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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-19-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,644
Posted By hicksie
Not sure how to post a picture, but what I had to...

Not sure how to post a picture, but what I had to do to accommodate for the width or depth of the Lazy Boy love seat and ensure I had the correct distance from the wall was to construct a frame the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-17-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,160
Posted By hicksie
I have an F-250 with a standard 6.5' box and use...

I have an F-250 with a standard 6.5' box and use a Super Glide slider. Iike mine however there are several other styles out there
My hitch is 10 years old and there are several newer styles now...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-15-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,644
Posted By hicksie
Replacing.g reclining theater seats

We replaced the original "crap" RV furniture a few years ago with Lazy Boy theater seats and rocker recliners. We got the cloth material not leathers
and have no issues.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-05-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,330
Posted By hicksie
Yes Larry I have done what you mentioned many...

Yes Larry I have done what you mentioned many times mostly on heavy trucks, this was back when the shoes were riveted to the linings, on lighter vehicles I have driven a few hundred yards with the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-05-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,330
Posted By hicksie
Weak brakes possible cause

Did you also clean the inside of the brake drums where the magnets contact them with brake cleaner? I have done a lot of brake jobs on trailers with electric brakes and from experience "I am a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-22-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,458
Posted By hicksie
What is TDS I have never heard of this one

What is TDS I have never heard of this one
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-21-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,458
Posted By hicksie
We also get discounts a Pilot/Flying J for...

We also get discounts a Pilot/Flying J for propane and use of Dump Stations with the Good Sam card. Well worth the cost.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 03-05-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 309
Posted By hicksie
Replacing flooring in 5er

I am going to replace the flooring in our Crusader this spring and seeking input from anyone who has succeeded in a similar project. I did replace the flooring with Allure vinyl plank a few years...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-05-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By hicksie
There appears to be several options Allure etc...

There appears to be several options Allure etc what what are the best for ease of installation and wear
Forum: Cherokee 02-01-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,198
Posted By hicksie
Since it wasn't shiny they most likely didn't...

Since it wasn't shiny they most likely didn't want it. Or like in Most cases the people doing the PDI took a quick look at things mot looking for anything.
Forum: Slide Outs 12-24-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,995
Posted By hicksie
Connectors

One easy check and possible issues are one of the twist/crimp connectors used to join the wires from the motor to the power or ground. Once you locate the connectors which are usually close to the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-24-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By hicksie
I would check the Butt connectors that are used...

I would check the Butt connectors that are used join the wires if you have someone work the control while you wiggle and twist the connectors you may be able to isolate the problem
Forum: Slide Outs 11-22-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By hicksie
Guess I'm old school mechanic solder with...

Guess I'm old school mechanic solder with shrinkwrap or electrical tape are best in auto industry. I have never seen any issues with solder cracking and less issues with salt/water deterioration. And...
Forum: Slide Outs 11-21-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By hicksie
Lucky fix for slideout not working

I was going to open my main livingroom slide today look for a minute and when I pressed the button all I got was a click then nothing. After troubleshooting the obvious and not finding any fuse or...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-14-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By hicksie
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-14-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By hicksie
Replacing flooring in 5er

I am replacing the flooring in our 5er in the spring and looking for the best options which will be most resistant to the slide out imprints and wear. We want to eliminate the carpets and brighten it...
Forum: Rockwood 04-08-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,688
Posted By hicksie
Did you balance the tires before installation it...

Did you balance the tires before installation it is an important step a lot of installers fail to do for trailer tires. However if properly balanced you will all but eliminate bounce and issues with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,088
Posted By hicksie
We have 2011 F-250 6.2 Gasser which we pull our...

We have 2011 F-250 6.2 Gasser which we pull our 40' 5er total gross full tank and loaded trailer scaled at 10300kg or 22000lbs within the Allowable ratings for the F250. We have pulled the trailer in...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-11-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,692
Posted By hicksie
Have you rotated your tires front to rear I know...

Have you rotated your tires front to rear I know a lot of people don't. However being a mechanic I have always rotated my vehicle tires at every oil change and rotate my trailer tires at the end of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-01-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,906
Posted By hicksie
From my experience both as an auto/truck mechanic...

From my experience both as an auto/truck mechanic for over 50 years and personal experience owning and working om RVs and trailers it is very common for the industry to use the lowest bidder to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-01-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,906
Posted By hicksie
I bought a set of 4 Carlisle load range g at...

I bought a set of 4 Carlisle load range g at Walmart on 2018 have about 20000 miles on them and by the looks of tread wear etc I expect I will get another 20K. They have a similar tread pattern to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-01-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,906
Posted By hicksie
Yes definitely belt separation I would also...

Yes definitely belt separation I would also consider going up at least one load range from E to F or even G
Forum: Georgetown 10-06-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,024
Posted By hicksie
My 2011 F250 6.2 is coil on wire so the 7.3...

My 2011 F250 6.2 is coil on wire so the 7.3 likely is too
Forum: Georgetown 10-06-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,024
Posted By hicksie
Ford coil availability

I find it extremely frustrating when a vehicle is down for any extended period of time because you can't get a coil. Being a mechanic albeit retired I miss the days when you could pretty well...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-31-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,978
Posted By hicksie
Carlisles are a very good tire I put a set of...

Carlisles are a very good tire I put a set of Load Range G on our 5er 2 years ago in Tucson we have made two return trips to Tucson and several local trips in Ontario with them for a total of...
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