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Forum: Vengeance 10-24-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,465
Posted By midnightpumpkin
You bought a kit that is 80% complete, now enjoy...

You bought a kit that is 80% complete, now enjoy building the rest of it.

John U
Forum: Rockwood 10-23-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I had a similar leak in my 2007 Rockwood 8315SS....

I had a similar leak in my 2007 Rockwood 8315SS. I tried various caulking methods on the outside of the window with no success. I ended up removing the front window and found the butyl tape had been...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 04-30-2020, 03:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,226
Posted By midnightpumpkin
What he said!

What he said!
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-05-2019, 03:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,950
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Well after over 50 years of owning and enjoying...

Well after over 50 years of owning and enjoying RV's, 1 popup, 2 Class C MH, 3 travel trailers, we sold our Rockwood and truck last week and are not planning to replace them at this point.

The...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-10-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,809
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Well my current travel trailer is a 2007 model...

Well my current travel trailer is a 2007 model which we bought in Sept of 2006, so it has served us well for 12 seasons. I have done many mods, the major one being the upgrade of the torsion axles,...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-12-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,050
Posted By midnightpumpkin
To the OP, I would not worry about the...

To the OP, I would not worry about the refrigerator, but I would worry about the rear axle carrying a disproportionate amount of weight if you are 2 inches nose high going down the road.

The...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-27-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,535
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Pretty obvious, your springs are overloaded. ...

Pretty obvious, your springs are overloaded.

I would replace all 4 springs with higher rated ones.

John U
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-19-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 28,810
Posted By midnightpumpkin
The OP states "I bought a Coachmen 292BHDS 29'...

The OP states
"I bought a Coachmen 292BHDS 29' TT (6700 dry, 7000ish loaded, 7600max) "

That's 900 pounds carrying capacity for a 33 foot trailer??

That is the fallacy in the so called half...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-05-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,788
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I put proflex rv over the edges. The butyl tape...

I put proflex rv over the edges. The butyl tape has pushed the proflex out all around the window, but it has not leaked in the 11 years since I re-installed the window.

I did cover the dicor...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-05-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,788
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I have a very similar trailer, 2007 8315SS. The...

I have a very similar trailer, 2007 8315SS. The front window leaked when new, I found the butyl tape from the factory was folded over on one corner causing the leak. I re-installed the window just as...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-19-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,653
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I would say to the OP that you are lucky that...

I would say to the OP that you are lucky that your list is so short and the items so minor.

You do realize that you bought a kit that is 80% complete and that it is up to the owner to complete the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-13-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,338
Posted By midnightpumpkin
As others have said, the integrated brake...

As others have said, the integrated brake controller does it's job without giving a feeling that the trailer brakes are being applied. I run my controller at a setting of 4.7 with a 7500 pound...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-11-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,106
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I've got to ask, what's an EMS? I have owned...

I've got to ask, what's an EMS?
I have owned trailers for 48 years, must not need one.

John U
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-03-2017, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,915
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Better check with the Washington State DOT before...

Better check with the Washington State DOT before you leave.

https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes/snoqualmie/

Right now they are saying:

RESTRICTIONS EASTBOUND:
Traction Tires Advised,...
Forum: Stealth 10-30-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,498
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Try justblinds.com (https://justblinds.com) they...

Try justblinds.com (https://justblinds.com) they make them to your exact size.

John U
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-04-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Don't forget to make sure the electric heating...

Don't forget to make sure the electric heating element is turned off before you drain the hot water heater.
No water in the tank, the electric heating element will burn out in a very short time.
...
Forum: XLR 08-24-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,098
Posted By midnightpumpkin
If you look at the charts here:...

If you look at the charts here: https://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/towing_guide/pdf/2017_ram_1500_towing_charts.pdf

Your gross combined weight rating is 15,950.
That is the total weight of the...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 08-22-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I would not bother with the dealer, contact the...

I would not bother with the dealer, contact the factory and see if you can have them do the repair. Warranty or no, the factory will do a much better job than any dealer will, and probably at a lower...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-13-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,092
Posted By midnightpumpkin
How about 11 years and counting. I applied...

How about 11 years and counting.
I applied eternabond to all the areas that had dicor when our unit was new in Sept of 2006. The surface of the eternabond is starting to show some deterioration, but...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-05-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,437
Posted By midnightpumpkin
McMaster-Carr search for flexible welding cable. ...

McMaster-Carr search for flexible welding cable.
https://www.mcmaster.com/

John U
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-17-2017, 02:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,578
Posted By midnightpumpkin
My suggestion is that canterburyshoe talk to an...

My suggestion is that canterburyshoe talk to an applications engineer at Dexter axle. These people are very knowlegeable and very helpful.

The rear axle loaded to 98% (3900#) 2% margin, is a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-28-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,507
Posted By midnightpumpkin
I use a similar bottle jack to lift my 8315SS...

I use a similar bottle jack to lift my 8315SS trailer. I carry a piece of 1-1/2 inch square heavy wall tubing 8 inches long, to put between the jack and the frame to distribute the weight.

John U
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-09-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,493
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Your old dual cam is going to be much better than...

Your old dual cam is going to be much better than any friction sway control.
As the previous poster said, you may have to change the bars to a more appropriate weight rating, depending on what you...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-29-2017, 04:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,659
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Contact Randy at BestConverter...

Contact Randy at BestConverter (https://www.bestconverter.com/)

He is very knowledgeable and will point you to a proper solution.

John U
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-21-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By midnightpumpkin
Good chance it is a home built trailer. Not that...

Good chance it is a home built trailer. Not that uncommon back in the day.

John U
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