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03-10-2020, 04:33 PM
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#16941
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
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well, we.............
Parked it
Cleaned it
Refilled supplies
Laundered Linens
Ordered replacement shower faucet (one with a cartridge not washers to make
the flow of water smoother with our Girard Gen1 WH
Ready for next trip the day I get off of work, 2 weeks from tomorrow. 
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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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03-11-2020, 04:44 PM
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#16942
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,321
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Got in a cord mount 30TT receptical to make a generator paralleling cable for my 2 small inverter generators. I bought an inexpensive paralleling cable before but haven't tried it. It's just the cable, I'd have to use an outlet on one of the generators with just that and THAT would limit me to 20 amps pulled by the TT. Enough for the air conditioning but if I'm running two gennys, I want the power options available.
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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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03-11-2020, 05:04 PM
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#16943
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,333
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Just finished installing a set of Horst Miracle Probes (Valterra) in both Black and Gray water tanks.
Time to install the probes, about 15 minutes per tank.
Time to wrestle the belly cover, about 5 hours spread over two days.
Belly cover is now fully secured by screws rather than nails so any future access will be a piece of cake compared to this project.
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"A wise man can change his mind. A fool never will." (Japanese Proverb)
"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change  )
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03-11-2020, 06:52 PM
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#16944
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 538
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
Just finished installing a set of Horst Miracle Probes (Valterra) in both Black and Gray water tanks.
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I personally think those Horst probes are pretty darn good. I've used them on my last two campers and after a quick tank flush they almost always read empty. If not immediately, within a short amount of time after the flush. Much, much better than the stock button probes.
Ray
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2017 Rockwood 2109S
Ram 1500
Me Her And a furry little dog
US Navy Veteran
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03-11-2020, 08:14 PM
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#16945
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Jayhawker
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Suburbs Kansas City
Posts: 290
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
Just finished installing a set of Horst Miracle Probes (Valterra) in both Black and Gray water tanks.
Time to install the probes, about 15 minutes per tank.
Time to wrestle the belly cover, about 5 hours spread over two days.
Belly cover is now fully secured by screws rather than nails so any future access will be a piece of cake compared to this project.
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What tools or method worked best for you on the removal of the nails? I have removed two with a pair of vice grips and they were a bear to get out! 
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2018 Surveyor 243RBS
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03-11-2020, 09:07 PM
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#16946
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayhawker
What tools or method worked best for you on the removal of the nails? I have removed two with a pair of vice grips and they were a bear to get out! |
I used a 6-point 1/4 in socket in my cordless drill. First i chiseled off the plastic that was part of the nail.
Then just spun the nail while prying under the washer.
Most came right out but i had to break one off with a chisel and another i just cut around the washer so the coroplast would drop.
I replaced nails with self drill/tap TEK screws. On the two locations where i couldn't get nails out I just put the TEK screws in right next to the old nail locations.
Later when it warms a little i'm going to seal all edges with aluminum tape to keep water, dirt, and dust out.
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"A wise man can change his mind. A fool never will." (Japanese Proverb)
"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change )
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03-11-2020, 09:27 PM
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#16947
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Did you consider just not putting it back on?
I don't have one and I'm glad I don't.
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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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03-11-2020, 09:32 PM
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#16948
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Did you consider just not putting it back on?
I don't have one and I'm glad I don't.
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Didn't even cross my mind. Where I boondock not only do I have to drive down dusty/muddy roads but there are the usual complement of rodents present.
The belly cover is there for a more important reason than just aggravating us when we want to access something in that area
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"A wise man can change his mind. A fool never will." (Japanese Proverb)
"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change )
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03-11-2020, 11:41 PM
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#16949
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Well, to each his own. Gives the rodents more places to hide, IMHO. And less incentive for people to actually inspect what's going on with their frame and other components under there.
