Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-04-2018, 02:11 PM   #21
Senior Member
 
ben31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Middle GA
Posts: 1,289
Another thing you might want to try. Cover a couple of the vents (especially the one closest to the furnace) to see if you then get any flow through the bedroom vent. If not, it is either disconnected or blocked. If yes, then you can leave a couple of the other vents at least partially covered to increase the flow to the bedroom. While not an ideal fix, you will have some flow in there, while you work out the permanent solution.
__________________
Ben and Doreen
Home Away From Home - 2017 PT Crusader 315RST
TV - 2016 Ram 3500 Laramie 4X4 6.7 Cummins Diesel
Never Enough Time Camping!!
ben31 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2018, 02:29 PM   #22
Site Team
 
Mr. Dan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,501
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael View Post
For some reason, the pictures arent wanting to show up. I'm going to fiddle with things to see if I can get them up loaded.
For a tutorial on posting pics, see post #7 in this thread ==> http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...sics-6778.html. This information should have been included in your Welcome PM when you registered.


Site Team
__________________
2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra

Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
Mr. Dan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2018, 02:49 PM   #23
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,249
Quickly read through, but best I can tell your rig has floor registers. If you can find the spot that is crushed- looking like this might be the case- you could also potentially add a register and fix it through the top side using that location. Granted, the location of the blockage might be in a location that you wouldn't want a register- such as an entrance or high foot traffic area. But, if you get lucky and it's not, you could potentially fix if from the top side relatively easily. Also, try using a flashlight and mirror to see down the ducts. Don't look only at the bedroom duct- the blockage could be near the duct just upstream of there. I've encountered this before and was able to spread the duct and install flashing to brace the duct and hold it open. Mine was actually crushed in a location just over the black tank- would have needed to lower the underbelly AND remove the blank tank to access it from underneath, which would have been a nightmare!
dustman_stx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 03:55 AM   #24
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
Quote:
Originally Posted by dustman_stx View Post
Quickly read through, but best I can tell your rig has floor registers. If you can find the spot that is crushed- looking like this might be the case- you could also potentially add a register and fix it through the top side using that location. Granted, the location of the blockage might be in a location that you wouldn't want a register- such as an entrance or high foot traffic area. But, if you get lucky and it's not, you could potentially fix if from the top side relatively easily. Also, try using a flashlight and mirror to see down the ducts. Don't look only at the bedroom duct- the blockage could be near the duct just upstream of there. I've encountered this before and was able to spread the duct and install flashing to brace the duct and hold it open. Mine was actually crushed in a location just over the black tank- would have needed to lower the underbelly AND remove the blank tank to access it from underneath, which would have been a nightmare!
What are floor registers? Cant say I have ever heard of those before.
Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 04:02 AM   #25
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan View Post
For a tutorial on posting pics, see post #7 in this thread ==> http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...sics-6778.html. This information should have been included in your Welcome PM when you registered.


Site Team
Since I'm on my phone, it doesnt show the advanced option for me. Apparently I was trying to upload pictures via the video option lol
Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 04:07 AM   #26
Site Team
 
bikendan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,598
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael View Post
What are floor registers? Cant say I have ever heard of those before.
they're the floor "grills" that heat comes out of. they are called registers.
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
bikendan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 06:12 AM   #27
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cedar Creek Lake, TX
Posts: 3,477
Rachel have you checked Amazon for the video snake? They have several up to 30 feet long that will work with your phone. Prices look to be $20 to $40 range. Too bad we don't have a member in your area. Sounds like beautiful country there (albeit cold!)
__________________
Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
2019 Keystone Loredo 290SRL
2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins crew cab
Andersen hitch
CedarCreekWoody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 01:16 PM   #28
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
Quote:
Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody View Post
Rachel have you checked Amazon for the video snake? They have several up to 30 feet long that will work with your phone. Prices look to be $20 to $40 range. Too bad we don't have a member in your area. Sounds like beautiful country there (albeit cold!)
My silly self sisnt even think of amazon. I was able to stuff my phone down the vent in the living room, and got a decent picture. I am noticing that it doesnt appear to connect to a main duct, unless its further down. I unfortunately was not able to do the same with the one in my bedroom, the area where they put it is super small, and I dont fit.

As you can see from.the one picture, there is something that's pushing it up, but it's not fully restricting it.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20181005_111454.jpg
Views:	193
Size:	278.9 KB
ID:	188345   Click image for larger version

Name:	20181005_111044.jpg
Views:	197
Size:	190.4 KB
ID:	188346  
Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2018, 01:23 PM   #29
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
These are the pictures I was talking about. The first one is the stacker jack, then the underbelly, furnace and connection.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20181004_091317.jpg
Views:	176
Size:	363.0 KB
ID:	188347   Click image for larger version

Name:	20181004_091340.jpg
Views:	174
Size:	284.4 KB
ID:	188348   Click image for larger version

Name:	20181004_091545.jpg
Views:	179
Size:	271.5 KB
ID:	188349   Click image for larger version

Name:	20181004_091703.jpg
Views:	176
Size:	237.6 KB
ID:	188350   Click image for larger version

Name:	20181004_091948.jpg
Views:	166
Size:	275.1 KB
ID:	188351  

Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 10:16 AM   #30
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 8
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael View Post
These are the pictures I was talking about. The first one is the stacker jack, then the underbelly, furnace and connection.
Rachael, I am concerned about your safety using a space heater unless it is specifically for a 12volt system.

