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10-08-2015, 08:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 4
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I have a 2014, heritage glen lite TT, 262 FL. I have replaced two brake drums and now have a destroyed axle spindle and looking like another night in a hotel while headed to Nashville for more camping.
The Goodyear folks here in Cookeville , Tn have been great. They are trying to have a new spindle welded onto the existing axle as the delivery date for an OEM is not till October 21, This is the second brake failure that resulted in burning the bearings into the spindle in an 800 mile trip.
Lugs and Bearings were checked, Prior to departure. Two different towing trucks, one with an add on brake controller and the new truck F350 with an integrated brake controller. So I don't think it is the brake controller, thinking it is an issue with the original brake drums.
If Anyone else is experiencing this type of failure would love to hear what your doing. Dealers said he has never heard of this before.
Gene
Gtcrabt@gmail.com
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10-08-2015, 08:39 PM
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#5202
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 4
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I have a 2014, heritage glen lite TT, 262 FL. I have replaced two brake drums and now have a destroyed axle spindle and looking like another night in a hotel while headed to Nashville for more camping.
The Goodyear folks here in Cookeville , Tn have been great. They are trying to have a new spindle welded onto the existing axle as the delivery date for an OEM is not till October 21, This is the second brake failure that resulted in burning the bearings into the spindle in an 800 mile trip.
Lugs and Bearings were checked, Prior to departure. Two different towing trucks, one with an add on brake controller and the new truck F350 with an integrated brake controller. So I don't think it is the brake controller, thinking it is an issue with the original brake drums.
If Anyone else is  experiencing this type of failure would love to hear what your doing. Dealers said he has never heard of this before.
Gene
Gtcrabt@gmail.com
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10-08-2015, 09:00 PM
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#5203
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wingedone
I really despise how many trailers, including ours, comes with a bathroom door that leaves huge gaps at the top. I want a private bath, not a highway rest area toilet stall.
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It's done for a reason. So you can keep air flowing even with the door closed.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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10-09-2015, 01:51 PM
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#5204
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Gaps are for one, or both, my think'n, to let stink out or heat in.
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BOB you have developed a real problem with stink. I hope your down wind from me at the rally, REMEMBER you live in a rolling outhouse when you travel.....  They do make products to make it smell like roses.... 
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Concord
2018 / 300 DSC
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10-09-2015, 07:48 PM
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#5205
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 466
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Spent the last day of our camping trip relaxing. Sat outside drinking coffee and had lunch till the rain started. We then moved inside and played board games. And again our 9 y/o beat us at Dino-oply.
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10-09-2015, 08:19 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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OC has a new coffee pot to use outside on his trailer.....says he's gett'in lazy and didn't need to keep going inside for a re-fill.......I just added an outside water tap so I don't even have to go inside to re-fill pot. Also, just bought a restaurant style Bunn coffee maker, 2 12 cups pots, and will get the filters tomorrow..... now, just need help gett'n it from pot to cup without gett'in up.
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10-09-2015, 08:44 PM
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#5207
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Where ever the trailer is parked
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
OC has a new coffee pot to use outside on his trailer.....says he's gett'in lazy and didn't need to keep going inside for a re-fill.......I just added an outside water tap so I don't even have to go inside to re-fill pot. Also, just bought a restaurant style Bunn coffee maker, 2 12 cups pots, and will get the filters tomorrow..... now, just need help gett'n it from pot to cup without gett'in up.
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JUST GET A HOSE, SUCK ON IT. 
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10-09-2015, 08:50 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Not gonn'a happen in my condition.....might just need to lower pot table.
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10-09-2015, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lower Michigan
Posts: 1,471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Not gonn'a happen in my condition.....might just need to lower pot table. |
I'm sure you will figure something out. Maybe build a robot or train the dog. 
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Bill & Pam
2014 Trilogy 3650RE
2015 F350 PSD
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10-09-2015, 09:51 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 bob caldwell
Not gonn'a happen in my condition.....might just need to lower pot table. |
Get a used 12v water pump.
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10-09-2015, 09:53 PM
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#5211
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Get a used 12v water pump.
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Hmmmmmm......all would work.
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10-09-2015, 09:57 PM
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#5212
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Campground host Mo. State
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Springfield Missouri
Posts: 65
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Eagerly awaiting our 2016 Crusader 321res,got many mods in mind.
2008 Ram 6.7 Cummins no egr valve, straight thru 4in.stainless exhaust, no turbo muffler H&S Mini max race tuner, 4.11 differential ratio Love my truck.
Frank & Kathy Cervellere
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10-09-2015, 10:00 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Actually, that's the most fun, doing the mods
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10-09-2015, 10:05 PM
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#5214
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Hmmmmmm......all would work.
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I know you like to use tools for more than one purpose..Works for supply and exhaust.
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B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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10-09-2015, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Today I tried to buy Moth Balls for mice proofing. Not available any more, naphthaline is hazardous to peoples health. I bought extra electric mouse defender, putting it under by the rear of the trailer where they could get in.
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B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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10-09-2015, 10:08 PM
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#5216
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Ryan......ah, Brian, you get to be first and second in line 
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10-10-2015, 02:03 PM
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#5217
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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 ependydad
Ditchdigger, can you explain that last picture with the pinbox?
For me, I installed a storage box onto my rear bumper.
Attachment 90287
Attachment 90288
The box is cheap and will store my sewer accouterments (campsite elbow, donut, wye, XXL ZipLoc bag for filling with water if I need weight for my sewer connection).
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Originally Posted by Kenny kustom
Are zip ties enough to hold it on the bumper???
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Pulled 400+ miles from Colorado Springs to Moab. It's held steady with no change in 4 zip ties.
Going to keep traveling and watching it. If I have to switch to metal straps, I will.
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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10-10-2015, 02:08 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 ependydad
...Going to keep traveling and watching it. If I have to switch to metal straps, I will.
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Not if it's gone.
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10-10-2015, 06:45 PM
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#5219
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Cleaned the awning, washed the Maxair covers and vents, then washed the entire trailer. DW helped made fast work. 38 ft long and high walled park model is a lot of tin! 2 more nights then we need to close it up for the Winter,😟
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B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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10-10-2015, 06:49 PM
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#5220
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Must be nice to be young and energetic! Slam latches showed up, but it's pour'n, so maybe tomorrow.
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