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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-04-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By racer4
Self Heating version - Did you find that in a 100Ah Mini?

I settled on the Elefast battery you linked also, and similar, but I can't find a self heating version of that battery, a Mini. Did you find one?

I'm talking about a 100Ah Mini or Group 24...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-06-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,102
Posted By racer4
A tire shop had lots of trouble removing Westlake...

A tire shop had lots of trouble removing Westlake tires using a tire mounting machine and gouged up the wheels. The machine kept stalling, because of how stiff the Westlakes are.

Next time, a...
Forum: Slide Outs 11-05-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By racer4
OP here. Here is a follow up to the problem....

OP here. Here is a follow up to the problem. Better late than never.

Short version: The hydraulic ram was bent.

Long version: I took it to Camping World in West Boylston MA , which used to be...
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-31-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 18,345
Posted By racer4
Heat will speed the out gassing. I once had...

Heat will speed the out gassing.

I once had new carpet and pad with a similar smell. A safety trainer told me to heat the room to about 95 degrees for a few days.
I aired it out a few times and...
Forum: Slide Outs 11-19-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By racer4
Slide-out Hydraulic Ram Is Rubbing The Cross Shaft

Hi all,

On my 2017 Cedar Creek Hathaway 36CKTS, I noticed the hydraulic ram on the living room slide-out is touching the cross shaft when the slide is fully extended. I watched it as the slide was...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-17-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,597
Posted By racer4
How about tapping into wires going to a light in...

How about tapping into wires going to a light in a storage compartment? Put it up high, out of the way.
Forum: Cedar Creek 11-19-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Posted By racer4
Do you have a laundry hamper cabinet in the...

Do you have a laundry hamper cabinet in the bedroom on the other side of the wall from the shower? If so, maybe the wall panel in the rear of that cabinet can be removed to get access.

On my 2017...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-26-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,465
Posted By racer4
I think 4.10 gears hit the RPM sweet spot for...

I think 4.10 gears hit the RPM sweet spot for towing a 16K FW.

With 3.73 gears, the trans. will downshift to 5th more often. With 3.42 gears you will have to lock out 6th gear and it will be...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-26-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,534
Posted By racer4
Tex50, Thanks for the pics. It sounds...

Tex50,

Thanks for the pics.

It sounds like I should be prepared to do the same repair on my CC 36CKTS.

Chris
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-08-2020, 01:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,261
Posted By racer4
I've been through this twice. The first auto...

I've been through this twice.

The first auto tire shop struggled for a couple hours mounting the Sailun G rated tires using a machine. The machine kept getting stuck and gouged the wheels up.
...
Forum: Cedar Creek 06-24-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,024
Posted By racer4
That sounds like a generic China tire. The...

That sounds like a generic China tire.

The Westlake ST235/85R/16 (my CC 36CKTS came with them) have a good rep. I used mine until they were worn out.

The Sailun S637T has a longer history and a...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-25-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,907
Posted By racer4
Since the Trojans fit is so close, I would...

Since the Trojans fit is so close, I would measure with a folding wood rule like https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lufkin-6-ft-Wood-Rule-Brass-Extends-X46SLN/203809078

If there is more than 10.3", then...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-24-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,907
Posted By racer4
Here are the specs for Trojan T-105 6V batteries....

Here are the specs for Trojan T-105 6V batteries. https://www.trojanbattery.com/product/t-105/

These are 10.3" length, so they should fit in the 10.5" depth.

A Trojan group 24 12V battery I...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-06-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,068
Posted By racer4
On a Cedar Creek the 4'x8' ABS panels are screwed...

On a Cedar Creek the 4'x8' ABS panels are screwed to a wood backer (looks like 1"x3"x8' wood board).


You can see the installation of the panels and the wood backer boards in the Cedar Creek...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-04-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,458
Posted By racer4
Get the axle number from the sticker on the...

Get the axle number from the sticker on the axles.

Call Dexter with that number and they can look up the bearing numbers.

Or go to https://www.dexteraxle.com/ and look at the 600-8K Operation...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-12-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,240
Posted By racer4
You can get the price by doing a "Build and...

You can get the price by doing a "Build and Price" at https://www.couchsrvnation.com/forest-river/build-and-price/100
and watching the change in the Retail Price.

The msrp looks like $10,650....
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-17-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,962
Posted By racer4
On my Cedar Creek, the washer drain line runs...

On my Cedar Creek, the washer drain line runs along the sidewall inside a "cover", at floor level from the closet towards the door.
They use a "trapless" (no P-trap) device in the drain line. If it...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-02-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By racer4
The first pic looks like the shut-off valve on...

The first pic looks like the shut-off valve on the icemaker water line. Leave it open, so air and anti-freeze can get to the icemaker.


I don't know what is in the second pic. Are there two water...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-16-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,985
Posted By racer4
I took mine to a hydraulic repair shop. They...

I took mine to a hydraulic repair shop. They installed a new seal, with the jack still on the trailer. The RV dealer (warranty work) was going to remove the jack, send it to a repair shop, then...
Forum: Cedar Creek 10-15-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,300
Posted By racer4
I had a hydraulic seal blow out (rear jack). Due...

I had a hydraulic seal blow out (rear jack). Due to the leak I had to add two quarts.


I added it by reaching in through the front storage compartment. I poured from the bottle into the...
Forum: Cedar Creek 10-11-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,990
Posted By racer4
https://rv.steelerubber.com/slide-outs I...

https://rv.steelerubber.com/slide-outs


I got that link from another post. I don't know anything about them.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-29-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,255
Posted By racer4
Inverter reads 11.6V You measured the...

Inverter reads 11.6V

You measured the batteries at 13.6V

Two different voltages.

That make me wonder if the batteries are wired wrong.

How many batteries do you have? Are they 6V or 12V...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-29-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,348
Posted By racer4
If you want to speed the process up, you can...

If you want to speed the process up, you can trigger the icemaker water valve, using a jumper wire on two test points.

Here is a video, start watching at 7:23....
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-16-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,531
Posted By racer4
On mine, the switch is by the door. It is a...

On mine, the switch is by the door.

It is a spring loaded switch, that springs back to the middle position after pushing the top or bottom.
Forum: Cedar Creek 08-23-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,192
Posted By racer4
I don't have experience doing that. It makes...

I don't have experience doing that. It makes sense, but I have read that the power converter can't put out enough amps to run the hydraulic motor.

It might vary with the motor size and slide-out...
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