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Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-25-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,385
Posted By Alabama Potter
Replacing ushaped dinette in Microlite

Wow! Long time since I heard from anyone at FR forum. We traded in the Microlite for a Grand Design 5th wheel 3 years ago but here's what I remember.

After checking with FR as to how much...
Forum: Wildwood 05-25-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,877
Posted By Alabama Potter
[QUOTE=Old Duke;2740381]Don't want to sound real...

[QUOTE=Old Duke;2740381]Don't want to sound real simple on this one, but are you sure that the cable was even working at the box. I have been places where the park advertised cable, but when I got...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-13-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,562
Posted By Alabama Potter
One thing I saw recently mentioned changing AC...

One thing I saw recently mentioned changing AC control to recirculate airflow instead of using outside air coming in to cool the tow vehicle. Apparently less stress on the AC compressor to recool...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-29-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By Alabama Potter
Aftermarket Slide Toppers

Our new SOB did not come with slide toppers. I’ve searched the topic in the forum but mostly got prod and cons.

Would those of you who added them after market give me some info about getting...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-24-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By Alabama Potter
Thanks for the response.

Thanks for the response.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-23-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,040
Posted By Alabama Potter
Leaving Forest River

Sorry to say we're leaving FR for Grand Design. Just got a Grand Design 295RL Reflection 5th wheel. You guys have been great advisors, especially Five Picker who helped answer lots questions and...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-22-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By Alabama Potter
just upgraded to a 5th wheel

We just upgraded to a 5th wheel from our Microlite 25FKS and the dealer offered an option of safety chains for the pin hitch. Seems to me that if it's a safety issue chains would be standard. Does...
Forum: Eastern USA 09-25-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,407
Posted By Alabama Potter
DeSoto state park and Guntersville state park in...

DeSoto state park and Guntersville state park in Alabama. Desoto is our fave. Good hiking trails - not too rigorous- and RV sites are very nice. CCC Museum, Little River Canyon National park, Desoto...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-13-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 22,029
Posted By Alabama Potter
[/COLOR][/COLOR][/I] Amen! We got our 2018...

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Amen! We got our 2018 Microlite, built in 2017 and our castle rock tires lasted 10K+ miles. Very few problems with this unit, and boy, are we grateful. We shake our heads...
Forum: Slide Outs 08-04-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,399
Posted By Alabama Potter
Fir what it’s worth when we removed our u-shape...

Fir what it’s worth when we removed our u-shape dinette to put in recliners I was worried about weight so called forest River. They advised not putting more than 150 lbs in slide. I didn’t tell ‘em...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-02-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By Alabama Potter
Goodyear endurance ST205/75R14

Thanks fir the responses. Just talked to Goodyear rep and the ones we want are out of stock with no estimate on when will be available.

Yes, Amazon has, but don’t want to get from there (less...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-02-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By Alabama Potter
No trying to hijack thread since OP asked about...

No trying to hijack thread since OP asked about going up in size but we, too need new tires on our tt.

According to our shop Goodyear has quit making endurance and there are none available in...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 07-13-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,389
Posted By Alabama Potter
That would be either Siri or Alexa. I don't...

That would be either Siri or Alexa. I don't think people realize that Alexa hears everything and sends it back to "home".

And, no, I'm not paranoid. It's true. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-13-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,319
Posted By Alabama Potter
Reservations?

We are a different rv’ing couple. We use our microlite as a traveling hotel, going to places we want to visit and sightseeing then sleep and eat at “home”. Therefore we make reservations. We took 7...
Forum: Rockwood 02-01-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,181
Posted By Alabama Potter
Rust on sink

I have found that Barkeepers Friend powder and a damp sponge will remove some rust from stainless. Can’t hurt to try. I don’t have a stainless sink but it works on knives that I thought were ruined....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 01-20-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Alabama Potter
Uneven tread eest

Mark. Same thing got us on our microlite. It WAS frame related. We were off only 1/8 inch and got the frame fixed. I can’t figure out how to send you to my post about it but a local frame and axel...
Forum: Rockwood 01-09-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,686
Posted By Alabama Potter
...now there’s an idea! We store at home...

...now there’s an idea!

We store at home with 30 amp power and turn on the fridge the night before we leave.

Then we d/c the shore power, open the gas, test the stove, and load up cold stuff...
Forum: Rockwood 01-09-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,686
Posted By Alabama Potter
Fridge and Lp

Thanks all for your responses. I guess I’m just a nervous Nellie!
Forum: Rockwood 01-09-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,686
Posted By Alabama Potter
When we disconnect shore power no sounds of...

When we disconnect shore power no sounds of igniter or LP running. Several minutes after disconnecting still no sounds.
Forum: Rockwood 01-08-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,686
Posted By Alabama Potter
Fridge on LP while traveling

Don’t want to hijack the thread but have a question.

We travel with fridge on in our microlite tt using LP, but the last couple of trips I noticed I can’t hear the igniter clicking at the outside...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 12-04-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,320
Posted By Alabama Potter
Short Queen RV sheets

I tried using regular queen sheets and HATED all that bunching, so I googled short queen RV sheets and ordered them online. Love them!

Wayfair has them, and Amazon. Camping world also sells...
Forum: Flagstaff 11-20-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Alabama Potter
Southern Frame in Montgomery. On the Mobile...

Southern Frame in Montgomery. On the Mobile highway.
Forum: Flagstaff 11-18-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Alabama Potter
Thanks for the response. Axel fine but wheel...

Thanks for the response. Axel fine but wheel misaligned.
Forum: Flagstaff 11-18-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Alabama Potter
It was wheel alignment. $200 spent at frame shop...

It was wheel alignment. $200 spent at frame shop and mind is at ease now. Thanks for the response.
Forum: Flagstaff 11-12-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Alabama Potter
Unusual tire wear

We noticed the right front tire of the two on that side of our our microlite is showing wear on the outside tread only. No other of the 4 tires are showing any wear at all.

Our tire guy, who is...
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