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Forum: General RV Questions 10-02-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,781
Posted By 8iron
Do you have speakers in the ceiling? If so remove...

Do you have speakers in the ceiling? If so remove the speaker and set a trap or 2 around the speaker opening in the roof. Tie a string to the traps in case they move out of reach once a mouse is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By 8iron
You will notice a big difference now that you...

You will notice a big difference now that you have the right tool for the job.
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 09-02-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,770
Posted By 8iron
Have you seen the unit? A few things to look at...

Have you seen the unit? A few things to look at are: Has the font cap faded? If so was it painted? Look for bent axles and tire wear. Are the axles original? Are the tires wearing even? These are 2...
Forum: Sunset Trail 08-26-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,653
Posted By 8iron
In my case the yellow Trailer Aid worked. I have...

In my case the yellow Trailer Aid worked. I have st215/75R14 tires with an OD of around 27" so that may be different from yours. As to the brake wires, I upgraded the wiring to a heavier gauge (and...
Forum: Sunset Trail 08-25-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,653
Posted By 8iron
The yellow Trailer Aid Plus works for our spread...

The yellow Trailer Aid Plus works for our spread axles on he road. I have a set of heavy duty rubber ramps in my shop that I use on all our vehicles. I can to 2 wheels at a time this way.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-24-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,457
Posted By 8iron
You'd have to check what is exactly stamped on...

You'd have to check what is exactly stamped on your Expy's hitch but I'm pretty sure it will say that max hitch weight without WD bars is 500# and you would easily exceed that. The max weight goes up...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-20-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,031
Posted By 8iron
Does the light on the jack turn on? If so you...

Does the light on the jack turn on? If so you know it's not a fuse. Power jacks are pretty generic in fitment there is either a 2" of a 2 1/4" hole in the A-frame that needs to be correct for the...
Forum: Zinger 07-22-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By 8iron
$1000 to replace one axle is absolute robbery. If...

$1000 to replace one axle is absolute robbery. If you have to pay then go to a machine shop that does trailers and they will most likely install a superior axle than the one that bent for 1/2 the...
Forum: Zinger 07-20-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,599
Posted By 8iron
Hard to see in the pic but it looks like the...

Hard to see in the pic but it looks like the castle nut came off? The spindle looks to still be there and the brake shoes are extremely worn from the loose wheel assembly as it worked itself loose....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-12-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,731
Posted By 8iron
The 11' F250 came with a 2 inch axle spacer vs...

The 11' F250 came with a 2 inch axle spacer vs the 4 inch spacer that came on the F350. The 4" spacer is an easy install and less than $80 iirc. Now you have an F350 without the overload spring...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-09-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By 8iron
If it broke the supports below AND buckled the...

If it broke the supports below AND buckled the floor above you may have over pressured the tank and it expanded like a balloon. The fresh water tank is supposed to be gravity fed slowly so the air in...
Forum: Zinger 04-29-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By 8iron
Sounds like you tried everything before deciding...

Sounds like you tried everything before deciding to run new cable. It could be your Zinger has a splitter somewhere in the run between the outside connection and the wall plate by the TV. Any units...
Forum: Zinger 04-28-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By 8iron
Obviously you have solved your problem but to...

Obviously you have solved your problem but to others reading this with the same issue, try googling "satellite input in travel trailer". There is a relatively simple way to change the existing cable...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-02-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,133
Posted By 8iron
Ask exactly what is covered under the extended...

Ask exactly what is covered under the extended warranty. In my experience those ex warranties aren't worth the dollars paid for them.
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-01-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,133
Posted By 8iron
I don't believe that CR make the fibreglass front...

I don't believe that CR make the fibreglass front caps. Like the majority of your rv it is assembled from components manufactured by a 3rd party. I do wish that CR would ensure better quality...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 03-30-2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,817
Posted By 8iron
Unfortunately no matter how strong you manage to...

Unfortunately no matter how strong you manage to receive the campground wifi it will probably still be slowwwww. Just too many connections on a basic system.
Forum: Sunset Trail 03-30-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 57,382
Posted By 8iron
We went through the same thing a few years back....

We went through the same thing a few years back. It's very frustrating but not exclusive to Crossroads. Many other manufacturers are having the same issues with darker color Gelcoat caps too....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-16-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By 8iron
Unless it exceeds any of your vehicles ratings...

Unless it exceeds any of your vehicles ratings there is no downside to heavy tongue weight. The 10-15% is a generalization of the minimum tw necessary to keep sway to a minimum. Go with the heavier...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-04-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,179
Posted By 8iron
Definitely the 1000# bars. Fully Loaded with full...

Definitely the 1000# bars. Fully Loaded with full propane tanks and an extra battery my tongue weight is 1020#
Forum: General RV Questions 12-23-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,120
Posted By 8iron
To put it in perspective try going to other RV...

To put it in perspective try going to other RV owners sites and read what others are saying about their units. If you still feel there are too many complaints about the Rushmore then don't buy one. I...
Forum: Cruiser 11-15-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,228
Posted By 8iron
I haven't heard any long term results from...

I haven't heard any long term results from repainting (no news is good news?) and getting it done under warranty is ideal but for the forsaken few of us that are out of warranty and left with a faded...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-03-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,043
Posted By 8iron
It's a Canadian thing...campers have tip outs and...

It's a Canadian thing...campers have tip outs and we pay our hydro bill every month. After I type this I'm putting on a bunny hug and goin out to pick up a 4l jug of Homo milk for the kids, a mickey...
Forum: Sunset Trail 11-03-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,287
Posted By 8iron
Again, read the Equalzer hitch owners manual...

Again, read the Equalzer hitch owners manual (It's available online). The front wheel measurements are all there and they recommend the front distance to return to halfway between unloaded height and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-22-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By 8iron
Ford recently announced their Superduty line up...

Ford recently announced their Superduty line up will be aluminum. GM has also announced it's next gen Silverado/Sierra will be aluminum bodies as well.
Forum: Sunset Trail 10-17-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,287
Posted By 8iron
You need to read the Equizer manual. It explains...

You need to read the Equizer manual. It explains what the measurements should be. But essentially it says to measure the distance from the ground to the midpoint of the front wheel well while...
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