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Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 03-22-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,952
Posted By John Hagen
I bought my 2014 3850RL new and the user manual...

I bought my 2014 3850RL new and the user manual was next to worthless. Did not cover the Trilogy, just RVs in general. What I ended up doing is going to each OEM manufacturer that had parts in my...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 03-22-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By John Hagen
I had the same issue with my 2014 3850RL except...

I had the same issue with my 2014 3850RL except it was the lower aft pully assembly that pulled from the wall. Seems the backer board that was epoxied to the RV had rotted from a leak (that never...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-11-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By John Hagen
Please Delete my Ad

Would you please delete my classified ad for the 2014 Dynamax Trilogy for sale? We hve put it on consignment at a dealer. Thanks!
...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 06-09-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,487
Posted By John Hagen
Very nice looking! Wishing you the best with the...

Very nice looking! Wishing you the best with the new 5th wheel.

John
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 06-09-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By John Hagen
It's a 2.5 x 2.5 rack and pinion. I sent you a...

It's a 2.5 x 2.5 rack and pinion. I sent you a response via PM.

John
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 02-06-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,487
Posted By John Hagen
Sorry to hear you are moving from the Trilogy....

Sorry to hear you are moving from the Trilogy. We've had ours 6 years now, over 45,000 miles on it and all is finally well. Currently in White Sands, NM. Saw another Trilogy in Clovis, NM yesterday....
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-28-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,486
Posted By John Hagen
They may of had success. It all depends on the...

They may of had success. It all depends on the manufacturer and the way they decided to build the RV. They might have changed the configuration mid-year as well. Nothing logical since there really...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-28-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,486
Posted By John Hagen
My guess is that your grey tanks are not...

My guess is that your grey tanks are not physically installed at the same level. That being, one grey tank is installed above (or higher in the RV) the other. Therefore, trying to merge the two tanks...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 12-30-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,724
Posted By John Hagen
I had to change out one of the windows on my door...

I had to change out one of the windows on my door side slide. Dump truck ran a rod (sticking out the side of the truck) into it. Had to order the window twice as the first one was not double pane, as...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 12-30-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,724
Posted By John Hagen
Steps look good Lenny, nice work! John

Steps look good Lenny, nice work!

John
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 07-15-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,204
Posted By John Hagen
Do you have the information on the newer model...

Do you have the information on the newer model fans? Mine are working OK but you hear them quite a distance away from the camper. Quieter would be nicer!

Did you get additional squirrel cages
...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 04-15-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By John Hagen
It's not the seals. I apply lube to the internal...

It's not the seals. I apply lube to the internal latches by spraying 3-in-1 and that makes them work for about a month. Then it's back to the same problem.

Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 04-15-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By John Hagen
Slam Latches On Cargo Doors

I am continually having trouble getting my cargo doors to close. I have to lift the handles on the slam latch in order for the door to close. If I let it slam shut, it won't latch. What is a good...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hagen
Thanks Bruce and again, thanks Herk. I accept...

Thanks Bruce and again, thanks Herk. I accept this as something I didn't know and will move on to other issues.

It's amazing how being 67 years old and still learning about things that I never...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2019, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hagen
Thanks Herk and Cavie. In my 10+ years of RV...

Thanks Herk and Cavie. In my 10+ years of RV ownership and 30+ years of owning a house I have never seen the gel stuff. The anode rod debris, yes I have seen it and understand it. I know the water...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-24-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hagen
The anode rod had some of the junk on it as well....

The anode rod had some of the junk on it as well. I did power flush the tank with the tank wand. A lot of junk came out, including the debris from the anode rod sacraficing itself.

This is really...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 03-24-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,875
Posted By John Hagen
I paid the bill. By all rights Dynamax should of...

I paid the bill. By all rights Dynamax should of been responsible. It was a bad design. All of the weight on the slide is in the middle and forward areas. It hasn't worked right since day one. I had...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 03-24-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,875
Posted By John Hagen
Slideout issue - Resolved!

I think we finally found and implemented a solution to our slideout problem.

In October I traveled back to the Lippert Sevice Center in Goshen. My goal was to get this slide fixed once and for...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-24-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hagen
Suburban Water Heater Issue - 12 Gallon Tank

Today was a greaat day to flush my Suburban water heater tank. I pulled the anode rod and opened the pressure relief valve to drain the tank. To my surprise the tank started to empty very slowly.
...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 08-06-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,476
Posted By John Hagen
Sorry to hear you traded your Trilogy. How did...

Sorry to hear you traded your Trilogy. How did you make out on the trade? Lose quite a bit? I sure hope not. Stay in touch!

John
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 08-06-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hagen
I am from the Chicago area. If you are looking...

I am from the Chicago area. If you are looking for a full-hookup site, not much available. Probably best to go to Milwaukee and drive back. I also believe METRA has a train that runs a couple times...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 06-25-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,502
Posted By John Hagen
On my Trilogy, those three brown switches control...

On my Trilogy, those three brown switches control the LED strips in each awning and the nose. Extend your awnings fully out, then turn on the switches. Also, check the nose at night and you should...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 05-14-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By John Hagen
Can you post a few pictures of what you installed...

Can you post a few pictures of what you installed and where you installed it? Part numbers of items installed? Who did the work? I would love to have another cylinder installed on that slide. Willing...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 04-01-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By John Hagen
I have tried running our AC fans on low. While it...

I have tried running our AC fans on low. While it does seem to cool, it was/is not able to keep up with the Oklahoma heat. We can go for a month with daytime highs over 100 and lows in the upper 70's...
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 03-16-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By John Hagen
Unhappy Another SlideOut Issue

On March 1st as we were closing the RV for a trip to Nevada from Ft Huachuca, AZ, our 2014 Trilogy 3850RL main slide (20’ long) decided to malfunction (again). :(:( This slide has three (3) slide out...
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