Next, the reality of living in a TT (travel trailer) is needing to keep up with maintenance/repair and humidity build up. I recommend you take a day and watch lots of YouTube videos. Easy way to learn a lot. Take notes, mark the good videos to re-watch.

I also have not heard the term "stacker jack". Trailers have stabilizer jacks which only keep the unit from small movements, i.e., someone walking inside.

I wish you the best.
RedRiverPotter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 10:52 AM   #31
Senior Member
 
B and B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
Send a message via AIM to B and B
Stacker jacks where the normal type till they attached levelling jacks. A video snake is a waste of money. You cam see the crushed pipe right there. Doesn't take much. Like other have said cut open a 3 sided access. Fold the corplast back an have a look. Using red tuck tape or some type of sticky tape to resealable the corplast.
__________________
B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
B and B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 11:24 AM   #32
Senior Member
 
Witch Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B View Post
Stacker jacks where the normal type till they attached levelling jacks. A video snake is a waste of money. You cam see the crushed pipe right there. Doesn't take much. Like other have said cut open a 3 sided access. Fold the corplast back an have a look. Using red tuck tape or some type of sticky tape to resealable the corplast.
X's 2 here, It looks like they used a strap to crush the duct, or it is passing over something, just as I said this is a common problem. Just measure down to that area and cut the bottom on 3 sides to get access. when it is repaired just tape it back up, I use gorilla tape to seal mine back up. Or get some tape on Amazon to for the product. But gorilla tape will work fine. This is not a big deal to do. good luck..
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC

Witch Doctor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 12:18 PM   #33
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRiverPotter View Post
Rachael, I am concerned about your safety using a space heater unless it is specifically for a 12volt system.

Next, the reality of living in a TT (travel trailer) is needing to keep up with maintenance/repair and humidity build up. I recommend you take a day and watch lots of YouTube videos. Easy way to learn a lot. Take notes, mark the good videos to re-watch.

I also have not heard the term "stacker jack". Trailers have stabilizer jacks which only keep the unit from small movements, i.e., someone walking inside.

I wish you the best.
I am attaching a picture of the stacker jack. You place them around the frame of the trailer if you're going to be in them for an extended period of time, ie, living in one. It gives more stability to the trailer, than just using the stabilizer jacks.

I have watched a couple videos on youtube, for some things, but finding one that involves my trailer, and some of the specific issues I'm having, there arent any.

Far as the space heater goes, the wattage is fine. I'm hooked up to a 30amp outlet at my spot, and with the main heater running, it only comes on when it gets cold enough.

I expected to have to do maintence eventually, but it's only been 4 months since I got my trailer, and if they had checked everything like I was told they did, I shouldn't be having these issues I'm having at only 4 months. It's a used trailer, so I expected things to pop up eventually. Just wish it would have popped up later on lol.
Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 12:19 PM   #34
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Carson, WA
Posts: 34
This is a stacker jack
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Screenshot_20181006-100751_Chrome.jpg
Views:	131
Size:	134.4 KB
ID:	188412  
Rachael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 12:38 PM   #35
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 638
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael View Post
These are the pictures I was talking about. The first one is the stacker jack, then the underbelly, furnace and connection.
I remember those jacks! You can stack them together for storage, thus "stacker jack." Anyhow, it isn't that hard to open the belly of most trailers. The material is usually the same stuff they make political yard signs out of - Coroplast. It's basically plastic coated cardboard. Easy to cut with a razor knife and patch with tape of need be.
stephndudb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2018, 12:45 PM   #36
Senior Member
 
bob213's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,472
Sounds like you need some help. Here's a list of mobile repair around you. Call and see if you can get one to come to you. Maybe this group would be willing to do a "Go Fund me" to help you with the repairs. I'm sure someone here knows how to set that up if others will agree to help. Good luck.
RV Repairs in or near Carson, Washington WA
__________________
You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality – Ayn Rand
bob213 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2018, 09:29 PM   #37
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 68
I don’t know how to set up the page, but, if someone else does I’m in.
__________________
Rick & Paula Birch
2017 Cedar Creek 33ik
2015 Lance 2295
2018 GMC 2500 Denali

Nights camped 2018=60
Azdigs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2018, 09:30 PM   #38
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 7
The duct in the bath room is closest to the furnace and the bathroom was always toasty whereas the living room wasn’t. By covering the bathroom duct to restrict air flow from it the other ducts worked fine. Have made a permanent fix by replacing the bathroom duct with one you can close off when desired.
jwjoub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2018, 09:37 PM   #39
Site Team
 
Mr. Dan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,501
Quote:
Originally Posted by Azdigs View Post
I don’t know how to set up the page, but, if someone else does I’m in.
About what are you speaking?
__________________
2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra

Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
Mr. Dan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2018, 09:39 PM   #40
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 68
Read the post right before mine
__________________
Rick & Paula Birch
2017 Cedar Creek 33ik
2015 Lance 2295
2018 GMC 2500 Denali

Nights camped 2018=60
Azdigs is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
trailer

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:56 AM.