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Old 03-26-2017, 10:36 PM   #10021
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Was hoping the last 3 times I did this that it was the last. Well once again I spent the day doing failed aluminum weld patch job. The dinette is falling apart and it seems eventually every aluminum weld will fail. It's a 2014 Rockwood 2306 and this is ridiculous. At least we are going 4 days camping tomorrow at Philpot Lake in VA.


I also had to trace down and re-attach a come loose neutral wire from the convertor to the neutral buss bar.
Probably built by the guy just learning to weld. (At least we HOPE he was "learning.")
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Old 03-27-2017, 10:24 AM   #10022
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I cant get at the trailer yet,its still buried in 3' of snow,but the TV got the plow removed for the year,the bed ballast(1500# of bagged coal) removed,a thourogh wash inside,outside and undernieth,and the hitch reinstalled in the rails.Now we have a TV instead of a plow truck! Since I'm only 4 weeks out of open heart surgery as of today,it took a bit longer than usual!
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Old 03-27-2017, 02:35 PM   #10023
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How do you attach the tubes?
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Old 03-27-2017, 03:27 PM   #10024
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I cant get at the trailer yet,its still buried in 3' of snow,but the TV got the plow removed for the year,the bed ballast(1500# of bagged coal) removed,a thourogh wash inside,outside and undernieth,and the hitch reinstalled in the rails.Now we have a TV instead of a plow truck! Since I'm only 4 weeks out of open heart surgery as of today,it took a bit longer than usual!
4 weeks after open heart surgery!!! I hope you weren't the one doing all that lifting!! Sounds like you're feeling well which is very nice to hear.
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Old 03-27-2017, 03:30 PM   #10025
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RP-171, removed valences from all four side windows, relocated blind on forward port window so it's not all cockeyed when closed. I'm not planning to reinstall the valences, the're heavy and perform no useful function.
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:05 PM   #10026
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I cant get at the trailer yet,its still buried in 3' of snow,but the TV got the plow removed for the year,the bed ballast(1500# of bagged coal) removed,a thourogh wash inside,outside and undernieth,and the hitch reinstalled in the rails.Now we have a TV instead of a plow truck! Since I'm only 4 weeks out of open heart surgery as of today,it took a bit longer than usual!
I am pretty sure your doctor said not to lift anything heavier than a milk jug. Mine did. Give it time to heal. And good luck.
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:07 PM   #10027
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Our TT is in the shop to replace both leaf springs under warranty.
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Old 03-28-2017, 11:00 PM   #10028
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Printed out a delivery checklist from this forum to use tomorrow!!
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Old 03-29-2017, 07:00 AM   #10029
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Moved into it, we're full timers now.
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:59 AM   #10030
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Moved into it, we're full timers now.
ALRIGHT!!


I'm picking my Apex up from the dealer this morning. Had it in for some warranty work (seals) and other stuff. Then taking it to the storage lot.
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Old 03-29-2017, 10:08 AM   #10031
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4 weeks after open heart surgery!!! I hope you weren't the one doing all that lifting!! Sounds like you're feeling well which is very nice to hear.
No,I just gave directions.Hired a couple kids(in thier 20's) to do the work.Thier mom is friends with Nancy and they work in the gas fields.They are laid off untill the frost laws drop on the roads.I'm not good for much yet.About 4 hrs and I'm done for the day.
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Old 03-29-2017, 02:23 PM   #10032
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I am pretty sure your doctor said not to lift anything heavier than a milk jug. Mine did. Give it time to heal. And good luck.


Lol. Reminds me of the potato sack exercise program.
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Old 03-29-2017, 02:26 PM   #10033
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We had storm weather this morning...
DW was leaving for work and called back to say "there are limbs blown down by your trailer". After I recovered from the heart attack....I went outside. Got the ladder and did a quick inspection..didn't see any damage. Thank you Jesus.
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Old 03-29-2017, 02:28 PM   #10034
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We had storm weather this morning...
DW was leaving for work and called back to say "there are limbs blown down by your trailer". After I recovered from the heart attack....I went outside. Got the ladder and did a quick inspection..didn't see any damage. Thank you Jesus.
Yes, Thank You Jesus
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Old 03-29-2017, 02:35 PM   #10035
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We had storm weather this morning...
DW was leaving for work and called back to say "there are limbs blown down by your trailer". After I recovered from the heart attack....I went outside. Got the ladder and did a quick inspection..didn't see any damage. Thank you Jesus.
Hmm? YOUR trailer, not OUR trailer?
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Old 03-29-2017, 03:04 PM   #10036
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Hmm? YOUR trailer, not OUR trailer?
My DW says the same anytime there is something wrong. Otherwise it is her condo on wheels.
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Old 03-29-2017, 03:20 PM   #10037
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Ours really is "hers". She picked it out and paid for it,its in her name.So is the TV. She owns everything!
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Old 03-29-2017, 03:36 PM   #10038
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New propane supply outfit

We have plans to camp at 9,200' elevation this June so figured I'd be smart to replace the camper's original 15 year old: regulator, supply hose, and pigtails. Found it all on Amazon pretty cheap. Camco 15" pigtails, Mr. Heater 22" supply hose, and Marshall ExCel MEGR253 Auto Changeover Regulator.

Upon testing (passed leak tests) at stove, noticed much stronger flame strength. Didn't realize how weak the old regulator was!

Also added theft deterrent lock for the tanks (had to drill hole). The tanks are very old too so will trade them in when empty for newer ones.
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Old 03-29-2017, 04:35 PM   #10039
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If your stove is like mine, and most others, the front burner has more BTUs than the back 2. Stronger flame boils water quicker. I think I can actually see this in your photo.
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Old 03-29-2017, 04:46 PM   #10040
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Hmm? YOUR trailer, not OUR trailer?
Lol... You caught that. That's what she said. Yes. It is MY baby...our trailer.
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