Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Forest River Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login

Page 1 of 8 1 2345 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 190
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Portagie1968
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-16-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By Portagie1968
Bed Room Slide Modification

Own a 2006 Wildcat 5th Wheel. Old 30RLBS. The Bedroom slides out on two carpet pads and I would like to add rollers under the slide to make it roll out smoother. Has anybody attempted this or do...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-08-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,409
Posted By Portagie1968
The Wild Bunch Solution

We have a old, young at heart, Wildcat that did not have the option of 50 Amps at that time. Cardinal, same trailer with upgrades, 50 amp, Wildcat 30 amp. 50 amp, would be nice to add another AC...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-02-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,998
Posted By Portagie1968
From the Wild Bunch here is what they do. Black...

From the Wild Bunch here is what they do. Black tank - Drain, rinse (with built in sprayer), fill up a little, Drain (do this about three times), let it almost drain dry and then close and wait for...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-28-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,909
Posted By Portagie1968
Fresh Water Tank Cruising Low

What we had installed for our tank. This had to adjusted with fine care to allow for expansion. Always wonder if I should have installed a piece of plywood. Never travel full so never did....
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-27-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,278
Posted By Portagie1968
How Long

Long is always better. We carry 2 water hoses, 2 sewer hoses and sometimes wished we carried 2 cables. So we just carry on long cable, one long and one short sewer and water. You never know what...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 05-25-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,385
Posted By Portagie1968
We have a gallon in the shower also and a gallon...

We have a gallon in the shower also and a gallon in the black tank.


:trink39:
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-23-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
That is what is confusing on my part. Old brakes...

That is what is confusing on my part. Old brakes about 6. After changing the brake controller these new, 1,000 miles old, adj country style, self-adjusting brakes are set on 10 with no lock up just...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-22-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,358
Posted By Portagie1968
Here is what we use for our vents. 273737 ...

Here is what we use for our vents.
273737


:trink39:
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-21-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
Brake Issue Part 2

Okay good morning. Back to my maybe on going brake issue. Never have used self-adjusting brakes on a trailer so this maybe the norm. Info on subject - Brakes lock when emergency pin is pulled,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-16-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,545
Posted By Portagie1968
It appears to this senile old Portagie U have 2...

It appears to this senile old Portagie U have 2 issues confused. Warm for you, yeppers but you are dripping buckets because of the humidity. Humidity is what makes you very miserable not the heat. ...
Forum: Sabre 05-07-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By Portagie1968
Holy Wicked Kitty

How interesting this post is. Since 2006 we have lived with a 5th wheel that has had the frame straightened and still needs the door rear sab jack help to push the frame up a little to get the floor...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-30-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,894
Posted By Portagie1968
Amen brother. Preach it. :trink39:

Amen brother. Preach it.


:trink39:
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-30-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,894
Posted By Portagie1968
Bouncing Tires

Balance Balance Balance them tires on that trailer. Stop and think about how bad your front end or rear end shakes, rattles and rolls when it is unbalanced. The same thing is happening to the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-28-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
After today's adjustment seems like somebody...

After today's adjustment seems like somebody either did not adjust them correctly or the self adjusters have failed. We will see. All where very lose and needed adjustment even after 400 miles. I...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-28-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
Thank you. The controller is wired correctly,...

Thank you. The controller is wired correctly, worked before new brakes installed for 15 years so maybe time for new one. Have about 400 miles on brakes so controller is next.


:trink39:
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-26-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
Installed last Sept so you would think they...

Installed last Sept so you would think they should be adjusted by now. OOPs forgot to mention that.


:trink39:
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-26-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,280
Posted By Portagie1968
Yeppers, all Gen pipes like this should run...

Yeppers, all Gen pipes like this should run slightly down hill. You should see the moisture that comes out of my pipe when the propane ONAN is exercised every three months, at least I try. Need to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-26-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,280
Posted By Portagie1968
Gen Pipe

Forest River did a bang up job of putting a great Gen in by the cut and slash method. Fixed some and never have fixed one, the one where they broke the exhaust spring bracket. Anyway off my soap...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-26-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Portagie1968
Thank you kind sir for your reply. U may be...

Thank you kind sir for your reply. U may be right. May have to apply the military solution. Have to check the rails out of curiosity. I know my ram is adjustable. Anyway thank you again.


...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-25-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Portagie1968
Slides a Little Sideways

2006 Wildcat (AKA the Holy Wicked Kitty). 30RLBS with 2 slides. The slide system is simple on this old girl. One pump, no valves, 4 hoses and two rams. When out is pushed both rams receive...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-25-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Portagie1968
Brake Issues

Installed new self adj brakes on the Holy Wicked Kitty. Brakes work when emergency stop is pulled but they do not seem to want to stop the 54 feet of rolling stock when you do the brake test. ...
Forum: Western USA 04-25-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,086
Posted By Portagie1968
Greetings

Hay Trucks with trailers have been over Sonora a few times in the pass going West.


:trink39:
Forum: Western USA 04-25-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,086
Posted By Portagie1968
Help

Tioga should be no problem if U understand go slow. U fly U die is a good motto for this road. U is big, u can go slow, and if them commuter cars think they is big and bad they can take U on and...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 04-25-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,784
Posted By Portagie1968
Factory Yes or No

Yes send it back with a stipulation attached if needed. We sent ours back with the stipulation that we had to inspect it before it left the factory. They fixed everything except one item (which we...
Forum: FR3 03-11-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,025
Posted By Portagie1968
Solar Plug

My shore power plug is in the rear of the 5th wheel. The power center is on the other side. I just drilled a hole and put in a new plug. Ran 8 gauge to the front of the trailer to my batteries. ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 190
Page 1 of 8 1 2345 Last »

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:34 PM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top