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Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-21-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,928
Posted By Willis
Well, this is a mod I just did but a good one...

Well, this is a mod I just did but a good one before closing up for the winter...

I added aluminum window screen over all of the heater duct openings by pulling the plastic covers, applying the...
Forum: Off Topic 06-01-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By Willis
Not to be disrespectful, but Friday afternoon to...

Not to be disrespectful, but Friday afternoon to Sunday morning counted as 3 days for Jesus. ;)

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Forum: Boondocking 06-01-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,825
Posted By Willis
My wife and I used to boondock a lot in our...

My wife and I used to boondock a lot in our younger years. However, after having been forced to boondock in that special US Army sort of way, I kinda lost the taste for it. I'll take the spacious...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-21-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,060
Posted By Willis
I'm hoping just to get more efficient cooling. So...

I'm hoping just to get more efficient cooling. So far I haven't heard any fan noise at all from this refrigerator.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-21-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,060
Posted By Willis
I mounted it on the right side (looking into the...

I mounted it on the right side (looking into the unit) which is where the light is mounted. Seemed to me that it would be most out of the way in that back corner. Also, the power wire is tiny but by...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-21-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,060
Posted By Willis
Finally got around to installing the dual...

Finally got around to installing the dual internal fan this weekend. It took about 10 minutes, most of which was just finding the hot lead on the internal light. My refrigerator model (Dometic) has a...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-30-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By Willis
OK, but make sure you aren't wearing your high...

OK, but make sure you aren't wearing your high heels. Those things just don't go with RV roofs. :roflblack:

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Forum: Off Topic 04-14-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,659
Posted By Willis
I carry a small (15oz) Smith&Wesson 5-shot .38...

I carry a small (15oz) Smith&Wesson 5-shot .38 revolver with me at all times. For normal daily activities 5 shots should be enough for me to GET AWAY if I find myself in a life-threatening situation...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-25-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,394
Posted By Willis
I had some people do the same thing. In my case...

I had some people do the same thing. In my case it was no prank. One of the tires (fortunately it turned out to be on the left side where someone could see) had lost a significant piece off the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-07-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By Willis
Plan time for the Badlands Nat'l Park...they have...

Plan time for the Badlands Nat'l Park...they have camping there to. About 60 miles or so to the east of Rapid City.

I've stayed in Custer State Park and it's very nice with choices from the most...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-26-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,980
Posted By Willis
Oh, I forgot to mention carrying 4 short pieces...

Oh, I forgot to mention carrying 4 short pieces of decking that were left over from a deck project to use under the stab jacks. Very light.

Often my rig is parked for long periods at one site. In...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-23-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,980
Posted By Willis
A couple of sets are standard equipment, but I...

A couple of sets are standard equipment, but I still carry some 2x6s and a 6x6 block for the tongue jack.

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Forum: Rockwood 11-20-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,361
Posted By Willis
A great mod. I did the same thing...here's a post...

A great mod. I did the same thing...here's a post about it with pictures:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f68/water-heater-switch-with-power-on-light-9008.html
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-09-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,739
Posted By Willis
If the vehicle is rarely used, you may have some...

If the vehicle is rarely used, you may have some dry rot in the brake lines. PLEASE have the break lines inspected. Modern vehicles have crossover systems as backup, but still...a burst break line is...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-08-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,169
Posted By Willis
Yep, I've had the same thing happen and it was...

Yep, I've had the same thing happen and it was the bypass crossover valve still open.

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Forum: General Community Discussions 11-04-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,691
Posted By Willis
I think the potable hoses usually come in 25 ft...

I think the potable hoses usually come in 25 ft lengths. I always have two "in use" and two brand-new ones for backup. I've had these hoses spring a leak (once in the middle of the night..."Honey, do...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-27-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,694
Posted By Willis
I've traded in one PUP and two TTs. All three...

I've traded in one PUP and two TTs. All three times they gave me a trade-in price sight unseen. All they wanted to know was the details on the trade-in and they asked me to rate the condition 1-10...
Forum: Veteran's Forum 10-14-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 149,323
Posted By Willis
I was an 811X0 for 5-1/2 years. I was at Loring...

I was an 811X0 for 5-1/2 years. I was at Loring and Vandenburg. Perhaps we met somewhere. And as we used to say "SAC sucks."

:trink39:

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Forum: Eastern USA 09-13-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,902
Posted By Willis
Note that Waynesville and the Parkway (BRP) are...

Note that Waynesville and the Parkway (BRP) are both definitely IN the mountains. There is no practical way to get to Asheville and vicinity without going through the mountains. I-26 from the south...
Forum: Eastern USA 09-09-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,902
Posted By Willis
This one is near Morganton, NC in the foothills...

This one is near Morganton, NC in the foothills so no mountains to climb. Asheville is about an hour or so away up I40.

Steele Creek Park & Family Campground in Morganton North Carolina...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 09-07-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,349
Posted By Willis
Every RV MUST have some square-drive screw driver...

Every RV MUST have some square-drive screw driver heads! They only cost a few dollars.
Forum: Surveyor 08-31-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,407
Posted By Willis
I did the same thing as the poster above. I had...

I did the same thing as the poster above. I had to trim two of the plastic closet pole hangers to fit the grill spacing. I placed the grill on the underside and marked the exact location for each...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 08-31-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,067
Posted By Willis
Link:...

Link: https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f68/2010-829rgss-a-few-minor-mods-7116.html
Forum: Cardinal 08-22-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,205
Posted By Willis
I've had 4 TTs and the first three had steel...

I've had 4 TTs and the first three had steel wheels. I was always told to torque @ 90-95 ft/lbs and that seemed to work well. I have an old style "needle" type torque wrench but I think that gets it...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-21-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By Willis
Hmmm...interesting engineering problem! In...

Hmmm...interesting engineering problem!

In this pic it looks like the box is on the side of the trailer. So the air flow hitting the leading edge is going to be significant. So if the air flow...
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