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04-13-2014, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Originally Posted by Firefighter969
Today I
1 De winterized
2 Started Frig , hot water heater , oven/stove top and A/C all checked out ok
3 Installed new screen cover on screen door so dog does not run into anymore
4 Had some cold ones
Cut Grass
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#4 now you got it 
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2009 Chevy 2500HD Z71
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04-13-2014, 08:06 PM
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Gravity challenged
Join Date: May 2011
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Originally Posted by 05CrewDually
Dang Superman! You're making some of us look bad. By the time I am done with a wash and wax it's usually beer:30 and I'm done.
I checked brake linings, greased axle bearings, got both propane tanks filled, and tried to figure out where to camp Easter weekend.
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That's usually my MO, but I was on a roll this weekend.
I don't feel much like a superman right now...there's not one part of my old body that doesn't ache.
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2017 Flagstaff 832OKBS - Days camped 2022: 35
2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ Duramax
Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. - Thomas Henry Huxley
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04-14-2014, 12:00 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Now you have more storage area available.  |
Well, it's official. My poles overlap one of my storage hatches when they would be in the stowed position. Even if I drill a new hole higher up in the inner pole - the bottom pole still hang low enough that it would block the door. I bought a new pin for the top and just pin it to the upper bracket instead of using the nylock nut and bolt. Guess they'll officially ride in my bumper. 
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04-14-2014, 12:05 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Well, it's official. My poles overlap one of my storage hatches when they would be in the stowed position. Even if I drill a new hole higher up in the inner pole - the bottom pole still hang low enough that it would block the door. I bought a new pin for the top and just pin it to the upper bracket instead of using the nylock nut and bolt. Guess they'll officially ride in my bumper. |
How much does it overlap? You can remove the outer pole and cut up to about 10" off the bottom of the inner pole.
Come on man, use some Yankee ingenuity!
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04-14-2014, 12:23 PM
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They make poles that are in 3 sections instead of 2. Making them a shorter profile when stowed.
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2009 Chevy 2500HD Z71
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04-14-2014, 12:28 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by Platokidd
They make poles that are in 3 sections instead of 2. Making them a shorter profile when stowed.
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Ependydad has the D&D alum poles.
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04-14-2014, 12:32 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
How much does it overlap? You can remove the outer pole and cut up to about 10" off the bottom of the inner pole.
Come on man, use some Yankee ingenuity! |
I used ingenuity- I bought new pins! Now it is a no tools setup/take down.
I'll see how much of a hassle putting them up and taking them down turns out to be. The new pins really make it easy.
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04-14-2014, 12:35 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I used ingenuity- I bought new pins! Now it is a no tools setup/take down.
I'll see how much of a hassle putting them up and taking them down turns out to be. The new pins really make it easy. |
A hacksaw on the inner pole will make it even easier. Don't have to remove them. Just pin them in the stow brackets.
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04-14-2014, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Stromsburg, Nebraska
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
A hacksaw on the inner pole will make it even easier. Don't have to remove them. Just pin them in the stow brackets. |
Yup, this is what I did on my 34tbok, as the rear arm was over the pantry pass thru door. Easy free fix and I don't have to take the arms off to travel.
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2016 Sabre 34TBOK
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04-14-2014, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Had a good weekend. Installed 12 V outlets on each side so I could use my 12V compressor to air the tires. Put three support straps under the FW tank (it really sagged when filled, previous one burst). Rerouted and extended some wiring that was too tight and pinched under the GW tank. Added baffle and fans to the fridge vent to help cooling. I have been going through this NTU unit for several months (preventive maintenance), checking wiring for chaff/pinch points, cleaning/waterproofing electrical connections. Cleaning up the wiring mess in the WH compartment. Cleaning/repairing water lines, etc. Plan on going west for several weeks/month later this year and trying to avoid any obvious problems. Have some additional items to address, but making progress.
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2009 Flagstaff HW27SC (NTU 2014)
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04-14-2014, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Had a good weekend. Installed 12 V outlets on each side so I could use my 12V compressor to air the tires. Put three support straps under the FW tank (it really sagged when filled, previous one burst). Rerouted and extended some wiring that was too tight and pinched under the GW tank. Added baffle and fans to the fridge vent to help cooling. I have been going through this NTU unit for several months (preventive maintenance), checking wiring for chaff/pinch points, cleaning/waterproofing electrical connections. Cleaning up the wiring mess in the WH compartment. Cleaning/repairing water lines, etc. Plan on going west for several weeks/month later this year and trying to avoid any obvious problems. Have some additional items to address, but making progress.
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2009 Flagstaff HW27SC (NTU 2014)
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04-14-2014, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
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Drained all fluids. We have a freeze warning for tomorrow night. 
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04-14-2014, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In our CC.
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Got the CC a little dirty driving to Las Cruces, NM. It's gonna be 40 degs by morn. Brrrr!
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2014 Cedar Creek, 36CKTS
2013 GMC 2500 Denali
Duramax/Allison
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04-14-2014, 08:40 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
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Originally Posted by Buck1032
Drained all fluids. We have a freeze warning for tomorrow night. |
That's the main reason I haven't drained the pink stuff out of the TT. This time of year around here, hard telling what the temps are going to be. Last night didn't get below 65 degrees. Either tomorrow night or the next, it's supposed to be down around 31! 
I'll wait until the end of this month to totally de-winterize.
Larry
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04-14-2014, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Missouri
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What kind of "insect screens on fridge and furnace" did you use / where did you get them ?
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04-14-2014, 09:24 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SC Lowcountry
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I spent the majority of yesterday cleaning the Sabre. From roof down to include tops of the slides, and the awning. That was a job! Awning was tough. Used a solution previously mentioned on another post, bleach, warm water, vinegar and dish detergent, rolled it up and waited about 20 minutes. Still had to use just bleach and warm water for the white parts of the awning, top and bottom. Came out great. Pollen took a real toll on the roof and front cap, it came clean as well. DW did the entire inside and we are ready to roll Wed morning.
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6
Nights Camped 2013-(44) 2014-(59) 2015-(47)
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04-14-2014, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: On the Road
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Attached a 30 amp surge protector to power pole.
Checked air pressure on all tires. Added air as needed...have one with a slow leak despite the fabled Nitrogen being in the tires.
Inspected the TT inside and out as will be heading out in a few weeks...probably to Washington state. Gonna just love that 32 hour trip! 
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2013 F350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel DRW
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04-15-2014, 02:36 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
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Watched the thunder storms wash the pollen off the rig
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04-15-2014, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Cleaned it up and put the cover back on it, until the end of next month.
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04-15-2014, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Turned the furnace on this morning, just pop pulled low point drains and hot water anode next. We are suppose to leave Sunday on a 2 week vacation around Ontario! Snow go away. -8 tonight!💨
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2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
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