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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-19-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,272
Posted By Tirebuilder
I'll put my two cents worth in. I'm not sure how...

I'll put my two cents worth in. I'm not sure how to amend our slide out being to tight at the top, but for the wiper seal replacement, I had to do all 3 of my slides a couple of years ago and as of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-18-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,699
Posted By Tirebuilder
Slop in hitch / receiver...

Need opinions...I have a 2016 Ford F-250 SD tow vehicle with factory Class V receiver attached. I am towing a 832IKBS Flagstaff. Have towed with this vehicle for 7 years with 2 in. ball / hitch. I...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-11-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Tirebuilder
A/C question...

Opinions / experience needed! I have two Axcel Series 48000 units in my 2015 35ft. Flagstaff. One is 15000 and the bedroom is 13500. The 15000 unit is beginning to make a slight noise like a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-27-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,365
Posted By Tirebuilder
Travel Trailer Rims...

Hope this is in the right location. I need to buy an extra steel rim for my travel trailer that runs 225/75R/15 with 5 lugs. My question is: Is there a difference between an "automobile" steel rim...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-30-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By Tirebuilder
Battery...

Thanks for the feedback on the battery question. I found one at Wal-Mart and one at AutoZone...both around $105. The CCA seems a little more with the AutoZone one so will probably opt for that one....
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-30-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By Tirebuilder
Battery Assistance...

Hello...I own a 2015 Forest River Travel Trailer 832IKBS. The original single 12V deep cycle battery is now official deceased. I wish to replace it with like kind. On fixed income so can't afford...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-30-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,312
Posted By Tirebuilder
ST Tires...

Thanks for all the opinions. I just checked with my local tire dealer where I purchased my last set of Endurance tires and he told me they are back ordered and he has absolutely NO idea when or if...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-30-2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,312
Posted By Tirebuilder
Best ST Tire for Travel Trailers...

Hello...I need some opinions. I own a 2015 Flagstaff 832ikbs that weighs just at 8500 lbs. dry. I am needing a new set of tires and can either replace the 5 year old Goodyear Endurance tires, made...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-22-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,970
Posted By Tirebuilder
Water pump

Ok, so here is what I know so far. I took the diverter valve out and checked it. It is functioning properly. The strainer located on the vacuum side of the pump is clean. Still not pulling...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-20-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,970
Posted By Tirebuilder
Water Pump / Winterizing

Opinions, please...just got ready to winterize F.R. Flagstaff 832ikbs and proceeded as I have for 6 years. Turned all the by-pass valves, drained water heater, etc. This time, when I hooked up my...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 09-21-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 740
Posted By Tirebuilder
Dometic Power Awning

Need assistance, please.

I have a Dometic Power Awning on a 2015 FR Flagstaff 832ikbs. While it was in open position, weight of rainwater collapsed the RIGHT side (motor drive side), of my...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-22-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By Tirebuilder
Hard Water Spots

Hey...I am in need of some opinions / experience with hard water spots. We just came back from a trip out west and a couple of the campgrounds we stayed at...(where the temps were hitting triple...
Forum: Slide Outs 05-13-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,060
Posted By Tirebuilder
Slide outs

Ok, it seems I have Lippert slides on my Flagstaff. Scrapper, your reply most fits my questions, but not entirely. I appreciate everyone trying to help. I will re-phrase my questions now that I...
Forum: Slide Outs 05-12-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,060
Posted By Tirebuilder
Slide out manual hand cranks...

Forgive me if this is in the wrong thread. I have a couple of questions. I own a 2015 Forest River Flagstaff 832ikbs with 3 slide outs. We are planning for an extended multi-state trip and I was...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-08-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,994
Posted By Tirebuilder
Smile Downsizing. To Do or Not To Do

Hello, fellow campers. I have a question and am looking for ideas, opinions, and experiences. My wife and I own a 35ft Flagstaff Travel Trailer. We love camping with it and are currently on our...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-23-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,139
Posted By Tirebuilder
Another Castle Rock?

Here's my two cents worth. I have a Forest River Flagstaff 832ikbs that had Castle Rock tires from the factory. With about two and a half years and just under 5,000 miles on them, I had two...I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-17-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By Tirebuilder
Need Help w/switch, please...

Help...I have a 2015 Forest River Flagstaff 832IKBS that the rear electric stabilizer jack switch has broken. I have looked everywhere...even having my dealer contact F.R. parts and they don't have...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-04-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By Tirebuilder
Stabilizer Jack Switch

Hope this is in the right place. I own a 2015 Forest River Flagstaff 832 IKBS. Our last trip out, I was raising the rear stabilizer jacks and a "snap" occurred in the electrical "extend / retract"...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-26-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,915
Posted By Tirebuilder
Tire Pressures...

For what it's worth...I used to build truck / bus radial tires for Bridgestone / Firestone until retirement 4 years ago. Tow vehicle tires, original equipment, should be inflated to recommended...
Forum: Central USA 01-08-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,584
Posted By Tirebuilder
South Dakota RV Park

Try Rafter J Bar Ranch. We stayed there two weeks last September and had an amazing time. Very centrally located to many attractions...Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Crazy Horse, etc. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-03-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By Tirebuilder
GPS Systems...

Hope this winds up in the correct place. Have a couple questions I could use some assistance on. I have a Ford f-250 Super Duty that I tow a Forest River Flagstaff 832IKBS with. I am needing /...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-04-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,571
Posted By Tirebuilder
Lippert Stabilizer Jacks

Need some ideas. I have a FR Flagstaff 832ikbs with 3 slides. It came with factory installed Lippert Stabilizer electric Jacks. After arriving at a campsite and leveling side-to-side and placing...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-07-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By Tirebuilder
Trip Planner

Need some assistance concerning an RV Trip Planner. I used to use Good Sam's, but they no longer offer it. They are supposed to be coming out with something else soon, but nothing as of yet. I...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-13-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
GPS
Views: 2,020
Posted By Tirebuilder
GPS

Need some knowledgeable advice, please. I am looking for the best / most reliable GPS system on the market for my tow vehicle / travel trailer combo. I would like one that works for RV towing mode,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-06-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,837
Posted By Tirebuilder
RV Season over...

Hmm, I can answer this question rather easily. We were at Skidaway Island State Park in September for two glorious weeks. The last 4 days we were there, Hurricane Florence decided to make landfall...
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