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02-01-2012, 12:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 15
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Originally Posted by myredracer
Alternatively, you could go under the trailer in spots. If you have the black fabric underneath, there's repair tape you can get if you want to cut a small hole for access.
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I was thinking of going underneath... We have the enclosed sub-section, so I haven't been able to look under yet - but I was thinking I could go down through the entertainment cabinet, then up the wall in the back bedroom. Worse case, there are cabinets in the back wall i could snake up through.
For those that have drilled through the floor - how do you seal? How necessary is it with an enclosed bottom?
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02-01-2012, 07:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 30
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Do you call fixing this a cool mod??? Darn axle seals...
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Me, Her, Boy(8), Girl(7), Baby Girl(1.5) and Dog
06 Chevy 2500 4x4 crewcab SB Duramax/Allison
08 Flagstaff 831BHSS w/ Reese Dual Cam
"Submarines once, submarines twice..."
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02-01-2012, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Martinez, CA
Posts: 371
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Nope, not a cool mod at all. Guess you can call it a "needed Mod". I use kerosene to clean up bearing grease, it works very well and fast too.
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2020 Tundra Dbl Cab 4X4 SR5
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02-01-2012, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miatared
Love the wine rack - don't forget to take the bottles out when moving...
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Yeah, tell me about that. My bud picked us up a couple of bottles of wine for our first camping trip. He then dropped the cherry port and it hit the floor, right on the screw head of one of the heater vents. It shattered and dark red cherry wine went everywhere, including down the vent opening. That was one messy clean up.
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2008 Toy Tundra DC 5.7L Bagged w/LTs
Hensley Arrow
2012 Windjammer 3001W, Atriumed
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02-02-2012, 12:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 52
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Tornado is here
Well,
I ordered a tornado black tank rinser and it has arrived. I am very excited to give this thing a whirl Will probably install in March or April.
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2012 Flagstaff 23lb Microlite
TV = 2003 Chevy Trailblazer EXT with 5.3 V8
Camper delivered 03-29-2011
Nights camped in 2011 = 17
Nights camped in 2012 = 4, 10 more planned
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02-02-2012, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Upstate (Albany Area) NY
Posts: 832
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I had to lengthen the hose on mine to get it opposite the dump, yet have the supply for the hose on the drivers side (where the hose bib is normally located). It was worth doing!
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2022 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
2022 Ford Ranger toad
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02-02-2012, 10:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 52
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Got any pics? And how did you lengthen your hose?
Sounds personal
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2012 Flagstaff 23lb Microlite
TV = 2003 Chevy Trailblazer EXT with 5.3 V8
Camper delivered 03-29-2011
Nights camped in 2011 = 17
Nights camped in 2012 = 4, 10 more planned
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02-04-2012, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 330
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Well 5 minutes worth of mouse clicks & I just spent my tax refund. Just hope it gets here before the credit card bill does.
Here’s the list of toys I’ll be playing with in a week or two.
From Amazon
IntelliJacks LVL001 Single Motor Level Ease System
TRC 34560 Surge Guard 50-Amp Hardwire
Dirt Devil RV Central Vacuum System
RV Door Buddy
RV Door Buddy - The Fastest, Easiest RV Screen Door to Storm Door Conversion
JT Guardian – Wireless RV Door Lock
RV Lock Keyless Remote for Trailers, 5th Wheel and Campers. Great Christmas Xmas Present!!
(3) Combi-Cam Storage Door Locks
Cam Locks, Combination Cam Locks, Combinated Cam Lock, Keyless Cabinet Locks, Nokey Camlocks
If there’s anything left from the refund, we will be tackling the LED light conversion.
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Dave, Judy & Daisy May
Perkasie, PA
2010 Sierra 356RL
2011 Silverado 2500 4WD, LT, Ext Cab, LB
Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel
Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
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02-05-2012, 09:48 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Very interested in your experience with Door Buddy and the wireless lock.
Please post when done.
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2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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02-05-2012, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Very interested in your experience with Door Buddy and the wireless lock.
Please post when done.
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Will do.
If our winter continues as it has been I’ll have everything installed by mid-March +/-.
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Perkasie, PA
2010 Sierra 356RL
2011 Silverado 2500 4WD, LT, Ext Cab, LB
Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel
Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
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02-05-2012, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: No longer own a Forest River product, but enjoy the info on this site
Posts: 309
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installed the tele
with some help from my son.
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02-19-2012, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Very interested in your experience with Door Buddy and the wireless lock.
Please post when done.
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Here my mod report so far.
Regarding the RV Door Buddy storm door conversion, I’d give 3 stars out of 5. I liked that they call you back & double check your measurements. They prefer if you use a metal yard stick. They wrap all four edges of each panel with vinyl, nice touch. However once I received the panels there was a little slop in how they fit. I went to Lowes & got some 7/16” thick self-stick weather stripping & that helped. If you have the right circular saw blade, a jigsaw to cut the radiuses & something to wrap the edges with I think you could do a more custom fit job yourself for half the price.
The wireless RV Door Lock on the other hand is freakin sweet! I got the extra keypad too. Took longer to unwrap everything than it took to install. I still have to play with it a little & tweak the strike plate but other than that there were no issues. 5 stars out of 5.
