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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-24-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By kerrlakelover
Renew Pro...does it work?

Anyone run across or used Renew-Pro? There's so much stuff out there today with "chemical fixes" that I struggle to believe any of it. These guys claim to prevent dry rot...or a least delay it. ...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-29-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By kerrlakelover
Lippert 3.0 Ground Control

(Didn't find much about this in the forum.) I'm considering the Lippert 3.0 Ground Control 6 point leveling system for our 2010 345RET Sandpiper (39'). The Ground Control is the electrical...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-22-2021, 06:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
Wow, what a tire! Sailun S637 235/85R16 14ply. ...

Wow, what a tire! Sailun S637 235/85R16 14ply. Not sure if it better or worse, but the sidewall says made in Vietnam. Only time will tell. One thing for sure, this tire carrying the load is a no...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-17-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
Totally agree Phillyg.

Totally agree Phillyg.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-17-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
I would agree. But, only place I turned that...

I would agree. But, only place I turned that sharp was backing in our driveway when we got home. Once in the driveway, I back 200 feet straight down the driveway to the barn. Camping sites were...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-17-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
So I ordered the Sailuns today

While I totally understand the value in the Goodyears, I could not justify the cost considering my RVing habits. If I were going fulltime or on a cross country trip in the near future, I would have...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-13-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
Thanks for all the good info! This sounds like a...

Thanks for all the good info! This sounds like a novice question, but for you guys who are now running the Sailuns was there any discussion/warning from your tire guy about the life expectancy of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 05-13-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,134
Posted By kerrlakelover
Power King Blowmax (Towmax) ST tires

I'LL SAY IT BEFORE YOU GUYS DO..."OH NO, ANOTHER TIRE POST."
Just had my LAST encounter with Power King "Blow"max ST 235/85R16 E (10 ply) rated tires. I highly respect my tire guy who talked me...
Forum: Sandpiper 06-21-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
Glowplug, I'll have to put more thought into how...

Glowplug, I'll have to put more thought into how and where to take some measurements. As for the shim, the front side of the slide has the most drag so I loosened the bolts on the front side base and...
Forum: Sandpiper 06-21-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
Gonna recheck for worn or broken parts as well as...

Gonna recheck for worn or broken parts as well as take some measurements. But, it is a very simple design...room is attached to 2 square tubes that literally dry slide inside 2 larger square tubes. ...
Forum: Sandpiper 06-21-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
Thanks Chuck. That looks very similar to my...

Thanks Chuck. That looks very similar to my mechanism. Just as I suspected, there is no up/down adjustment. There are no signs of leaks or floor swelling. (RV is stored in barn when not camping.) ...
Forum: Sandpiper 06-20-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
I could not find any mfg info. Here are some pics...

I could not find any mfg info. Here are some pics of the mechanism. The only thing I can figure is that over 10 years the bedroom floor may have settled/sunk so that the slide drags. I may try to add...
Forum: Sandpiper 06-20-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
Good point "clr". I'll go out and try to find a...

Good point "clr". I'll go out and try to find a mfg name on the mechanism. My first guess is that it is Lippert...but not sure. I'll post it if I fiind a mfg name tag.
Forum: Sandpiper 06-20-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By kerrlakelover
One more try for help...2010 345RET Bedroom slide dragging on bottom

I posted this late last year and did not get any help. Just thought I'd post it again in hopes that someone might see it who can help. I've put a shim under the mechanism under the bed on the side...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-25-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,118
Posted By kerrlakelover
Lippert Solid Steps

I installed the Lippert Solid Steps and never looked back...and never look down when stepping out the door because the top stop is wider to insure you have good footing when you step over and out of...
Forum: Sandpiper 08-17-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 749
Posted By kerrlakelover
2010 345RET Suburban bifold cover hinges

So, the little rivet type pins on the hinge were not bradded sufficiently and have pulled thru. In researching replacement parts or repair kits, the only thing I can find is to purchase the entire...
Forum: Sandpiper 08-17-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By kerrlakelover
2010 345RET Bedroom slide dragging on bottom

Been a while since I posted anything. The bedroom slide (actually the bed) appears to be dragging on the bottom. It has torn the black fabric that is on the bottom of the slide and seems to be...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-07-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By kerrlakelover
Check water pump occassionally

First trip out this year to the OBX of NC. Dewinterized the RV prior to leaving and everything checked out good..."no leaks, no drips, no errors". On the second day first thing in the morning I saw...
Forum: Legacy 02-13-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,085
Posted By kerrlakelover
Haha, I got one too.

Haha, I got one too.
Forum: Legacy 02-13-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,085
Posted By kerrlakelover
Or changing the fuel filter on most of the...

Or changing the fuel filter on most of the Duramaxes.
Forum: Shasta 11-27-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,405
Posted By kerrlakelover
If I missed this in another comment, I apologized...

If I missed this in another comment, I apologized up front. I'm not an expert or "weight police, just a common sense 101 kinda guy. While I saw specifically pin box and hitch adjustment plus many...
Forum: Sandpiper 11-21-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,417
Posted By kerrlakelover
They have an extender

They have an extender
Forum: Sandpiper 11-21-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,417
Posted By kerrlakelover
BLU tire monitoring system

I posted this under our Sandpiper 5ver forum with no responses. So, I thought I'd try here in the general tech talk.

Has anyone had any experience with the BLU tire monitoring system? I've...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-31-2018, 07:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 16,074
Posted By kerrlakelover
My tire guy for 35 years, who has never steered...

My tire guy for 35 years, who has never steered me wrong, tells me there are 2 major reasons he sees for "trailer" tire failures. First is lack of maintenance (improper inflation, overloaded,...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-22-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,724
Posted By kerrlakelover
Sam's here in Wake Forest NC is too tight for...

Sam's here in Wake Forest NC is too tight for most RVs and tag alongs or 5vers are out of the question. As for the tanker, driver has to wrangle his way thru the parking lot and into the fuel area...
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