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06-13-2018, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SE Texas
Posts: 124
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Installed the RVLock V4 on both my doors and sealed around them. They work great!
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2018 Ford F-450 DRW
2017 Sandpiper 379FLOK
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06-13-2018, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 545
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wrsees
Thanks for your reply!
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What I've found is that when you try to import portrait and landscape pics into the same post, it really jacks those up. I usually take all my photos in portrait mode and it handles these fine.
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2015 F350 CC, DRW, LB, Platinum Edition
2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2
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06-13-2018, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Irma, Wisconsin
Posts: 175
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emm-dee
The gray water blade valve at the drain opening was getting really hard to open and close and lubing with recommended silicone lubricant wasn’t helping. $14 to Amazon, four bolts and less than 10 minutes to replace the valve. All is good now.
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I saw a video of a guy living these valves. Drilled I think a 7/64 hole parallel with the rod, near the edge. Sprayed lubricant in the hole and then operated the valve. Plugged the hole with a small pan head screw, probably like a #6. Then lubricated the operating shaft as well. Seemed like a good idea.
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2018 Salem 27DBK/2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
Days past:1996 Coachman Capri-Ruby Ed. 27DS
2004 Ram Quad 1500
1995 GMC Yukon Sport
1986 Jayco1016PUP
Days Camped:'13-10 '14-20 '15-6 '16-9 '17-14 '18-3 '19-12 '20-14 '21-12
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06-13-2018, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 4,223
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenoRev
I saw a video of a guy living these valves. Drilled I think a 7/64 hole parallel with the rod, near the edge. Sprayed lubricant in the hole and then operated the valve. Plugged the hole with a small pan head screw, probably like a #6. Then lubricated the operating shaft as well. Seemed like a good idea.
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Yes it does sound like a good idea. The one I removed looks to be in perfect shape....except for the hard movement. I’ll do the procedu mentioned and keep the valve as a spare. Being a little proactive I did order the three inch black tank valve but don’t need it...yet. But if the current one acts up I’m ready to have a replacement done in about 10 minutes.
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06-13-2018, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flightmike
First trip we also realized we were going in and out a lot for paper towels so added a holder to the outside table.
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Great idea! What paper towel holder did you install and how does it attach? When you store the table does it get in the way (I stack the Colman grill on table when traveling)?
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06-13-2018, 10:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: St. Charles County, MO
Posts: 43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RFishstick
Great idea! What paper towel holder did you install and how does it attach? When you store the table does it get in the way (I stack the Colman grill on table when traveling)?
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Just a basic metal one. The table has a metal bottom so I just zip screwed it. I store it under the couch and make sure I don’t put anything heavy on it.
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06-13-2018, 10:53 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenoRev
I saw a video of a guy living these valves. Drilled I think a 7/64 hole parallel with the rod, near the edge. Sprayed lubricant in the hole and then operated the valve. Plugged the hole with a small pan head screw, probably like a #6. Then lubricated the operating shaft as well. Seemed like a good idea.
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I tank RV tech that I dealt with did basically that. He drilled a hole and put a grease zerk in. He pumped it with grease and it worked flawlessly. I actually wish he had done all of my valves at that point.
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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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06-14-2018, 09:55 AM
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geezer with gadgets
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SE Virginia
Posts: 672
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenoRev
I saw a video of a guy living these valves. Drilled I think a 7/64 hole parallel with the rod, near the edge. Sprayed lubricant in the hole and then operated the valve. Plugged the hole with a small pan head screw, probably like a #6. Then lubricated the operating shaft as well. Seemed like a good idea.
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Maybe this one...
Happy travels!
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2011 Sunseeker 3170ds "Ladybug"
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee TOAD
Days camped 2015: 37; 2016: 66; 2017: 86 2018: 57 2019: 30
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06-14-2018, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 621
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Tossed the aged and mismatched Interstate type 24s and replaced with a pair of Trojan T-105s.
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06-14-2018, 11:45 AM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 757Dave
Maybe this one...
Happy travels!
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Or this one that's almost the same.
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2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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06-14-2018, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
Posts: 2,353
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I learned a while back (from people on this forum) that WD40 is not really a lubricant. Should use slightly thicker oil / light grease. JMHO
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06-14-2018, 12:16 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evereddie
I learned a while back (from people on this forum) that WD40 is not really a lubricant. Should use slightly thicker oil / light grease. JMHO
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Both videos show them using silicone spray lubricant, not regular WD40. I agree that WD40 wouldn't be a good choice for this application.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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06-14-2018, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,335
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Opened up the area wasted over the radio. Just pryed off the stapled panel and cut a piece of luan to set in there. I put the panel in the back to somewhat cover the wires. I also spiral wrapped all the radio wires. I put a little plastic tray in there, too.
Under the bed, I removed the slapped in panels hiding the water pump and hot water heater that were angled overlapping. I trimmed them to match the front wall angle, over the bed frame aft, and added a slice in the one's blocking to make them actual slide together almost flat. Pushed them back a few inches and screwed them down.
Last pic shows how far over I had to move the bed handle to balance it for lifting.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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06-14-2018, 01:00 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Installed a Berkey filter in the shower. It is supposed to reduce the amount of chlorine. My wife was looking at it because she has done reading that chlorine impacts hair color. And she’s got purple/red/pink color in now.
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06-14-2018, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
Posts: 3,272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Installed a Berkey filter in the shower. It is supposed to reduce the amount of chlorine. My wife was looking at it because she has done reading that chlorine impacts hair color. And she’s got purple/red/pink color in now.
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LOL... not gonna say a word but grinning real big now. 
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2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4
2017 Flagstaff Super Lite 526RLWS
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06-14-2018, 03:52 PM
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#13616
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
Posts: 2,353
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
Both videos show them using silicone spray lubricant, not regular WD40. I agree that WD40 wouldn't be a good choice for this application.
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Oh ya, you're right. My mistake. Small video on my phone. It's WD40 silicone spray. That's the stuff.
Thanks!
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06-14-2018, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Stockdale Texas
Posts: 448
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WD40 is a penetrant, not a lubricate. Thus the silicone spray.
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06-14-2018, 04:32 PM
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ard58
WD40 is a penetrant, not a lubricate. Thus the silicone spray.
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It's actually "Water Displacing" formula #40. Developed by the military to keep water out of, or off of equipment, rifles, etc.
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2020 GMC 1500 6.2L
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06-14-2018, 05:12 PM
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#13619
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
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I learned on this forum that I can't read or comprehend what I think I can read! Took me 60 some years to learn![emoji24]
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06-14-2018, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Granbury, Texas
Posts: 176
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Wife said I needed a hobby. Purchasing our trailer has given me one.
So, today I:
Installed a Camco RV Vent Insulator And Skylight Cover With Reflective Surface
Installed the Oxygenics RV Shower Kit
Purchased Reflectix Bubble Pack Insulation
Measured all the windows to make reflective insulation covers from the Reflectix
Replaced a screw on the facing of the sofa and screwed in a second screw for good measure
And brought in an outdoor auto on solar light for the steps which I have attached with magnets. Forgot to bring it in after our last trip. Noticed it when I went to do all the other stuff. My magnets really worked.
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"Red" my 2018 Ford Lariat F-150 4X4 W/ Max Tow pkg
"Rover" our 2018 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite 241qbxl
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