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Old 05-04-2019, 10:24 PM   #15681
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I bet you could just use VHB tape and put that up. (Like the stuff they use for Command hooks)
That is exactly what we did with ours works great that way
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Old 05-04-2019, 10:25 PM   #15682
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No, my clamp wraps around the middle. It was easier for me to set the bottom in first, then tilt in the top. When I tried doing it top in first, I almost dropped the tank. Now, I can set the tank in with ease, without worrying about damaging the opening. My opening has a very thin, easily bent lip just inside the opening, so....this solved the problem.


Glad you got it fixed. I didn’t type what I was thinking... set the bottom in about halfish way...having the top turned just right... call on the gods for guidance... do a Houdini move...schooch the tank in a bit more... do the hokie-pokie....finish by wiggling till the band clamp fits... aligning the bolt hole at the top...fasten hose and open valve. Taadaaa
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Old 05-05-2019, 05:41 AM   #15683
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What new switch? Thought you only had the original one that was installed without illumination?


No in my original post I stated that I had tried to wire an illuminating switch in. Brought it home when the rain started.
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Old 05-05-2019, 06:50 PM   #15684
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No in my original post I stated that I had tried to wire an illuminating switch in. Brought it home when the rain started.
OK, I missed that. Did you try to wire as in my 2nd wiring diagram?

Perhaps you put the +12VDC lead on the wrong end of the switch?
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Old 05-05-2019, 06:52 PM   #15685
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I spent the afternoon moving my TT up to the driveway and setting it up. I've still got to de winterize it but decided to wait until next weekend for that.
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Old 05-05-2019, 07:18 PM   #15686
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Drove the Sunseeker to my mechanic's garage for much anticipated installation of adjustable bushings to be installed tomorrow. Tomorrow I will call for an appointment for the front end alignment. Hope to just go from one place to the other.
Found out the mechanic's son is the one who does the alignments at the other joint. Confidence is running REAL high it will be performed to utter satisfaction. [emoji41]
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Old 05-05-2019, 09:55 PM   #15687
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Yesterday....finally picked our new early-2019 (same as a late-2018) Rockwood Signature 8290BS fifth wheel and immediately took it to a nearby KOA for a one night stay on a full hook up site. Everything works although I’ll need to see if I can figure out how to get more warm air from the furnace (which is just behind the pass-through) to the rear of the camper. The electric fireplace nicely supplemented the furnace to heat the huge space with 2 opposing super slides. Love the auto-level and hooking up the 5er is much easier than the TT with WDH. I installed SnapPads on the feet of the 4 levelling legs. Now to mouse-proof it and install the 50A PI EMS before our first trip in 2 weeks.
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Old 05-06-2019, 01:44 PM   #15688
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yesterday I looked in the hatches (small ones on a small tow behind) and thought there was a ton of space being covered by a series of filler panels smashed together.
so I removed the panels, tidied up the wiring and put some scrap carpet I had for my Side By Side floors down. now I can store at least 4 times the amount of items.
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Old 05-06-2019, 07:03 PM   #15689
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I installed a 100 watt solar panel the day before and it manage to charge the (somewhat bad) battery in ~9 hours of bulk, ~ 1.2 hours of absorption and ~ 2 hours of float each day with the panel facing west.
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Old 05-06-2019, 08:35 PM   #15690
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Yesterday wash and cleaned the roof and touched up the lap.
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Old 05-06-2019, 09:01 PM   #15691
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Added ottoman with storage ... matches Slate decor on our Rockwood 5ver perfect ... price was right ... https://www.target.com/p/essex-stora...4873&jb=355502
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Old 05-07-2019, 05:43 AM   #15692
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No in my original post I stated that I had tried to wire an illuminating switch in. Brought it home when the rain started.


Will try again this weekend.
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Old 05-07-2019, 11:41 AM   #15693
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Not sure if I posted it. It's now broken in and oil changed. I've only run it on propane. Still need to test out with camper and A/C and all that...




Batteries installed. 420AH. They're heavy...


A filter on the return air inlet. Hope to keep the drawer area cleaner and the furnace cleaner (my dad had a sail switch issue, hoping to avoid that, too).


This panel didn't fit my door. Eventually we realized it DID fit inside the existing screen frame. We removed the screen, trimmed the panel, and glued it in. Unusual, but it worked.


Clothes line in the tub for wet swimsuits...


This was a gift. Chain holder as well as a cap for the umbilical...


TireMinder installed.



Of course, there's still more to do.......
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Old 05-07-2019, 11:48 AM   #15694
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Not sure if I posted it. It's now broken in and oil changed. I've only run it on propane. Still need to test out with camper and A/C and all that...









Batteries installed. 420AH. They're heavy...





A filter on the return air inlet. Hope to keep the drawer area cleaner and the furnace cleaner (my dad had a sail switch issue, hoping to avoid that, too).





This panel didn't fit my door. Eventually we realized it DID fit inside the existing screen frame. We removed the screen, trimmed the panel, and glued it in. Unusual, but it worked.





Clothes line in the tub for wet swimsuits...





This was a gift. Chain holder as well as a cap for the umbilical...





TireMinder installed.







Of course, there's still more to do.......


Chain Holder is pretty neat, I like it
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Old 05-07-2019, 11:51 AM   #15695
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Chain Holder is pretty neat, I like it
It was a gift, but I'm sure it's on Amazon.
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It was a gift, but I'm sure it's on Amazon.


Yep found it https://www.amazon.com/GR-innovation...97179555&psc=1
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Old 05-07-2019, 06:55 PM   #15697
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Our jack cover has all that (chain keeper, 7-pin adapter cover). Works great and helps keep the electric jack from being waterlogged in the rain... looks better than our old five gallon bucket over the top.
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Old 05-08-2019, 02:12 PM   #15698
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Our jack cover has all that (chain keeper, 7-pin adapter cover). Works great and helps keep the electric jack from being waterlogged in the rain... looks better than our old five gallon bucket over the top.


I have a simple jack cover maybe I can convert into something like yours


https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Cover-.../dp/B07BQLBD7L
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Old 05-09-2019, 05:18 AM   #15699
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What did you do to your camper today?



I just used an old cover from my old golf bag and added a few button snaps to keep it on. I like the idea of adding a couple of straps to hold the chains.
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Washed off the stinking Love Bugs ... go away!!!
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