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Forum: Winterizing 01-11-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By toolman.dustin
Here's more about that leaking fresh water tank...

Here's more about that leaking fresh water tank if you're interested.

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/forums/f25/fresh-water-tank-leak-16019.html

Dustin
Forum: Winterizing 01-11-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By toolman.dustin
I only put a small amount of antifreeze in each...

I only put a small amount of antifreeze in each tank, maybe a quart at most. Attached is a photo of my fresh water tank. I got caught in a winter storm and water froze in the "empty" fresh water...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-25-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
Posted By toolman.dustin
Lippert Flat Rate Chart - Parts, assembly instructions, videos

I sent an email to Lippert and got an automated reply. The reply included a link to the "Flat Rate Chart".
The chart lists hundreds of parts, estimated repair times, assembly instructions and...
Forum: Sunset Trail 05-02-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By toolman.dustin
What's up with all those asterisks!

I was asked about all those asterisks in my previous post. Good question. I noticed that also after it was sent. So, if you're curious, here's what happened.

I started that post and got...
Forum: Sunset Trail 05-02-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By toolman.dustin
Yakherder: * I'm very sorry for the...

Yakherder:

* I'm very sorry for the frustration you must have.* I agree with your expectations,*I would think a setting*of 6 on your Tundra controller should suffice.* I don't know how that...
Forum: Sunset Trail 05-01-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By toolman.dustin
Did you end up with 10" self adjusting or 12"...

Did you end up with 10" self adjusting or 12" self adjusting?
Did you end up with Dexter brakes?
Did you replace the Tundra controller with the Tekonsha Prodigie 2?

My TT weighs about 8200 lbs...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-30-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By toolman.dustin
The inlet of the device is on the bottom. The...

The inlet of the device is on the bottom. The outlet is on the side. The device must me mounted square side up and a few inches above the garden hose inlet. Mine was about 10" above the garden...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-30-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By toolman.dustin
You're probably looking for this thing:(google...

You're probably looking for this thing:(google this string): RV Vacuum Breaker Check Valve | Protect Fresh Water from Pollutants 571-VAC-CHK-A

Shop around, prices vary.

Mine was located on...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-02-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By toolman.dustin
This is a very good video on how to repaint your...

This is a very good video on how to repaint your decals. I watched it a few times as I'm considering doing this. BTW, if you're going to repaint all of them you can use any color you want, so I...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-02-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By toolman.dustin
I took my trailer to an O'Reilly auto store. The...

I took my trailer to an O'Reilly auto store. The guy in the paint department uses a "scanner" of some kind to capture the paint color and then mixed the paint for me. He did it wrong the first time...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-02-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By toolman.dustin
Maybe I missed something, but, from looking at...

Maybe I missed something, but, from looking at the pictures, it appears there is carpet under the slide. If that's the case it will never lay flat. After I extend my slide I press the "in" button...
Forum: Sunset Trail 03-30-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By toolman.dustin
Sorry to hear. I had a boat 30 years ago. My...

Sorry to hear. I had a boat 30 years ago. My dog (Australian Sheppard) had a lot of fun pulling the tail light wires out. Over and over she did this. When you make the repair your dog will smell...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-16-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,710
Posted By toolman.dustin
Fishy

Something doesn't sound right. The drip trays fit directly under the gear box. The slide can't contact the drip tray, otherwise it would contact the gear box.

You might take a look at this new...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
Update: I emailed BAL on 2/28/23 and requested...

Update: I emailed BAL on 2/28/23 and requested drip pans. I received them in the the mail on 3/6/23. They were very responsive to the need and quick delivery (6 days) .

Photos: What the trays...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 03-02-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By toolman.dustin
A friend of mine in Albuquerque bought one used...

A friend of mine in Albuquerque bought one used about a year ago, camper and pickup (combo). I think he paid about $40,000 for the pair. He and his wife (and golden retriever) took a two week trip...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-01-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
Kitchen

The kitchen blister was different. It wasn't very tall,, but was quite long. I don't think it would wear a hole so I just pressed it as flat as I could and covered it with Etnernabond.

Note: if...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-01-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
The bedroom blister was pretty raised and would...

The bedroom blister was pretty raised and would eventually wear a hole like the recliner slide.
I cut out the blister and covered it with 6" Eternabond. The contact cement on the plywood really...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,767
Posted By toolman.dustin
BAL Accu-Slide Cable adjustment info

My TT is a 2018 model. I purchased in 2019 and I've used it about 4 months each the year. Typically travel about 5,000 miles each year.

See attached video:
So, about two weeks ago the...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
Mark, thanks for the reply. As mentioned, I...

Mark, thanks for the reply.
As mentioned, I contacted BAL via email. They replied within 10 minutes (impressive) and offered to send me 3 of the drip pans (no charge). They recommended just...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
After seen this video, I emailed BAL, Norco...

After seen this video, I emailed BAL, Norco Industries to find out what suggestions they have for making a repair and to find out where I can get the oil catch trays. I need 3 of them.
...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,710
Posted By toolman.dustin
Actually, it can create holes in the fabric

Turns out this problem can (and in my case did) produce holes in the TPO fabric. I've started a new thread on this topic:...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By toolman.dustin
Holes in the slide top related to the gear box dripping oil

Holes in the slide top related to the gear box dripping oil

My TT is a 2018 model, I've noticed these bubbles above the slide roof several times but didn't take the time to really look at it. I...
Forum: Sunset Trail 01-17-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By toolman.dustin
Every piece of "wood" in my 2018 Sunset Trail is...

Every piece of "wood" in my 2018 Sunset Trail is really Genuine Simulated Wood. Which means it's vinyl wrapped, compressed paper. I have yet to find anything that is real wood, and I've looked.
...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-29-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By toolman.dustin
The most you could see is 14.4, whether from the...

The most you could see is 14.4, whether from the alternator or the converter. Your alternator is regulated and can produce as much as 14.4 volts. The 7 pin on most trucks, including my Tundra, is...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-27-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By toolman.dustin
That's true if your talking about 120 volts. ...

That's true if your talking about 120 volts.
15 amps at 120 volts or 1800 watts.

But the most we'll see is 14.4 volts from our alternator.

Dustin
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