fine for about three...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-27-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,736
Posted By panhandlevern
You might try the use of Timbrens, I put them on...

You might try the use of Timbrens, I put them on my F250 to control the sag with the 5th wheel, they work fine.

Vernon Keepers
F250 PSD 7.3 Auto 4x4 SB
00 3280 Montana
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-10-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By panhandlevern
In many states anything pulled with a ball hitch...

In many states anything pulled with a ball hitch is required to have safety chains. So a fifth wheel would not require chains.
Forum: On the Road Again 07-06-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By panhandlevern
We have a 02 F-250 PSD with an auto, and I had...

We have a 02 F-250 PSD with an auto, and I had the same problem. Put on a B-D BrakeLoc, now I can go down Wolf Creek Pass in Colo in 2'nd gear with just a few taps on the brake. The B-D was a lot...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-04-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By panhandlevern
Mine went out and I didn't know what was wrong...

Mine went out and I didn't know what was wrong for a while, the engine red lite would come on when I was pulling a mountain pass, or when the engine was really working. Changed the fan clutch and no...
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