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09-29-2015, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Where ever the trailer is parked
Posts: 112
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I am going to try to post some pictures of the brakes. Looks like it finally worked.
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09-29-2015, 10:17 PM
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#5082
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Ditchdigger, can you explain that last picture with the pinbox?
For me, I installed a storage box onto my rear bumper.
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).
It's not much, but it'll free up some space from the basement.
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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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09-29-2015, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,464
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Are zip ties enough to hold it on the bumper???
2008 F350 CCSB V10
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
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09-29-2015, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Where ever the trailer is parked
Posts: 112
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[QUOTE=ependydad;997347]Ditchdigger, can you explain that last picture with the pinbox?
That is my patent. It is a Fifth Wheel Hitch Hoist. It is how I get my hitch off my truck without braking my back. I hope to have it on the market within a year or two. I want to find a company to manufacture and distribute it.
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09-30-2015, 12:12 AM
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#5085
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2007 WildCat 32QBBS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,349
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny kustom
Are zip ties enough to hold it on the bumper???
2008 F350 CCSB V10
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
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I'm putting money on NO. I think some square U-bolts would work better long term.
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2007 Forest River WildCat 32QBBS
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09-30-2015, 12:35 AM
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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 Kenny kustom
Are zip ties enough to hold it on the bumper???
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 05CrewDually
I'm putting money on NO. I think some square U-bolts would work better long term.
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We are gonna find out. I'm thinking yes since there's little weight to it.
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Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
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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09-30-2015, 04:56 AM
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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
We are gonna find out. I'm thinking yes since there's little weight to it.
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And no wind buffeting it? 
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09-30-2015, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Forest Grove, Oregon
Posts: 602
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
We are gonna find out. I'm thinking yes since there's little weight to it.
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Is this one of the new methods for your trailer to lose weight?
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98 Chevy Silverado C3500 crewcab, 454 cu in & 2013 Salem Cruise-Lite 181BHXL
FRF and FROG member
 Days camped in 2012 (3), 2013 (3), 2014 (6) Days camped in 2015-18, 0 Days so far
Days camped in 2019, (8)
This Space for Rent
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09-30-2015, 10:02 AM
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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 Night Stone
Is this one of the new methods for your trailer to lose weight?
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It will be even lighter when the wind rips it off. 
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09-30-2015, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 454
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Finished the install of my Fence-post Sewer-hose storage mod this morning.
Photos here: -
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...p?albumid=2447
Also installed the Furrion observation/backup camera, which seems good thus far (haven't actually towed with it yet tho', that'll be Friday). Just need to work out where to mount the monitor when towing 
Yesterday ordered a digital thermostat to replace the analog slider one. Hope to install that in the next few days, depending on when it arrives.
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2015 Rockwood Signature UltraLite 8281WS
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat CrewCab, 4x4, 6.2L V8
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09-30-2015, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Jonesboro AR--Home of Arkansas State University and the Red Wolves
Posts: 583
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Steps Repaired
Replaced all the rivets in our steps with Grade 8 bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts.....It sure is a surprise when you're climbing the steps into your Silverback 33RL and they fall out from under you....not good on an old 68 year old....looks like the manufacturer could come up with something better that those soft rivets that didn't take much to knock out.
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 Lloyd & Kathy Martin
2018 Forest River Palomino Columbus 383FB
2016 Chevy 3500HD SRW Z71 LTZ 4WD Crew Cab, DuraMax/Allison.
2014-38nights/3500 mi; 2015-66nights/6260 mi;2016-44 nights/6106 mi;2017-65nights/6992 mi;2018-47nights/7376mi;2019-65nights/7825 mi;2020-59nights/4142mi;2021-39nights/3072 mi;2022-59-nights/6149 mi;2023-36nights/3001miles.
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09-30-2015, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Weather finally cleared a little and I got off my lazy rear and installed the deflappers and took pictures.
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That looks good, you and the other person who is civilized ( per Him but we know better) did good, keep drinking that Folgers who knows what you will come up with next.... 
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Concord
2018 / 300 DSC
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09-30-2015, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Oneonta, NY
Posts: 192
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Sick of searching for the bottle opener-mounted one to the frame.....
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2016 Cherokee Limited 274DBH
2016 Ford F-150
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09-30-2015, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael4017
Sick of searching for the bottle opener-mounted one to the frame.....
Attachment 90342 |
Most useful trailer mod!!!!!
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Trailer - 2014 T27FQDX
Toys - 2005 yfz450 with some goodies, 2005 rhino 660
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09-30-2015, 02:45 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 gljurczyk
That looks good, you and the other person who is civilized ( per Him but we know better) did good, keep drinking that Folgers who knows what you will come up with next.... |
I have a set of unpainted poles ready to mount on yours, all you need is (2) 5/16" U bolts (slightly modified)and ss lock nuts.
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09-30-2015, 02:50 PM
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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
I have a set of unpainted poles ready to mount on yours, all you need is (2) 5/16" U bolts (slightly modified)and ss lock nuts.
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And, E-rated tires.
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09-30-2015, 03:03 PM
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#5097
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
And, E-rated tires.
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F rated
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08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "27 nights"
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09-30-2015, 03:52 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Had the camper washed, waxed, awning cleaned for $100 today. Man did an excellent job.
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09-30-2015, 05:16 PM
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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 OldCoot
Had the camper washed, waxed, awning cleaned for $100 today. Man did an excellent job.
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Jeez, send him my way! I've yet to find an outfit to do the same for less then $10/foot.
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09-30-2015, 05:24 PM
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#5100
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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
Jeez, send him my way! I've yet to find an outfit to do the same for less then $10/foot.
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Had it done in FL in Jan for $100 also and they did the same thing plus the truck. Will have the same crew do it in Jan16 also.
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