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Forum: Western USA 08-02-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,105
Posted By Themeads46
After posting this the other day oregon dot has...

After posting this the other day oregon dot has posted signs saying no overnight parking. They say this is to stop the homeless from parking for long periods. Another case of government punishing...
Forum: Western USA 07-29-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,105
Posted By Themeads46
I have stayed overnight at the large turn outs at...

I have stayed overnight at the large turn outs at Pistol River about 10mi north of Brookings several times and have never been bothered by the hwy patrol. In the summer there will usually be several...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 07-28-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,164
Posted By Themeads46
I wiped my faded front cap with maquires...

I wiped my faded front cap with maquires protectant, similar to armoral, and the color came right back. It sats uv protection. Right now it looks like new, we’ll see how it holds up but I can wipe it...
Forum: Surveyor 07-28-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 33,840
Posted By Themeads46
I was detailing my car the other day and was...

I was detailing my car the other day and was using Maguires protectant and decided to try it on a small area on my front cap. It looked so good I did the entire front cap. It brought the color back...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 07-26-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Themeads46
After paying a body shop to buff out the fading...

After paying a body shop to buff out the fading on my front cap, three months later the fading is back as bad as ever. While detailing my car I was using Maguires protectant and Itried it on the...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-04-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Themeads46
I ended up taking it to a local paint and body...

I ended up taking it to a local paint and body shop and they buffed it out. It looks better than new. Now we will see if it holds up. If it just fades again and it needs repainted I may be glad I...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 05-29-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Themeads46
Fading front cap

I have a 2016 Surveyor 251rks that I waxed last year. Apparently I didn’t get all the front cap waxed evenly and the upper 1/3 is fading. I tried to wax it again today and the, new finish liquid,...
Forum: Surveyor 05-02-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By Themeads46
Sorry, I entered a photo but apparently don't...

Sorry, I entered a photo but apparently don't know what I am doing. When I figure it out I'll post it.
Forum: Surveyor 05-02-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By Themeads46
Bike rack storage box

I have a 2016 251rks with the fold up bike rack on the back. I was checking out at Buy Mart and spotted a last one sale by the register of a metal box about the same size as the bike rack. Bought it...
Forum: Surveyor 01-06-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By Themeads46
I had the same preblen while parked overnight on...

I had the same preblen while parked overnight on top of the grapevine in so cal. I tried several times to start it and no dice. I took it to the dealer to be repaired under warrenty and ended up...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-06-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By Themeads46
I am currently down in Ca., without the trailer...

I am currently down in Ca., without the trailer but when I get home next week. i will posr pictures. The box is shiney tredplate design and looks good.
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 01-05-2017, 11:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,953
Posted By Themeads46
As a disabled Vet living in Oregon I can get 10...

As a disabled Vet living in Oregon I can get 10 free nights at state parks. Most have full hookups. I use them mostly in coastal State Parks. I love it.. When traveling if it's not too warm I park at...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-05-2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By Themeads46
Bike rack storage

I was in a Best Buy store in Brookings Or. and spotted a aluminum storage box. Size wise it fit on the fold up bike rach with about 5in on each sibe. It's about 20in high and 18in deep. I mounted it...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-05-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,599
Posted By Themeads46
I set mine on the roof. The coax in attached to a...

I set mine on the roof. The coax in attached to a anti theft device that screams pretty good if unattached or cut. Never had a problem though.
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-05-2017, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,589
Posted By Themeads46
Same thing happen to me. Had one side replaced....

Same thing happen to me. Had one side replaced. Fabric was fine so just the mechanism on the one side was replaced for $750. Insurance covered it after a $200 deductible. I'll be more careful from...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-16-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,880
Posted By Themeads46
Contact forest river directly. I have had thr...

Contact forest river directly. I have had thr pocket door in our surveyor 251 rks repaired 3 times to have it fail each time. We are coming up to the end of our warrenty so I contacted them...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 10-03-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,362
Posted By Themeads46
I think you're right about the stops, I use the...

I think you're right about the stops, I use the straps to keep the door in place while traveling so the door doesnt move. I have read a lot of storys about awnings that are left open and collapse so...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 10-02-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,362
Posted By Themeads46
Pocket door problems

We have a 2016 surveyor 251rks with a pocket door between the bath and bedroom. The first time out a screw put a big scratch in the door. The dealer replaced the door. Next time out the inside...
Forum: Surveyor 06-05-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,837
Posted By Themeads46
I put 2 milk crates on mine secured with u bolts...

I put 2 milk crates on mine secured with u bolts and carry 2 spare propane tanks. I use a chain and padlock to the upright support to make sure they don't walk away.
Forum: Surveyor 06-05-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,871
Posted By Themeads46
The love seat looks good. We are going to do the...

The love seat looks good. We are going to do the same thing because the ont that comes with the trailer is too uncomfortable. I have the problem of being 6'6" and most recliners are too small. We'll...
Forum: Surveyor 06-05-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,275
Posted By Themeads46
We pull our 2016 251rks with a 2007 f150 lariet....

We pull our 2016 251rks with a 2007 f150 lariet. It pulls fine. On our last trip we went up the Siskyou grade on I5 from calif to oregon with no problems at all. I was unsure how it would pull and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-27-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,750
Posted By Themeads46
Thanks for the correction. Being fairly new to...

Thanks for the correction. Being fairly new to ham radio I was unaware of that and will be legal from now on. We learn as we go even at 70. Thanks again.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-26-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,750
Posted By Themeads46
I have 2 baofeng uv5r radios purchased from...

I have 2 baofeng uv5r radios purchased from amazon for about $35. I have a ham license and use the 2mtr band for ham club activities but my wife doesn't have a license so we use the FRS frequencies...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-17-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,422
Posted By Themeads46
I was on 7.257 last night at 6pm west coast time...

I was on 7.257 last night at 6pm west coast time and heard nothing on the southern Oregon coast. I don't have a very good antenna, an end fed wire, but when conditions are right I am able to make...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-06-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,422
Posted By Themeads46
I tuned in last night but a station on 7.254...

I tuned in last night but a station on 7.254 caused so much qrm I couldn't hear anyone but him. I will try again Sunday.
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