What did you do to your camper today?

[itat]

Originally Posted by onetonford

I bought those and they are about the same as the incandescent bulbs slightly brighter. I am happy with them.

Which ones did you get? The ones in my first link or the second?

I installed the larger 24-5050 SMD lights and they are a huge improvement over the first ones. A bit whiter and a whole lot brighter. 4 bulbs in 2 pancake fixtures is enough to very nicely light up the main living area in my TT.

[ependydad]

Started looking for a trailer shop, wheel shop, and somewhere to get work done on the truck.

Trailer - going to have my leaf springs replaced and explore the cost of adding shocks.

Wheels - think I've finally decided on commercial 17.5" wheels and going up to LR H tires.

Truck - think I'm going to put on Bilstein shocks and need new tires all around. And am going to have someone figure out metal valve stems for my inner duals. I have some funky rubber ones there now.

[leefl]

Took the new fifth wheel out for it's first trip over the weekend, which was obviously a bit of a shakedown.

No major issues: -

The dinette table is very unstable/wobbly, so need to get that fixed/replaced under warranty

The iRV66 stereo/DVD player audio keeps cutting out, which I understand is a known issue, so will get that replaced.

Only other thing is that the brakes don't seem as powerful as I'd like, on max bias they don't seem even close to locking up, not sure if I need to get them looked at.

While on the trip did a few minor things: -

Re-adjusted the wedge on the Revolution hitch and torqued it properly
Bought/installed curved step mats
Installed the toilet roll holders in both bathrooms
Cut/installed foam mattress topper for both bunks
(And decided I'll cut some foam topper that we have to size for the master too)
Set the new water pressure regulator
Bought a sewer hose extender (the drain was in the stupidest spot at the state park)
Ordered a TV mount for rhe master bedroom (we already have a suitable TV that we can reuse)
Ordered an oxygenics shower head

[Scootdawg]

Originally Posted by leefl

Took the new fifth wheel out for it's first trip over the weekend, which was obviously a bit of a shakedown.

No major issues: -

The dinette table is very unstable/wobbly, so need to get that fixed/replaced under warranty

The iRV66 stereo/DVD player audio keeps cutting out, which I understand is a known issue, so will get that replaced.

Only other thing is that the brakes don't seem as powerful as I'd like, on max bias they don't seem even close to locking up, not sure if I need to get them looked at.

While on the trip did a few minor things: -

Re-adjusted the wedge on the Revolution hitch and torqued it properly
Bought/installed curved step mats
Installed the toilet roll holders in both bathrooms
Cut/installed foam mattress topper for both bunks
(And decided I'll cut some foam topper that we have to size for the master too)
Set the new water pressure regulator
Bought a sewer hose extender (the drain was in the stupidest spot at the state park)
Ordered a TV mount for rhe master bedroom (we already have a suitable TV that we can reuse)
Ordered an oxygenics shower head

Hello, what type of 5th wheel do you have and tow vehicle? (just curious)

[Loraura]

Got a 50 AMP surge protector off Craigslist!

Also got in an extra set of Lynx Blocks (can never have too many!) and this wheel chock:

[leefl]

Originally Posted by Scootdawg

Hello, what type of 5th wheel do you have and tow vehicle? (just curious)

Thought it should be in signature, but new Ford F-250 towing a Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8281WS

[strat56]

Installed a TST 507rv TPMS.

[leefl]

Originally Posted by strat56

Installed a TST 507rv TPMS.

I thought about installing TPMS, but haven't looked into it much.
How was the install ?

[Fred and Christine]

Contacted Dometic about replacing my POS a/c unit. Others on this forum have been successful so I'm giving it a shot. Wish me luck.

[strat56]

Originally Posted by leefl

I thought about installing TPMS, but haven't looked into it much.
How was the install ?

The install was very quick and easy. It came with 3 sets of instructions, which I read before starting. Took me maybe 15 or 20 minutes. I put them on the rubber stems that are on my trailer. Many recommend having metal valve stems installed so we'll see how it goes with the rubber stems.

I left the monitor on overnight to see if I have any leakage with them but haven't checked yet this morning.

