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10-31-2020, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
Posts: 12,423
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Took the rig back to the ranch shop for the winter. I use it out there for inside camping.
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Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
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10-31-2020, 09:22 AM
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#17702
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2014 XLR 27HFS
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 493
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Decided to go from 15" to 16" wheels (with metal valve stems) and put endurance tires on it.
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Dave & Audrey
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10-31-2020, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tugboat369
I did not like the clip that locked the Equalizer Bar Chain in place.
Attachment 241844
So I came up with a different design that locks in better and and pins both sides of the clamp.
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I painted them red for better visibility. And made them out of the yard sign stand from a political sign. Found a use for all these political signs.
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Creative, elegant, useful and free..........PERFECT!! 
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
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10-31-2020, 10:25 PM
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#17704
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 700
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Finished torquing to specs on my new 3p hitch and took it for a test drive
had to extend my safety chains and reposition my brake safety switch but the way it feels behind me is vastly improved.
At 55, 60, and 65 there is no sway at all. At 70 there was a little movement from passing trucks, but this is the only time I’ve driven at that speed. Gotta say for my peace of mind the investment is worth it. Now I’m waiting to see if sunshine and flowers come out of my black water tank 🤪
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10-31-2020, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 907
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Yesterday I winterized my rig. Last night temps were down into the mid-twenties, so I couldn't put it off any longer.
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11-01-2020, 03:43 PM
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#17706
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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We put ours down for the long winters nap. Going to be a long winter.
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2017 Sanibel 3601
2015 F350 - 6.7 Diesel
Retired SMsgt USAF 21 years
6 years weekend camping Class C
2017 camping 20 days and counting
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11-02-2020, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: N. Illinois
Posts: 2,371
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Pulled the battery, topped off the cells with water and put it on the charger. Once the charger is saying full charge I'll check the specific gravity with a hydrometer an d see what condition the cells of the battery is in. I'll give it a capacity test and then ill know for certain if I'm going to get another year out of it . If all is good ill give it a charge every couple months until spring. This is the original battery the tt came with and made it 6 years!
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2016 Flagstaff 27VRL Emerald
14K Equalizer
2020 Silverado 2500HD CC 4X4 6.6L gas 3.73
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11-02-2020, 05:49 PM
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#17708
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 5
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Bed Rails
First, I joined the Forum, thank you. Second I tried to remove the bed rails from my 2013 Viking Epic to replace the bent ones. No luck, not sure how to do it. Any help would be appreciated as I cant find anything on You Tube. 
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11-03-2020, 09:24 AM
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#17709
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 4,555
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jonovich
First, I joined the Forum, thank you. Second I tried to remove the bed rails from my 2013 Viking Epic to replace the bent ones. No luck, not sure how to do it. Any help would be appreciated as I cant find anything on You Tube. |
Welcome to the forum. As your Viking is a Coachmen brand, you may get more knowledgeable responses if you post your query in the Coachmen forum:
Coachmen
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TV: 2021 Ford F-150 4WD XLT Crew w/ 3.5L EB & HDPP, payload: 2,416#.
RV: 2020 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2507S, Propride 3P hitch w/ 1400# spring bars
Camping nights: 2021, 52; 2022, 99; 2023, 88; 2024, TBD (Est: 80+)
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11-04-2020, 04:44 PM
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#17710
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,329
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Covered her up for a long winters nap ;(
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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11-05-2020, 09:56 AM
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#17711
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 907
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I towed it back to its storage spot for the winter after winterizing and cleaning it over the weekend and this week. Boo! We have been talking about taking trip south over the winter though, so maybe it won't be hibernating for too long.
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11-14-2020, 02:31 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,146
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Winterized, flushed the water heater and installed a new anode. Was wanting to hold out a few more weeks as we are doing a little mod to add a pantry in the kitchen island.
We've had 8-10 nights where it got to the mid 20°s and I've just run a little heat but next week we are to get a couple days where it doesn't get above freezing so its safe now.
