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Old 04-12-2015, 10:20 PM   #61
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Here's the hose I removed





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Old 04-12-2015, 10:22 PM   #62
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The ac cover that was warped so I put in extra screws like I mentioned in an earlier post. Added screen to keep the wasps out.

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Old 04-12-2015, 10:24 PM   #63
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Nice work Chris! Great dedication to fix the trailer up. My Fridge needed a full tube of caulk from new to stop driving rain from leaking in the bottom. Now it runs away just fine.
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Old 04-12-2015, 10:25 PM   #64
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Check that refer for a recall...believe it needs a mod
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Old 04-12-2015, 10:31 PM   #65
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Installed the toilet back in today. The riser helps the wife with her disability.



Installed 6 out of 8 floor anchors. Used grade 5 nuts & Bolts. Put lock thread on it for good measure



The 2 floor anchors and diamond plate still need to screwed and bolted down.

The bottom of the diamond plate needs to be cleaned. I wiped it down quick but I think I'll use a wire wheel to clean it up better. The previous owners water leak made some mold or something stains on the bottom of that diamond plate

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Old 04-12-2015, 10:41 PM   #66
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Nice work Chris! Great dedication to fix the trailer up. My Fridge needed a full tube of caulk from new to stop driving rain from leaking in the bottom. Now it runs away just fine.
Thanks. Glad you got yours fixed.

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Will look it up. Thanks
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Old 05-05-2015, 06:58 AM   #67
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You might want to use Stainless hardware. A bit more expensive, but would consider it 'sleep equity'.
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Old 05-05-2015, 01:02 PM   #68
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You might want to use Stainless hardware. A bit more expensive, but would consider it 'sleep equity'.

I totally agree. Due to my current financial situation I'll have to wait on the stainless.

Been awhile since I posted up some pictures. The toy hauler has been completed. It took a long time but I'm happy with the work. I've spent many hours on this project. Now that it's complete I want to enjoy the time with my wife.

Thanks to everyone for the advice, input , motivation and everything shared. Truly appreciated.

On to the pics 😀

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And a FINE job you did. Probably much better than it was originally. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. You deserve it!
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Old 05-16-2015, 02:04 AM   #71
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Old 05-16-2015, 10:37 PM   #72
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Here's the hose I removed





the trick thing to do here is plumb this to the ground. its condensate from the cooling fins inside. you can take it through the refer shelf and floor inside if you wish.
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Old 05-18-2015, 10:15 AM   #73
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Wow Great Post! I also have a 2009 Blast 150, bought new in 2008.
Love the layout but hate the soft floors. I have two spots at the rear door in the corners and by the side door that are soft. two years ago I added Enternal Bond on every roof seam and chalked every place I could. I need a new seal at the rear door and this winter I'm going to do the floor repairs.
Other than that and normal things breaking, this is a great little toyhauler. I also have the 30 gal gas station. I haul my dirt bike and ATV on about 10 to 15 weekends a year.

I used to pull it with a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee but now upgraded to a Chevy 1/2 ton. My trailer loaded with water, gas, 750lbs ATV and 280lbs dirt bike comes in a 7000#



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Old 05-18-2015, 05:20 PM   #74
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Hooked up a piece of vinyl hose. As I pushed the hose on from the outside the plastic piece became loose. Is it held in with a clip or how does it stay in?

I went on the inside of the fridge and pushed the plastic back and it doesn't feel like it's secured correctly. Any tips on that?

Here's a couple of pics of the hose. It's connected but the plastic piece is still loose inside fridge. It still catches the water just doesn't feel secure in its orig position.

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Twobuells happy to have another person chime in. Was beginning to think I was the only owner of one lol

Looks like a few differences , like color and there is a small square cover on the right side of yours that I don't know what it is.

Would love to see more pics of your setup.

I don't feel so alone anymore lol 😋
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Old 05-18-2015, 06:00 PM   #75
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Is there shelving in the back of yours Twobuells ? Doesn't seem like mine has enough storage.
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Our floor layouts look the same. I do have a queen bed above lower ones.
I replace the vents two years ago and added maxi vents, dark smoke to match the rest of the camper. the two square things above the water heater is the outside hose/shower and the right one is my tanks drain hose storage. bottom rear, right side is the 30 Gal Gasoline station.
I took the mattress out of the queen bed and use that for storage.
I added a 19" Flat screen with a DirecTV DVR. I have three 12v batteries hooked to an inverter so I can run my TV and Satellite box, charge phone, etc. for about 24 hours without starting the generator. I do mostly Dry Camping.

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the day I picked it up from the dealer, I ordered it from the factory


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Hooked up a piece of vinyl hose. As I pushed the hose on from the outside the plastic piece became loose. Is it held in with a clip or how does it stay in?

I went on the inside of the fridge and pushed the plastic back and it doesn't feel like it's secured correctly. Any tips on that?

Here's a couple of pics of the hose. It's connected but the plastic piece is still loose inside fridge. It still catches the water just doesn't feel secure in its orig position.

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Twobuells happy to have another person chime in. Was beginning to think I was the only owner of one lol

Looks like a few differences , like color and there is a small square cover on the right side of yours that I don't know what it is.

Would love to see more pics of your setup.

I don't feel so alone anymore lol 😋
I did the same thing with a clear hose, I just let mine hang and I can see water coming out in my mirror when I leave.
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