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Forum: General RV Questions 02-24-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By smw57
Roof Repair Question

Hi All:

Been a long time since I've been on, but I know this is the place to come with questions :)

I've somehow managed to tear my roof lining on the edge above the bunkhouse window. Don't...
Forum: General RV Questions 09-23-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By smw57
Problem Solved (?)

I took the trailer in to the dealer about 10 days ago to see what's going on with the refrigerator. According to them, it was working fine on electric but not on gas. They determined I had a...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-23-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By smw57
Thanks to all for your replies! "If it is a...

Thanks to all for your replies!

"If it is a four door fridge check the flipper seal on the fridge doors to make sure it is sealing against the other door completely"
- It's a single door and I...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-22-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By smw57
Refridgerator going bad???

In preparing for our last outing, I noticed that the refrigerator was not cooling down as usual. Finally, it seemed to be getting better, but I had it cranked all the way to the highest setting. I...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-19-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By smw57
Vanishing toilet water mystery

I had been struggling with the water in my toilet disappearing while in storage (indoors). I had a service guy check it out and he could not find anything wrong with the seal. He had me do a test,...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-19-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By smw57
Many thanks to you all for your responses! One...

Many thanks to you all for your responses! One correction to my original post; my monthly storage cost is $320/mo, not $350/mo. I guess I was anticipating the inevitable next rate increase! In any...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-17-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By smw57
Storage - Cost/Benefit of Indoor vs Outdoor

We bought our 2015 240BH in August of 2016 from a dealer that had taken it in as a trade. Don't know if the original owner stored it indoors or outdoors, covered or uncovered. The front decal was...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-19-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By smw57
Looking for Mattress Recommendations

Hello all. (If this topic is covered elsewhere, please point me in that direction, and thanks!)

We are considering replacing the mattress that came with our trailer, and I wanted to get some...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-15-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,846
Posted By smw57
Guess I lucked out after all! I took the current...

Guess I lucked out after all! I took the current strut with me to my local autozone. He went and got the one he had and took it out of the package. He placed one end on the counter and was able to...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-15-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,846
Posted By smw57
Thanks, Mark. I pushed as hard as I could and...

Thanks, Mark. I pushed as hard as I could and could not close it, so unfortunately, it's not the first. I'm pretty sure it's the latter. I just removed it and will be heading up to the auto part...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-15-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,846
Posted By smw57
Under bed storage strut stuck in open position

Hello all. got myself in a bit of a pickle here. Doing some serious cleaning on my unit, including removing the 60x80 mattress that sits on top of a storage box. Long story short, the access door...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-25-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By smw57
I have the same issue of blowing the fuse when...

I have the same issue of blowing the fuse when retracting. I do the same thing Marty in SC recommends an haven’t blown one since. That being said, I like
Boston Dave’s approach the best😁
Forum: General RV Questions 08-25-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By smw57
The community can likely be more help to you if...

The community can likely be more help to you if you can provide more info for us.

What year and model is you trailer?
Who is the manufacturer of your awning, and what model is it?
Forum: General RV Questions 08-25-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,670
Posted By smw57
I can’t speak to the Heartland tires referenced...

I can’t speak to the Heartland tires referenced here, but I want to add my two cents in support of the Goodyear Endurance tires. I replaced my “China Bombs” two years ago, as soon as I could after...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-26-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,075
Posted By smw57
OK, we survived our first week off grid, and the...

OK, we survived our first week off grid, and the Barker Tote worked great! It was easy to fill, transport, and empty. The only hitch I encountered was when I realized that the short hose that comes...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-02-2018, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,075
Posted By smw57
Thanks everyone for your comments. I ordered a...

Thanks everyone for your comments. I ordered a barker 4 wheeler 25 gallon today. I could not find one retail anywhere to look at, so I'm buying it sight unseen (except for pictures). I looked at...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-27-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By smw57
IMPRES: Others here know more than I do, so if...

IMPRES:
Others here know more than I do, so if anyone contradicts me I say go with their answer...

However, I believe that all the items powered by your batteries are always powered by your...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-27-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,075
Posted By smw57
Need Recommendations for portable Waste tanks

We are going off grid for a week next month and I'm looking to purchase a portable waste tank. The campground we are going to has a dump station, but I don't want to pack up to leave just to go to...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-21-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By smw57
Yea, I used it once before when I had the pop up...

Yea, I used it once before when I had the pop up trailer. I also charged thru the converter charger then, and it worked fine. My trailer looks like it has a 3 stage converter, so it should be safe...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-18-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By smw57
Planning to Upgrade power for dry camping

Hello All:
I've spent a lot of time recently educating myself on the ins-n-outs of RV electrical systems. I've reached the point where I know enough to be dangerous :) . So I thought I'd check in...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 07-01-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,433
Posted By smw57
You know, many of us tow our trailers 100's or...

You know, many of us tow our trailers 100's or 1000's of miles to get to places to see things like this, and here it is in your yard :)

Thanks for sharing, and maybe your place should be our next...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-30-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By smw57
Might want to take a look under the bathroom...

Might want to take a look under the bathroom sink, just to rule out a leak at that location...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-30-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By smw57
1) Yes, I have the 4 point sway control hitch. ...

1) Yes, I have the 4 point sway control hitch.
2) I do not have auto leveling on the TV, but I do have the air bags in the rear springs. Run at 5 PSI when not towing, and around 27 when towing....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-30-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By smw57
Does a weight distribution hitch need to be adjusted?

I have an Equalizer hitch that was installed by the dealer when I purchased my trailer, about 11 months ago. Everything has, and still seems to be, working just fine. But I notice it is a lot easer...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-29-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,243
Posted By smw57
I too am looking to get a TPMS. I just replaced...

I too am looking to get a TPMS. I just replaced my China Bombs with the Goodyear Endurance tires this week. I've also ordered a new TV (Silverado 2500 HD-Gas). I assume most new trucks come with a...
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