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Forum: General RV Questions 08-30-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,799
Posted By mdbeck1
i don't have solar on my rig yet but have been...

i don't have solar on my rig yet but have been looking at it pretty hard. Things to note:
Your DC stuff won't have much of a problem. You're running it now on a couple of lead/acid DC batteries...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-03-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By mdbeck1
Neither of my couches is fastened down and even...

Neither of my couches is fastened down and even on rough terrain they've only moved a few inches during travel.

The recliners aren't fastened down either but when the slides are in they are pretty...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-01-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By mdbeck1
We replaced our dining table with a second couch....

We replaced our dining table with a second couch. Just took the screws out of the table and set the couch in place. That's the way the original couch was done. Never thought about securing it. If the...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 09-17-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By mdbeck1
well darn... when I pasted it in there the "snake...

well darn... when I pasted it in there the "snake stick" had a line through it signifying a delete. The "shotgun" was in red signifying an add. Darned editors.
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 09-17-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By mdbeck1
Correcting part of this... I heard...

Correcting part of this...



I heard a while back that rattlers are going on the endangered species list. ...and I'm good with that.:D
Forum: Winterizing 09-17-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,733
Posted By mdbeck1
Critter proofing

Usually I put mouse/rat poison out in inaccessible areas (I have dogs) and have installed the wire mesh on the water heater, ac, .... the other one is to get rid of the mouse-hole that they call a...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 09-13-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
Posted By mdbeck1
Stove Delete - keep the cooktop

We did the stove delete years ago. Replaced it with a convection microwave and a 3 burner stove. Gave us a cabinet above the stove for cookbooks and such.

Lots of ways to make biscuits and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-04-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,450
Posted By mdbeck1
RAM 2500 and fifth wheels

I've got a 2017 RAM 2500 without the RAM boxes. Mine has a "country" package on it. That included the gooseneck/fifth wheel pucks in the bed and was leveled. It also has the short bed and I added a...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-06-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By mdbeck1
I had/have the same problem. From my...

I had/have the same problem. From my calculations the trailer was about 4" nose up. I looked into a spring-over-axle but that was already done, adding blocks to the trailer springs but there was...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-13-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By mdbeck1
Thanks Lloyd

Thanks for the clarification. Don't want to break the rules too badly.

I thought about taking a vacation East but we've got one planned pretty quick that takes us WEST.
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-12-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By mdbeck1
Like I said... they look familiar. ...

Like I said... they look familiar.

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/forums/members/11002-albums278-picture1636.jpg

We bought the RV used about a year ago. The tires are ST225/75R15s and are over...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-12-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By mdbeck1
I've got four that I just took off the trailer...

I've got four that I just took off the trailer and replaced with 16". Also have an extra white one. I would like to sell them as a set.
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 07-09-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By mdbeck1
Okay, some pics.... LED Lights...

Okay, some pics.... LED Lights https://www.crossroadsowners.com/forums/members/11002-albums278-picture1632.jpg

Upper cabinets - added a shelf (sorry about the orientation)...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 07-09-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By mdbeck1
more mods

MassCamper.... Sorry that I didn't post the pictures. They're on my home computer and I'm at work. I'll get a few up.

So we've been talking about going to Colorado later this summer and...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-19-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,952
Posted By mdbeck1
I'm presuming that you were referring to my post....

I'm presuming that you were referring to my post. I thought I had already updated my signature... in case it doesn't show up:
Trailer: 28' Rear Living 2014 Cruiser Aire fifth wheel
Truck: 2017 Ram...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-19-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,952
Posted By mdbeck1
After watching this forum and some outside...

After watching this forum and some outside research I'll be replacing the china bombs that came with my trailer (used) to Endurance. The next question will be "Do I upsize them from 15's to 16's?". ...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 06-17-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By mdbeck1
My wife talked me into replacing the bathroom...

My wife talked me into replacing the bathroom door with a pocket door. Then added a bungee cord and hook. works good.
Forum: General RV Questions 06-17-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,842
Posted By mdbeck1
Had the same problem. My bride decided she had...

Had the same problem. My bride decided she had had enough one day and ordered a new set of struts (much longer). We replaced them at the factory location on top and then i placed them as far...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-03-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,749
Posted By mdbeck1
The microwave should have it's own breaker and...

The microwave should have it's own breaker and wiring to the main panel. So my advice is to start as follows:
1. Turn breakers off/on to ensure they got reset.
2. Check the power outlet with a...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-13-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,820
Posted By mdbeck1
You can always use the window.

You can always use the window.
Forum: Elevation Toy Haulers 05-13-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By mdbeck1
I would start off checking the power at both...

I would start off checking the power at both sides of the fuse. I've seen times where it is blown but you can't tell unless you check continuity or voltage on both sides.


Then I would pull the...
Forum: Cruiser 05-10-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,041
Posted By mdbeck1
Let me take a look at mine tonight. I've got...

Let me take a look at mine tonight. I've got pictures of the front here (currently at work and they frown at us connecting phones to the computer) and I'll shoot you the P/N I find.


Note that...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-30-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,303
Posted By mdbeck1
Another thing that we use is a Levelmate Pro. ...

Another thing that we use is a Levelmate Pro. It's a small module that you mount in the RV (powered by a CR2032 battery) and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Get your RV as level as possible...
Forum: Cruiser 04-30-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,041
Posted By mdbeck1
Checked my remote. It controls the following: ...

Checked my remote. It controls the following:
1. Bedroom Slide
2. Kitchen Slide
3. Main Slide
4. Awning
5. Exterior light above the main door
6. Rear Stabilizers

I may have to...
Forum: Slingshot 04-26-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,866
Posted By mdbeck1
Just texted her... she said she got them at Big...

Just texted her... she said she got them at Big Lots. I hope that helps.
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