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2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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11-14-2020, 02:35 PM
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The PI Camper
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 124
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Finally converted the bedside hanging closets into shelf space. (gotta remove the rods still) 
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The Houston, TX PI Camper
2014 Flagstaff Micro Lite
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11-14-2020, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 293
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what did i do
not a single thing
C.W has my rig i have a extended warrantee on it and they are looking to see how much it will cover ..................
but i have big plans .... 
i have a 2608ws 2014 rockwood u.l
the bathroom door is in the wrong place.
so i am removing door way & extending the wall and using a accordion door..
then making a light over table
2014 rock wood forest river 2608ws lot's of mod's
2000 dodge ram 3500 Dually 5.9 cummins lots of upgrades
dont argue with people who contradict them self & lye all the time.
my own philosophy ..
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11-15-2020, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
Posts: 12,423
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Heading out to the shop to adjust a rear screen door latch I installed the other day and to put the new 2021 RV sticker and registration sticker on the rig (I will forget if I wait till spring)
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Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
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11-16-2020, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 138
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AFDON
A low battery will trigger these things too. Act just like you describe. Do you have a dog in the camper? They can cause it also.
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I have the same issue.
Mine will go off randomly (usually early in the damn morning waking us up).
We do have a dog with us but she is usually in the BR withDW and me at the door of the bed. Unit is mounted on rear wall of camper under the radio. I replaced it last year under warranty from CW with a new unit and it still occurs - On shore power or off shore power. Gas is off so that not the issue.
Driving us crazy.
We installed a on off switch right above it so I could turn it off when it started going crazy so I wouldn't have to play electrician in the middle of the night.
I am using the camper as a home office parked next to the house on shore power and cold weather is coming in and will have to use heater.I still haven't figured out the issue.
Any other Ideas?
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Ed & Kay
2015 Ram 1500 5.7 V8
2014 Rockwood 2703WS
2020 is a BUST!
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11-18-2020, 08:22 AM
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Part-Time Campground Host
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,187
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Installed a Progressive Dynamics PD9260CV converter as our WFCO 9855 finally died. The install was plug and play and the new converter works well.
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Craig & Cath
2018 2902WS Rockwood Ultra Lite (with tons of Mods)
2022 F250 Lariat Super Cab, 7.3 gas w/10 Spd Xmsn
Equalizer Hitch w/4-Point Sway Control
Days camped since 2015(retirement): 1687
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11-18-2020, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Farmer
Posts: 4,988
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cboss
Installed a Progressive Dynamics PD9260CV converter as our WFCO 9855 finally died. The install was plug and play and the new converter works well.
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Great to know, I'm wanting to do this change out as well. Plug and play is always a plus.
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11-18-2020, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Texas
Posts: 109
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cudajim
Let's see,
Parked my 2013 XLR Yesterday here in Maryland. Just spent the last 12 days on the Road tween Ft. Collins and here.
Before the trip I put helper Air bags (Firestone) and shocks (Bilstein 4600) and 6 Tires for The XLR (Transeagle STR)
Wow!
Big difference from My Michigan to Denver trip without all that.
If anyone is interested I will review the three.
We are set up here to stay for 13 weeks. Gotta get my poop-tube affixed solid style.(PVC)
Cause of the long stay.
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I'm new to RV living and I just found out I will be here (in Kentucky) at my current job at least until March 2021 so I will be stationary another 4 months - I want to do the same but don't understand how to attach the PVC to the current fittings. Are there fittings available for the PVC or do you just have to do some "special" engineering?
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2020 Puma 257RESS
2020 Ram 2500 4 X 4
Centerville, Texas
Living to work and Working to live!
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11-18-2020, 03:17 PM
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Old Camping Squid
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Northeastern Ohio
Posts: 196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharonogoingsolo
I'm new to RV living and I just found out I will be here (in Kentucky) at my current job at least until March 2021 so I will be stationary another 4 months - I want to do the same but don't understand how to attach the PVC to the current fittings. Are there fittings available for the PVC or do you just have to do some "special" engineering?
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I did this years ago, super easy, 3 inch pvc any hardware you want, they sell, glue fittings and threaded, ( use the rotating bayonet fittings ) clear fittings... you name it they have it. Just to give you a few ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=rv+s..._AUoAXoECAEQAQ
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2006 F150 Supercab 5.4 Flex Fuel
2017 H-D FLHTK Ultra Limited
EZgo TXT and ClubCar Precedent golf carts
2009 Forest River Salem 30QBSS
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