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Posted By: freddypinak on 03/30/13 03:12pm

Fixed a slow leak we had under the kitchen sink drain. Turned into more of a job than just replacing a gasket or two once we took everything apart. The sink drain down tube had a cracked fitting. Neither Home Depot or Lowe's had the exact replacement fitting, but with a little ingenuity, we found enough parts to make a repair. Not too upset about the need to make a repair, after all, the camper is 15 years old :-)

We're one step closer to the Alaska trip this summer!

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4
1998 Lance SquireLite 165

Posted By: markchengr on 03/30/13 07:17pm

Installed a Tri-Metric in my Northern Lite. Took about 2 hours to do a careful job. Now I can see what's really going on with my batteries and charger. -Mark.

Posted By: 214skier on 03/30/13 08:11pm

Installed "Care Free - Truck Awn" rear awning. Really excited about this.

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2016 Grand Design Solitude 377MB

Posted By: Led 67 on 03/31/13 04:07am

Mello Mike wrote:

Replaced all of the worthless generic CH751 locks and keys with new tubular-style locks and keys. A very quick and worthwhile mod that adds greater peace of mind.

Pics and step-by-step instructions: Replacing Your Worthless CH751 RV Locks

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And did you know that most tubular locks can be defeated by a simple Bic Pen [emoticon]

BTDT

Posted By: dakonthemountain on 04/01/13 02:32pm

markchengr wrote:

Installed a Tri-Metric in my Northern Lite. Took about 2 hours to do a careful job. Now I can see what's really going on with my batteries and charger. -Mark.

You will LOVE having that in your camper... well, at least I do! [emoticon]

Dak

2018 GMC Denali "Extreme" and 23' EVO 2050T Travel Trailer
Escapee member #224325-Since 1992

Posted By: Ski Pro 3 on 04/01/13 09:32pm

I added an AC powered heater today. I figure if I have power available, I would save my propane and while I'm at it, the fan for the forced air propane heater sure is loud, so when shopping for the AC heater, I wanted one that didn't have a fan, a convection heater. I found this one for about $100 shipped. It is 750 watts and fits perfect under the oven. I had some ROMEX wire in the garage so I wired it up and laid it down to the same breaker as the air conditioner. (I won't be running the AC with the heat, so it's good..) This heater has a built in thermostat. I didn't want to have to figure out how to wire to the wall mount thermostat and then figure a way to switch between the propane and the A.C. heater on the thermostat. This heater is pretty cool; it doesn't just turn on and off with the thermostat, it changes the amount of heat output based on the difference between the room temperature and the set thermostat point. It also keeps the temperature within 1/2 degree of set point. The propane forced heater is maybe gonna keep the temperature within 3 or 4 degrees. So, if the A.C. thermostat is set for 68 degrees and the room is 67 degrees, the heater turns on, but on a low heat output. But if the room is 57 degrees, the full 750 watts of heat is output. As the room and thermostat settings get closer and closer, the wattage of the heater decreases. Remember too; no fan. The air enters from the bottom and as it heats, goes out the top.

It's available at Home Depot. If you want to wire in to a separate thermostat, the heater only costs $40

Also, it has a set-back setting. Press one button and set back by as much as 9 degrees until you press the button again. Great when you want it a little cooler while you sleep, or take off for the day while camping.

http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/-Dim........ngth--White--10-Year-Warranty_p_501.html

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Posted By: Ski Pro 3 on 04/01/13 09:45pm

Also today I added some grip tape to my camper steps. My DW has slipped twice now getting out of the camper. That stuff Lance puts on is slippery! Junk I'd say.

I cut to fit as the photos show. This stuff is VERY grippy. DW loves it!

BEFORE;
plastic ribbed stuff that is slippery when wet OR dry. Very dangerous stuff;

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AFTER;
Removed the plastic rib off the step and cut it off the bumper, then cleaned the painted surface, peel-n-stick the grip tape.

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CLOSE UP;
I used a box cutter to trim the ribbed plastic and the pre-cut grip tape as a template to mark the area to be cut.

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Posted By: kerry4951 on 04/02/13 06:18am

skipro3
I really like your heater idea. Nice job and great pics. We always try to heat with available shore power electric when possible, and your idea with a permanently mounted baseboard is much nicer than a portable standing heater that can sometimes be in your road. Great job!
Your step grip upgrade is also very well done and looks professional.

2009 Silverado 3500 dually D/A, Supersprings, Stable Loads, Bilsteins, Hellwig Sway Bar.
2010 Arctic Fox 1140 DB, 220 watts solar, custom 4 in 1 "U" shaped dinette/couch, baseboard and Cat 3 heat, 2nd dinette TV, cabover headboard storage, 67 TC mods

Posted By: mooring product on 04/02/13 07:09am

skipro3 wrote:

AFTER;
Removed the plastic rib off the step and cut it off the bumper, then cleaned the painted surface, peel-n-stick the grip tape.

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CLOSE UP;
I used a box cutter to trim the ribbed plastic and the pre-cut grip tape as a template to mark the area to be cut.

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Great idea. My rubber is coming off and I have tried to glue it back on without any luck. Thanks for sharing

Pete
2012 RAM 3500 Mega DRW. Stable Loads and Torklift tiedowns.
2006 Lance 881 Max.

Posted By: Mello Mike on 04/02/13 07:43am

Gave my truck and camper a much needed bath.

2016 Northstar Laredo SC/240w Solar/2-6v Lifeline AGMs/Dometic CR110 DC Compressor Fridge
2013 Ram 3500 4x4/6.7L Cummins TD/3.42/Buckstop Bumper with Warn 16.5ti Winch/Big Wig Rear Sway Bar/Talons w/SS Fastguns
My Rig
1998 Jeep Wrangler
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