Cruise Lite 195BH Owners Thread

[wmuav8tor]

Originally Posted by Camp4two

In the link below there is a drop down box with many sizes of refrigerator vents for Camco's insect screen. I have not used these screens but I'm glad to know of them. Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-42149-F.../dp/B0024E6UE0

Thanks! Will check that out

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

I saw this in my manual today and thought it might apply to your problem?
Attachment 136385

It could be, though I have my unit in my driveway leveled front to back and side to side. We had like 2 inches of rain today and its still only a small puddle in the same area. It generally evaporates pretty quickly after the sun comes out. Guess i'll just leave it alone for now unless something comes up.

[Golfnbike13]

Can anyone tell me the height from the tip of trailer tongue to the ground when camper is level?
I'm thinking of flipping my truck hitch over to make it sit a couple inches lower when towing but would like to check measurements before dealing with it.

[Camp4two]

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

Can anyone tell me the height from the tip of trailer tongue to the ground when camper is level?
I'm thinking of flipping my truck hitch over to make it sit a couple inches lower when towing but would like to check measurements before dealing with it.

I can let you know in 2-3 days (our trailer is at RV storage facility). Are your trailer tires 14 or 15 inch? Our tires are 15 inch so when level our measurement from ground to the tip of the trailer tongue would be a bit higher if your tire size is 14 inch.

More feedback anyone (include your 195/196BH tire size).

[Golfnbike13]

I have the 14" tires. I've tried to google the answer without much luck.

[Camp4two]

Originally Posted by Golfnbike13

Can anyone tell me the height from the tip of trailer tongue to the ground when camper is level?
I'm thinking of flipping my truck hitch over to make it sit a couple inches lower when towing but would like to check measurements before dealing with it.

Here are a couple photos of my 195BH coupler measurement.

With my trailer level, the height from the ground to the top of my trailer coupler is 23-3/4". Generally, the TV's hitch ball is placed as close to the top of the trailer coupler as possible.

Deduct 1" for my 15" tires and your trailer's coupler height should be approx. 22-3/4" for your 14" tires.

Hope this helps.

[Golfnbike13]

Super helpful. Thank you very much!

[Jccamp]

I purchase a 2013 salem cruise lite and having some problems. The air conditioner unit drip water onto our dining table. Does anyone know how to get water to stop dripping from the air condition unit
Also water is coming out under the water heater unit and does anyone know how to get to the area around the water heater to figure where the water is coming out. Please all help is appreciated

[Terier]

There should be an interior panel you can access in the area of the water heater. You will need to remove the screws. On my until the screws look like Phillip screws but are not. Sorry but I don't recall the name of those type screws.

[Golfnbike13]

Originally Posted by Jccamp

I purchase a 2013 salem cruise lite and having some problems. The air conditioner unit drip water onto our dining table. Does anyone know how to get water to stop dripping from the air condition unit

Also water is coming out under the water heater unit and does anyone know how to get to the area around the water heater to figure where the water is coming out. Please all help is appreciated

I have a 2014 model. My water heater can be accessed by removing the fake wood panel at bottom of the pantry cabinets. Remove those two screws and the panel comes off. I'd check all the pipe connections there.

You didn't state if you have the rooftop AC or the window style side AC. I have the window style AC in the side above dining table. I had water dripping inside at one point. I removed the bottom wood trim piece and found the tray under the unit to catch water and drain outside had a slight crack in it allowing water through. A small piece of waterproofing tape sealed that. Then put the wood trim back on and problem was solved.
All AC units produce water, it's just a matter of finding out why it is draining inside the unit.

[Jccamp]

Thank for your help and replying. I will try your suggestion. Do you know where we can buy the tray for the air conditioning unit? Our unit does not have the tray.

[Golfnbike13]

I don't. Maybe tray wasn't the right word. It looks like some sort of overflow drip pan thats just part of the unit. Here is a picture of mine. Is that slim piece under the unit I have arrows pointing too. The small silver square on the left side is the waterproof tape I put over the crack.

[Jccamp]

Thank you for the picture

[Golfnbike13]

Originally Posted by Ktsmom

Camp4two - I want to change my single step to a double step. I have a 2014 Salem Cruise Lite 195BH. Is this the same camper as yours? Will this double step retro-fit where my single step is located?

