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08-22-2018, 01:13 PM
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#14221
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
Posts: 8,267
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Originally Posted by Iwritecode
Well here's what it looked like last week:
Attachment 181711
Then we got to looking at it and a lot of the wood is weathered and split. Plus it's only held together by nails. Lots and lots of nails. So we decided to pull the deck boards off, save what we can and go with our original plan of building 3 sections from scratch. So now it looks like this:
Attachment 181712
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Well we took the legs off this thing, cut 2' off of it, moved it over in front of our outdoor kitchen and put the decking boards back on except at an angle so it looks a little nicer.
Of course I forgot to take any pictures of it.
We plan on buying the lumber for our main deck on Friday and hopefully getting it built this weekend.
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08-22-2018, 02:06 PM
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#14222
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Worthington, MN
Posts: 230
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Did a little mouse hunting. Camped down by the river last weekend and picked up a fury friend. Jumped out of the basement and scared the daylights out of DW. Three weeks before we go again so I set up a trap line to catch any of his fury friends. Also installed a battery shut off switch, so no more messing around with the battery box during down time.
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08-23-2018, 01:58 PM
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#14223
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,834
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These span some time, for sure, but here they are.......
A couple hooks by the bunks.....
We don't use our antenna much at all (ever?), but it midas well be in tip top shape. This one was a christmas present....
The screen door handle. Family seems to really like it, like everyone on the forum...
Real complicated one....... couple eye bolts to latch the dogs to.
This is kinda trippy, but it's looking UP inside the storage bay. It's the under side of my nightstand. They're cup hooks...for helmets.
And this is why.. Frees up floor space for other stuff.
Running 3/0 inverter cable..
Inverter and solar controller.
and some panels.......
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08-23-2018, 02:12 PM
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#14224
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 545
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Warranty work
Took our 5th wheel into the dealer today for warranty service. Had to make the appointment 2 months ago. Dealer says, 72 hrs to look over the work, 2-4 weeks to get approval for warranty work, 8-10 weeks to order parts and 2-4 weeks to complete the work. So, counting in the time to make the appointment, there is 6-8 months of time before the rig gets done - what bull crap. I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Repairs are minor:
Leaky window seal, broken leg on folding dinette chair, window crank stuck and slide seals worn.
I'll let you'll know what the outcome is.
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2015 F350 CC, DRW, LB, Platinum Edition
2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2
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08-23-2018, 02:18 PM
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#14225
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Stockdale Texas
Posts: 448
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsykora
Took our 5th wheel into the dealer today for warranty service. Had to make the appointment 2 months ago. Dealer says, 72 hrs to look over the work, 2-4 weeks to get approval for warranty work, 8-10 weeks to order parts and 2-4 weeks to complete the work. So, counting in the time to make the appointment, there is 6-8 months of time before the rig gets done - what bull crap. I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Repairs are minor:
Leaky window seal, broken leg on folding dinette chair, window crank stuck and slide seals worn.
I'll let you'll know what the outcome is.
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That's why you take it to an independent service provider. Most give much better turn around times for repairs, and can do warranty work.
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08-23-2018, 03:02 PM
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#14226
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,834
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I had a progression with my bike rack too.
started with a stromberg carlson bike bunk and a swagman 4 place bike rack (RV rated).
The curved posts just weren't working. I realized I could make straight posts work, after some measurements. That moved the whole rack rearward like 8 or more inches. then I didn't like the 2" receiver interface and eliminated it. I welded a 1-5/8" schedule 40 tube (about 8") to the top of the bike bunk. That moved everything back yet another 8". SO, that reduced the torque on the whole thing a TON as well as made it so I can get to my propane tanks as well as made it so I didn't have to extend my hitch 16" or more.
I do need to extend my hitch to clear my electric jack. I don't know how much yet. I plan to put a grownup bike on the front-most bike position and also try to NOT crash that when at full lock. I'd like to shorten the posts a bit too, cause that thing is a couple inches past my "comfortable" reach.