Oh, one more thing, I got the flow thru sensors, I couldn't see needing to use the allen wrench and take the sensor off everytime I needed to add air.

The best price I could find was Vulcan Tire Sales, $229 with a 3 year warranty and the signal repeater included.

[leefl]

Originally Posted by strat56

The install was very quick and easy. It came with 3 sets of instructions, which I read before starting. Took me maybe 15 or 20 minutes. I put them on the rubber stems that are on my trailer. Many recommend having metal valve stems installed so we'll see how it goes with the rubber stems.

I left the monitor on overnight to see if I have any leakage with them but haven't checked yet this morning.

Oh, one more thing, I got the flow thru sensors, I couldn't see needing to use the allen wrench and take the sensor off everytime I needed to add air.

The best price I could find was Vulcan Tire Sales, $229 with a 3 year warranty and the signal repeater included.

Great, thanks for the info.
Was that including the usual bundle of 6 sensors ?
My 5er is a dual axle, so only need 4 for that, but thought that maybe I'd get an extra pair to cover the truck too (since the F-250 doesn't have a true TPMS), since I read that you can set the unit to have different specs for each sensor

[TURBS]

Found some organizational mini totes on sale and did some tool and accessories organization in the basement.
Looked @ how I'm going to run a 20amp supply line for a non prewired 2nd a/c.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

[strat56]

Originally Posted by leefl

Great, thanks for the info.
Was that including the usual bundle of 6 sensors ?
My 5er is a dual axle, so only need 4 for that, but thought that maybe I'd get an extra pair to cover the truck too (since the F-250 doesn't have a true TPMS), since I read that you can set the unit to have different specs for each sensor

It was 4 sensors I did my trailer only. It will support up to 22 sensors so you could do you whole TV as well.

It allows you to set different specs for each axle for up to 3 axles on you TV but on a trailer the specs are set for all axles on the trailer the same. It makes sense to me, you might have different PSI/temp needs on your TV front vs rear axles but I've not seen a trailer with different PSI/temp needs per axle.

[B and B]

Replaced my 1st Generation Furinon backup camera. This one works half way around the Goshen fairgrounds. I can see my back area by the Tiki Hut from the 200 section.

[B and B]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Found some organizational mini totes on sale and did some tool and accessories organization in the basement.
Looked @ how I'm going to run a 20amp supply line for a non prewired 2nd a/c.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

Was Nashville the limit for one 13,500 AC? I know we were hot in ours.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by strat56

The install was very quick and easy. It came with 3 sets of instructions, which I read before starting. Took me maybe 15 or 20 minutes. I put them on the rubber stems that are on my trailer. Many recommend having metal valve stems installed so we'll see how it goes with the rubber stems...

I think you will find you will definitely need the all metal valve stems. I tried using new high pressure rubber stems and they lasted about 1,000 miles before one started leaking. Took the tires off, installed the all steel stems, rebalanced the tires WITH THE Flow Thru Sensors ON. The sensors will change the balance by about 0.5 oz. is what we found on all 5 tires. (Spare included).

[strat56]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

I think you will find you will definitely need the all metal valve stems. I tried using new high pressure rubber stems and they lasted about 1,000 miles before one started leaking. Took the tires off, installed the all steel stems, rebalanced the tires WITH THE Flow Thru Sensors ON. The sensors will change the balance by about 0.5 oz. is what we found on all 5 tires. (Spare included).

Thanks OC. I have a short trip this weekend, about 100 miles round trip and no speed limits over 50mph. I'm guessing I should be alright for this one.

I have a trip coming up to Asheville, NC for Labor day week. That's 1200 miles round trip, mostly all highway. I guess I'll need to get them done before then.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by strat56

Thanks OC. I have a short trip this weekend, about 100 miles round trip and no speed limits over 50mph. I'm guessing I should be alright for this one.

I have a trip coming up to Asheville, NC for Labor day week. That's 1200 miles round trip, mostly all highway. I guess I'll need to get them done before then.

I don't think you will regret it, even tho' it is a hassle to dismount them and go thru all the trouble again.

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

I don't think you will regret it, even tho' it is a hassle to dismount them and go thru all the trouble again.

Don't you have a hole to dig?

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Don't you have a hole to dig?

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"