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Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-01-2024, 08:57 AM
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Views: 451
Posted By atlanticjay
For anyone who might be following this thread, a...

For anyone who might be following this thread, a bit more searching has made me aware that you can purchase 10L, 15L, 20L (sorry about the metric, Canadian!) portable fridges. I very well might try...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-01-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By atlanticjay
I did take the the filter screen out and pushed...

I did take the the filter screen out and pushed on the little plunger in there and it seemed loose/broken. To fix that, I believe I have to remove the whole city water fitting?

As for the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-29-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By atlanticjay
Cube fridge in storage compartment?

Our unit is a 2021 Coachmen Apex 288BHS, with no outdoor kitchen. This upcoming summer will be our third being seasonal. Looking to add a couple of additional creature comforts.

One thing I've...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-29-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By atlanticjay
Need to replace city water inlet - is that all?

When winterizing back in the fall, the container of antifreeze was depleting much faster than expected. Realized that each time the pump was turned on, the antifreeze was absolutely blasting out of...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-09-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,188
Posted By atlanticjay
CANADIANS - Winegard Gateway

After some issues, I finally got the Winegard Gateway installed, connected to the Air 360+.

We have decided to seasonal this year, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get reliable...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-09-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,339
Posted By atlanticjay
Very late update - I had an electrician friend...

Very late update - I had an electrician friend connect this for me.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-29-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By atlanticjay
Solution (or at least workable fix)

So, for anyone who might be asking a similar question, I'm posting what we ended up doing.

I purchased a dryer vent quick connect -...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-25-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,339
Posted By atlanticjay
Winegard Gateway wiring question

Have the 360+ dome on the roof from factory. Got the Gateway (open box off Amazon). Took the little disk off the ceiling and now I’m confused.

The black wire I assume is ground? But why does it...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-16-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By atlanticjay
A/C in lower bunk (Apex 288BHS)

2020 Apex 288BHS. Top bunk has an A/C vent in the ceiling, stays nice and cool. But the lower bunk has no vent and gets warm/stuffy for the older son.

The hot water heater is under that bed, so...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-05-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By atlanticjay
Follow up, I actually just did another random...

Follow up, I actually just did another random internet search and got various hits for magnetic door stops. Most are screw-in, but some come with 3M command strip (circles) adhesive.

We use 3M...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-05-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By atlanticjay
Replace door latch back with magnets? (Apex 288)

Hello, everyone. Late July last year we upsized our Freedom Express 236BHS to an Apex 288BHS (2021) - bigger bunks for the kids and a little more breathing/moving around space for the adults. As...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 08-13-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By atlanticjay
Apex on-slide sink drain line problem

Hi, folks. Searched for any threads related to this issue but didn't find, so hopefully I'm not repeating.

Just upgraded our 236BHS Freedom Express to a 2021 Coachmen Apex UL 288BHS. Sink and...
Forum: Coachmen 05-12-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,099
Posted By atlanticjay
Pros and Cons of Freedom Express 275BHS

We currently have a 2014 Freedom Express 236BHS (50th Anniv Ed) and we love it. We bought it used, but it wasn't used much. We have loved that it is just the "right" size for towing, parking, etc....
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-09-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,014
Posted By atlanticjay
Nice. Might have to copy this. I finally...

Nice. Might have to copy this.

I finally got the courage to tap out the blank cover above the fridge in our Freedom Express this past weekend. Was worried about what I might find once I got it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-12-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,733
Posted By atlanticjay
This is reminiscent of our own story. 3 summers...

This is reminiscent of our own story. 3 summers ago we decided to buy a TT. At the time we owned a Dodge Durango SUV, with a tow package that rated it to haul 6,000 lbs. The TT we purchased would...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-08-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,527
Posted By atlanticjay
Thanks everyone for the replies so far. Lots of...

Thanks everyone for the replies so far. Lots of good information here, some I had previously read a bit about, but other things I didn't know about.

For those who inquired (and I will update the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-07-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,527
Posted By atlanticjay
Yes, and unfortunately, that is probably the one...

Yes, and unfortunately, that is probably the one which we would most like to see :( Even if you didn't, as you say, do Route 66 just because it is Route 66, taking the detour down to GC and then...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-07-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,527
Posted By atlanticjay
Atlantic Canada to Vancouver round trip - route?

So long story short, the wife and I are considering a cross-continent trip this summer. Two kids (8 and 5) and probably Grandma along for the ride. Potentially as much as 8 - 10 weeks, but not...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-16-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,134
Posted By atlanticjay
Iphone, Ipad - but wouldn't be streaming anything...

Iphone, Ipad - but wouldn't be streaming anything - would be using the entertainment system in the TT, just running a cable out to a projector.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-16-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,134
Posted By atlanticjay
That would be the thinking in this scenario. ...

That would be the thinking in this scenario. Again, part of the reason I'm asking to see if anyone is doing/has done this. Maybe it's just stupid, for various reasons.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-16-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,134
Posted By atlanticjay
Using TT awning as projector screen

Okay, so this is definitely a 1st world "problem", and I am almost embarrassed to even put it out there - but, I'll do it anyway.

Kids are 4 and 7. We travel with DVD screens in the truck and a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-08-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,454
Posted By atlanticjay
Thanks for the replies on this. Still doing some...

Thanks for the replies on this. Still doing some research. Saw a version where guy mounted a Radiolabs Captify antenna using a marine mount. Installed the mount with Eternabond tape and Dicor. ...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-27-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,454
Posted By atlanticjay
Bumper-mounted extendable wifi antenna?

Trying find out if anyone has done a mod like this.

I'm interested in adding a wifi booster system, like the Jefa or Alfa. Both obviously have an antenna that must be mounted. I really don't...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-11-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,635
Posted By atlanticjay
Thanks for the replies. I didn't mention...

Thanks for the replies.

I didn't mention that I am in Canada, so these websites that various have pointed out are not going to be viable for me (very high shipping costs, if they ship to Canada at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-10-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,635
Posted By atlanticjay
Last summer (first with TT), for a good stretch...

Last summer (first with TT), for a good stretch we went almost every weekend. Come home on Sunday - presumably fully charged after being hooked up all weekend - go again Friday or Saturday. Within...
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