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Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-09-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By braddaddy
I tried to replace the anode....it was sooooo...

I tried to replace the anode....it was sooooo tight...when I finally got it to turn I felt it hit on the inside like it was L shapped..... wouldnt continue to turn.... so I tightened it back up.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-09-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By braddaddy
need a new hot water heater

I am getting orange colored water thru my hot water valves.... I am assuming that the inner lining in my suburban water heater has cracked and I am getting rust from the outer metal tank.

I see...
Forum: Flagstaff 06-27-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,383
Posted By braddaddy
also dont leave the black and gray water gate...

also dont leave the black and gray water gate valves open... the ones you pull to dump the waste...push those back in.
Forum: Flagstaff 06-27-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,932
Posted By braddaddy
awning stuck when almost full open.

We unrolled our manual awning today to clean it and getting ready to move it to a seasonal spot and it would not fully unroll.

It got to where it needed to do maybe 3 more revolutions to be fully...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-27-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Posted By braddaddy
Just wanted to update this thread.... I...

Just wanted to update this thread....

I found the problem with my fridge, furnace, and bunkhouse lights...

I knew the issue had to be wiring since the trouble was isolated to this area of the...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 03-10-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,130
Posted By braddaddy
make sure you have some kind of string, rope,...

make sure you have some kind of string, rope, strap to attach to those mirrors. We had one almost come off while on the highway (one of the kids put it on....) Now I just have kite string looped...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-10-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By braddaddy
sometimes when cleaning the burners people have a...

sometimes when cleaning the burners people have a tendency to clog up the little holes that run around the burner.... the gas has to get to the spark... if those lil holes are clogged with soapy...
Forum: Eastern USA 03-10-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,629
Posted By braddaddy
We have a "Fire Weather Watch/Warning" right now...

We have a "Fire Weather Watch/Warning" right now here in northern Illinois as I type..... and its 30 degrees.... crazy midwest.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-09-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
Yes, mine are torsion also.... CampingWorld...

Yes, mine are torsion also....
CampingWorld told me about $1900 total for parts and labor.....oye....
I keep returning to the idea of doing it myself....I just dont think I 'want' to do it.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-05-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
So it looks like Ill go with the AL KO U40 ...

So it looks like Ill go with the AL KO U40

upgrade to 4000-4400 lbs
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-05-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
Thanks! This is what I have now that I will be...

Thanks!
This is what I have now that I will be replacing....

Mfr. Model Capacity (kg) Size (mm) Static Loaded Radius (mm)
Al-Ko U296 1364/3000 10 x 2-1/4 ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-05-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,850
Posted By braddaddy
It happened with previous owner. They had a...

It happened with previous owner. They had a blowout and traveled on 3 wheels for abit. I can visually see that the one axle is bent. Took it to camping world and they said both needed replacing......
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-03-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
YIKES.... to replace my axles, general RV wants...

YIKES.... to replace my axles, general RV wants approx $900 per axle !

I think I might do it myself. I am pretty mechanical. On my truck I have replaced my brakes, rotors, calipers, ball joints,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-03-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By braddaddy
Ah.....perhaps the heater. Sorry...snow and 25...

Ah.....perhaps the heater.
Sorry...snow and 25 degrees here now...60 by wednesday....ill get a pic then.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-02-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By braddaddy
over the phone quote = bad?

I emailed 3 rv dealers last week for a quote to replace our 2 axles on our 829BHS..... No replies after full week.

I called general rv and asked for a quote...the guy said ......well its hard...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-02-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By braddaddy
829BHS owners...what is that switch?

We have had our Flagstaff 829BHS for 5 yrs now and for the life of me I cant tell what one switch is for....!

Its the illuminated switch (red) on the right of the sink... next to the...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 03-02-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By braddaddy
Also...If there is anything that you want (full...

Also...If there is anything that you want (full propane tanks, dinner plate set for 6, tripod stand for cooking over fire, or any other "freebies" you should get) get it before you accept.
And you...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 03-02-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By braddaddy
Have them demonstrate the hitch hookup .......

Have them demonstrate the hitch hookup .... especially the weight dist set up if you have one...
I have a WD setup with the bars and chains....and I still am not confident I am doing it...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-02-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,732
Posted By braddaddy
Wow....I was thinking of doing this also.... I...

Wow....I was thinking of doing this also.... I didn't even consider these points.
We put them in the TT last and take out 1st also.
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-02-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,044
Posted By braddaddy
Every time we use our TT we are realizing what we...

Every time we use our TT we are realizing what we want or need next.... We have accumulated the wants and needs over the years of tent camping and TT camping.
I get a kick out of walking around the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-01-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
Also...(sorry).... Can I get quotes for the axle...

Also...(sorry).... Can I get quotes for the axle replacement without bringing the TT into the dealer?

And I want to get the 6K axles.... (dry weight is 4600#) Axle bent due to blowout (says...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-01-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,770
Posted By braddaddy
axle replacement costs and needs

Well we decided not to by a new TT and are going to make the repairs to our 2000 Flagstaff 829BHS

main repair is the replacement of the 2 axles....

One is bent and figured I would have both...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-01-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,850
Posted By braddaddy
We decided to hold off and make the repairs to...

We decided to hold off and make the repairs to our flagstaff 829bhs we own.

Just need to replace the 2 axles... (both bent..one worse than the other)

And only one of the 4 wheels seems to be...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-26-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,850
Posted By braddaddy
my wife didnt care for the dinette in the...

my wife didnt care for the dinette in the roo...similar to the shamrock 233s.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-26-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,850
Posted By braddaddy
dealer is vacationland in bigrock Il

dealer is vacationland in bigrock Il
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