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Posted By: starcraft69 on 01/15/14 09:00am

We put a rubber bed matt in the truck. Custom fit for silvered 2500 It looks good. We are getting her ready today to take off for a week and a half trip to so-cal going to see our friend mickey mouse and friends.

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Posted By: Ski Pro 3 on 01/15/14 02:08pm

starcraft69 wrote:

Where are you staying while down there?

Posted By: Butch50 on 01/15/14 02:29pm

Reddog1 wrote:

I may have missed it, but I did not see anyone mention the fact Atwood water heaters not only do not use the anode rod, they also state not to on their heaters. The Atwood and Surban use different materials in their tanks. The Surban's use a steel tank, and the Atwood's aluminum, as I recall.

I think most residential tanks are steel, and use the anode rod. How often do you drain your water heater tank at home? How often do you change the anode rod?

Wayne

Very true and the reason Suburban tanks are steel with a glass lining. The reason for the anode rod is the glass well crack and the anode becomes the sacrificial metal. If it doesn't have the anode rod and you have any cracks in the glass lining in your tank you take chance on damaging the steel tank. The magnesium or aluminum on the anode is a softer metal than steel so it erodes away saving the steel in your tanks. The same way as the sacrificial anodes on the outboard and outdrives on boats.

Butch

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Posted By: Mello Mike on 03/04/14 04:24pm

Installed a rear ladder.

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Posted By: 805gregg on 03/04/14 06:57pm

I got my hardwire surge protector, I will install it tomorrow

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Posted By: JumboJet on 03/05/14 07:55am

Installed two new 925CCA AGM Type 31 batteries. Shortened the #2 gauge battery cables to eliminate rat's nest. Washed all the bed cloths, dirty towels, dishes, etc. Cleaned the refrigerator inside and out along with the rest of the TC.

Getting ready to travel to Bristol, TN for a NASCAR race.

Posted By: kerry4951 on 03/05/14 08:00am

Mello Mike wrote:

Installed a rear ladder.

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Nice job Mike. Its surprising how many times I use the ladder each year. Its just nice to be able to climb atop to check on things. Im up there a few times each year while on the road to clean the solar panels off. They do get very dusty at times. Living in Arizona you can appreciate that.

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Posted By: Mello Mike on 03/05/14 10:05am

kerry4951 wrote:

Thanks, Kerry. I agree. Ladders are a must have item. I'll also be using it to mount a flagpole as well as a wind turbine.

The funny thing is, I was originally told by Northwood Mfg. that my camper didn't have the blocking necessary to support a ladder. I had to get the blueprints for the rear wall as well as investing in a metal stud finder to verify that the blocking was there.

Posted By: JoeChiOhki on 03/05/14 03:58pm

Split some firewood next to it, wondered why the drip pan for the fridge was completely full of water when I checked it, even though the fridge has been off for months, the door completely open and the drip pan was long since emptied.

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Posted By: jefe 4x4 on 03/05/14 04:45pm

Mike,
With 169 pages of 'what did's' i thought i should finally add something here too.
With help from my neighbor, we installed a pair of add-a-leaves to the Dodge. Ugh! This was tough work getting the Dana 80 axle apart from the suspension. At one time we had 3 floor jacks and a high lift jack engaged. As soon as the weather clears I'll post some pix. Here is what I learned about the before and after:
1. The 'before' clearance between the upper secondaries and the Stable Load block was 1/2" on rear block and 1/4" on the front block.
2. The 'after' clearance is now 2-1/2". When I get the camper on tomorrow I'll see how much deflection I get out of the upper secondaries with the weight of the TC pushing down.
3. There are now a total of 8 leaf springs on each side of the rear axle.
4. The unloaded ride is about the same as before: a bit stiff, but not egregious.
regards as always, jefe

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