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Old 11-14-2018, 09:50 AM   #14761
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Setting up and tearing down in the rain is how I found a design flaw in my TT, the gutter drains right over the outside storage door so you get a steady stream of water on you.
I've run into the same problem! My work-around is just to raise the tongue jack to direct the water to the rear. Still get a little wet, but that's part of the great outdoors, I guess. Only the Wicked Witch of the West has to worry about getting wet.
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I've run into the same problem! My work-around is just to raise the tongue jack to direct the water to the rear. Still get a little wet, but that's part of the great outdoors, I guess. Only the Wicked Witch of the West has to worry about getting wet.
I've been thinking about PVC downspouts.
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Old 11-14-2018, 11:11 AM   #14763
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I've run into the same problem! My work-around is just to raise the tongue jack to direct the water to the rear. Still get a little wet, but that's part of the great outdoors, I guess. Only the Wicked Witch of the West has to worry about getting wet.
Yep, I level the camper with a slight front up so any water coming off the camper comes off to the rear. That way water does not run through the campsite (usually) and no waterfall over the front storage door.
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Old 11-14-2018, 11:21 AM   #14764
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Started on the window treatments. Still have one more to do.
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Old 11-14-2018, 11:41 AM   #14765
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I've run into the same problem! My work-around is just to raise the tongue jack to direct the water to the rear. Still get a little wet, but that's part of the great outdoors, I guess. Only the Wicked Witch of the West has to worry about getting wet.
Good idea!
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Old 11-14-2018, 07:04 PM   #14766
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I ordered a new Jack antenna to replace the factory installed one.

What happened to the factory installed one?
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Old 11-14-2018, 09:17 PM   #14767
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Started on the window treatments. Still have one more to do.


Very nice looking. What material are you using for the backing?
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Old 11-14-2018, 09:59 PM   #14768
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Cleaned my trailer after the hunting trip.
Didn’t take very long since I didn’t have the kids or the overlord with me.
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Old 11-17-2018, 10:40 AM   #14769
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I remembered to take pics of my latest mod/upgrade project yesterday because as we all know.... and I always seem to forget to take ANY pics. before or after.

In the past few months we have replaced the stove, microwave and have ordered a residential refrigerator to replace the standard gas/electric Dometic.
To do that project, I had to remove the drawer under the old fridge so I can lower the floor to accommodate the height of the new Samsung 21 cu/ft. residential. My DW was upset that she was going to loose drawer space so, since there was a blank space under the stove, I decided to give her her drawer back while she was out shopping (although a bit smaller than the original).
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Old 11-17-2018, 10:56 AM   #14770
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Since I remembered to at least take after pics. Here is the new Furrion 21" Oven/Range and Furrion 30" Convection Microwave. (both ordered direct from Furrion and free shipping)!! $449 & $379 respectively.
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Old 11-17-2018, 10:58 AM   #14771
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Since I remembered to at least take after pics. Here is the new Furrion 21" Oven/Range and Furrion 30" Convection Microwave. (both ordered direct from Furrion and free shipping)!! $449 & $379 respectively.
Nice, I like it
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Old 11-17-2018, 11:35 AM   #14772
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Since I remembered to at least take after pics. Here is the new Furrion 21" Oven/Range and Furrion 30" Convection Microwave. (both ordered direct from Furrion and free shipping)!! $449 & $379 respectively.
I like that range. How hard were these two to install?
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I like that range. How hard were these two to install?

Both were direct replacements for the existing appliances so, 20 minutes on the oven/range (just need a 12v source to tap into for the lights) & a little longer for the microwave with help due to its' weight. Also, follow the directions regarding the exhaust fan orientation. It has 3 capabilities of exhausting, straight thru the back, up through the top or out through the front & you have to change the fan orientation depending on where your existing one is vented.
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Yes, that really does look great! Nice work!
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Old 11-17-2018, 11:57 PM   #14775
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Both were direct replacements for the existing appliances so, 20 minutes on the oven/range (just need a 12v source to tap into for the lights) & a little longer for the microwave with help due to its' weight. Also, follow the directions regarding the exhaust fan orientation. It has 3 capabilities of exhausting, straight thru the back, up through the top or out through the front & you have to change the fan orientation depending on where your existing one is vented.
I hope you guys like it. We absolutely LOVE our convection microwave. We have only used the propane oven once or twice in 8 months of ownership and we used to use it pretty regularly.
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:57 PM   #14776
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Winterized.

Does this look like excessive wear for less than 4 months use?

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Old 11-18-2018, 10:14 PM   #14777
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Does this look like excessive wear for less than 4 months use?

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I don't think so, that's got lots of life left. Mine had more in 6 months, but not a huge amount. I typically put a new one in each spring since I can usually get them for less than $15, but both yours and mine should be able to get another season out of it with no problem.


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Scrape off what you can, apply new teflon tape and reinstall. As stated above it should handle the season easily.
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Does this look like excessive wear for less than 4 months use?

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No.
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Old 11-19-2018, 10:20 AM   #14780
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Looks like 20-25% wear. I'd use it at least one more camping season.
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