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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-27-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,404
Posted By Hailey
My Bad It's an E-450

Ken Said - If your input is not a typo, I wouldn’t doubt your F450 seats are much much better than the seats in our E450 cabs.

Ford devotes a huge amount of money in their pickup truck line....
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-27-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,404
Posted By Hailey
Seat replacement - Front

Try a company like this and CALL them. I'll bet they can help you, but you better hold on to your seat - pun intended. They are getting $1000 to 2000 for each seat.
My wife is happy with our stock...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-18-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Hailey
2018 FR 3011DS stair tread CORRECTION

In my previous post I said that my steps were made with the rubber tread over wood.
MY BAD
I was at the RV this morning and checked mine and they are metal covered with a rubber tread.
Sorry...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-17-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Hailey
2018 FR 3011 DS stair tread

I have used black aluminum stair tread edging on the edge of the slide flooring, where I made an extension. It worked well.
If your entry stairs are the same as mine, the step is made of wood so...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-16-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Hailey
FR 2018 3011ds fresh water fill

My fresh water fill is the worlds slowest feed.

I made an adapter from garden hose to 3/8 plastic pipe

I insert it in about 10-15 inches and turn water on to a mild stream. Then I go do...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-12-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 DS horizonal door bar

Putting on the horizonal bar on the screen door has been almost the first upgrade I have done in my last five rv's. and it has never occurred to me to not use it to close the door/screen combination...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-07-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,624
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 ds

Rather than write a couple pages, try Google "Schwintek slides". Piles of info both written and video. Also you can learn the proper way to operate your slides.
My wife has become our chief slide...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-16-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,395
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 ds pipe freeze

Thankfully the only two things I've had freeze are my outside shower that is located in the holding tank control compartment. And my kitchen faucet had the water freeze in the piping.
This...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-20-2022, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 DS Heat Pump

Thanks for the replies about my furnace woes. I just bit the bullet and let it run.
I did find a sure-fire way to solve the problem, I moved 300 miles further south, and today I plan to really...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-17-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011DS Furnace Question

I'm currently in Myrtle Beach and the temp this morning was 40 degrees.

I'm on full hookup and the propane furnace started kicking on. I believe that I've read that it will when the temp gets...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-17-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 DS Door Hwd.

I assume that we have the same doors.

First let me say that the frame of the coach does twist a small amount. When you adjust the lock hardware try to have the coach perfectly level as it will...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-31-2022, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By Hailey
2018 FR 3011DS perfect for us

Almost 20 years ago we started with a Class A, first trip was almost 6 months and it took us from sea to shining sea. We were having a house built and it was the perfect time to see the good old USA....
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-21-2022, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By Hailey
Generator FR 3011DS 2018

My daughter borrowed my rig to tailgate at a game a couple weeks ago and called me in a panic. "Dad, the generator runs but nothing is working". I looked up the genset on Google and found that there...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-18-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011ds

On my rig that is the power going to the slide motor
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-18-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011ds

I don't have an answer for you, just a thought. Do you also have a heat pump and if yes - then is it trying to work instead of your propane furnace?

I personally try to use just the heat pump...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-18-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011 dc

Brucemc,
Using a cleaner like you suggest will certainly remove a lot of stuff, including any wax or silicone product you use to protect your finish. I renew the "wax' that I use twice a year and I...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-17-2022, 03:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Hailey
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Forester 2018 3011ds

I don't have an end-all answer to removal. I do like the answer before mine that uses a Swifter Mop, I will be trying that soon.

I have a couple hints that also may help, one is to try not to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-02-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,781
Posted By Hailey
Tires 3011DS 2018

I have replaced my OEM Hankook tires at a bit less than 5 years but for reasons other than wear. I have lost two tires from a road hazard that would probably have taken out any brand tire. I replaced...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-24-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By Hailey
Shower dribbles

It's my understanding that by having it dribble out the temp remains constant. I replaced mine with home type heads and faucets and if I turn it off and then back on the water is stone cold for some...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-26-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,131
Posted By Hailey
2018 FR 3011ds

Scottee303,
Like many of the answers you have already received, I have owned many RV's in the last 20+ years - Class As, 5vers, and my second Class C. Like maybe yourself my needs and wants have...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-05-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By Hailey
3011 DS 2018 One control locations

My leveler controls are under the kitchen drawers along with a lot of other things
No clue on the slide controls
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-03-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By Hailey
Forester 2018 3011DS rear marker lights

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Last fall I posted that I almost failed inspection because my rear marker lights were working but not well. I passed the inspection and went shopping over the next few months (I...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-06-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,120
Posted By Hailey
4000 Watt gen

First thing is I don't want to step on any toes. I have not had any serious issues with my genset. I push the button, let it try to start. If it doesn't then I wait till the Gear graphic stops...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-05-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,120
Posted By Hailey
4000 Watt gen

Ducky, You asked for input on our personal starting procedures for the Onan 4000.

My 2018 3011DS has a LCI computer screen in the kitchen area and the bedroom that controls most of the lighting,...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-31-2021, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By Hailey
2018 3011DS upholstery

I am starting to notice cracking and small delaminations in the seat back in the dinette. I've had this happen before with other RV's and I was hoping that better materials would have come along by...
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