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Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-28-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,419
Posted By Stevemal
It doesn't appear to have any padding as I can...

It doesn't appear to have any padding as I can see the saw splinters thru the roofing material. The plywood over hangs the side about 1/4 inch. When the factory put the gutters on they were high on...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-28-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,419
Posted By Stevemal
Thank you, that helps.

Thank you, that helps.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-28-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,419
Posted By Stevemal
I need to do this on my roof. The dealer had to...

I need to do this on my roof. The dealer had to remove and reinstall both gutters and I'm wary of how well they sealed them. Would the 2" be wide enough to lap the gutter and go far enough onto the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-14-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,252
Posted By Stevemal
Because I only boondock, as stated above I move...

Because I only boondock, as stated above I move the gen to the tailgate. I unhook the truck and back it up along the left side and even with the back of the camper. I usually park along the woods and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-14-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,252
Posted By Stevemal
I load my gen in the truck with a ceiling winch...

I load my gen in the truck with a ceiling winch and roll it to the tailgate when camping. I would leave the cap windows open for ventilation in your case.
Forum: Dynamax 05-30-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,159
Posted By Stevemal
I was charged 1k for dealer prep and picked it up...

I was charged 1k for dealer prep and picked it up with 23 items defective, been 3 years and still no working fridge. Will never ever even consider another FR product. They only want your money and...
Forum: Rockwood 05-26-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,647
Posted By Stevemal
12v fridge

My opinion couldn't be any lower on the12v only unit. Salesman said it would go 7 days with the stock crummy battery and the 50w solar. Battery died at 6 hours and fridge shutdown. For the rest of...
Forum: Boondocking 03-18-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,953
Posted By Stevemal
If you get one with a 12V only fridge it will not...

If you get one with a 12V only fridge it will not be boondock ready unless you run your genny many hours during the day to keep your batteries up over night. Just my experience with 2 Trojan deep...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-18-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,623
Posted By Stevemal
Mine is on the Lippert control panel by the door...

Mine is on the Lippert control panel by the door with all the other switches. Completely useless however as it's bright blue and will give you a headache! Don't know whats up with the day-glo blue...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-12-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,149
Posted By Stevemal
Yep, Folks seem to think they need them on all...

Yep, Folks seem to think they need them on all night. The hell with everyone else around them! And why blue, the one color they say you shouldn't be looking at before bed. They even have them inside...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-08-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,210
Posted By Stevemal
Looks like the drain hole on mine. But, I have a...

Looks like the drain hole on mine. But, I have a gate valve attached to the hole.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-28-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,750
Posted By Stevemal
Be sure to use a silicone made for electronics....

Be sure to use a silicone made for electronics. Many of the common sealants will eat the copper.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-15-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,501
Posted By Stevemal
More so the "gift that keeps on taking", I'm with...

More so the "gift that keeps on taking", I'm with you, no more FR products for me. Maybe if we stop buying them, they will one day build a decent product again. I just got rid of a Holiday Rambler...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-14-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,501
Posted By Stevemal
Never got a survey on my unit. Never any kind of...

Never got a survey on my unit. Never any kind of follow up and I had 23 things requiring repair when it was new and still no working refrigerator after 2 years. Just sayin'
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-14-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,501
Posted By Stevemal
Not so on my 2020 Greywolf. The negative battery...

Not so on my 2020 Greywolf. The negative battery cable goes straight to the frame with other grounds and held with a 1/4" self-tapping screw that is now a blob of rust, to be replaced in the spring....
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 01-11-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,128
Posted By Stevemal
From what I've been told if you happen to get a...

From what I've been told if you happen to get a 12V unit that actually works you will be OK while traveling. I'm on my second one that runs almost constantly to keep cold. The Furrion was a total...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 01-07-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,565
Posted By Stevemal
Check the wire connectors. On my TT the jack...

Check the wire connectors. On my TT the jack wouldn't work all of a sudden. Turned out FR never stripped the wire and crimped on the connector. When I took the connector apart with a pair of dikes,...
Forum: Cherokee 01-04-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,514
Posted By Stevemal
I fully agree. If I go to a 2-way...

I fully agree. If I go to a 2-way propane/electric, I will do the install myself as I trust me over them! The propane line is right there for the stove, 12V is also right there for the existing...
Forum: FR3 01-04-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,157
Posted By Stevemal
As ridiculous as it seems and not much of a...

As ridiculous as it seems and not much of a surprise, my Greywolf only has 2 heat vents in it's 25 feet of length. One is right by the entry door at the rear of the unit and blows right at the large...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-04-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,030
Posted By Stevemal
It doesn't end. Two seasons now without a...

It doesn't end. Two seasons now without a refrigerator. The dealer did replace it with another defective one and told me I'm on my own now. Called GE and they were very responsive and sent a local...
Forum: Cherokee 12-31-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,514
Posted By Stevemal
It's easy, they lie. My saleman swore that grp....

It's easy, they lie. My saleman swore that grp. 27 battery and 50W solar would run my fridge for 7 days boondocking as that's all I do. It lasted about 7 hours. Then run the gen. literally all day to...
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-23-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,281
Posted By Stevemal
My Grey Wolf looked just like that brand new from...

My Grey Wolf looked just like that brand new from the factory. The seal across the top was so wavy it wasn't even under the slide when closed. The water from rain just ran inside. Yep as they say in...
Forum: Flagstaff 12-23-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,479
Posted By Stevemal
Smile Merry Christmas

Right back at 'ya. Happy Holidays.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-03-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,038
Posted By Stevemal
It's a lot of effort, but they should be able to...

It's a lot of effort, but they should be able to do it in one piece. I did it on an old Keystone. Just made a giant pattern with rosin paper and cut it out accordingly. You need to be careful putting...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-30-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 38,534
Posted By Stevemal
+10, I will never purchase another FR product. No...

+10, I will never purchase another FR product. No body else could possibly make a crappier product.
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