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Old 09-21-2016, 05:08 PM   #241
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Battery Disconnect Switch

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Nice setup, I may have to borrow the disconnect switch mounting idea. I've hauled that same switch around for two years in my toolbox.
This switch is a really easy install. I used stainless steel pan head screws, washers and nuts. I was overly generous with the silicone sealant.
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Old 09-22-2016, 06:30 AM   #242
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Nice, I just realized I don't have the cap anymore.
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Old 09-23-2016, 07:07 AM   #243
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Anyone added a DIY antifreeze intake between the fresh water tank and pump? I'm considering doing this on my Wildwood 195bh, but don't want to use the camco kit.

I have a couple questions here:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ve-116936.html

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My 195bh is a wildwood vs a cruise lite, but if anyone's interested I added a DIY antifreeze intake between the fresh water tank and pump. I made the new intake hose long enough I can feed it out the exterior hole for the electric cord so if we run out of fresh water in the tank, I could use an exterior water container.

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Old 09-25-2016, 11:02 AM   #244
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We recently purchased a 2017 T195bh EVO and just love it. Anyone have more details on the under bed slider mod? TIA
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Old 09-26-2016, 07:33 AM   #245
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We recently purchased a 2017 T195bh EVO and just love it. Anyone have more details on the under bed slider mod? TIA
Welcome to this form. Your EVO 195BH is almost the same as the Salem Cruise Lite 195BH except for some mostly cosmetic changes. I assume you saw rtidwell's comment #179 with photos in this thread on his under bed slider door mod. Great info there. I have not done mine but plan to do this mod as well.

Could you be more specific on the details your looking for and possibly rtidwell or someone can chime in.
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Old 10-01-2016, 12:12 PM   #246
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Cruise Lite 195BH Owners Thread

Added a cargo net in each bunk for the kids. These were originally in the back of a minivan we got rid of but I kept for this purpose.
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Old 10-03-2016, 10:30 AM   #247
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Quick Reference Guide - Updated 10/3/2016

THANKS! to all who have contributed to and viewed this thread. 100 posts have been added since our last Guide was posted in July. New categories have been added to this update.

As this thread continues to grow it will become more time consuming for anyone to find particular topic(s) of interest without scanning through all the posts. We hope this quick reference will help make your task easier. We will update this Guide periodically.

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Air conditioner/79, 81, 124-130, 147-148
Awning lights/83-84, 91, 96, 118, 121
Battery disconnect switch/236-242
Battery tray/boxes/24, 42, 44
BTU inputs/41
Ceiling vents/fans/50-51, 104-105
Door window curtain/174-176
Double entry steps/33-37
Dual propane tanks/42, 44, 48
Electrical/breakers/fuses/228-230
EZ lube axles/106-107
FR 195BH trailers/26
Generators/inverter/73, 99-103
LED lights/light bulbs/38, 66-72
Levels/188-196
Modifications/upgrades/12, 27, 46, 80, 85, 142-145, 155, 160-165, 177, 246
Refrigerator/87, 89, 108-113, 116, 119-120, 141, 171-172
Roof vents/197-203
Screen door cross bar/52-55
Sewer hose storage/204-207
Solar Charging/74, 235
Spare parts/61-62
Stabilizer jacks/12, 81-84, 86, 92, 98, 108-113, 116, 119
Stereo/DVD/DVR/149-154, 182-183, 233-234
Storage/77-78
Thermostat/47, 49
Tires/wheels/2, 16-18, 65, 157-158, 166-169, 208-213
Toilet/60
Trailer issues/1, 9
TV mount/56-57, 116, 118,122-123, 133, 135-136, 139, 140, 214-220, 224-227, 231-232
Under bed sliding door/178-181, 244-245
Vent shade/173
Water pressure regulator/29-31
Water tanks/32, 39, 63-64, 115, 117
Weight distribution hitch/sway/7-8, 10-11, 13-14, 19, 28, 43, 45, 92
Winterizing/223, 243
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Old 10-12-2016, 04:05 PM   #248
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Anyone put a ladder on back of their 195bh?
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Old 10-21-2016, 07:54 PM   #249
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Anyone put a ladder on back of their 195bh?
Doesn't seem like anyone has done this. You may have already searched FR Forums. There are several FR threads on rooftop ladders, but nothing on the 195BH.

I don't think the rear structure will support a rooftop ladder. I did find in the link below at Comment #11, FR's Customer Service phone number and a POC name that may be worth a call.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...oof-98232.html

Let us know when you find an answer.

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Old 10-25-2016, 10:00 PM   #250
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Just got our 196bh fs. Can't seem to find any post about our model but was told it was basically the same as 195. Any info on differences?
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Old 10-26-2016, 06:13 AM   #251
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Just got our 196bh fs. Can't seem to find any post about our model but was told it was basically the same as 195. Any info on differences?
Looks like the same basic design other than the cabinets have been changed slightly.

I just noticed a design problem, the cabinet door under the sink is hinged different from my 195BH. Looks like it can now be opened in front of the furnace, that's a potential fire hazard to me.
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Old 10-26-2016, 06:20 AM   #252
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Just read it's the new model as the 195BH is being replaced I guess.
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:33 AM   #253
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Just got our 196bh fs. Can't seem to find any post about our model but was told it was basically the same as 195. Any info on differences?
Welcome to this forum. Congratulations on your new trailer. You are the first to post here with the 196BH. Yes, I read a few months ago FR was going to replace the 195BH model with the 196BH. Not sure if this change is major or mostly cosmetic.

We hope this thread will continue to serve both 195BH and 196BH owners. Lots of good information here.

If you have some exterior and interior pics, please send. We would enjoy seeing them.

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Old 10-27-2016, 06:26 PM   #254
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So sheets for bunk mattress? Was wondering what everybody uses as we are new to a BH, while looking I found sleeping bag liners at Walmart made out of microfiber. Was going to put on top and use sleeping bag style, wife came in and asked would the bunk mat fit in the bag. Low and behold it fits perfectly length and width tightly like a fitted sheet. These were $6 at Walmart. Anybody else tried this or got another suggestion?
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Old 10-27-2016, 07:39 PM   #255
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We just used twin sheets, a little big but they work.
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Old 10-27-2016, 08:51 PM   #256
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Just used twin sheets also and tucked excess under
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Old 10-30-2016, 10:56 AM   #257
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If you search 196BH on google, some images are starting to pop up now that they are for sale. My favorite new feature is the wardrobe next to the bed, that was my major turn off with the 195BH, that there was no good place to hang shirts. Also they added power jack and awnings and a LED strip light under the awning. I'll be putting an order in for a 196BH in another couple months to have it ready for spring

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Old 10-30-2016, 02:32 PM   #258
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Old 10-30-2016, 02:33 PM   #259
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Found a few pics on this dealers website. This is exactly like ours I believe.
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Old 10-30-2016, 08:12 PM   #260
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Not sure I would like that ward placement there when my feet already reach or hang over edge of bed.
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