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Old 08-13-2015, 12:40 PM   #321
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Thanks S, I had 2 batteries on it and had to cut the rack to keep it from hitting my bumper... So mine was too small for a Genny anyway
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Old 08-13-2015, 03:53 PM   #322
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WW,
I remember you had to cut your rack down because of the bumper. That was a bummer. But like always, your finished product is Top Notch...

My wife still wants the cup holders you have by the recliners. Like I could make those... I tried to by the plastic ones that fold out....that went over real well....
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Old 08-13-2015, 05:35 PM   #323
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Steve, the top of the Honda 3000 didn't rub on the front of the 29hfs when it was on the tongue rack?
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Old 08-14-2015, 06:58 AM   #324
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Steve, the top of the Honda 3000 didn't rub on the front of the 29hfs when it was on the tongue rack?
Laura,
I had to remove the wheel kit and put back on the rubber feet. I also had to make sure the 3000 was as far forward on the rack as possible. There was about 1-2" between the back of the 3000 and the front of the 29hfs. I strapped down the 3000 pretty tight so it would not move AT ALL and made the trip to/from Sturgis with no rubbing.

It's doable, just need to be very careful on the placement....
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Old 08-14-2015, 09:26 AM   #325
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Awesome, great to know. I have given it done thought to two Honda2000. I could use the extra power.
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Old 08-14-2015, 10:52 AM   #326
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Laura,
I thought you got more power with the two 2000 (companion) than just the single 3000. Never really researched it much. I got the 3000 during a storm and that is all the store had. I have been happy with it but would like having the smaller 2000 when not needing the AC.
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Old 08-14-2015, 11:30 PM   #327
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WW great job - matching color scheme too - I still haven't a box for my batteries yet - I've return 2 - I'm going for a rectangle one but haven't got the right fit yet....... Just using 4 battery boxes now looks like **** - but someday I'll have time to get ER done as well as yours -


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Old 08-15-2015, 10:16 PM   #328
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Made a cover insert for gen compartment to keep rain out when not in use.
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Old 08-15-2015, 11:32 PM   #329
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I did the same thing with thick plastic not corrugated. U was able to get the plastic to slip in along the edges and just silicone in to prevent leakage.
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Old 08-15-2015, 11:33 PM   #330
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Nice job on the insert. I like the idea! Looks like you used some corrugated art type material?
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Old 08-16-2015, 06:19 AM   #331
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John, that insert looks great! I'll have to do that!

WW, After all my work on my rack...may have to get a box like you did. Great job as always.
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Old 08-17-2015, 05:55 AM   #332
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Nice job John... Thanks for the kind words PH and Dennis.
Steve you should have no trouble making those cup holders. Get some clear pine and stain to match. The key for me was having a Rigid sander.
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:29 AM   #333
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Thanks, that's what I like about this forum. Great people and sharing ideas and helping one another.
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:48 AM   #334
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Steve you should have no trouble making those cup holders. Get some clear pine and stain to match. The key for me was having a Rigid sander.
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This will have to be a winter project but something I will try. Thanks...
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Old 08-17-2015, 03:22 PM   #335
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I installed a 40" TV last night. In my area I get 18 channels with the antenna... Way more than I expected.

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Old 08-17-2015, 04:19 PM   #336
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Old 08-18-2015, 06:46 AM   #337
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Discovered that the fridge on my 2015 no longer works on propane.... There is a clean blue flame, and it will stay cold for maybe a couple hours, but then it seems like it turns into a heater. Luckily it was empty at the time. Just one more thing to my long list of issues that I can't seem to get taken care of. Hopefully I will have better luck with my aftermarket warranty than I did with the OEM warranty on my other issues...
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Old 08-18-2015, 07:31 AM   #338
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Well, she wasn't sure what to do so far so contacted the plant and told them to contact me. They never did so I've let her know and she's trying to get it solved. I had also asked if she could help me find a local dealer that would do the warranty work.
I've been waiting for a month and a half now for Diane Daly to provide assistance for our many issues. The main problem is the TV's still won't pull any channels in. We've done everything everyone has suggested and we still can't get them to work. We've gotten behind the living room TV and the booster is on. We even unscrewed it from the plate and checked everything behind the plate and still nothing. We've got to get a service tech to figure it out. It's beyond our abilities and we've checked everything we can get to.

Since Diane won't respond to us after repeated attempts does anyone know of a dealer in central Illinois, we are near Springfield, that you could recommend for the repairs. I'm so disappointed in FR and their lack of support. Why do a handful of people get great service and the rest of us are left hanging? They need to give everyone the same service and honor the warranty they are providing.
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Old 08-18-2015, 08:32 AM   #339
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Does it work when you hook up to cable in a camp ground and you don't have to use the booster? If it does it has to be be a bad booster.


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Does it work when you hook up to cable in a camp ground and you don't have to use the booster? If it does it has to be be a bad booster.


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