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Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 07-27-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,599
Posted By NWC72
2005 Rockwood 8280 Fiver--$8900

2005 Rockwood 8280 SS Ultralite Fifth Wheel
30'6" from hitch king pin to rear bumper. 8 feet wide. 11' 3" high. Pin weight is 900 pounds, Unit dry weight is 7300 pounds (The Rockwood literature is...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-25-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,130
Posted By NWC72
Fonzie-- No, I've seen that one. It's a...

Fonzie--

No, I've seen that one. It's a different solution than Milzat posted. His was a repair from the underside.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-25-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,130
Posted By NWC72
Mushy floor

Could anyone send me the link to the floor repair Milzat did several years ago? (plywood between the joists under the floor) I looked at it last year and liked what he did, but I tried shims first...
Forum: Rockwood 04-25-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,499
Posted By NWC72
Check out ebay--there are some custom made chocks...

Check out ebay--there are some custom made chocks there that really work well to take out most of the movement--they're called Easy Chock Wheel Locks. I've used them for 3 years and they really...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-08-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By NWC72
bevel

Thanks! Now I'm kind of getting keyed to do it. Laid Pergo in the home kitchen and it wasn't too bad. Just the corners, etc. as you said.
One more question--how did you "wedge" it--it's meant to be...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-08-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By NWC72
Nice job! Good thing my wife doesn't visit this...

Nice job! Good thing my wife doesn't visit this site.
Seriously, we're thinking of doing the same--did you have any problem along the slideout edge? Did you put a bevel strip on that edge, or does...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 03-08-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,183
Posted By NWC72
Reese 16K Manual Slider

Reese 16K manual slider for sale
$500
Toledo, Oh
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 01-29-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,364
Posted By NWC72
JUst finished our first year of pulling a 2005...

JUst finished our first year of pulling a 2005 8280SS fiver, rear kitchen single slideout model with a 2003 GMC 1500 2wd, 5.3, 3.73, tow package. It pulled it, but in my opinion, it didn't like it....
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-31-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By NWC72
Yes, I pushed in the knob. Yes, I have lit all...

Yes, I pushed in the knob. Yes, I have lit all three burners. When I shut off the gas and open the thermocouple connection with the little plastic valve in it, I get the final rush of gas from the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-28-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By NWC72
Thanks, yeah I saw that diagram, but it doesn't...

Thanks, yeah I saw that diagram, but it doesn't explode it enough for my poor skills.
Anyway, I figured it out. Brain just isn't working right after messing with this all day.
Might as well throw...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-28-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By NWC72
Pilot Light Conneciton--HELP!

I disconnected my pilot from the bracket in the oven and a little "cap" fell out of pipe where it screws into the bracket. I don't know which way to put it back in, since it fell out.
Does it go in...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-27-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,067
Posted By NWC72
BAD1032--Thank you thank you thank you!! We also...

BAD1032--Thank you thank you thank you!! We also had a vibrating rumble in our AC. Inside looked fine. Son pulled the cover outside and wow! Full of dauber nests. Cleaned them off, and now it purrs...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 05-25-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,491
Posted By NWC72
Check out the Easy Chock Wheel Locks on ebay...

Check out the Easy Chock Wheel Locks on ebay under RV chocks. I've got a pair and they really stabilize the trailer well.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-24-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,066
Posted By NWC72
Chatham Chocks

Some have mentioned the lever type, custom made for your tandem axle trailer "Chatham Chocks" on some threads. They are again available on ebay by a different maker. Search "RV chocks" and you will...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 05-22-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,498
Posted By NWC72
Wheel Chocks for sale

EASY CHOCK WHEEL LOCKS
(formerly “Chatham Chocks”***)

What makes Easy Chock Wheel Locks any better than a commercially made product?

#1. Value! You can spend almost twice as much for a mass...
Forum: Rockwood 05-10-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,927
Posted By NWC72
Thanks for the link!

Thanks for the link!
Forum: Rockwood 05-08-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,927
Posted By NWC72
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Rockwood 05-07-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,927
Posted By NWC72
Tank size 2005 8280ss

Can anyone tell me the size of the fresh water tank, the 2 grey water tanks and the black water tank on a 2005 8280ss fiver? Is it the same as the newer ones? I can't find info for the 2005 trailers....
Forum: Tips and Tricks 05-06-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,845
Posted By NWC72
Thanks! Great method. I especially like the spot...

Thanks! Great method. I especially like the spot * tip.
May I never crunch a trailer fender again! (Oops, did I just admit something?)
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-06-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By NWC72
It was just the fan running. It was set to "on"...

It was just the fan running.
It was set to "on" I believe (DW got it to turn off while I answered the phone). She must have turned it to "auto" to get it to turn off.
But I still wonder why it...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-06-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By NWC72
Gremlins in the AC!

Came out of the house last night and heard the AC fan running on the trailer. Thermostat was on "off" and slide down to 40 degrees. Any thoughts on why it would turn on?
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-03-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By NWC72
It's an '05. It probably had less than 500 miles...

It's an '05. It probably had less than 500 miles on it. Used for 2 outings and a full summer hooked up at a lake. Put tires on it and scrubbed and scrubbed. Only problem is the "mushy" floor that I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-03-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By NWC72
New Rockwood owner

Just picked up our new/used 8280SS fiver last week. A lot of elbow grease and it looks good as new. (Note the old Trail Lite looking on in envy in the corner)
Really appreciate the helps on the...
Forum: Rockwood 03-30-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,849
Posted By NWC72
I'm looking at a 8280ss to pull with a GMC half...

I'm looking at a 8280ss to pull with a GMC half ton, and it seems that it's the GCWR that's also close for me, tho the other weights are ok (IF the trailer is 6300lbs as advertised). That's why I...
Forum: Rockwood 03-29-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,849
Posted By NWC72
What are the towing specs for your Titan? That's...

What are the towing specs for your Titan? That's a lot of trailer.
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