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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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03-13-2020, 11:02 PM
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#16950
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 218
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdJunior
Got it inspected (annual Texas "safety" inspection. He made sure the running lights, brake lights, and turn signals worked!). All good!
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Wait, what? They didn’t test your brakes, too? I’m in Austin and have had to have the brakes test for years now. (A good thing, but a PITA hauling it to a place that can do this)
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2011 Allegro Open Road 32BA -<2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Redwolf Journeys picture site
Wolf Den 3 - '14 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light 8280WS [SOLD]
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03-13-2020, 11:06 PM
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#16951
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 218
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Hooked up and went camping! Unfortunately the power pedestal is flakey and the intermittent power is now off. Will have to check for another site in the morning. Luckily the battery is full so we have lights.
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2011 Allegro Open Road 32BA -<2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Redwolf Journeys picture site
Wolf Den 3 - '14 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light 8280WS [SOLD]
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03-14-2020, 12:18 PM
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#16952
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,321
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Working out a plan to remove the upper bunk in my TT. Want to keep the parts to reinstall for sales purposes. Crazy weather in PA makes want take the cover off and get to work on it!
Does graveling the drive with limestone count for the TT?
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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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03-14-2020, 04:26 PM
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#16953
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NC
Posts: 477
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Dewinterized and powered up all appliances and air conditioners. Less than 2 weeks till we go on the first trip of the year.
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2017 Surveyor 33RETS with Residential Refrigerator and Inverter
2005 Ford Excursion 6.0L 2WD
Nights Camped 2016 27, 2017 29
2018 25 2019 25
2020 24 2021 28 2022 302023 30
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03-14-2020, 05:36 PM
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#16954
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Western Montana
Posts: 883
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Took out an 18 yr old leaking Aqua Magic IV toilet and installed a Dometic 310 (comfort height). Somewhat of a challenge as the AM IV bolted down on the front and rear side and the Dometic bolts down on the sides so had to unscrew and turn the hold down ring about 60 deg. Also had to fab up new water connection due to different length between old and new.
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Mike and JoAnne
Montana Summer / Arizona Winter
2016 Prism 24G /2002 HitchHiker 38LKTG
ACME EZTowing a 2015 Chevy Sonic RS Hatchback
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03-14-2020, 08:11 PM
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#16955
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 712
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Currently on our inaugural camping trip. Only a few minor issues so far. I did not expect it to snow all day in March in central Ohio.
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Hobienick
2022 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH
2020 Rockwood Roo 19 (Sold Jul 2022)
2012 F150 SuperCrew Ecoboost
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03-15-2020, 08:09 PM
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#16956
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Help trying to decide if it is a good investment to put eternabond tape on my seams or to continue with Dicor
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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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03-15-2020, 08:17 PM
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#16957
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,832
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brand2328
Help trying to decide if it is a good investment to put eternabond tape on my seams or to continue with Dicor
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I would definitely opt for the eternabond tape. The peace of mind is well worth it!
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2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
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03-15-2020, 09:01 PM
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#16958
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brand2328
Help trying to decide if it is a good investment to put eternabond tape on my seams or to continue with Dicor
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Eternabond is pricey but its an investment. If you plan to keep your trailer for quite a few years it is worth the investment.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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03-16-2020, 01:54 PM
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#16959
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Stockdale Texas
Posts: 448
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Blew leaves and twigs off TT roof and covered. Why cover you ask. I park under an oak tree in south texas, and it's that time of year when they loose their leaves and develop the pollen that will turn the trailer roof a greenish color.
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03-16-2020, 02:06 PM
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#16960
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: LaGrange Ga
Posts: 450
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Put Enterabond tape all around the top edges over the Dicor. Patched a small crack in my gutter over the front awing. Hope it works. Put a thin piece of board behind my sofa so if anything falls it won't go into the storage compartment.
Mike
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Forest River Wildwood
2017 27 RKSS
2015 Sierra SLE 5.3 V8 4x4
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