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04-07-2020, 05:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NC
Posts: 477
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Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Maybe. I think the pump out service has got to be considered "essential life sustaining business".
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It is. The truck came yesterday, took care of the issue and all is well. I closed the slides and locked the camper back up.
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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
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04-07-2020, 05:54 AM
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#17042
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: LaGrange Ga
Posts: 450
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Insulation
Put some foam insulation in a couple of big holes where plumbing and electrical wires were run hoping to keep rats out.
Mike
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Mike Gray
Forest River Wildwood
2017 27 RKSS
2015 Sierra SLE 5.3 V8 4x4
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04-07-2020, 07:23 AM
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#17043
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Nice job.
I always find it interesting to see other folks opinions on things.
I've seen lots of posts over the years where someone wanted to remove a booth dinette and install chairs but yours is the first I've seen the other way.
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Thank You we want to be able to make it into a bed when the grandkids come with us.
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04-07-2020, 07:29 AM
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#17044
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LittleBill
Overall real nice job - clean, professional. Looks like you replaced the slide back wall with new paneling while doing it as well. Storage under benches I assume?
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Yes there is storage under the benches and on the back wall I used a peel and stick light weight flooring from Lowe’s. I also pinned it to the wall with 1/2 inch brads from my brad nailer. I was a concerned about adding a lot of weight to the slide.
Thank You
John
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04-07-2020, 08:04 AM
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#17045
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 414
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I removed a few things like batteries, inverter, Battery monitor, to start setting up a portable solar generator.
Should this pandemic get really wild, I want to be able to run my freezer, in-house fridge, Fios/internet, charge my tablets and not be in the dark.
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2018 Surveyor 264RKLE
Retired
Location depends on weather and state plandemic rules.
Most coincidences are carefully planned
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04-07-2020, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,329
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I'm so excited!
Just talked to my mechanic next door, regular garage business, has contracts with PENNDOT, FEDEX, etc.
He estimated about $125 and is willing to do my axle flip. I will give him a bonus because I expected and was prepared to pay much more. I'll have him do the state inspection while he's at it. That's about $50.
Dropping it off after their lunch. They will clear a spot for me right before I tow over. Otherwise new vehicles dropped off will fill the spots. He is a very popular independent garage, started out locally at a Ford dealer. Fantastic neighbor. He does all my non warranty work.
A trusted mechanic is near as important as a trusted doctor to me!
Will post before and after pics.
Dropped it off. Forgot to take pictures!
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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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04-08-2020, 09:04 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,146
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Fired all systems up and running.
Storm blew through last evening and power has been out since 2 AM. We'll use the R/V as a backup. I'll wait to fire up the home backup generator for a bit. Refrigerators and freezers can go 24-36 hours at our current 40° temps. Still 60° in the house. 8000 homes without power in our county and more in the Pittsburgh area.
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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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04-08-2020, 09:12 AM
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#17048
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Fired all systems up and running.
Storm blew through last evening and power has been out since 2 AM. We'll use the R/V as a backup. I'll wait to fire up the home backup generator for a bit. Refrigerators and freezers can go 24-36 hours at our current 40° temps. Still 60° in the house. 8000 homes without power in our county and more in the Pittsburgh area.
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Hit here about 2:30am.... Lights didn't even flicker. Couple of trees down in the county, but that's about it. Hope you're up and running soon.
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"Sunny" the 2017 Sunseeker 3010DS
2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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04-08-2020, 11:53 AM
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#17049
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,329
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Axle flip completed
Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.
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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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04-08-2020, 06:09 PM
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#17050
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Not sure why but dewinterized today. No leaks.
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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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04-08-2020, 06:13 PM
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#17051
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,836
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Repacked the bearings over the weekend. Not sure when it will move, but we’ve been spending a couple of nights in it in the back yard. Sigh...
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2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
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04-08-2020, 06:15 PM
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#17052
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.
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Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?
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2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
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04-08-2020, 07:17 PM
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#17053
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Joliet, IL
Posts: 1,342
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jfkmk
Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?
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Thinking same thing.
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2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2 (40.5ft)
TST Cap System (Tire Monitoring)
2021 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab 4X4 DRW Duramax (replaced 2015 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4 Duramax)
Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch (replaced Demco 18K Auto-slide)
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04-08-2020, 08:15 PM
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#17054
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 538
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brand2328
Not sure why but dewinterized today. No leaks.
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I know what you mean but I'll be doing mine shortly also.
I doubt there will be any camping in my area until at least summer, but since I keep my camper at home and plugged in, I'll be able to use it as sort of a mancave to hang out in from time to time until things open up and it's safe.
Ray
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2017 Rockwood 2109S
Ram 1500
Me Her And a furry little dog
US Navy Veteran
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04-09-2020, 05:56 AM
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#17055
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandK-M
I know what you mean but I'll be doing mine shortly also.
I doubt there will be any camping in my area until at least summer, but since I keep my camper at home and plugged in, I'll be able to use it as sort of a mancave to hang out in from time to time until things open up and it's safe.
Ray
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My thoughts also. Power is on
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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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04-09-2020, 08:03 AM
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#17056
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jfkmk
Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?
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My drive humped down to the highway, highway is nicely crowned for drainage (5 lanes), and a heckava dip where drive & road meet. When they added the fifth/turn lane to our high school, taking some of our frontage, that dug the "ditch" meeting area deeper I had much of my driveway hump graded out but it wasn't enough. The black pipe dragging was a constant worry. I replaced the pull handle once already and pull out at as much an angle as I can when leaving. I don't put my WDH bars on until out the road to better allow the TT to tilt up also. I could not use my factory TT rear rack with the spare tire mount welded on it. Using the rack, the spare remains bolted below it. I don't think removing the spare would allow the spare mount and rack not to drag. I seriously considered cutting off the spare mount and finding another place for it.
Now I have to reconfigure my WDH, flipping it to raise it the 4" gained. I need to do the same with one of my basic hitches I keep as a backup & for moving the TT in the yard. Bonus, more Boondocking possibilities.
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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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04-09-2020, 10:04 AM
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#17057
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Posts: 3,368
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Wildcat 29RLX
* Installed Booth Dinette to replace table/chairs
* Installed Goodyear Endurance tires
* Installed steel valve stems to accommodate TPMS
* Installed Victron BMV700 battery monitor
* Installed two Group 27 AGM deep cycle batteries (12 Volt in parallel)
* Bought suitcase style 130 Watt Solar setup
* Replaced with Queen Mattress with higher quality mattress
* Replaced bathroom fan with Fantastic Fan
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2021 F350 Lariat 7.3 4X4 w 4.30s, 2018 Wildcat 29RLX
2012 BMW G650GS, Demco Premiere Slider
1969 John Deere 1020, 1940 Ford 9N, 1948 Ford 8N
Jonsered 535, Can of WD-40, Duct Tape
Red Green coffee mugs
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04-09-2020, 10:14 AM
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#17058
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Part Timing It Now
Posts: 3,457
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.
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Now you need fender skirts or larger off road wheels & tires! You have the room!
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"PT Crew Members Since 9/2010"
2011 RAM 2500 HD 6.7L CTD Crew
2014 Prime Time Sanibel 3250
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04-09-2020, 11:00 AM
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#17059
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rracer5
Now you need fender skirts or larger off road wheels & tires! You have the room!
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Fender skirts, Holy 57 Cadillac, Batman!
Actually bigger wheels/tires is a consideration, but one step at a time. I'll try this out traveling and camping first. Maybe next year
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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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04-09-2020, 11:26 AM
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#17060
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,146
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It surely did raise it.
Remember your increased height and the center of gravity is now different.
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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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