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Forum: Flagstaff 11-26-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,244
Posted By simiHal
Thank. Fixed. Small type, big fingers.

Thank. Fixed. Small type, big fingers.
Forum: Flagstaff 11-26-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,244
Posted By simiHal
As others have said you’ll want to upgrade your...

As others have said you’ll want to upgrade your battery(ies) first.Personally, I upgraded to an AmpereTime 200ah LiFePo4. Big difference maker.
I also added a Renogy 2000 inverter, upgraded the...
Forum: Coachmen 07-06-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By simiHal
Thanks! I'll take a look again tomorrow. I'm...

Thanks! I'll take a look again tomorrow. I'm not sure I can access where the slide is attached to the boards inside the trailer.[/QUOTE]

The cabinet screws will accessible from under the...
Forum: Coachmen 07-06-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By simiHal
Appears to be the standard slide attachments....

Appears to be the standard slide attachments. They attach with screws through mounting holes through the cabinet member. Most times you need to slide the drawer member forward or backwards to access...
Forum: Coachmen 07-05-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By simiHal
I can only relate to what is on our 2019 248RBS....

I can only relate to what is on our 2019 248RBS. The slides on
Our outdoor kitchen are 3 sets (2 side & 1 under mount) of two standard 100lb drawer slides nutted together. A single extra long slide...
Forum: Off Topic 05-17-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 207,413
Posted By simiHal
I keep a 12’ tape measure in the truck that has...

I keep a 12’ tape measure in the truck that has the slide depth & width and awning height & depth permanently marked on it for pedestals and trees.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-17-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By simiHal
Keep one in the trailer tool box. It’s come in...

Keep one in the trailer tool box. It’s come in handy for checking wire runs in the ceiling and in the underbelly.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-17-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By simiHal
When I moved my battery to my storage I found the...

When I moved my battery to my storage I found the breakers that control my slide, stabilizers, tongue jack and main feed to the converter all in the underbelly directly behind the outside battery...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-08-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,844
Posted By simiHal
If your F150 has a tow package it should have an...

If your F150 has a tow package it should have an anti sway system built in. Mine does but I discovered that not all of the appropriate fuses were installed. Check all of your fuses.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-02-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,339
Posted By simiHal
I can almost guarantee that the issue is a bad...

I can almost guarantee that the issue is a bad fuse or loose wire(s) at the secondary fuse attached to the frame in the underbelly adjacent to battery. I’ve seen where the 6 guage leaving the battery...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-02-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,339
Posted By simiHal
Yes, you may need to drop the front part of the...

Yes, you may need to drop the front part of the underbelly near the battery. I’ve seen several trailers with fuses and many of the 12v items wired into them there as my slide, tongue jack and...
Forum: Dynamax 04-28-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By simiHal
When you say “raise” your rear end how far are...

When you say “raise” your rear end how far are you talking? Have you looked into airbags with a remote on the compressor? I use ours to raise and lower the rear of my truck when connecting or...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 04-28-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,312
Posted By simiHal
Personally, can’t wait for the “Twitter Files -...

Personally, can’t wait for the “Twitter Files - Fauci Version” to come out.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-27-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 236,583
Posted By simiHal
I did what you’re considering, from 14” to 15” so...

I did what you’re considering, from 14” to 15” so I could get load range E GY Endurances. I did it for peace of mind with clearance being a plus. Not cheap. I replaced my wheels with the same style...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-25-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,701
Posted By simiHal
If you’re pre planning for moving wiring into...

If you’re pre planning for moving wiring into your pass through, I’d did what TacomaJoe did. I moved all those wires connected to those breakers and wired them into individual fuses on a fuse block....
Forum: Flagstaff 04-22-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,966
Posted By simiHal
For me, the 14g unistrut fit perfectly on top of...

For me, the 14g unistrut fit perfectly on top of the I-beam between frame rails. The water tank sits flush on top of the strut with no sag when filled. Besides the existing angle iron supports on the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-20-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,845
Posted By simiHal
Personally, I’d spend the extra $80 and get the...

Personally, I’d spend the extra $80 and get the 200amp BMS so you won’t have any issues later.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-19-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,391
Posted By simiHal
Since you haven’t indicated which type of tires...

Since you haven’t indicated which type of tires your truck has I’ll relate my experience. My truck originally had P rated tires when I bought my trailer. When they needed replacing I went with LT...
Forum: Flagstaff 04-13-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By simiHal
I used two 550lbs foldable brackets for the...

I used two 550lbs foldable brackets for the shelf. I stays in place when folded down with a 60lb cup magnet.

LOVIMAG 60 lbs Holding Force Neodymium Cup Magnets, Industrial Strength Round Base...
Forum: Flagstaff 04-13-2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By simiHal
Magnets. I modified a swing down shelf on my...

Magnets. I modified a swing down shelf on my bedside for a dog bed and had the same concern about the shelf bouncing while in motion. I placed a magnet on the underside of the shelf that sticks to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-03-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,188
Posted By simiHal
Not yet. One of the first mods I made and love...

Not yet. One of the first mods I made and love it. I do have it feeding through the ring on the wall.
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 03-19-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By simiHal
Yes, it can be done. At the time I wanted to...

Yes, it can be done.
At the time I wanted to get rid of my Castle Rocks on my 14” wheels the Endurances weren’t available in an upgraded load range. So I went 15” wheels. The Good Years were nearly...
Forum: Georgetown 03-18-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By simiHal
You may think about something like this. It’ll...

You may think about something like this. It’ll roll up with awning without an issue.

BougeRV RV Awning Pull Straps, 9.8FT (118 Inches) Upgraded RV Camper*Awning*Parts Pull Down Straps Fits for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-17-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By simiHal
“ USING THE 12 volt socket on the exterior of...

“ USING THE 12 volt socket on the exterior of their living side,” is likely under guaged for the size wire needed to get full capacity from any panels. You’d likely be better off going from your...
Forum: Western USA 03-16-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,239
Posted By simiHal
If you grew up near the coastal redwoods then I...

If you grew up near the coastal redwoods then I can see why you would have that opinion. As not living relatively close to either but having visited & backpacked in both Redwood NP and Sequoia NP I’d...
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