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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-05-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,534
Posted By snapper
Hello and Congratulations on your new adventure. ...

Hello and Congratulations on your new adventure. You will really enjoy the quality time with your family and friends camping. In regards to your sway problem, you need to upgrade your tow vehicle...
Forum: Coachmen 09-09-2018, 01:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By snapper
Your hitch you are currently using may not be the...

Your hitch you are currently using may not be the appropriate weight rating for the new trailer. You have to determine what your tongue weight is first. Then use or purchase the proper hitch. For...
Forum: Coachmen 09-09-2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Posted By snapper
I have been running my fridge on every road trip...

I have been running my fridge on every road trip for well over 10 years. I ha e never run dry a 20 lb propane tank the entire season. We camp with full hook ups 95 % of the time and take at least...
Forum: Coachmen 09-05-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,284
Posted By snapper
Congratulations on your purchase. You will like...

Congratulations on your purchase. You will like the 310BHDS floor plan. I currently own the same model in the Liberty Edition. However ours is a 2013. This is a great trailer for a family. I...
Forum: Coachmen 09-04-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,284
Posted By snapper
Hello. In reference to your question. The two...

Hello. In reference to your question. The two trailers are constructed differently. The Catalina is constructed of wood framing in the walls and is covered with the ridged aluminum siding. The...
Forum: Coachmen 05-13-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By snapper
I have a 2013 Coachman freedom Express and I...

I have a 2013 Coachman freedom Express and I upgraded the spring shackles and bolt bushings the the Morryde heavy duty upgrade shackles. They have a YouTube video on the product. I purchased it...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 04-12-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,228
Posted By snapper
Hello. I had several slide out seals replaced...

Hello. I had several slide out seals replaced over the winter season. First I recommend that you replace all of the wall slide units when you do the job. My unit has the lippert slide outs that...
Forum: Coachmen 04-12-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,882
Posted By snapper
I agree with Flybob,. That slide is approx 14...

I agree with Flybob,. That slide is approx 14 feet long and that is a lot of weight for light weight building material to support. If it was my trailer I would take a lot of pictures, inside and out...
Forum: Coachmen 03-22-2018, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,200
Posted By snapper
Their has been conversation that if you travel...

Their has been conversation that if you travel down the road and leave the roof vent open with sometype of cover over the vent it causes a suction and draws in water. On my own unit, which is a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By snapper
The stock tire size for the ram 2500 and 3500...

The stock tire size for the ram 2500 and 3500 single rear wheel is an 18 inch wheel. The optional is the 20 for approx 1300 more on that window sticker. Most of these trucks come equipt with the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,023
Posted By snapper
Thanks, the top three truck companies are very...

Thanks, the top three truck companies are very comparable. It's all personal preference. The seat in you pants and driving experience is what's important. In this scenario and safety. Bigger is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By snapper
Hello fellow heavy duty ram owners. My 2500...

Hello fellow heavy duty ram owners. My 2500 needed tires a few months ago and my buddy who ones a tire store advised to to change to a 275/65R20 tire. By changing the tires width to a less wider...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,023
Posted By snapper
I have been camping and towing a travel trailer...

I have been camping and towing a travel trailer for over 10 years and like most of us we started out with a smaller trailer and a 1/2 truck. Then we upgraded a trailer to fit our lifestyle and then...
Forum: Coachmen 11-29-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By snapper
In reference to your question. The bottom of a...

In reference to your question. The bottom of a freedom express 310BHDS has a full under belly cover the entire length of the under carriage. The purpose is to seal the tanks from being exposed to...
Forum: Coachmen 11-28-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,213
Posted By snapper
Hello fellow campers. In reference to the "...

Hello fellow campers. In reference to the " slide sides" with the wavy plastic outer cover. That is norm. You will notice that the harder sides in a slide out have a gear type track attached and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-29-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,539
Posted By snapper
What do you do driving in the dark with the...

What do you do driving in the dark with the headlight obstruction? Or do you only travel during daylight hours?
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-29-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,539
Posted By snapper
It seems that a lot of people are very interested...

It seems that a lot of people are very interested in bike racks for trailers. I too was interested and went the extra step and had a metal shop order me a 1/8 inch steel square tube that would hold...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-28-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,057
Posted By snapper
Check out the jayco eagle 333BHOK. Nice unit and...

Check out the jayco eagle 333BHOK. Nice unit and good quality.
Forum: R-PODS 09-16-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,950
Posted By snapper
Many pop ups are light enough that braking...

Many pop ups are light enough that braking system's are not required. So your past unit must have a Max weight rating below 3000 lbs. The power converter on your new unit has a built in battery...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 09-08-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,807
Posted By snapper
I have watched videos on YouTube on this issue. ...

I have watched videos on YouTube on this issue. Many owners are using zep floor polish/ wax. It's in a 1 gallon container and they were putting all over their RV with a sponge mop. Results looked...
Forum: Coachmen 08-29-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,213
Posted By snapper
I have a wavy outside kitchen door on the same...

I have a wavy outside kitchen door on the same model. The rest is Rock solid. Repairman said the kitchen doors have a piece of wood inside and not Axdel like the rest of the trailer. The repair...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 08-27-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 693
Posted By snapper
Angry Outdoor Kitchen Door warping.. Advise needed.

Hello fellow Forum members;
I have a 2013 Freedom Express Liberty edition 310BHDS. I have an issue with the outside kitchen door. The door has started to bulge and warp. the last trip i noticed...
Forum: Coachmen 08-27-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By snapper
Well after a thorough examination I located three...

Well after a thorough examination I located three slide seals that were separated in several locations. what bothers me is to clean and apply slide out lubrication to the slides 2 times a year. I...
Forum: Coachmen 08-12-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By snapper
Thanks for you response. The rubber seals look...

Thanks for you response. The rubber seals look good on the bottom of the slide while they are out. I will check when they are in. We are camping now.
Forum: Coachmen 08-09-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By snapper
I found a small rip in the upper left front seal...

I found a small rip in the upper left front seal today but it's only an inch long and is covered by the other seal , I am going to check the slide alignment in the morning to make sure it's coming...
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