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Forum: Basecamp Lounge 05-28-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By Dayle1
Cutting back

Well friends, I will not be on the forum much in the future. I was the 8th person to join this forum over 12 yrs ago, but I'm trading in the Cruiser for a fifth wheel toy hauler next week. My DW...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 05-27-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,407
Posted By Dayle1
Lloyd, I've seen one here last week. Guess they...

Lloyd, I've seen one here last week. Guess they all arrive about the same time regardless south or north.
Forum: General RV Questions 05-24-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,073
Posted By Dayle1
This is a common issue and many units have an 'H'...

This is a common issue and many units have an 'H' trim piece to provide stress relief to prevent such cracks. However the problem could be more serious due to excess flex. My 2011 was repaired...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-24-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By Dayle1
Correct, use the manual lever to activate trailer...

Correct, use the manual lever to activate trailer brakes only and apply throttle to pull trailer in line. Two problems, most brake controllers are mounted too low for effective emergency use and...
Forum: Classifieds 05-21-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,731
Posted By Dayle1
For sale: 2011 Cruiser fifth wheel

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I'm selling my 2011 Cruiser 32MK for $20k. Loaded with almost every option including some unpublished options like dual pane...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-19-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,127
Posted By Dayle1
Extra sets of contacts and small gauge wire will...

Extra sets of contacts and small gauge wire will cause voltage drop. You purchased the system to protect your expensive AC units and it is working as intended. Clean the contacts, reduce the number...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 05-17-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By Dayle1
Without knowing the full list of options it is...

Without knowing the full list of options it is kind of hard to know for sure. But a USED unit without options is worth about $25k so that price may be reasonable.
Forum: General RV Questions 05-09-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,720
Posted By Dayle1
Do you mean there is not heat vent in the...

Do you mean there is not heat vent in the bathroom or there is a vent but poor heating?

The fundamental problem with furnace heat is that when it is running, it has to put out TOO much heat to...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,720
Posted By Dayle1
Dampers do not shut off 100% of the air flow and...

Dampers do not shut off 100% of the air flow and they are used all the time to balance heat flow. And that is in homes. In RVs the problem is worse because they are poorly insulated and have more...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,720
Posted By Dayle1
Again replace the vent with same size house vent...

Again replace the vent with same size house vent with built in damper. No additional height.
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,570
Posted By Dayle1
You need to do a through check and find every...

You need to do a through check and find every 120v outlet and appliance that has NO power with that breaker off. Maybe that the wires going to a slideout have been pinched and caused a short. Those...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-07-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,720
Posted By Dayle1
Replace the vent with one that has a built in...

Replace the vent with one that has a built in damper. All residential vents sold in HD or Lowes will have dampers. Partially close off the vent below the thermostat, less heat there means the...
Forum: Cruiser 05-05-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,110
Posted By Dayle1
Those are probably honest numbers. Truth is most...

Those are probably honest numbers. Truth is most brands are very dishonest or deceptive in what they quote. If you find the fine print you will see statements like, "best case" or "calculated" R...
Forum: Rushmore 05-03-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Dayle1
With the axles under the springs, your trailer...

With the axles under the springs, your trailer may be as tall as it can be. But take a look at the spring hangers, mine have a second set of holes and using the lower holes will raise the trailer a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-01-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,771
Posted By Dayle1
What a steal. You might need to buy a custom...

What a steal. You might need to buy a custom wedge for your specific hitch.
Forum: General RV Questions 04-29-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,211
Posted By Dayle1
I can't recall if there is a dedicated 12V fuse...

I can't recall if there is a dedicated 12V fuse for the pump alone. But you do have a switch in the control panel to turn it on and city water must be shut off. Otherwise the pump will not cycle on.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-25-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,300
Posted By Dayle1
Looks better than new and should hold up better...

Looks better than new and should hold up better as well. Great job.
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 04-24-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,359
Posted By Dayle1
We were living in our trailer after the house...

We were living in our trailer after the house burned and the water pump failed. Couldn't move the trailer or be w/o it. Called CR and they authorized a mobile tech to do the work. I paid for the...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 04-21-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Dayle1
Looks good, but I'm the only one here that would...

Looks good, but I'm the only one here that would eat it. Been spring here for many, many weeks. There are still plenty of bluebonnets out but past their prime. The trees have shed last year's...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-16-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,883
Posted By Dayle1
My decision was to put the display inside the...

My decision was to put the display inside the trailer. It displays amps and voltage on each hot leg. Inside the trailer it is ez to see if power is getting close to the limits. And if a problem...
Forum: Hampton 04-16-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,594
Posted By Dayle1
behind the breaker panel there should be a black...

behind the breaker panel there should be a black power cord that is plugged in. Follow it to the converter. You can also trace the main 12v DC wires that feed all the 12v fuses.

Or you might...
Forum: Z-1 04-14-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,732
Posted By Dayle1
Do you use the dining setup for extra sleeping? ...

Do you use the dining setup for extra sleeping? Do you use the sofa for extra sleeping? If you need neither for sleeping, then you could remove both. I built my own sofa with storage and in fact...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-14-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,436
Posted By Dayle1
Everyone is right, you probably have the bypass...

Everyone is right, you probably have the bypass valves incorrect. It built pressure overnight because heating the water in the tank caused it to expand. But with all valves closed, pressure...
Forum: Elevation Toy Haulers 04-12-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,635
Posted By Dayle1
Most fresh water tanks only have a single drain...

Most fresh water tanks only have a single drain line, not two. But maybe you have two tanks. Also they don't have a valve, just a cap that threads off or on. If the line that is draining has...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-12-2017, 06:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,883
Posted By Dayle1
Regardless, you will be fighting stiff wire. You...

Regardless, you will be fighting stiff wire. You can cut that black zip tie holding all the Romex wires, then remove the screws for the distribution panel, pull it out far enough to loosen the cable...
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