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Forum: Rockwood 07-17-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,646
Posted By althebuilder
I can't find help for this anywhere online, it's like I'm have the only one like this.

This thread is old but seems like the same issue I'm having, the community knowledge seems to be more useful here than anywhere else I've been looking.

My slide will open if I move it with a...
Forum: Georgetown 09-24-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,331
Posted By althebuilder
This is good math as far as I can see. These...

This is good math as far as I can see. These things are overly complicated if you ask me.

I wish vehicle manufacturers had to adhere to a straight forward way of telling you what you can and...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-24-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,910
Posted By althebuilder
I had a power surge kill my converter in my old...

I had a power surge kill my converter in my old travel trailer, found this out at 9PM in a campground in rural vermont, when we finally finished driving for the day. This was the result of old...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-18-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,333
Posted By althebuilder
Don't know who made my couch, it's not leather so...

Don't know who made my couch, it's not leather so not the same unit, but it looks like the kind I've seen in many motorhomes. It really sucks, it hasn't exactly "failed" but the cushions on it are...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 09-18-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,498
Posted By althebuilder
I had this misfortune of having a small tear in...

I had this misfortune of having a small tear in the roof of my previous TT and found out while sleeping with my wife that it could rain inside. Our new trailer has been great so far with no leaks...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-16-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,829
Posted By althebuilder
I have this problem with many of my trailers. ...

I have this problem with many of my trailers. The suggestions above are all excellent. I find that the most common problem on mine is when the latching mechanism isn't retracted properly when I let...
Forum: Motorcycles 09-13-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,448
Posted By althebuilder
I think some people are taking this towing stuff...

I think some people are taking this towing stuff way more seriously than others. on the serious side of things, it's important to make sure that your power unit is equipped not just to motivate the...
Forum: Motorcycles 09-11-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,448
Posted By althebuilder
I'm sure the engine has the power to tow it, but...

I'm sure the engine has the power to tow it, but i'm not sure if the transmission can handle it, nor do I see a viable way to mount the hitch with out the use of a dolly, I think you may have trouble...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 09-11-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,800
Posted By althebuilder
That is awesome Coreyhunt, you can't start them...

That is awesome Coreyhunt, you can't start them too early on this. I had my daughter fishing a bit earlier this year but she's a bit too young (2.5) to really get it yet.

This weekend we are up...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-11-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 30,924
Posted By althebuilder
Just out on our first camping trip in our new to...

Just out on our first camping trip in our new to us unit. 2007 rockwood 8287SS fifth wheel We plugged in our camper to the CATV with coax cable and had a worse picture than I would have expected with...
Forum: Dealer Reviews 09-08-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Negative: pa shoppers beware
Views: 2,310
Posted By althebuilder
Bad service is available everywhere I've found,...

Bad service is available everywhere I've found, but good service gets me back over and over and over again. So if you are in the business and reading this, take some notes, and govern your self...
Forum: Prime Time 09-08-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,420
Posted By althebuilder
I am also heading out with fam and the new to us...

I am also heading out with fam and the new to us fiver may you all have awesome journeys no matter how near or far you go.
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-07-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,691
Posted By althebuilder
When it comes to towing it's not what's in your...

When it comes to towing it's not what's in your shorts that counts but what's under the hood and what is between your ears.

I forgot the part about 20" rims, I guess you are stuck with what ever...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-07-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,691
Posted By althebuilder
Don't want to sound like an ad for them but I...

Don't want to sound like an ad for them but I have put a few sets of Firestone Transforce AT tires on our trucks and they are LT load range E and work great for long service life (about one year or...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 09-06-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,760
Posted By althebuilder
Laminated glass will cost even more but can be...

Laminated glass will cost even more but can be cut and installed on the spot. It is more secure than tempered, also very strong. You obviously understand the safety aspects and the businesses you...
Forum: Flagstaff 09-06-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,712
Posted By althebuilder
Seems like there are a lot of issues with mods to...

Seems like there are a lot of issues with mods to frames and warranty. On my last TT we did put our bikes in the coach while we travelled down the road (only took them with us twice) now I want to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-05-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,984
Posted By althebuilder
That is a loaded question, sorry I haven't towed...

That is a loaded question, sorry I haven't towed or owned such a unit, I have however towed just about every type of trailer out there, and every time I've had an issue with unstable highway towing...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-05-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,923
Posted By althebuilder
I would not dislike having one, but as long as I...

I would not dislike having one, but as long as I have a BBQ outside I'm a very happy camper. We got a used bunk model that had 90% of the stuff we wanted, so we are happy without one. On hot summer...
Forum: Testing Forum 09-05-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By althebuilder
Testing again

Testing again
Forum: Testing Forum 09-05-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By althebuilder
I have the same test to do

I have the same test to do
Forum: At the Cookout 09-05-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 25,455
Posted By althebuilder
My wife and I used ours many times to cook mini...

My wife and I used ours many times to cook mini home made pizzas, casseroles, and to warm up things like chicken fingers etc. Our new one doesn't look like it was ever used before, I hope to make...
Forum: Rockwood 09-05-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,641
Posted By althebuilder
My worry with this whole concept is that some...

My worry with this whole concept is that some people have 2" receivers attached at the back for bike racks etc, that could never tow anything and aren't intended for it but the draw bar will fit. My...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-01-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,903
Posted By althebuilder
I apologize If I'm splitting hairs but I want to...

I apologize If I'm splitting hairs but I want to clarify my position and points I made earlier. :)

I agree that if it is an automotive style fuse it is the DC system.

I also agree that...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-31-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By althebuilder
Thanks, I feel very welome, I have even started...

Thanks, I feel very welome, I have even started to post crazy things round here.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-31-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,810
Posted By althebuilder
Herk said it all, go check what your weight...

Herk said it all, go check what your weight really is so you know what you can take with you. If you can't fit all of it in the trailer just have someone in your family drive a 5 ton truck behind...
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