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RE: Awning
If I remember correctly, there is a track that a nut fits into. It probably just slid out of sight. Go fishing for it.:W
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 07:46pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Air Conditioner Relocations
I agree with the posters above. As long as it is not a ducted unit, I see no reason you could not relocate and rewire it if you have another vent opening to put it in.
Another option might be to remove it and replace it with a new low profile unit. I know Dometic makes a low profile air conditioner that is only 9.5 inches high. It is called the Penguin. There are links to other manufacturers there also.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 06:51pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: correct number of links for tensioner
From P.3 of the DrawTite hitch installation instructions:
Notice what happens when you don't have a minimum of 5 links under tension during a turn as the WD bars moves forward or backward(Figure 10).
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 02:02pm |
Towing
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RE: What do you torque WD hitch shank bolts?
Quote from DrawTite installation instructions regarding hitch head bolts.
"TIGHTEN HEAD FASTENERS
1. Tighten 3/4 bolts and locknuts to 250 lb - ft. Tighten setscrew to 50 lb - ft."
Equal-i-zer says on P.22 of their installation manual:
"Use the torque wrench to tighten both 3/4” shank bolts to 320 Ft-lbs."
Reese Round Bar installation instructions on P.2 says:
"Torque the 3/4 nuts (K) to 300 ft-lbs (If large enough torque wrench is not available,
torque nuts to 150 ft-lbs, then turn nuts an additional 1/4 turn - DO NOT lubricate the threads)."
Reese Trunnion Bar installation instructions on bottom of P.2 says:
"Torque the
two nuts (K) to 300 ft/lbs. If proper torque wrench is not available, torque nuts to 150 ft/lbs then turn nuts an additional
1/4 turn. Do not lubricate the threads"
All of these hitch head attachment bolts are 3/4 inch bolts.
If anyone needs the PDF from which these various quotes are taken, I will be glad to e-mail a copy. You can get my e-mail from my profile at the left of this post or by going to my website link in signature at bottom.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 01:34pm |
Towing
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RE: Roofing, use of Aluma-Kote?
Thanks for the compliments folks! :)
Dan, I do not anticipate having to do anything more to my roof for quite a few years except possibly washing it. Since all my seams have been covered with Eternabond tape, and the Liquid Rubber Roof material seems like it will last a long time, I really feel my labors are at an end. At least I hope so!
Once you put the Eternabond tape on, there is no need to do any further caulking with Dicor on the roof. The Liquid Roof manufactures website has some good videos of the preparation and application processes that I found quite helpful and encouraging before starting on the project.
I did not do anything to prepare the roof for painting with the Liquid Roof except scrub it down with soap and water as mentioned in my linked post. The whole process is pretty simple and easy. As I mentioned, the hardest part was going up and down the ladder! :B If a 75 year old geezer like me can do it, anybody can!!
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 09:21am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Increasing mileage when towing
As for K&N Filter. I design air filtration systems for military vehicles for a living and knowing what I know a filtration you won't find a K&N filter on any of my vehicles.
Not wanting to up-end this thread, but just curious -- why is that?
Because tests, at least some that I have read, have found that, although they flow more air, the K&N filters also let too much dirt and harmful stuff into your engine. They found that the stock filter does a much better job. Sorry, but I don't remember exactly who "they" were so I cannot provide a link.
Edit: Here is one source of information.
To the OP, the best way to increase your mileage when towing is to slow down. Good mileage and towing do not play well together! :B
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 09:03am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Good Hitch hardware source?
NYCAMPDUDE asked: Why no round tube hitch???
Ask the GM guys. Round tube hitches will not hold up to the stresses caused by a heavy tongue weight and a WDH. They will twist.
I don't think that, just because GM had a problem with the round tube hitches on certain year vehicles, you can condemn ALL round tube hitches. There are many other manufacturers of round tube hitches that seem to work fine for their applications.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 08:33am |
Towing
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RE: Picture this one in your head
This forum is about towing trailers. If you want to debate tow vehicle merits use the Tow Vehicle forum please.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 08:24am |
Towing
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RE: Photo Bucket issues
Moved to Forum Technical Support forum from TT.
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 05:04pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: buying another TT
My next door neighbor has a Starcraft Aruba. It is a very nice, well put together trailer. He has had no trouble with it at all in the past 4 years or so.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 04:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Reese safty pin hard to remove
That set bolt for the snap-up bracket is not supposed to be very tight. I think it is only supposed to be tightened about 1/2 turn after touching the frame. It is only designed to keep the bracket from sliding forward or backward on the A frame - not for holding it on. The tension from the drawn up chains puts plenty of pressure on the bracket to keep in on. In fact, with the Dual Cam system, the bars do not put any forward or backward pressure on the snap ups so the only function of that bolt would be to keep the bracket in place when not towing. It would not need to be tight at all.
You need to check the hitch setup. It is possible that your bars are hitting the dual cam arms or are being tensioned too much when making a turn in a dip or rise, such as entering or leaving a gas station.
If, after checking your hitch setup, you still are having problems you can through bolt the brackets on to the A frame to keep them from bending.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 01:33pm |
Towing
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RE: GVWR of TH
Anything you put thru the doors of any trailer counts against it's GVWR.
Mitch
Or hang on the outside of it! :B
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 06:24pm |
Towing
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RE: What do you torque WD hitch shank bolts?
Reese says to torque them to 250-300lb-ft.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 06:22pm |
Towing
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RE: Do you use cell phones while backing into campsite?
I walk the site first and figure out where I want the left rear corner of the trailer to be in the campsite and have my wife stand on that spot. I then aim for her. The only hand signal she gives me is a "stop" signal. Usually get it in one shot. This has worked for us for many years without fuss, bother, or dramatics. :)
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 05:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Thermostat changeover
The Coleman-Mach is different
Info on Coleman to digital switch
Coleman-Mach info
Exactly what I needed. Thanks very much.
Since the op got the information needed, and this thread is becoming contentious, it is time to close.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 04:27pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Dometic RM 2652 frig
Please do not double post. See any new replies to your question here.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 03:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Help with weight numbers
Looks to me like you are under all your ratings except the GCWR. You are 1,140lbs over your GCWR of 21,000lbs. Depending on which rating you want to believe in, you may or may not have any room for more stuff.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 09:36am |
Towing
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RE: Question
Condensation search in Hybrid forum here. :W
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/21/12 09:12am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: electric jack
I have had three Atwoods over the past 20 years or so and never had a single problem with any of them. I would consider them "top of the line".
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/20/12 06:08pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hensley, First Trip Report
I told you so!!!! :B :B :B
Enjoy!
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/20/12 05:28pm |
Towing
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