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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,108
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
My 2019 Silverado 5.3 v8 has no problems towing...

My 2019 Silverado 5.3 v8 has no problems towing my FR Vibe 26BH.
I do keep it 60mph or less.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-16-2023, 03:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,702
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
For something that is easy to find. I like...

For something that is easy to find. I like Dynaflex Ultra for sealant for semi permanent work. For permanent work, I use OSI Quad MAX. Both are readily available at Home Depot or Lowes. I have cracks...
Forum: Rockwood 07-04-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,172
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
You might want to download the stl file from...

You might want to download the stl file from Thingiverse and then check it for print time. You can use an online gcode analyzer like this one https://gcode.ws/
to check for material used and print...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-31-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,787
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
When I was deployed to Bosnia in 1996, my wife...

When I was deployed to Bosnia in 1996, my wife picked up our Chevy Silverado that we had ordered prior to my deployment. When I talked to her during a morale call, she told me she floored the gas...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-01-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,873
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
We have since returned home. When we left, he and...

We have since returned home. When we left, he and his wife were still gone. So he was gone about 50 - 58 hours, with the gear unsecure all that time. On our way out the campgrounds, we alerted the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-01-2021, 04:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,873
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I understand the spirit of trying to helpful, but...

I understand the spirit of trying to helpful, but entering someone else's RV is not a line I will cross.
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-30-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,873
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I normally don't. However, the guy's trailer is...

I normally don't. However, the guy's trailer is literally 10-15 feet from my trailer. As I exit my trailer his open hatch was impossible to not see. I only noticed that he was gone that long...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-30-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,970
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Tools and repair materials. 1. Eternabond tape...

Tools and repair materials.
1. Eternabond tape
2. Self-leveling = Premiere pro sealant (search Amazon)
3. Non-sag = Dynaflex Ultra Exterior sealant
4. Quality duct tape
5. Adjustable wrench ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-30-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,873
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Closing other's hatches

I have a question. If your neighboring camper left his storage hatch open and left camp, then a bad storm was on the way, would you close the hatch?

I closed my neighbors storage hatch, because he...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-30-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,037
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I personally would not do it until I've inspected...

I personally would not do it until I've inspected the tank mounting system. Too many posts of people having a poorly secured tank drop out due to straps or supports giving out. Or hardware just not...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 01-04-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Deformed doors

Hi all. I went to check on my 2020 Vibe after a couple days of very cold weather and snow. I found that all doors and storage doors were bowed outward. The larger doors were very badly bowed out. To...
Forum: Cedar Creek 11-19-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,938
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I don't think you can close every entry point. So...

I don't think you can close every entry point. So you should focus on keeping them from coming in the first place. As has been stated before, make sure you don't keep leftover food items in your RV....
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-09-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,758
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I just bought myself an Anycubic chiron. HUGE...

I just bought myself an Anycubic chiron. HUGE bed. On the hibid dot com auction site. I paid $170 for a $500 printer. It was an open box item, but all new. All parts were present and wrapped, in new...
Forum: RV Industry News, Recalls, and Service Bulletins. 08-16-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,976
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
"Remember that RV manufacturers are actually more...

"Remember that RV manufacturers are actually more assemblers, than true manufacturers."

And they manage to screw that up on a regular basis.
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-06-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,237
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I've not found a independent tech that will do...

I've not found a independent tech that will do work without immediate payment, even with FR pre-approval. I couldn't find a local dealership that would fix it unless purchased from them. So I'm left...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-22-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,987
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Whatever you do, DO NOT, buy from Camping World....

Whatever you do, DO NOT, buy from Camping World. I made that mistake and now I have a Vibe TT with torn up slideout that no one will do the warranty work. Only a mobile RV repair tech will do it,...
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-21-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
After calling all the local RV shops in my...

After calling all the local RV shops in my area(20 miles) I have been told either they won't do warranty work unless they sold it or they don't have the equipment to perform the needed repair. I'm...
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-20-2020, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Heard back from them quickly. Of course they...

Heard back from them quickly. Of course they recommend repairing it to factory standards. However, factory standards was apparently how this started lol. They admitted that they missed up and the...
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-18-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
How I feel about Forest River's idea to install a...

How I feel about Forest River's idea to install a wear bar instead of rollers.

https://youtu.be/Jn5BMZf8e3A
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-17-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I now know what is going on. For anyone else...

I now know what is going on. For anyone else having this issue.

https://youtu.be/HgGEWmeojN0
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-16-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
[QUOTE=RetiredSoldier919;2324982]That's what I...

[QUOTE=RetiredSoldier919;2324982]That's what I thought of doing my self using something like a metal 36 inch rulers. Maybe easing the leading edge so the rollers smoothly go over it.


Well today...
Forum: Georgetown 05-15-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
I have the same problem with my brand new FR...

I have the same problem with my brand new FR Vibe. I'm looking into getting it fixed. By anyone but Camping World.
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-15-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
That's what I thought of doing my self using...

That's what I thought of doing my self using something like a metal 36 inch rulers. Maybe easing the leading edge so the rollers smoothly go over it.
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 05-15-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,225
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
That's my plan. Does anyone on here have FR...

That's my plan. Does anyone on here have FR waranty contacts? Someone with some authority to get things done. I have issues with my slide out that is really bothering me. In the picture below you can...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-19-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By RetiredSoldier919
Update. This has gotten worse. The markings are...

Update. This has gotten worse. The markings are getting deeper in the particle board and now there are several of these across the entire bottom.
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