Here's the progression:
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08-23-2018, 05:01 PM
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#14227
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 527
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Boy, those pool noodles sure do come in handy! Used a piece on the extra long night stand. Got tired of cracking my elbow on it in the middle of the night!
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Tony & Brenda
2017 Ford F-250SD 6.7 Power Stroke
2018 Flagstaff 29KSWS
Happy Camping!
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08-23-2018, 05:14 PM
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#14228
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeblank
These span some time, for sure, but here they are.......
A couple hooks by the bunks.....
We don't use our antenna much at all (ever?), but it midas well be in tip top shape. This one was a christmas present....
The screen door handle. Family seems to really like it, like everyone on the forum...
Real complicated one....... couple eye bolts to latch the dogs to.
This is kinda trippy, but it's looking UP inside the storage bay. It's the under side of my nightstand. They're cup hooks...for helmets.
And this is why.. Frees up floor space for other stuff.
Running 3/0 inverter cable..
Inverter and solar controller.
and some panels.......
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WOW you have been busy, all good add on’s that will make it easier on you and your family. Thanks for sharing
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08-23-2018, 05:20 PM
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#14229
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbandrb
WOW you have been busy, all good add on’s that will make it easier on you and your family. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks! I enjoy doing them too, but with a family it's hard. I get from 9pm to 11pm, if I'm lucky.
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08-23-2018, 05:22 PM
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#14230
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeblank
Here's the progression:
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On my phone anyway, the order is all wrong. Sorry.
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08-23-2018, 06:41 PM
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#14231
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cold Spring, MN
Posts: 169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonyz1
Boy, those pool noodles sure do come in handy! Used a piece on the extra long night stand. Got tired of cracking my elbow on it in the middle of the night! Attachment 184135
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I agree, I cut one up into pieces to put on the metal conduit rods I use for our drying rack. Not in the picture but that is our rack.
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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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08-23-2018, 07:43 PM
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#14232
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Camper
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 396
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TST 507 arrived today.
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Thanks,
Brian
TV - 2006 F350 6.0 DRW CC
TT - 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
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08-23-2018, 07:43 PM
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#14233
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
My "break camp" routine ends with -
1. Drive off site (or at least pull forward full length of trailer)
2. Stop
3. Walk back to site and check for "stuff"
So far, I haven't left anything behind...
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Like it
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2017 Sanibel 3601
2015 F350 - 6.7 Diesel
Retired SMsgt USAF 21 years
6 years weekend camping Class C
2017 camping 20 days and counting
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08-23-2018, 07:55 PM
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#14234
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ard58
That's why you take it to an independent service provider. Most give much better turn around times for repairs, and can do warranty work.
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We uused an RV tech Had Primetime approve it. They paid parts and labor just not the service charge. Repair was done in less than 72 hours cost me 90 bucks Primetime paid well over 300.
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2017 Sanibel 3601
2015 F350 - 6.7 Diesel
Retired SMsgt USAF 21 years
6 years weekend camping Class C
2017 camping 20 days and counting
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08-23-2018, 07:57 PM
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#14235
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macrosill
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Love it. Works great and provides a great piece of mind.
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2017 Sanibel 3601
2015 F350 - 6.7 Diesel
Retired SMsgt USAF 21 years
6 years weekend camping Class C
2017 camping 20 days and counting
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08-24-2018, 01:26 PM
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#14236
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Part Timing It Now
Posts: 3,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsykora
Took our 5th wheel into the dealer today for warranty service. Had to make the appointment 2 months ago. Dealer says, 72 hrs to look over the work, 2-4 weeks to get approval for warranty work, 8-10 weeks to order parts and 2-4 weeks to complete the work. So, counting in the time to make the appointment, there is 6-8 months of time before the rig gets done - what bull crap. I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Repairs are minor:
Leaky window seal, broken leg on folding dinette chair, window crank stuck and slide seals worn.
I'll let you'll know what the outcome is.
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1- 3 days to "look over the work" seems a bit long since you had an appt. to bring it in on a certain day.
