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Forum: Cherokee 01-11-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,682
Posted By Thurman
A word of advice on using either a canvas cover...

A word of advice on using either a canvas cover or bucket-- I used to use a 5 gallon "Homey Depot" bucket on my tongue jack and discovered that wasps like to build nest up under the bucket, , ,
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 12-21-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By Thurman
Without seeing your frame I would bet anything...

Without seeing your frame I would bet anything that the frame is aluminum. Then I'm betting they used steel screws and this is a 2018 model unit. I'm thinking "galvanic corrosion", where you have two...
Forum: Reflection 12-16-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By Thurman
With years of experience working on hydraulic...

With years of experience working on hydraulic systems these are my thoughts: 1) With a 20 year old jack/ cylinder it would not surprise me that the internal seals have worn enough to allow hydraulic...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-24-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Thurman
One thing I would recommend when placing new...

One thing I would recommend when placing new self-drilling/tapping screws: Go to your local Lowe's/Home Depot/Ace Hardware/Auto parts store and find some "fender washers" that will fit over the new...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-20-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 884
Posted By Thurman
Yes. I put a reflectix type material inside all...

Yes. I put a reflectix type material inside all of the cabinets in my former TT. I insulated the back of the cabinets, the interior of the outer walls so to speak and the top of the cabinets that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-19-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,694
Posted By Thurman
I agree that the only place to put a jack is...

I agree that the only place to put a jack is under the spring clamp. In your second photo you see that there is a plate under the springs with the nuts for the U-bolts. That is where I would jack. I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-16-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,552
Posted By Thurman
A little different but some the same: Some years...

A little different but some the same: Some years back on a two (2) year old TT the awning motor quit working at a CG. No blown fuses, just quit working while extended. I'm really familiar with...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-14-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By Thurman
Just a thought: Could the pop possibly have been...

Just a thought: Could the pop possibly have been a GFCI outlet?
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 08-05-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 322
Posted By Thurman
Are you using a water pressure regulator between...

Are you using a water pressure regulator between your camper and the water supply? I'm thinking that water pressure higher than 45# may be causing the leak.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 08-05-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 362
Posted By Thurman
Some few years ago traveling along the road there...

Some few years ago traveling along the road there was construction going on and traffic had to move to the left meaning that IMO I was too far over to the left. Sure enough I hit one of those...
Forum: FR3 08-02-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By Thurman
"My question is, can I partially deploy the...

"My question is, can I partially deploy the driver side slide just for the ease of loading/unloading the RV once I have it at home." While I agree with Dean's statement the OP is asking about a...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 08-02-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,691
Posted By Thurman
Just my thought on this: I'm wondering if the...

Just my thought on this: I'm wondering if the piece of blue pex you saw fly away from the camper had an one or both ends that looked torn or cut. That piece of pex could have been a piece that was...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-23-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,209
Posted By Thurman
I went through this with two (2) TT's being...

I went through this with two (2) TT's being hotter than we could handle the inside temps here in SW Ga. I did add a second A/C unit to each, both were 13.5K. I ran a separate wiring circuit and used...
Forum: Cherokee 07-15-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By Thurman
I changed out the standard "diving board steps"...

I changed out the standard "diving board steps" on my 2010 and later my new 2017 TT to the "Torklift" brand and never looked back.
Forum: Impression 07-15-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Thurman
A few years ago I had a TT with two (2) slides,...

A few years ago I had a TT with two (2) slides, one the living area and the other the dinette area. Neither had electrical outlets. I added two (2) 120vAC outlets with USB outlets built in to both...
Forum: Slide Outs 07-11-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By Thurman
Some 8-10 years ago I had a problem with this...

Some 8-10 years ago I had a problem with this type situation. The bottom of my slide had a black rubbery cloth coating on it and it started to split and hang up in the rollers. The rollers were...
Forum: XLR 07-04-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Thurman
As "MR.M" stated, yes you can add an additional...

As "MR.M" stated, yes you can add an additional A/C unit to an RV with it's own separate electrical circuit. I added a 2nd. unit to my TT some years ago in the front bedroom. I used the existing...
Forum: Palomino 06-28-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,158
Posted By Thurman
Re: Post #17 written by "jimmoore13"--This...

Re: Post #17 written by "jimmoore13"--This situation happened to me at a Ga. State Park. My TT was constantly tripping the 30 amp breaker at the campground pedestal IF I ran the main A/C unit....
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-08-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,857
Posted By Thurman
Being as the OP stated that "The way I "fix" it...

Being as the OP stated that "The way I "fix" it is to push my 20 amp auto reset fuse to the right (note that no fuses have actually tripped as far as I see). Then it runs for a while before...
Forum: Propane Systems 05-31-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By Thurman
My two cents worth: 1) Maybe a thermocouple going...

My two cents worth: 1) Maybe a thermocouple going bad. The thermocouple would allow the unit to light and operate for a short period of time then when it fails it would tell the control board that it...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-09-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By Thurman
We used these in plastic agriculture tanks. We...

We used these in plastic agriculture tanks. We just knew them as "bulkhead fittings". I would suggest looking for a local ag supplier and ask them. Another source may be "McMaster-Carr" industrial...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-07-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 379
Posted By Thurman
Those type ring terminals are available at Auto...

Those type ring terminals are available at Auto Zone parts stores. They are the same as "BRinSCupstate" described. I have bought many of them for just this type use.
Forum: Rockwood 04-16-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By Thurman
"Windex" will be your best friend when installing...

"Windex" will be your best friend when installing the new material. I just sprayed it with Windex and pushed it into the slot, , ,
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-16-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 901
Posted By Thurman
My previous two (2) TT's in the last few years...

My previous two (2) TT's in the last few years had the same problem. On the first TT another camper showed me how he had made what he called a "home run" installation of cable just for the DISH...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-15-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Thurman
My son works for a company that buys catalytic...

My son works for a company that buys catalytic convertors (legally) from salvage yards, muffler shops, car dealers, etc. He has told me many tales of shops telling him that thieves will cut through...
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