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03-08-2015, 01:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I picked it up!
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Eric F.
2015 Flagstaff Shamrock 233S
2012 Ford F250
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03-08-2015, 01:02 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by Eric F.
I picked it up!
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Congratulations!
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Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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03-08-2015, 01:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 129
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Originally Posted by ependydad
Congratulations!
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Thanks! We can't wait to break it in!
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Eric F.
2015 Flagstaff Shamrock 233S
2012 Ford F250
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03-08-2015, 01:18 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by Eric F.
Thanks! We can't wait to break it in!
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As they say- we like pictures here. Once you get out, post back with a 1st trip trip report. 
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Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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03-08-2015, 01:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 129
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Originally Posted by ependydad
As they say- we like pictures here. Once you get out, post back with a 1st trip trip report. |
Definitely 
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Eric F.
2015 Flagstaff Shamrock 233S
2012 Ford F250
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03-08-2015, 03:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Removing the carpet is a JOB! You have to cut it along all the edges and pull hundreds of small staples. There is vinyl under the carpet. Took me over 6 hours to cut and remove the staples.
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I was wondering about that! I figured it was not gonna be that easy. We looked today and thought if we are gonna trade up to a Cedar Creek This is probably NOT a mod we want to do
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Bob & Anne-Marie [BamaBob & 6 Actual]
| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
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03-08-2015, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Where ever we are parked
Posts: 516
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What did you do to your camper today?
Installed wifi ranger elite with the go2 modem yesterday. Camping by a lake, beautiful day. First trip completely boondocking, solar system is working great.
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 2012 Dodge 3500, SLT Big Horn,CC,DRW,Cummins HO, EB, 4x4, 3:73, Retrax Pro, Q20, TST507, Garmin RV760, Sleek 4g
2014 Cedar Creek, 36CKTS, 1000w Solar, TriStar MPPT 60, Magnum 2000w, PI EMS, WiFi Ranger Elite, Sleek 4g, Wingard DTV Traveler
Retired Army in 1995, and now retired in 2016
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03-08-2015, 06:48 AM
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Jack of All Trades
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Williston, Florida
Posts: 317
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Nothing today, but IF it warms up a little tomorrow, I am going to pull a hub/wheel and pull the cups and cones to check numbers and order some Timken cup/cones & SKF seals. All US made.
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OldCoot:
Better look real close at the bearings you get. Very, very few small bearings, like your axle bearings, are made in the USA anymore. Even Timken makes many of their tapered roller bearings overseas or Mexico. 
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2015 Jayco Pinnacle 36RSQS 5'er
2018 GMC Sierra Denali 3500HD, 6.6L Diesel Dually; B&W Companion 5'er hitch
ScanGauge, TST 507 TPMS
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03-08-2015, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 735
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Originally Posted by RJHuser
OldCoot:
Better look real close at the bearings you get. Very, very few small bearings, like your axle bearings, are made in the USA anymore. Even Timken makes many of their tapered roller bearings overseas or Mexico.
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That is correct, especially after Gambrinus was shuttered around ~2012. Further, many of their boxed bearings with "Made in the USA" on them are not. They are assembled in the USA, but not completely made here. The housings/carriers are, but the bearings themselves are made overseas. Only the few still wearing "Timken" and "Made in the USA" on the housing/carrier are made entirely here and the number of those are dwindling. The vast majority of bearings are produced in China and India today.
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03-08-2015, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: N.W. Illinois
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2007.5 Chevy 3500Ltz cc lb Duramax
2010 Sandpiper 345 RET (SOLD)
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03-08-2015, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 218
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Check it out before camping!
Today I bring it home from the storage lot, and check to see if the stupid water filter that is unreachable burst or not. I really need to pull the external shower assembly out, which would allow me to reach the filter, and do a bypass.
There's no filter in it - just the housing. It's impossible to reach, and blowing the lines didn't blow the water out of it. Luckily Austin rarely gets down to freezing nowadays.
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Redwolf Journeys picture site
Wolf Den 3 - '14 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light 8280WS [SOLD]
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03-08-2015, 10:41 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RJHuser
OldCoot:
Better look real close at the bearings you get. Very, very few small bearings, like your axle bearings, are made in the USA anymore. Even Timken makes many of their tapered roller bearings overseas or Mexico.
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Understand, have a source for NOS for the Timkens.
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03-08-2015, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Understand, have a source for NOS for the Timkens.
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Are you getting them from ebay?
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Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC
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03-08-2015, 11:30 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Originally Posted by gljurczyk
Are you getting them from ebay?
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Yes, if the numbers check out. If ebay doesn't pan out I can get them from my home town. (Secret source)
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03-08-2015, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Yes, if the numbers check out. If ebay doesn't pan out I can get them from my home town. (Secret source)
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Good for you, but ebay say's one thing then ships something else. I would get them from your Secret Source, Your SS isn't IH is it? Tricky old man....  Just out of curiosity how many miles do you have on them alko bearings your running now. Also what grease do you use? Thanks ahead of time...
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Concord
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03-08-2015, 11:40 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by gljurczyk
Good for you, but ebay say's one thing then ships something else. I would get them from your Secret Source, Your SS isn't IH is it? Tricky old man.... Just out of curiosity how many miles do you have on them alko bearings your running now. Also what grease do you use? Thanks ahead of time... |
secret: a fact or piece of information that is kept hidden from other people
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03-08-2015, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
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You only answered one question. What about the other two, Just wanted your wise old opinion on that stuff. I know you know your stuff, so PLEASE share. Will Lukas 400 degree be the best? It meets alko requirements. It's like pulling teeth with you....  The ones from ebay do say USA on them stamped.
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Concord
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03-08-2015, 12:46 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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I used Lucas Red "N" Tacky #2 and will continue. Brgs were/are China L68149 & L44649, seal TRP GS-1719.
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03-08-2015, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 97
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Tow rig - 2006 F350 with some goodies 
Trailer - 2014 T27FQDX
Toys - 2005 yfz450 with some goodies, 2005 rhino 660
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03-08-2015, 11:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 138
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Installed a screen door bar, a key holder, Three Wrap-A-Round Step Rugs and my wireless backup camera (RVS-CW-CAM).
Adjusted the screen door which has always been just a little 'off' alignment.
Lubed all the slide tracks and finally reorganized the front storage area (a futile attempt because I know what it will look like after the 1st trip out).
Changed the oil in the generator and started it up (first starting of the year..)
So now what can I do for the rest of the night?
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2015 Ram 1500 5.7 V8
2014 Rockwood 2703WS
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