Ktsmom, did you change to a double step on your 2014 camper? If so what step did you use?
I have the 2014 model and ordered the same step model that Camp4two used but it doesn't fit. My brackets and previous step mounting brackets measure 25" wide. The LC341500 measures 25-1/4" and causes it not to fit.
I can't find a double step that will fit, other then maybe the SFMP-2120 in the link below. But it measures 23-5/8" and I'm worried it will be to narrow to reach brackets. It also only has 20" wide steps instead of 24" which is kind of a downer.
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camp...SMFP-2120.html

[Camp4two]

THANKS! to all who have contributed to and viewed this thread. Over 100 posts have been added since our last Guide was posted in October 2016. Categories have been added or changed.

As this thread continues to grow it may become more time consuming for anyone to find particular topics of interest. We hope this quick reference will help make your task easier.

Category/Comment #s
Air conditioner/79, 81, 124-130, 147-148
Anode rod/276-279
Awning lights/83-84, 91, 96, 118, 121
Batteries/dual 6 volt/305
Battery disconnect switch/236-242
Battery monitoring device/290
Battery tray/boxes/24, 42, 44, 305
Beds/mattress/314-316, 318-319
BTU inputs/41
Ceiling vents/fans/50-51, 104-105
Cold weather camping/266-269
Door window curtain/174-176
Double entry steps/33-37, 353
Dual propane tanks/42, 44, 48
Electrical/breakers/fuses/228-230, 284-289, 340
EZ lube axles/106-107
FR 195BH trailers/26
FR 196BH trailers/250-265, 293-304
Generators/inverter/73, 99-103
Ladder/roof top/248-249
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
Refrigerator vents insect screens/336-338
Roof vents/197-203
Screen door cross bar/52-55
Sewer hose storage/204-207
Shore power during storage/291-292
Solar/panels/charging/connectors/74, 235, 306-309
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/bins/77-78, 310, 313, 317, 327-335
Thermostat/47, 49
Tires/wheels/2, 16-18, 65, 157-158, 166-169, 208-213
Toilet/60
Trailer coupler height/342-346
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 heater access panel/347-349
Water pressure regulator/29-31
Water tanks/32, 39, 63-64, 115, 117, 280-283
Weight distribution hitch/sway/7-8, 10-11, 13-14, 19, 28, 43, 45, 92
Windows/leaks/320-326, 339, 341
Winterizing/223, 243, 270-275

[JayGreat]

I bet there's a way to turn the page numbers into hyperlinks. I'll try to find a way, someday.

[Camp4two]

Originally Posted by JayGreat

I bet there's a way to turn the page numbers into hyperlinks. I'll try to find a way, someday.

I am familiar with hyperlinks in other applications, but the Quick Reference Guide Categories are cross referenced to Comment (Post) numbers vice page numbers.

[JayGreat]

Originally Posted by Camp4two

I am familiar with hyperlinks in other applications, but the Quick Reference Guide Categories are cross referenced to Comment (Post) numbers vice page numbers.

I think you can divide the post/comment number by 10 (or the posts per page) and round up to get the correct page number.

[VA_Camper]

We just purchased a Wildwood Xlite 196bh. I am pulling it with a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. We had a 99 Jayco Laurel popup camper for several years. That popup camper is one of the bigger popups with a 12 foot box. This camper only weighs about 1000 lbs more than the popup. Pulling it home wasn't an issue, but I didn't try to push it to much. Getting ready to start adding some mods to it. The first trip is Fathers Day weekend.

[daybreak]

Welcome to the group! We tow with a 2008 dodge durango and have had no issues. What mods are you thinking about? My first recommendation is the grab bar for the screen door, cheep and easy install and make a big difference especially if you have small kids.

[VA_Camper]

The screen door bar is a must. I have 8 and 5 year old girls. So, I want to protect the screen door. We have added a tension rod caddy in the bathroom to hold the bathroom stuff when we get there. Not during travel. I put Velcro on the remotes so that I won't lose them and hung them beside the radio. This weekend, hopefully, I want to build a shelf in the cabinet to the left of the refrigerator and in the cabinets on each side of the AC unit, above the dinette. The cabinet beside the refrigerator is just one big cabinet. I would like to be able to put the coffee pot, griddle, etc. in that cabinet. My wife added a long mirror on the back side of the bathroom door.