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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-24-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,617
Posted By jughrad
Ready to roll!

Ready to roll!
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-24-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By jughrad
FR/Harrisburg buys pre-painted siding and front...

FR/Harrisburg buys pre-painted siding and front caps from an unnamed supplier and they will not provide vendor information. They suggest I talk to an authorized dealer and cannot sell directly to...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-24-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By jughrad
I prefer to paint an entire siding panel so it...

I prefer to paint an entire siding panel so it blends better. I think this is more than touchup quantity. The paint came off where the Cherokee decals were applied.

I was planning to have it mixed...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-24-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By jughrad
Many times. They sent me to the Harrisburg site...

Many times. They sent me to the Harrisburg site in Oregon who assembled the unit and they say the siding and front cap are pre-painted by the supplier and they don't have paint codes.

I went back...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-22-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By jughrad
Paint Swatch Files

I was looking at the specifications for Forest River Travel Trailers and see some reference a paint swatch file. Does anybody know where to find these files?

I am specifically interested in:...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-21-2022, 01:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,711
Posted By jughrad
This is a likely issue. Just heating the element...

This is a likely issue. Just heating the element without water won't immediately damage the element but if you had it on then added cold water....... crack!

An ohmmeter across the element...
Forum: Cherokee 04-03-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 317
Posted By jughrad
2016 Cherokee Legend Artwork?

The legends on my 2016 Cherokee trailer started peeling after just over a year. They have since gotten unsightly and I am attempting to replace them. I contacted the "West" parts department in Oregon...
Forum: Cherokee 11-15-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,899
Posted By jughrad
The Grey Wolf / Cherokee line is a low cost stick...

The Grey Wolf / Cherokee line is a low cost stick & tin trailer but overall I am pretty happy what I got for the cost. My only real issue has been roof leaks. They twist a lot so the front cap Dicor...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-22-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,136
Posted By jughrad
Strap the DW to the back bumper with a walkie...

Strap the DW to the back bumper with a walkie talkie!

There are two types of systems; backup only and backup/observation.

Mine was not wired so here is what I learned.

If you end up wiring...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-22-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,456
Posted By jughrad
If you don't know how it went bad here is my...

If you don't know how it went bad here is my experience.

I drained my water heater and winterized but never turned off the little switch on the water heater. I do not have an inside switch for...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-22-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,456
Posted By jughrad
I apologize for my post saying 1-1/4, that is the...

I apologize for my post saying 1-1/4, that is the thread diameter.

Suburban Water Heater Element 520789 Replaces 232794.

SW10 Approx 1-1/4" Diameter at threads and 1-1/2" at flange or nut.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 07-22-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,456
Posted By jughrad
It is 1-1/4"

It is 1-1/4"
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-27-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,222
Posted By jughrad
Check Heater Element

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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-17-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,953
Posted By jughrad
Use negative for safety, no other reason.

Use negative for safety, no other reason.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-17-2020, 12:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,953
Posted By jughrad
https://youtu.be/nmtRpARGMc8...

https://youtu.be/nmtRpARGMc8 (https://youtu.be/nmtRpARGMc8)
Forum: Surveyor 03-31-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,951
Posted By jughrad
I used the same switch on my Travel Trailer. I...

I used the same switch on my Travel Trailer. I was chicken to start drilling into an under warranty trailer so I put it in my battery cover. Doesn't really apply to your case but if you are having...
Forum: Slide Outs 10-30-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By jughrad
I had the same problem and the solution was...

I had the same problem and the solution was counter intuitive. You would think the more dry the roof the more the wipe seal would grab, however, after using roof conditioner the problem stopped.
...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-27-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,943
Posted By jughrad
When the DW tells me to. LOL

When the DW tells me to. LOL
Forum: Wildwood 10-27-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,895
Posted By jughrad
The last power drain I found was the antenna...

The last power drain I found was the antenna booster. On my rig it's in the same outlet as my TV coax and 12V lighter socket. Its the little tiny pushbutton between them. A little green light comes...
Forum: Wildwood 10-26-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,895
Posted By jughrad
Sounds like time to install a battery cutoff...

Sounds like time to install a battery cutoff switch. I had a similar issue when I first got my trailer but I was afraid to drill into my brand new A-frame to install a switch. I ended up getting a...
Forum: Flagstaff 10-10-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,675
Posted By jughrad
Jack-It Bike Rack Installation & Review Video

I used put my bikes on the rear cargo rack, however, I preferr to use the rack for generator, cooler and firewood so I installed a Jack-It Bike Carrier. It is installed over the tongue jack on the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-10-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,677
Posted By jughrad
Hatchlift Installation Video

I made a YouTube video about my installation of a Hatchlift Bed Lift kit.

It took a few relocation's of the lower strut ball to get the pressure just right because I have a long piece of plywood...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-09-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 27,751
Posted By jughrad
Probably not the best idea, eh! For those...

Probably not the best idea, eh!

For those who don't know what we are talking about, I have trimmed out a part of the video where I suggested that you could leave canned goods in the RV over the...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-09-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 27,751
Posted By jughrad
Opinions & Experts

Ask 3 people, get 4 opinions. If you have an opinion, that makes you an expert. Me, I am an expert at giving opinions, here's mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ArNTjM7kPs&t=89s
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-07-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 27,751
Posted By jughrad
Air or Antifreeze?

Here is a video I made on the subject. I plan to do a de-winterizing video soon but I have never had a problem flushing the system. Don't put any antifreeze in the fresh water tank or the water...
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