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Forum: Flagstaff 10-06-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,394
Posted By Devilscreekw
Did the exact same as OldCoot, but instead used a...

Did the exact same as OldCoot, but instead used a piece of white PVC siding trim. Been fine since 2014.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-24-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,109
Posted By Devilscreekw
My passenger side skirting basically blew off an...

My passenger side skirting basically blew off an hour and a half after leaving the dealership. After lots of arguments with FR they sent me a new piece which I installed myself, with additional...
Forum: Rockwood 08-21-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,906
Posted By Devilscreekw
This is my 6th season, and about 5K miles on my...

This is my 6th season, and about 5K miles on my Westlake 205/70/14's. Next week will be my last trip with them. Would have changed this year but still paying for a tire change on my truck. Great...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-10-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By Devilscreekw
Thanks Brother Les. Actually they are just...

Thanks Brother Les. Actually they are just slightly downward.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-08-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By Devilscreekw
One last follow up on my tire situation. I...

One last follow up on my tire situation. I refilled my tires to the recommended 75 up front and 80 in the rear. Took my trailer for a test and immediately noticed a handling improvement over the 5 lb...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-04-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By Devilscreekw
I'd like to thank everybody who chimed in...

I'd like to thank everybody who chimed in regarding my handling problems since mounting new Cooper tires. I am happy to say that the problem has been found. Seized lower left ball joint was causing...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-29-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By Devilscreekw
Truck is at the shop now checking alignment etc....

Truck is at the shop now checking alignment etc. I had the first chance to drive it at speed without a load, and nearly went onto the shoulder once. I may try lowering them to 75 in the rear and 70...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-28-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By Devilscreekw
Problems with Cooper Discoverer AT3

Well, my truck is 10 years old and I've had the trailer for 6. The truck came with Michelin LTX A/S in 245/70/17. After 10 years and 106000 km (60 K miles) I was badly in need of new tires.

After...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-14-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Devilscreekw
Mine fell at the back. I painted a 2x6 and...

Mine fell at the back. I painted a 2x6 and screwed it onto my auto stabilizer brackets to support the whole width. then added more screws at the back. Been fine for 2 years now.
Forum: Cherokee 02-26-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,155
Posted By Devilscreekw
When I bought my trailer in '04, I went and...

When I bought my trailer in '04, I went and picked it up with my old 750lb Reese with no sway control. It worked perfect with my previous 20' trailer. It was a terrible windy weekend (one of my lower...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-18-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,548
Posted By Devilscreekw
Not so much. Many FR products I've seen(certainly...

Not so much. Many FR products I've seen(certainly my Flagstaff and my buddy's Shamrock) have the push in and twist with additional screw on retainer. This is what the original poster was describing,...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-16-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,548
Posted By Devilscreekw
Never knew this type of adapter even existed....

Never knew this type of adapter even existed. This is perfect for my situation. Not worried about theft, but can keep my two RV cables clean and ready to go for the next trip. Allows me to get my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-10-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,664
Posted By Devilscreekw
My trailer specs are about the same as yours. I...

My trailer specs are about the same as yours. I love mine. No sway, even in strong cross winds, and can't even feel semis going by.
Forum: Flagstaff 09-06-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Devilscreekw
My dry weight is listed as 6296, which allows for...

My dry weight is listed as 6296, which allows for 1215 lbs of cargo. So I guess they upped it a couple of hundred lbs.
Forum: Salem 09-06-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,659
Posted By Devilscreekw
We have the Progressive portable for the last 4...

We have the Progressive portable for the last 4 years. We are 100% happy, and we know we had a brown out this year. I found it very instructional to discover exactly what my unit was drawing...
Forum: Flagstaff 08-28-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,151
Posted By Devilscreekw
+1 on the dinette. We have usually 3 grandkids...

+1 on the dinette. We have usually 3 grandkids staying with us, and the dinette adds another bed that we desperately need. Also the dinette adds a pile more storage to the trailer, though not as...
Forum: Flagstaff 08-28-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Devilscreekw
Yes I am aware of the requirements to go up a...

Yes I am aware of the requirements to go up a range. I guess it's just bothering me that FR decided to go to a 15" D range after having a 14" C range for so long.

Why would they change it if they...
Forum: Flagstaff 08-27-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Devilscreekw
I also see on various websites that tire size is...

I also see on various websites that tire size is now listed as 15", but can't find exact size....though it would be too expensive to change over everything, but 215 14's would be great.
Forum: Flagstaff 08-27-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Devilscreekw
Thanks Sharon....are they still 205's or now...

Thanks Sharon....are they still 205's or now 215's? Sorry to hear about your damage, but from another of your posts saw you made out OK with insurance.
Forum: Flagstaff 08-15-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,428
Posted By Devilscreekw
Those are close to the numbers I see. I have a...

Those are close to the numbers I see. I have a surge protector that gives me a continuous readout, and my 15K AC plus converter, and electric water heater show me 28 amps. Doesn't leave much...
Forum: Flagstaff 08-10-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Devilscreekw
27RLWS possible tire upgrade

Well we are into our 4th season with our 27RLWS, and I have given some thought to replacing our Westlake ST205/75/14 load range C tires within the next year or so.We do have very low mileage on the...
Forum: Flagstaff 08-09-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,729
Posted By Devilscreekw
I have the same trailer 2015 model. Even with a...

I have the same trailer 2015 model. Even with a bone stock Ram 2500 it was a nightmare to tow with only a 750 lb Reese with no sway control, especially in a wind. 50mph tops. I only towed it twice...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-24-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By Devilscreekw
You could look at Rockwoods 2703 WS travel...

You could look at Rockwoods 2703 WS travel trailer. Great floor plan, and more counter space than anything else. We have the same trailer in the Flagstaff line, and I'm sure it can be half ton towed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-23-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,740
Posted By Devilscreekw
Heading out with grandkids bikes in home built...

Heading out with grandkids bikes in home built rack, which allows full load beneath rack.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-23-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Devilscreekw
You may find....as in my case, if the humidity is...

You may find....as in my case, if the humidity is high, and if it is set to auto, that the vent may drip.....sometimes a lot, when the fan shuts off. I leave my trailer a tad nose high, and the AC...
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