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Forum: Welcome Mat 08-01-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,499
Posted By trdutch
There isn’t a chance that the camper is plugged...

There isn’t a chance that the camper is plugged into a 220 outlet in your home as the 220 outlet is similar to a 30 amp outlet?
I had a Sunseeker that my Brother in-law plugged into 220 at his work...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-30-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By trdutch
Some Dumb Questions!

I hate to go off topic but look closely at your tires
If these are the original Michelin Tires I’m going to guess they are date stamped 2012 (that’s probably your chassis year)
At 6years old I...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-30-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By trdutch
Yea I learned that keeping the coach plugged in...

Yea
I learned that keeping the coach plugged in all summer just cooks the batteries
I keep them charged as necessary and topped with distilled water
Good quality Interstates that have not given...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-18-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,860
Posted By trdutch
I don’t have time to reread all the comments but...

I don’t have time to reread all the comments but two other treads reminded me
ASAP put Roof vent covers over all your roof vents
It’s an easy job I did myself when I bought the camper
They are a...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-13-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,766
Posted By trdutch
I agree ☝️

I agree ☝️
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-10-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A LT 225/75R16 LRE M+S...

BF Goodrich Commercial T/A
LT 225/75R16 LRE M+S All Season 2
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-10-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
Tire time

BF Goodrich LT 225 75R 16
10 ply E rated
Off the top of my head
The receipt is in the unit I’ll check it later and get back to you
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-10-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,860
Posted By trdutch
What would I now do on day one

Just go ahead bite the bullet and put some interstate batteries in the thing and sell the OEMs on Craig’s list or to a used Camper salesman
I don’t know what they are putting in them now but 4years...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-10-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
So I got the BF Goodrich mounted for $1200 and...

So I got the BF Goodrich mounted for $1200 and sold the Michelin’s to a guy for $200
I’ll report back in two weeks after we take it over the river and threw the woods
I will add that the drive back...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-09-2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By trdutch
Just make sure you close your grey valve the...

Just make sure you close your grey valve the (last day of your trip) right before your last shower
It’s just me and My wife
Two showers worth of soapy water “flushed” out at the camp drain at tear...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-08-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
I didnt rotate on the Factory Tires but talking...

I didnt rotate on the Factory Tires
but talking to people I may rotate at least to get the outer tires out of full sun exposure year after year
Although I do cover them when not in use
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-08-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
Yes LT 225 75R 16 Yes Ford F450 No I have the...

Yes LT 225 75R 16
Yes Ford F450
No I have the steel valve stems and I used braided extensions that are mounted on the wheel simulators
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-08-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
I have had good experience with their car tires ...

I have had good experience with their car tires
And the Shop gave me a good price
Goodyear’s were recommended as a less expensive alternative to Michelin’s and the Goodrich originally were the same...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-08-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By trdutch
Tire time

My Michelin’s are celebrating their 5th birthday next week and I have an appointment to re shoe the rig ( ‘14 2860DS) tomorrow
I have noticed the start of cracking on one rear tire and the fronts...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-08-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,711
Posted By trdutch
You are correct The tires need to move to stay...

You are correct
The tires need to move to stay “lubricated”
Driving excited the molecules in the rubber
Sitting for long periods like winter are the culprit
The bumpers on a new pool table...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-06-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,329
Posted By trdutch
My blue line on 2014 drains the fresh tank. ...

My blue line on 2014 drains the fresh tank.
That’s all I have is the blue&Red low point drains
They drain everything except the hot water tank
It drains with its own drain plug
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-23-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,591
Posted By trdutch
Thanks Good info On our PDI years ago the...

Thanks
Good info
On our PDI years ago the Tech told us to hold the swich (like was mentioned in the video) and commented that it’s counterintuitive because people hear the clicking and think they...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-22-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By trdutch
Gen Set start times?

I run my Gen at least monthly (I run it for air on the road so it gets used) and of course I stabilize/non eth fuel during the winter.
It usually takes 2, sometimes 3start sequences to get her to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-21-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,329
Posted By trdutch
Ha ha

Ha ha
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-21-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,329
Posted By trdutch
Will do Garrette

Will do Garrette
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-21-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,329
Posted By trdutch
I also use the blow out method This year...

I also use the blow out method
This year (today) I plan on using my shop vac to get that last bit of stubborn water and deposits out of the hot water tank after I bypass and drain
It’s important...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-30-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,262
Posted By trdutch
We are fair weather South campers so I use the...

We are fair weather South campers so I use the heat pump in spring and fall
But,these last trips to the mountains can get cold
If you think you will need you gas furnace at all for a trip take the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-23-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,878
Posted By trdutch
If I was boon docking I'd have no hesitation to...

If I was boon docking I'd have no hesitation to fill it
We camp strictly full hook so I fill 1/3 for on board travel water just to save weight and get better gas mileage
Have fun Mom
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-18-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By trdutch
As I was saying When the tech was searching for...

As I was saying
When the tech was searching for a short in my awning he found that at least 6 leads on the bundle that connects these items to D.C. Power were BURNT
I'm not suggesting you have...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-17-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By trdutch
As was mentioned Keep an eye on your battery...

As was mentioned
Keep an eye on your battery water level
If it's plugged in and powered up my understanding is the charger is going to keep on cycling and when ours was new I cooked the water out...
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