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06-23-2014, 10:16 AM
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Plain Old Member
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Same here on the loose connections. One leg of our 50a Marinco inlet was stripped and loose. Found that installing the EMS. Definitely worth checking all of them to eliminate the hot spots.
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2013 Ford F-350 Lariat CC LB PSD
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At least in Heaven, RVs will be perfect, and I won't have to keep fixing them.
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06-23-2014, 11:06 AM
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Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
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Is there a preventive measure that we can consider doing to prevent this? I'm thinking (sorry I'm a mechanical engineer) a big fuse added to the positive wire at the battery terminal like 40amp for the 30amp users?
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2011 Flagstaff 8528 BHSS 2015 Ford 6.7 XLT
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06-23-2014, 11:17 AM
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Although this is not something we all want to happen and the OP is very lucky to have caught this and not be injured and there's no EXCUSE for shoddy workmanship.
THIS IS a house on wheels!
I don't know about y'alls roads but around here I'm lucky to have a camper behind me when I arrive at my destination.
Thinks WILL loosen, break, fall apart.
Sorry but some if not a majority of problems happen because your house drives or gets towed down the great USA hi ways we have.
OK I'm done with that.
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06-23-2014, 11:53 AM
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Location: Komoka Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
It was a tongue in cheek comment. Timex was just trying to bring a little humor with his ironic post, which was actually a self- deprecating statement.
I got a chuckle out of it, as everyone else should, as that's how it was intended since he was being sarcastic about himself. It's all good.
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I figured that and that why I responded like I did (tongue in cheek).
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06-23-2014, 12:03 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Komoka Ontario
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If no one reports these types of issues to the NHTSA then a recall will never get generated and the governing bodies think every thing is ok. When I read some of the stuff people have to do to a piece of property they just payed thousands of dollars for it amazes me that FR does not put 'some reassembly may be necessary' in the small print on their brochure.
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Rest in Peace Mary my darling wife.
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06-23-2014, 12:17 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by presley01
After taking delivery on our 8289 last Dec I was moving stuff around in the front storage and noticed a wire from the battery to the disconnect was loose. Had to pull the battery to tighten it but also found several other loose connections. Following that I got into the distribution panel, more connections that were not tight, some as much as a full turn of the screw or more. Ended up pulling all the plugs and checking them, plugs had push in type connections, nothing to tighten. It's amazing how many loose connections were in this RV.
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With the above being said I am by no means unhappy with Forest River, just think they need "QUALIFIED" installers on things like the electrical. On previous RV's I have and still will check electrical connections and everything else on a yearly bases on occasion finding a terminal that needed to be tweaked, sort of like putting a torque wrench on the wheel lugs before a trip. I feel better doing it.
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06-23-2014, 01:02 PM
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Yikes! My slide switch stuck momentarialy this weekend, luckily it was grit or something as I tapped the other side and the switch moved and a black speck hit the counter.
With as much wire as these things have mistakes like this are inexcusable.
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06-23-2014, 01:27 PM
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I'm new to the forum but as far as your non-refundable trips, why not contact the parks, explain the situation [by now you may have some documentation that you could share with them] and as for a special accommodation to re-schedule your visits. The worst than can say is no.
On another note, I'm so glad no one was hurt. I can't even imagine what it must have been like. Good luck.
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Adkins, TX
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06-23-2014, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Regardless of what many think, FR does NOT monitor this forum. You're gonna have to contact them yourself.
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2013 GMC 2500 Denali
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06-23-2014, 01:46 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donanddona
Is there a preventive measure that we can consider doing to prevent this? I'm thinking (sorry I'm a mechanical engineer) a big fuse added to the positive wire at the battery terminal like 40amp for the 30amp users?
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My camper came equipped from the factory with one.
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06-23-2014, 01:51 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Although this is not something we all want to happen and the OP is very lucky to have caught this and not be injured and there's no EXCUSE for shoddy workmanship.
THIS IS a house on wheels!
I don't know about y'alls roads but around here I'm lucky to have a camper behind me when I arrive at my destination.
Thinks WILL loosen, break, fall apart.
Sorry but some if not a majority of problems happen because your house drives or gets towed down the great USA hi ways we have.
OK I'm done with that.
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One could rightfully assume provisions regarding this fact are engineered into the design, no?
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
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06-23-2014, 01:57 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Lol I think not😆
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06-23-2014, 01:59 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Then why are there "park models" versus non park models?
What is the difference?
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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06-23-2014, 02:04 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Park models have different "features" for "seasonal" camping.
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06-23-2014, 02:05 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Sliding deck doors, longer, atrium style windows.
More "cabin" like.
12 foot wide in some cases.
http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=PMRV
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06-23-2014, 02:10 PM
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NELA
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Trailer & a Park Trailer?
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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06-23-2014, 02:12 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Lol think of it this way.
Your camper is in a mini earthquake every time you tow it.
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06-23-2014, 02:12 PM
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NELA
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What is the difference between a park model and a mobile home and cottage?
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Im a Little confused, i know they aren't like trailers, fr sure , but we bought one its called a chalet. to me its like a normal house but much much smaller,,, some say its a ...show more
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Here is the straight scoop:
Some call them Park Models, others Cabins or Cottages. These homes are normally less than 400 square feet and are classified as RV's. They are not considered mobile or manufactured homes.
Most park model homes are built sightly better than a quality RV, however unlike a mobile or manufactured home, Park Model Homes do not meet stick built housing requirements and are not certified by Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Although they are great for the dollar spent.
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acermill answered 5 years ago
A 'park model' is a specific type of mobile home, generally built to the same standards as is a mobile home, rather than to recreational vehicle trailer standards.
Park models are thusly named because they are specifically less than 400 square feet in measured size. And that magical size number is what makes a home a property taxable home or not.
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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06-23-2014, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Checking my Tracer now...
On the Tracer, where is the Short Stopper for the slide motors? The Short Stoppers for the stab. jack motors are under the frame but when I pulled the panel with my slide switches (above TV) , I do not see a Short Stopper...
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06-23-2014, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Komoka Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Lol think of it this way.
Your camper is in a mini earthquake every time you tow it.
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And it should be built to withstand that earthquake because they are destined to be towed, right from the moment it comes off the line. If you make a product to be towed then towing it should not destroy it.
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Rest in Peace Mary my darling wife.
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