2- 2-4 weeks to get approval is about 3 weeks too long. If they submit the request as soon as they're done inspecting it along with;
3- 8-10 weeks to order the parts; should be submitted at the same time as the claim is submitted. And the parts, which should be in stock since it's a new unit, shouldn't take more than a week or 2 to arrive. Unfortunately, dealers tend to wait until they have a large parts order that's cost effective to get shipped in. That is IF they even remember to order them.
If the dealer tells you they ordered the parts, you can call Cedar Creek to see if the order was placed for your VIN. If not, tell them that the dealer said they were and that should prompt them to call the dealer to "see what's going on".
4- 2-4 weeks to get the work done after approval .....well your at the mercy of the dealer who will have to get your unit back into the rotation. Which seems a little long since they should now have the approval & parts and want to get it done to get paid by FR.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brand2328
We uused an RV tech Had Primetime approve it. They paid parts and labor just not the service charge. Repair was done in less than 72 hours cost me 90 bucks Primetime paid well over 300.
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We did this on 2 occasions and it worked out well. Well worth paying the service fee not to have to drag it all the way to the dealer......and wait forever!
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2011 RAM 2500 HD 6.7L CTD Crew
2014 Prime Time Sanibel 3250
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08-24-2018, 01:32 PM
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#14237
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Part Timing It Now
Posts: 3,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsykora
Took our 5th wheel into the dealer today for warranty service. Had to make the appointment 2 months ago. Dealer says, 72 hrs to look over the work, 2-4 weeks to get approval for warranty work, 8-10 weeks to order parts and 2-4 weeks to complete the work. So, counting in the time to make the appointment, there is 6-8 months of time before the rig gets done - what bull crap. I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Repairs are minor:
Leaky window seal, broken leg on folding dinette chair, window crank stuck and slide seals worn.
I'll let you'll know what the outcome is.
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Can you at least go back and get it and use it after they have looked it over and made their parts list? That way you could still have use of it.
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"PT Crew Members Since 9/2010"
2011 RAM 2500 HD 6.7L CTD Crew
2014 Prime Time Sanibel 3250
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08-24-2018, 01:46 PM
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#14238
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Catonsville Maryland
Posts: 1,961
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsykora
Took our 5th wheel into the dealer today for warranty service. Had to make the appointment 2 months ago. Dealer says, 72 hrs to look over the work, 2-4 weeks to get approval for warranty work, 8-10 weeks to order parts and 2-4 weeks to complete the work. So, counting in the time to make the appointment, there is 6-8 months of time before the rig gets done - what bull crap. I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Repairs are minor:
Leaky window seal, broken leg on folding dinette chair, window crank stuck and slide seals worn.
I'll let you'll know what the outcome is.
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8-10 weeks to order and receive the parts.....sort of can believe that. I had my camper in couple of weeks ago as I needed to replace one of the awning arms due to my spotter not paying attention on my blind side....anyway they could get the arm from dometic (awning manufacturer) overnight or three weeks from Forest River.
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HTT: "EscapeII" 2016 Shamrock 23WS (current)
PUP: "Escape" 2010 Rockwood HW 277 (gone)
TV: "Gill" 2022 RAM 2500
Just us gals (me, Sis and our daughters)
We spend alot of money to go sit in the woods
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08-24-2018, 01:58 PM
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#14239
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 545
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George & Nancy, Allen, Texas
2015 F350 CC, DRW, LB, Platinum Edition
2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2
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08-24-2018, 02:28 PM
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#14240
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GalsofEscape
8-10 weeks to order and receive the parts.....sort of can believe that. I had my camper in couple of weeks ago as I needed to replace one of the awning arms due to my spotter not paying attention on my blind side....anyway they could get the arm from dometic (awning manufacturer) overnight or three weeks from Forest River.
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Screwed up my awning on a weekend a couple of years ago. Called the service department at my dealer that very day. He looked up my trailer and found what size awning it was. Later the next week, he called and told me it was ordered and would be in the first of the next week and I set my appointment for later that week. Dropped trailer off the day scheduled and picked it up by 12:30pm that day.
God love Keystone RV in Greencastle, PA and Scott the service dept supervisor!
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2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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