50 Amp surge guard, once I got in place it only took 10 mins. Had to use a pair of bolt cutters to cut the main feed cable.
Didn’t have quite enough slack to mount it completely vertical. Not going to lose any sleep over it. Hope I never have to do a follow-up report on this mod.
Inspection next week & then I’ll install the central vac & IntelliJack Level Ease System & Combi-cam locks.
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Perkasie, PA
2010 Sierra 356RL
2011 Silverado 2500 4WD, LT, Ext Cab, LB
Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel
Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
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02-19-2012, 06:36 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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My old trailer had the plaxi on the bottom, was really great, seems the bottom always pushes out with my Brittany. The Maxxaire vents are great just seal them to space between Maxxaire and the roof after installation. If you have a power vent ( head or shower area) get the most sq. area opening you can, you do not want any resistance on the motor makes it pull more amps and will shorten the life span. they have a different model for that install, and it's worth the extra dollars. not sure if this is getting posted to the right question, still learning new to forum
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02-20-2012, 11:37 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danimal
i took out my water filter and added this
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I saw a tank similar to that at Lowes for $40 bucks and am planning to install it. A bit more capacity that plastic one designed for RVs. Did you precharge it to to 40PSI?
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02-21-2012, 03:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Makoto
I saw a tank similar to that at Lowes for $40 bucks and am planning to install it. A bit more capacity that plastic one designed for RVs. Did you precharge it to to 40PSI?
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Does it drain all the way for winterizing?
JR
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2008 Toy Tundra DC 5.7L Bagged w/LTs
Hensley Arrow
2012 Windjammer 3001W, Atriumed
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02-21-2012, 08:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,337
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Quote: "Regarding the RV Door Buddy storm door conversion, I’d give 3 stars out of 5. I liked that they call you back & double check your measurements. They prefer if you use a metal yard stick. They wrap all four edges of each panel with vinyl, nice touch. However once I received the panels there was a little slop in how they fit. I went to Lowes & got some 7/16” thick self-stick weather stripping & that helped. If you have the right circular saw blade, a jigsaw to cut the radiuses & something to wrap the edges with I think you could do a more custom fit job yourself for half the price."
You know, that's exactly what I thought when I went on their website. I'm thinking my super duper handy DH could make one for a lot less than $200. This is one of the things that I really thought would be a great idea. That way you can actually SEE out the door when you have the A/C or the heat on. Doesn't feel quite so "buttoned up" that way.
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2012 Rockwood 8293RKSS
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins Turbodiesel 4x4; 2012 Ford Escape 4x4. 3 very pampered cats.
Days camped: 2011: 61; 2012: 66 Days; 2013: 69;2014: 68 2015: 90 Days camped 2016: 34
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02-21-2012, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Rio Grande Valley Texas
Posts: 362
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Nothing Major. Just installed some much needed accessories like:
Plastic Bag Holder
Paper Plate Holder
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2007 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Dmax/Allison, 4" Exhaust-no cat-no muffler
2012 Palomino Puma 23FB
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02-21-2012, 08:23 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 163
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My cost for the HC Buddy Door version
I am working on my own version of the "RV Door Buddy" at the moment. I am not in a hurry so that should mean a better looking finished product. The total cost minus the blade and jig saw to cut the Lexan is $204 for both doors. I purchased everything from Lowes (3/32 thick Lexan). Hopefully the format is readable after posting. HC
Products Ordered
Unit Price Quantity Total Alerts & Messages
PLASKOLITE Plastic Cutting Tool
Item #:163055 | Model #:1777777A
$3.98 2 $7.96
Gator 6-Pack 100-Grit 4-1/2"W x
4-1/2"L 1/4 Sheet...
Item #:195788 | Model #:5032
$1.68 1 $1.68
VELCRO 15'L x 2"W White Universal
Heavy-Duty Tape
Item #:20048 | Model #:90198
$26.47 1 $26.47
Swanson Tool Company 72" SAE
Straight Edge
Item #:119896 | Model #:AE144
$10.98 1 $10.98
LEXAN 3' x 4' Clear Polycarbonate
Sheet
Item #:239982 | Model #:1PC0036A
$69.98 2 $139.96
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02-22-2012, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 146
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i did get this at Lowes but its the 5gal so it was around $60.00, i have not set up the pressure for it yet, i put one in my last TT and it worked great, the last TT had the water pump right under my kids bed and if you had to use the toilet in the middle of the night it would go off so the tank would let you get a few flushes before the pump turned on
Quote:
Originally Posted by Makoto
I saw a tank similar to that at Lowes for $40 bucks and am planning to install it. A bit more capacity that plastic one designed for RVs. Did you precharge it to to 40PSI?
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2005 Dodge Ram
2011 Rockwood 8281SS
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02-22-2012, 05:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeR
Does it drain all the way for winterizing?
JR
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yes it was set up so i can isolate from the system, to drain and if i am hooked up to city water i dont have to use it
i can tell you i have more money in fittings then i do in the tank but i think it will be worth it in the long run
i you install one make sure it is mounted good so it can take the bounching of the trailer when hauling
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