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Forum: Tips and Tricks 06-22-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 27,155
Posted By Pathfinder75
There is ALWAYS a concern about chemicals put...

There is ALWAYS a concern about chemicals put into your septic tank. Since it is your septic tank do your research and use ONLY CHEMICALS ACCEPTABLE fo Septic Systems.
I should say we need to do...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-11-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,748
Posted By Pathfinder75
Agree with this conclusion. I had a 2012...

Agree with this conclusion. I had a 2012 Leprechan. There was a relay like a starter solenoid used to disconnect the chassis battery from the coach battery. This was also in this area with the two...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-15-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,133
Posted By Pathfinder75
Photo attached to my 2012 E450 ford chassis and...

Photo attached to my 2012 E450 ford chassis and an Chevy Equinox. Had my Protect-a-Tow under tow bar. Placed eye bolts 4 I believe in tube bumper with stainless clips to attach. On vehicle same...
Forum: Surveyor 10-15-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,826
Posted By Pathfinder75
Your describing the Cable style slide by BAL...

Your describing the Cable style slide by BAL Accu-Slide™ System. This uses one motor to drive cables on both sides of slide.

OP has a Surveyor which looking at sales photos uses the gear racks on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-17-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,623
Posted By Pathfinder75
Well it does sound like there's is an issue with...

Well it does sound like there's is an issue with generator and the surge protector is a good check to confirm what you learned with the voltmeter.

I trust you DID NOT use this surge protector at...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 08-17-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,404
Posted By Pathfinder75
I can relate to slamming to latch. 1. Checked...

I can relate to slamming to latch.
1. Checked latch was aligned
2. Inspected door jam for contact.
3 determined the friction hinges were extremely stiff causing hinge side attached to door jamb to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-07-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,612
Posted By Pathfinder75
Vintage Towing

Dad had a 1964 Ford Fairlane 289 V8 A.T. towing a 17ft single axle West Wind Trailer in my pre-teen years. Had electric brakes using a hydraulic controller under dash panel tapped into brake lines....
Forum: Cherokee 07-22-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By Pathfinder75
When trailer frame is jacked up and axles hang...

When trailer frame is jacked up and axles hang the SHACKLES can flip downward making loud bang.
When lowered back down NORMALLY they will flip back upward. Be sure they do.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 07-22-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,191
Posted By Pathfinder75
My 2012 Leprechaun had TPO roofing (thin material...

My 2012 Leprechaun had TPO roofing (thin material with slight texture same color both sides. I used Dicor *Self-Leveling Lap Sealant on (3) NEW roof vents and NO issues.

EDPM is normally white...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-21-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By Pathfinder75
X2

X2
Forum: Propane Systems 05-20-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,619
Posted By Pathfinder75
Look for propane extend a stay kit. Used this on...

Look for propane extend a stay kit. Used this on my Leprechaun Class C. You adapter looks the same with 4 ports.
Photo is of a kit but hoses can be ordered also from etrailer, amazon and others.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-15-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,710
Posted By Pathfinder75
Sorry I only see suggestions and NO Body answered...

Sorry I only see suggestions and NO Body answered your question.
Yes there is suppose to be a vent out the roof so any air pressure you put in the discharge port should vent properly.
CAUTION start...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-29-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,068
Posted By Pathfinder75
You should weigh your truck. You do not say 4x2...

You should weigh your truck. You do not say 4x2 or 4x4 so I will ASSUME 4X2 by your 7700 GVWR witch is Truck weight with cargo and tongue weight only of trailer. ALSO your door jam sticker should...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-23-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Pathfinder75
With proper ratio of bleach mixed in water in...

With proper ratio of bleach mixed in water in something like a gallon milk jug. POUR INTO TANK FILL PORT.

NO FILL PORT several ways to do it.
1. Pour into to the vent often located exterior side...
Forum: Slide Outs 03-01-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,537
Posted By Pathfinder75
We used our much longer Schwintek slide with...

We used our much longer Schwintek slide with couch and u shape dinette often with slide in. Yes Class C Leprechaun Motorhome and had seat belts for travel. While I'm not an engineer for KZ I must...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 02-16-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,243
Posted By Pathfinder75
I agree with your dehumidifier process of drying...

I agree with your dehumidifier process of drying out the structure. It does.sound like you caught this early

I attached photos of my front bunk trim removed.and another showing in that cavity. I...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 02-16-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,243
Posted By Pathfinder75
Bunk leak

While my Leprechaun was a 2012 with same Azdel construction it did have Fiberglass cap so some of our construction is different.
COACHMAN Factory repaired mine in 2015. Another place to check is...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-03-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 27,223
Posted By Pathfinder75
Regarding Drivers License I was told the same...

Regarding Drivers License I was told the same 26,000 lb. GROSS COMBINED Rule. I KNEW MY CDL- B was good for any weight but limited to 10K trailer. Surprised how hard it was to get a clear read on...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-26-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,225
Posted By Pathfinder75
You can see roof construction by removing the...

You can see roof construction by removing the interior flange of a roof vent. Rafter and roof sheathing will be visible. The roof membrane is slit and folded down and stapled inside for roof vent...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 01-26-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,687
Posted By Pathfinder75
246781 Of course you will need to measure and...

246781
Of course you will need to measure and find one to fit between propane tanks and body. I believe I had to move propane mount foward an inch. Box set on frame and I cut bottom out to clear...
Forum: FR3 01-25-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By Pathfinder75
Agree weight not shown only gross weight. I...

Agree weight not shown only gross weight. I found on https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/specs-by-model-forest-river-fr3-m4823-b203
The payload weight for used models,
30DS was 2530 ilbs.
32DS, 33DS,...
Forum: FR3 01-25-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By Pathfinder75
On sash or slider type windows a dowel rod (wood...

On sash or slider type windows a dowel rod (wood 3foot in variable diameters available at hardware & home improvement stores) can be used to prevent glass sliding open further than you want. Just...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-11-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By Pathfinder75
Found table legs where table pushes down to use...

Found table legs where table pushes down to use top as bed. Also on Amazon search rv table legs....
Forum: Coachmen 11-27-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,295
Posted By Pathfinder75
Dedobias, Please dont be mad at these forum...

Dedobias,
Please dont be mad at these forum members offering what they know even if it's not the answer you want. It would be great if a APEX owner answered but I did not see one. I also do not...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-07-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Pathfinder75
I did not see anyone address OP second question. ...

I did not see anyone address OP second question.
Most chargers are automatic (reduce charge rate with voltage increase - keeps from boiling acid and loosing water level.) IMHO I believe using two...
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