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Recent content by duffinmaster

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    Hello From The Diamond State!

    Welcome Freight Dog! Our 550 Ultra #767 has lived in Springdale Ar since it was born in 2015. We've been on many long haul vacations since, including 2 weeks in Florida just last month. Having escaped Wisconsin captivity after 30 years, I can say December is the wrong time to visit and get your...
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    Third Brake Light Install- Complete

    Q: I can see the TV-to trailer wire harness dumping into my 550 battery box/electrical center....why not just tap directly into the "12v brake" wire? Why is the Curt Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter Item # C56196 needed? I'm sure there is a good reason....thanks for setting me straight! Jeff
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    Folding Bed Mattress Upgrade?

    Has anyone experimented with queen-sized folding mattress to replace the original mattress? I'm thinking it would be nice to create a sofa in our 550 for more comfortable TV viewing and bad weather meals. I'm thinking a futon-type mattress like the many available on Amazon would be as...
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    Bad Tow Vehicles?

    My Scion xB may have an aerodynamic advantage, as it is almost exactly as wide and tall as the 550. It was also nearly empty, especially the galley, as we had just picked it up friday.
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    Bad Tow Vehicles?

    Toad away, you might want to research "Ultragage MX" for your Trans temp readings as it works for "some" vehicles. MY xB has a Trans temp sensor, your element shold too. I'm going to monitor it with a sensitive voltage gauge to chart temp vs v. Yes that 60-65 mph is a sweet spot. Gives us...
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    Bad Tow Vehicles?

    Just got home with my new 550 towed behind my 2015 Scion xB 2.4L 4 cyl automatic from Necedah Wi to Springdale Arkansas. Had no problems, gas mileage went down from 24.9 w/o trailer to 24.7 mpg. I am concerned transmission shifting way to often in the very hilly Ozarks, will install a tranny...
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    Itinerary 12th Annual Camp-inn Camp-outt

    My wife Nancy and I will be picking up our newborn 550 Ultra on Friday, then heading straight to the CICO. We are VERY excited to join the CI community! I can't imagine a better way to start this journey....using this forum, orientation by Carey, and the wealth of experience attending the...
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