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04-30-2015, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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Originally Posted by itat
I said the same thing about my GM vehicles back in to late 80s and early 90s. Haven't bought a GM product since. Same experience with the one Chrysler product I've owned. Never again. My '09 F-150 has been as good as my Japanese vehicles.
Back to the topic of this thread....
I finally brought our new-to-us TT home from the dealer yesterday. It's at a reputable local trailer shop today having the bearings and brakes serviced. (I'll pump lube into the zerks myself but I'm not comfortable pulling the bearings myself.) I could have had the dealer do it but I'd rather take it to a place I know and trust.
Next on the list: dewinterize and sanitize the water system, clean the roof, wash & wax, lube and condition everything and then load it for our first trip May 8-10 at a local provincial park about 10 minutes away for a thorough test before my 30 warranty expires. After that, the mods will begin.
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Enjoy and Good Luck I did that routine last year before deciding to buy a new Roo. I am with you on the Ford, had. Chevrolet Avalanche was not impressed and never owned a Ram only a Jeep, love my 2014 F150 FX4 EcoBoost though
2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Crew 4X4 EB 3.5
2015 Roo 23IKSS
2015 (3) Nights Camped
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2016 F350 Supercew Short Box 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2013 Crusader 295RST Touring Edition
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04-30-2015, 01:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 45
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Opened out tt and cleaned inside. Then installed Maxair 2. Attached new ladder to back and put in new shelf liners - now to put in dishes and pots and pans
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04-30-2015, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Newport, MI
Posts: 210
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In our Crusader 295rst, Added an LED light strip above the pantry with a switch hidden inside the door. Tapped into the low voltage wire that runs to the furnace right below the compartment. It's the warm white light that just perfect in the evening while watching tv.
2014 Crusader 295rst
2014 F150 Fx4
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04-30-2015, 03:33 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Originally Posted by pfeather1
Need some info on the awning pole mod - have Dometic power awning - when I attach the bracket for the pole do I use the existing bolt that holds the head ? to the arm or do I drill another hole ? Wondering if I undo bolt if anything will fall/fly apart ? Also if I do take that bolt out do I do it in extended or retracted position? Thanks in advance
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Use the existing bolt in the awning. Nothing is going to come apart. Once you get the bracket bolted in using the existing bolt, align the bracket with the arm and using the bracket as a template, drill a 9/32" dia hole and secure with the 1/4 x 3/4 ss hex bolt and ss nyloc nut furnished.
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04-30-2015, 03:40 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Well, Wood 01 with his 3/4T Dodge Cummings literally blew the transmission case in two. Scattered case and parts all over the interstate. I will go get his 5er and see if I can drag it 50+ miles to a campground tomorrow morning.
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Went to Jonesville, NC to get Wood 01's 5er after he blew the transfer case into literally 3 pcs on I 77 last night. Hooked on to his 5er and took it over to Leatherwood CG in Ferguson, NC. Heck of a birthday for Steve, his wife said he's getting a $3000 transfer case for his birthday and she will expect a similar item costing the same. Poor old broken down 1500 Silverado had no problems.
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04-30-2015, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 1,458
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Went to Jonesville, NC to get Wood 01's 5er after he blew the transfer case into literally 3 pcs on I 77 last night. Hooked on to his 5er and took it over to Leatherwood CG in Ferguson, NC. Heck of a birthday for Steve, his wife said he's getting a $3000 transfer case for his birthday and she will expect a similar item costing the same. Poor old broken down 1500 Silverado had no problems.
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its amazingly nice that you would help someone out like that.
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2015 Ram 2500 4x4 6.4l with 2015 Sandpiper 25RLS
Wife, myself and 2 furry kids
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04-30-2015, 03:57 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountndream
its amazingly nice that you would help someone out like that.
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Met Steve and Linda in 2008 at a Rockwood/Flagstaff rally at Pymatuning Lake near Lake Erie and haven't seen them since. I do believe it was probably the first FR rally and there were 6 or 8 couples.
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04-30-2015, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 1,458
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Met Steve and Linda in 2008 at a Rockwood/Flagstaff rally at Pymatuning Lake near Lake Erie and haven't seen them since. I do believe it was probably the first FR rally and there were 6 or 8 couples.
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Even more impressive when you state that its been 6 or 7 years since you have seen them.
On a side note, after reading this, I am starting to disbelieve some of the things that Turbs has said about you.
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04-30-2015, 04:21 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Posts: 9,280
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Washed the roof.
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Chap , DW Joy, and Fur Baby Sango
2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
2017 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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04-30-2015, 04:24 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Didn't do anything to the 5er, but while I had the tonneau cover off to tow Steve's 5er, decided to try the Sherline adaptor I made, so I threw (lifted) the floor jack into the bed, backed up to the 5er and just jacked it up high enough to get it level and off the landing jacks. Worked like a charm. Gauge showed ?. About what I expected even with all the junk in the front compartment and the basement.
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04-30-2015, 04:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Didn't do anything to the 5er, but while I had the tonneau cover off to tow Steve's 5er, decided to try the Sherline adaptor I made, so I threw (lifted) the floor jack into the bed, backed up to the 5er and just jacked it up high enough to get it level and off the landing jacks. Worked like a charm. Gauge showed ?. About what I expected even with all the junk in the front compartment and the basement.
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"?." seems about right to me.
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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04-30-2015, 04:41 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 45
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Many thanks to Old Coot for the advice- cheers
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04-30-2015, 04:48 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountndream
its amazingly nice that you would help someone out like that.
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X2!
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04-30-2015, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 691
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OC funny that's what the coop scale said my pin weighed.My little Ram 1500 didn't even grunt.
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04-30-2015, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 357
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Raised each of the TT's wheels with a Trailer Aid Plus (works great BTW), and pumped new Lucas Red N Tacky through the hubs. Did not disassemble them since we purchased it just last September, but did give each wheel a shake to check adjustment and they all seemed fine.
Cleaned the WD hitch rub points with a drill mounted wire brush, then sprayed them all with Satin Black Rustoleum then EZ-Slide Graphite Based Coating. Haven't used this before so we'll see how I like it, goal would be to reduce noise without grease.
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04-30-2015, 05:18 PM
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#3676
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountndream
its amazingly nice that you would help someone out like that.
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It was only 248 miles round trip and that's what friends are for.
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04-30-2015, 07:00 PM
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#3677
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 981
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Got the tool box installed and partially filled. Put a real fire extinguisher on the ramp.Its mostly for outdoor use if needed.
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05-01-2015, 07:52 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Completely disassembled my "rvq" grill "ten years old now" and cleaned it for the upcoming season!
We love this little grill even though most dont.
I guess after grilling with it for ten years it's in pretty good shape!
TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"
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05-01-2015, 08:07 AM
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#3679
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Completely disassembled my "rvq" grill "ten years old now" and cleaned it for the upcoming season!
We love this little grill even though most dont.
I guess after grilling with it for ten years it's in pretty good shape!
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08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"
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Like mine too but also have a Coleman Road Trip we love. Don't ever buy a Camco Olympian 5500 SS grill a big POS can't even give mine away
2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Crew 4X4 EB 3.5
2015 Roo 23IKSS
2015 (3) Nights Camped
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05-01-2015, 08:09 AM
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#3680
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked1
Like mine too but also have a Coleman Road Trip we love. Don't ever buy a Camco Olympian 5500 SS grill a big POS can't even give mine away
2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Crew 4X4 EB 3.5
2015 Roo 23IKSS
2015 (3) Nights Camped
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"If" this one ever gives up the ghost I don't know what I'll do !
I wonder if you can still or ever could get parts for these?
TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"
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