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02-25-2018, 10:39 AM
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#12421
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 600
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Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
That is a great idea. Need to find one for mine.  |
I bought it at Lowes it was in the hand tool section near tool bags
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02-25-2018, 10:42 AM
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#12422
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 600
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Originally Posted by Evereddie
Welcome to Forest River Camper Kits. Some reassembly required.
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Hahahaha that is a good one, but overall i am satisfied with mine, no where near some other horror stories i read on here.
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02-25-2018, 10:43 AM
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#12423
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 600
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Originally Posted by FRRVR
Nice job. Have you checked the other connections? When I first got my camper I checked all the plumbing and found several loose connections. Great QC.
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Some of them i have or at least the ones i can see. I do not have puddles of water anywhere so i guess ok
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02-25-2018, 11:35 AM
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#12424
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 283
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It's 70 degrees out so I washed it. Nice and clean now, I filled the propane tanks a few days ago and added another battery.
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02-25-2018, 12:00 PM
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#12425
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
Posts: 1,223
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Originally Posted by pbandrb
I am glad i read the directions for the shark bite only needing 5/16 insertion for connection.
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I hope that's a typo. Should be 15/16" insertion. I would be cautious of the metal clamps chaffing the PEX though.
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02-25-2018, 03:03 PM
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#12426
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 600
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Originally Posted by uhduh camping
I hope that's a typo. Should be 15/16" insertion. I would be cautious of the metal clamps chaffing the PEX though.
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Not a typo but a miss read on directions now that you mention it, wow what a miss read, i will keep an eye on chaffing thanks for the tip.
I even saved the pic to reference when install. But i thought i was being smart by righting down on the package since it was a couple a months between purchase and install
Talk about a bone head move. But all good and i am glad you brought it up, thanks
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02-25-2018, 09:29 PM
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#12427
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 360
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Added a solid step to my camper today, it really works great.
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02-25-2018, 11:50 PM
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#12428
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: North GA
Posts: 113
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HVAC FUN!
I blocked off 18” at the end of both AC ducts in the front and rear. This means 6’ less of wasted air space. The rear vents really see much more air flow than before.
Also taped off the “cold sides” to each AC unit. Expecting all of this to make a difference during the hot summer months.
Added metal screens to all 4 floor heat registers. Never lost anything down there, but this should help keep the ducts clean [emoji1360]
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02-26-2018, 01:40 AM
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#12429
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frostriver
HVAC FUN!
I blocked off 18” at the end of both AC ducts in the front and rear. This means 6’ less of wasted air space. The rear vents really see much more air flow than before.
Also taped off the “cold sides” to each AC unit. Expecting all of this to make a difference during the hot summer months.
Added metal screens to all 4 floor heat registers. Never lost anything down there, but this should help keep the ducts clean [emoji1360]
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Some folks have removed the AC cover and lined the outside of the plenum with Reflectix.
See Post #2 here:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-ac-42280.html
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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02-26-2018, 02:47 AM
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#12430
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: KS
Posts: 2,369
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Originally Posted by howellma
Added a solid step to my camper today, it really works great.
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These I love. Where did you get them? I want some!
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02-26-2018, 04:56 AM
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#12431
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5er_tom
Yup! Do the disk brake upgrade and never look back. 100% the best money I have ever spent on any RV.
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Good info for down the road, thanks...
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02-26-2018, 06:37 AM
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#12432
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbledan
These I love. Where did you get them? I want some!
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I ordered thru Amazon, after confirming the right model with Lippert. Retailer sells them too.
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02-26-2018, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
Posts: 4,034
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Saturday was decent weather so I opened her up temporarily just to give the inside a quick inspection. I'm happy to say I saw no sign of water or rodent intrusion. I did have to replace the large bucket of Damp Rid that was sitting on the dinette table.
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Husky WDH with Sway Control
2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LT 6.6L V8 Duramax
Forever in my memory. Forever in my heart.
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02-26-2018, 07:58 AM
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#12434
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cold Spring, MN
Posts: 169
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
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I did this. Made a big difference on my rig.
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2009 Chevy Duramax 2500HD
2018 Signature UltraLite 8295WS
If your best was good enough today........
It won't be tomorrow.
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02-26-2018, 08:06 AM
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#12435
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: North GA
Posts: 113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Feldhege
I did this. Made a big difference on my rig.
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More good and simple advice. I’m waiting for the post where someone has installed vapor misting lol We tend to go extreme around here sometimes
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02-26-2018, 09:27 AM
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#12436
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
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Thanks for that link. Read the posts, I will be doing that soon.
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02-26-2018, 10:29 AM
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#12437
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Central Indiana
Posts: 360
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Installed slide out awning with the help of a neighbor for part of the project and my DW for a bit toward the end of the process.
Overall not too hard of a project and saved nearly $300 in installation labor, which I'm sure we will spend soon on trips and/or supplies for the upcoming season.
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2011 F-250 CCSB 6.7L PSD 4WD
2013 Palomino Solaire 269BHDSK
ProPride Hitch
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02-26-2018, 11:18 AM
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#12438
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
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parked it back under its cover beside the shop since I will be working and not able to use it for the next couple of months
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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
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02-26-2018, 12:54 PM
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#12439
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Portage wi
Posts: 668
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Walked through it now that we have had some thaw no signs of rodents or water. Also ordered a new thumb latch for the water heater door. Also made sure we have extra antifreeze so we can start camping soon I hope
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02-26-2018, 03:02 PM
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#12440
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
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Packing everything up to head home. Don't want to be here when the Mississippi leaves its banks!
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