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Forum: General RV Questions 08-28-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,512
Posted By dbflyrod
So good to know, thanks again. No wonder my tires...

So good to know, thanks again. No wonder my tires were wearing. Not any more and have never had a blowout since switching to LTs about 10 years ago.
Forum: General RV Questions 08-28-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,512
Posted By dbflyrod
Hey Dagst1, Thanks for that info, I've always...

Hey Dagst1, Thanks for that info, I've always wondered how they could get away with such light axles. Then my case is also a bit different due to the fact that most of the time I'm pulling a tag...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-27-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,512
Posted By dbflyrod
The only place to weld on the axle is the spring...

The only place to weld on the axle is the spring seat area. I have an 08 Cruiser 30SK that has a weight of up to 12k and came with 5200 k axles, Thats a total of 10.4 K load Capability. You tell me...
Forum: Cruiser 07-15-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,981
Posted By dbflyrod
Yes, Lloyd"s pics are exactly what we have and...

Yes, Lloyd"s pics are exactly what we have and better pics that I was able to get. I have not tried to shop for them. It does look like there should be no problem with screw length in either location...
Forum: Cruiser 07-14-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By dbflyrod
My awning is an A&E 8500. Now that I know a...

My awning is an A&E 8500. Now that I know a little more about these things I think the reason for the short extension length is due to the rail being installed about a foot below the top of the...
Forum: Cruiser 07-14-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,981
Posted By dbflyrod
Hi Patsy, I'll take a closer look today and take...

Hi Patsy, I'll take a closer look today and take a couple pics to see exactly how those things are attached on my unit.
Forum: Cruiser 07-13-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,981
Posted By dbflyrod
If you are talking about the overhead cabinet...

If you are talking about the overhead cabinet with the lift up on a top mounted hinge. My 08 Cruiser has spring loaded things that look like a very small shock absorber that holds each door open.
Forum: Cruiser 07-13-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By dbflyrod
Hey guys, thanks for the help. I think my problem...

Hey guys, thanks for the help. I think my problem has been solved. I dealt with a company named Shade Pro in California and they said that the short extension length on my awning is rare but not...
Forum: Cruiser 07-12-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By dbflyrod
I think I may have my terminology wrong on my...

I think I may have my terminology wrong on my first post. Yes it's on a 5r and the length is 13' The distance from the rail (on camper) to the first roller rope slot is 78" I believe I do have enough...
Forum: Cruiser 07-11-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By dbflyrod
Main Awning non typical length

I've been trying to replace my awning fabric. I finding that the forward extension arm is too short to use a common length awning fabric. Not sure where to go to buy a shorter than normal awning...
Forum: Cruiser 09-26-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,947
Posted By dbflyrod
There is a check valve incorporated in the hose...

There is a check valve incorporated in the hose fitting where you hook up the flush hose. It is either dirty or failed. It is an easy fix if you can get to it. On my 08 Cruiser 30 SK I can remove the...
Forum: Cruiser 09-26-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By dbflyrod
I have an 08 CF30SK with Lippert Components 5200#...

I have an 08 CF30SK with Lippert Components 5200# 6 hole axles.
Forum: Cruiser 09-25-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,765
Posted By dbflyrod
Hey Dave, I have the same problem. I was...

Hey Dave,
I have the same problem. I was wondering what kind of buffer you were using. I will look for some of the McGuire's swirl-X in the mean time. My 08 decal is starting to look pretty shabby....
Forum: Cruiser 09-23-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,374
Posted By dbflyrod
Just an update on my previous post. The Lexel...

Just an update on my previous post. The Lexel caulking/sealer is still holding up after nearly a thousand miles. My travels are mostly in the Colorado mountains so far but always include a 4.2 mile...
Forum: Cruiser 08-01-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,374
Posted By dbflyrod
Our 08 30 SK has it. I've had some short term...

Our 08 30 SK has it. I've had some short term luck with Lexel bright white caulking. So far it's works for one trip over the mountain from Pueblo area to Ridgway Colorado. I've also opened up the...
Forum: Cruiser 11-14-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,717
Posted By dbflyrod
Thanks Larry, With your info I did some measuring...

Thanks Larry, With your info I did some measuring yesterday. It does seem to be out about 1/2 inch further on the front. The biggest issue I see is that at the very end of the extend stroke the room...
Forum: Cruiser 11-13-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,717
Posted By dbflyrod
slide room adjustment?

I have an 08 30sk. On the left slide room that holds the fridge, stove and TV, there is a portion of the counter top the over laps the non slide counter top. When the slide is full out this over...
Forum: Zinger 11-07-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,795
Posted By dbflyrod
Good to know, I suppose the brass could cause...

Good to know, I suppose the brass could cause some dissimilar metal corrosion without treatment of tape or dope. Since I'm the second owner of my Cruiser I just figured the first owner had lost the...
Forum: Zinger 11-06-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,795
Posted By dbflyrod
X2 on that, mine is just a plastic plug, thinking...

X2 on that, mine is just a plastic plug, thinking of getting a brass plug with a petcock to make it a bit more controllable. Water does go everywhere when the plug fall out. Usually speckles you...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 11-05-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,786
Posted By dbflyrod
I found the access port with cover ebay about...

I found the access port with cover ebay about $11.50 item # 161379683569 if anyone is interested. Also found the foam at home depot, thanks for that info
Dan
Forum: Cruiser 11-04-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,300
Posted By dbflyrod
Just a thought but my furnace ducting pops as the...

Just a thought but my furnace ducting pops as the heat is applied by the furnace. Kind of annoying but you do get more used to it after you know what it is.
Forum: General RV Questions 11-04-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,949
Posted By dbflyrod
hey, thanks. Makarios has the stuff as usual did...

hey, thanks. Makarios has the stuff as usual did not think of them on this but I have used them before for some converter parts.
Forum: General RV Questions 11-04-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,949
Posted By dbflyrod
slide out seals, outer, where to buy

I need to replace a couple of my outer slide out seals. I have an 08 Cruiser 30SK. Just wondering if anyone has done this and mostly where to look to find them. They are a white rubber possibly...
Forum: Zinger 11-04-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,795
Posted By dbflyrod
Answered my ?, I've got the aluminum 10 gallon...

Answered my ?, I've got the aluminum 10 gallon Atwood and no anode. Life is good. thanks.
Forum: Cruiser 11-02-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,419
Posted By dbflyrod
Good advise Mike. I'm just getting used to the...

Good advise Mike. I'm just getting used to the new to us 5er and I've bumped the curb at least 2 times that I've seen. I wasn't aware of the side wall differences, thanks for the info.
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