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Forum: Surveyor 03-14-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,896
Posted By buckisland1950
I think this is common on the new ultralight...

I think this is common on the new ultralight camper. There have been lots of discussion on various make and models of campers concerning this issue. There are lots of add on gadgets to reduce or...
Forum: Flagstaff 03-10-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,299
Posted By buckisland1950
Did you modify/make the attachment for these...

Did you modify/make the attachment for these jacks? I would like to do the same for my camper. Too much shake in the trailer.
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-08-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,402
Posted By buckisland1950
Just took my Flagstaff 832 FKBSS trailer for our...

Just took my Flagstaff 832 FKBSS trailer for our first test run with my new 2011 F250 6.7 Diesel Lariat Crew Cab and it was great. Pulled like there was nothing behind it. What a great truck, built...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-27-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By buckisland1950
Devils Fork State Park is in the northeast corner...

Devils Fork State Park is in the northeast corner of the state. We camped there last spring and it's very nice. Right on Lake Jocassee with lots of waterfalls to see.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-11-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By buckisland1950
Already taken care of, small piece of velcro to...

Already taken care of, small piece of velcro to ensure the leaf remains down until the slide is out. Thanks for the concern.....:thumbsup:
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-11-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By buckisland1950
Table and Remote Holder Mods

With limited space for tables and such I decided to build a place to keep items within handy reach.

First I wanted a small table with storage underneath to stand beside the couch where I could...
Forum: Eastern USA 11-27-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,332
Posted By buckisland1950
April is always iffy. Could be cold, hot, rainy...

April is always iffy. Could be cold, hot, rainy or not. Hard to plan too far in advance. The coastal areas are usually a little warmer than inland. We just like taking our chances and enjoy the stay...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 10-09-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 994
Posted By buckisland1950
Wow, the earth really is round..... I thought...

Wow, the earth really is round..... I thought that was just a rumor!:roflblack:
Forum: Flagstaff 09-30-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
You could cut the power from the Circuit Breaker...

You could cut the power from the Circuit Breaker that supplies the water heater and put a switch somewhere convenient if that's all it supplies.
Forum: Flagstaff 09-29-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,111
Posted By buckisland1950
Love our 2011 model. Just haven't been able to...

Love our 2011 model. Just haven't been able to get out and camp as much as we like. Traded a 2010 smaller unit and can't believe how much space we have now. It would really be hard to downsize after...
Forum: Flagstaff 09-29-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,714
Posted By buckisland1950
Lost the bottom two steps on the road somewhere...

Lost the bottom two steps on the road somewhere when they probably deployed with a bump. New steps on the way from FR. Will look into replacing the rivets with some bolts. Might be able to get the...
Forum: Flagstaff 09-28-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
Look here for the excellent description from...

Look here for the excellent description from Willis

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f68/water-heater-switch-with-power-on-light-9008.html
Forum: Flagstaff 09-28-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
This is how it turned out..... ...

This is how it turned out.....



https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/members/6273-albums284-picture1715.jpg
Forum: Flagstaff 09-28-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
If you want to run a lighted switch for the Hot...

If you want to run a lighted switch for the Hot water Heater you should be comfortable with wiring AC. There is a receptacle where the Water Heater plugs into under the sink. May have to remove the...
Forum: Flagstaff 09-23-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
Free electricity is cheaper than paying for gas....

Free electricity is cheaper than paying for gas. I don't notice any problem with turn around on heating the water but it's just two of us normally. I have installed a switch with an led under the...
Forum: Flagstaff 09-22-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,175
Posted By buckisland1950
We have a newer version with the slideout bedroom...

We have a newer version with the slideout bedroom and love it. We have 4 tanks being a freshwater, galley, gray and black water tanks. This would show up on your panel above the TV if yours is the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-13-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,950
Posted By buckisland1950
Plug the TT into Shore Power (115 Volts AC) . ...

Plug the TT into Shore Power (115 Volts AC) .



The higher the amperage rating on your battery means it will supply 12 volts longer for powering whatever you have on in your TT.



Yes it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-13-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,950
Posted By buckisland1950
If I am storing the TT without hooking it to...

If I am storing the TT without hooking it to Shore Power (115Volts) I simply remove the Wire from the Ground Side (-) on the battery. When ready to plug in the camper simply hook it back up. Cheaper...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-01-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By buckisland1950
I already talked with the tech at my dealer and...

I already talked with the tech at my dealer and we are looking at replacing the rivets with bolts. Still waiting for authorization and parts. Luckily there was no damage to the TT or tires. Hope...
Forum: Wildwood 08-31-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,577
Posted By buckisland1950
Did you scan for channels? Would be a great help...

Did you scan for channels? Would be a great help if you listed the TV type and model. On my Toshiba I have to select menu and then go thru the list to select Antenna, Digital Stations and then run a...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 08-31-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,973
Posted By buckisland1950
Later model campers come with a slide that has...

Later model campers come with a slide that has that already installed. May look into retrofitting one onto your camper. Shouldn't cost much as they are pretty simple.
Forum: Rockwood 08-31-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,236
Posted By buckisland1950
Some leave the electric switch physically located...

Some leave the electric switch physically located at the WH on and turn the Circuit Breaker Off and On. Others, myself included have added a switch dedicated to the electric operation inside the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-31-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By buckisland1950
The two lower steps that fold out are just held...

The two lower steps that fold out are just held on by a single poprivet on each side. I guess that they fell out from a bump and sheared off from the motion. They were there when we left home and an...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-29-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By buckisland1950
I have had 5 bypasses (one surgery 20 years ago)...

I have had 5 bypasses (one surgery 20 years ago) and 8 stents placed over the last 7 years but really don't have any issues. I just have to take it easy and realize I'm not 21 anymore. Can't compare...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-29-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By buckisland1950
Front Steps Missing

If anyone finds my lower two steps somewhere between Savannah and Beaufort please let me know. Don't know what happened but the only thing I can figure out is that they fell out and snapped off the...
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