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Forum: FR3 02-14-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By Griswards
FR3 32DS Rear Slide Rollers

Anyone else have any issues with the rear slide rollers indenting the bottom panel of the slide? 2018 FR3 32DS here.

I sense I might be getting some water working down the wall somehow, as I...
Forum: FR3 08-23-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Griswards
Right now I'm looking for vinyl replacements from...

Right now I'm looking for vinyl replacements from Sharpline Converting Inc. I have the specific part numbers from Forest River. Whenever I talk to a FR dealer, I get responses like "I’m not showing...
Forum: FR3 08-13-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Griswards
I was told they would help me with part numbers...

I was told they would help me with part numbers but that I would eventually need to go through a dealer to order the parts. Waiting on a few items from them which might help me ID part #'s though...
Forum: FR3 08-13-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Griswards
Dealer to EMAIL for parts?

The dealer I purchased from, Total Value RV in Elkhart, is now a LazyDays franchise. I used to be able to email a parts email with TRV to get what I needed - have not been able to locate an email for...
Forum: FR3 08-13-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,563
Posted By Griswards
I did a walkthrough on this awhile back: ...

I did a walkthrough on this awhile back:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f232/dedicated-rear-side-camera-install-for-under-100-a-181713.html
Forum: FR3 08-13-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,399
Posted By Griswards
Same thing on my 2018 driver window - falls off...

Same thing on my 2018 driver window - falls off at least once a trip. I have a rubber mallet that I keep handy to smack it back on after we stop. I should probably just glue it haha
Forum: FR3 06-14-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,793
Posted By Griswards
Congrats! Would you be willing to share mileage +...

Congrats! Would you be willing to share mileage + price paid to help with keeping track of what things are going for on the used market? 2018 32DS, 18K miles here.. thinking about upgrading to a...
Forum: FR3 03-22-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,840
Posted By Griswards
We plug a simple inverter like the BESTEK one...

We plug a simple inverter like the BESTEK one linked above into the cigarette lighter behind the TV in our 32DS on travel days. It powers our router which gives all the kids' devices internet for...
Forum: FR3 03-22-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By Griswards
I was able to get down to storage and see what...

I was able to get down to storage and see what we're working with - here's a few photos. Time for duct tape? :)

...
Forum: FR3 03-16-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By Griswards
Unhappy Lower fog lamp separated from front fiberglass

Just got back from our first trip of the year (Florida panhandle) and upon putting the FR3 back in storage my wife noted that the driver's side fog lamp was hanging down from its connector. I...
Forum: FR3 03-08-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,469
Posted By Griswards
If I sold it would just be a cash-out. 32DS is...

If I sold it would just be a cash-out. 32DS is perfect for our family travels in this season of life :campfire:
Forum: FR3 03-08-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,346
Posted By Griswards
77mph, towing Jeep Wrangler on 35's four down.......

77mph, towing Jeep Wrangler on 35's four down....

4.6-5.3 mph. Time is money. Maybe I"ll go 60 when I am retired. :D
Forum: FR3 03-01-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By Griswards
I bought some 12V Led light strips and soldered...

I bought some 12V Led light strips and soldered in to the red/black wire on every single LED overhead in our 32DS. The originals were junk, were flashing intermittently, etc. So I just replaced...
Forum: FR3 03-01-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,469
Posted By Griswards
Look at sites like RVT, RV Trader and get a sense...

Look at sites like RVT, RV Trader and get a sense of what similar year/mileage is listing for nationwide.

Also remember that the trade/tariff changes in past year have helped you out - as the MSRP...
Forum: FR3 07-30-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By Griswards
Camping next to FR3 - Bryce Canyon

Forgot to post this pic awhile back - in May we stayed at Ruby's Inn Bryce Canyon and had one of the 'horseshoe' pullthrough spots along the road. On our last night, another FR3 pulled in right next...
Forum: FR3 07-30-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By Griswards
Congrats! I always recommend this as the best...

Congrats! I always recommend this as the best upgrade for center console area:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f232/dedicated-rear-side-camera-install-for-under-100-a-181713.html
Forum: FR3 07-30-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By Griswards
I bought an IKEA memory foam mattress and cut it...

I bought an IKEA memory foam mattress and cut it down to exact dimensions. Only took 20 mins or so.
Forum: FR3 07-13-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,366
Posted By Griswards
Another vote for snap pads - but I also bring...

Another vote for snap pads - but I also bring along some yellow lego blocks in in case of a large slope where I just want to meet the hydraulic jack sooner and not risk overextending.
Forum: FR3 07-13-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,168
Posted By Griswards
In my 2018 FR3 I've got a fuse panel just...

In my 2018 FR3 I've got a fuse panel just underneath the bed with fuses for a variety of the larger appliances. Also a smaller fuse (5amp?) in the rear of the fridge when you take off the outside...
Forum: FR3 07-13-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
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Views: 709
Posted By Griswards
We replaced our bed with a king size IKEA memory...

We replaced our bed with a king size IKEA memory foam mattress, but then cut down the sides to match the bed platform exactly. Found that conventional mattress sizes are all either too long or too...
Forum: FR3 07-13-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By Griswards
I inflated mine to 100psi to start our trip out...

I inflated mine to 100psi to start our trip out west from Indiana.... by the time I got to the higher altitudes + blazing heat of Utah we were running 130PSI - yikes! Had to back them down a bit.
...
Forum: FR3 05-12-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Griswards
Cracking on slide where roller hits?

Was putting some stuff in rear right storage and noticed a hairline crack on the edge of where the roller meets the.bottom of the slideout. Anyone experience this before? 2018, 7K miles. Hesitant to...
Forum: FR3 05-12-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Griswards
Haha! Felt like a deranged mad man, or someone...

Haha! Felt like a deranged mad man, or someone looking for the cash, but got it all back together without slicing my leg off and told my wife...

It's a bit frumpy, but aren't we all? :D
...
Forum: FR3 05-12-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Griswards
What's your worst 'night before leaving' project?

Anyone else ever just look at that foam mattress at the 11th hour before a trip and think.... I really hate how that king size mattress hangs over the edges ofr the bed platform... and get out the...
Forum: FR3 05-04-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By Griswards
Here's what we're using in the 32DS - super easy...

Here's what we're using in the 32DS - super easy install, tucks away when not needed. Wanted something that we could just hide and pull out when needed and not worry about storing a bunch of 2x4's -...
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