Recent content by kevin_j

You might recognize me as the person that started this thread. I lived fulltime in an HQ15 for two years. During that time I pulled that trailer in a loop, twice a year from the Seattle area to Arizona only staying in campgrounds about 30 to 50 days a year. Thats a lot of both highway and...

Well I pulled the trigger a few months ago! Picked up a 1999 F-350 in Pueblo CO in February. It's a CC, SRW, 7.3, with the manual. It's pretty amazing. I've towed about 1300 miles with it. I love the manual transmission!! In low I rarely need to apply any gas at all even when towing. I went...

I'm going to admit to doing this with my HQ15 :) In a lot of situations and specifically when calling for a recovery I agree with this. Having said that however.... In two different occasions I've self-recovered by unhooking, dropping the jockey wheel low, digging out the trailer tires and...

This is a great thread! Starting in February I took my trailer on a bit of a ski tour. I'm going to use two places that kinda contrast each other as each had it's own challenges. My trailer didn't have underbelly insulation or heated tanks, so I drained everything and ran it dry. It does have...

That's awesome!! Thank you! I do have a couple of questions, but it's interesting you brought up some points that I was thinking about. For one I've narrowed down my search to a 2003 7.3. They are hard to find, but they're out there. Main reason is the Dana 60. I might be backing off on my tire...

Thank you and great advice!! I'm currently a fulltimer and I hear you on the tire/wheel rating issues. I constantly see folks rolling well over the ratings of their tires, wheels, and sometimes the GVWR. Kinda crazy!!! As for the 7.3, I'm going that way for all the reasons you mention. I'm kinda...

Hi Folks!! I'm working up a new build for this year. I'm sold on a truck camper and I've decided to go with a Ford 7.3. One of the things I'm struggling with is the suspension mods. With the camper and gear I'll be looking at 3K payload on a SRW, Super Cab, short bed truck. My intention is go...

"Wow, @HQ15fan , glad you gave it a try and shared your results! @PSea and I are thinking along the same lines. I want to install some amateur radio equipment, too, so I might end up installing some conduit inside so that I can route some of that wiring around to where I want it as well." I've...

I ended up buying and installing the 2.441" version. Works great but be prepared to inject a TON of grease when you first fit them :)

Quick question, are any of you using "Bearing Buddies"? If so which size did you get?

Wait, so the HQ15 isn't coming with jerry can holders and the firewood box anymore? We're right there with you though. We usually have 10Gals on the back and another 10 in a truck. That extra 20 plus drinking water containers can really extend your time out!! If your using Scepter cans they make...

For sure! I wish, but I was by myself and little too nervous to run a camera at the same time :) Next time I get into something like that I'll make sure to get some pics.

HI Folks.. Sorry for the late reply, been away from the forums for a bit. We never really got ours to completely quit leaking. One thing we did however was to adjust the spring loaded rollers at the top to increase pressure slightly and we always lock it when inside. That seems to cut some of...

Sure! If you take a look at the trailing A-Arms that make up the suspension, you'll notice a piece of chain that connects from the frame to the A-Arm. The lower section of that chain is attached to the A-Arm using a small shackle. Those little shackles have a tendency to come apart when...

I just looked at my new hitch and it is a 12K! So you all have me there :) Yes on the MPPT. For one it was kinda hard to tell what state the batteries where in just based on the volt meter our trailers comes with. With the Victron you can see your total collection stats accurately in addition to...