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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 11-19-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,557
Posted By packrat1969
Well, I’m glad I could help, though I cannot...

Well, I’m glad I could help, though I cannot really claim much credit in actually developing the new slide seals. I just provided some “in the field” feedback to Steele regarding the various...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 11-17-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,557
Posted By packrat1969
Greetings, When I removed the existing slide...

Greetings,
When I removed the existing slide seal rubber, I found that BAL or Keystone had crimped the top and the bottom of the extruded aluminum track. I assume, to hold the rubber in place. I...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-04-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,075
Posted By packrat1969
First off, I am by no means an expert regarding...

First off, I am by no means an expert regarding 12V battery systems. I do, however, want everyone here to keep in mind that whenever you’re using wet cell lead-acid deep cycle batteries, you should...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-04-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,557
Posted By packrat1969
Gentlemen, At the end of the 2019 camping...

Gentlemen,

At the end of the 2019 camping season, I realized I was going to need new slide seals for my 2017 Passport. I contacted the OEM slide supplier for Keystone, BAL, and after several...
Forum: General RV Issues 03-22-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,365
Posted By packrat1969
Wall-Mount Storage Pouches

Hi,

Over the past couple of years, have been to several RV shows and have seen the following wall storage pouches. I have searched for these high and low, but have yet to find them online...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 11-25-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,557
Posted By packrat1969
Slide seals

I have a 2017 Passport GT with torn slide side seals. I thought I was being careful with them, because I’ve lubed them several times the past two years I’ve owned the camper. While putting the...
Forum: New Keystone Classifieds | For Sale and Wanted 09-18-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,179
Posted By packrat1969
Should i take it that this is a modified sine...

Should i take it that this is a modified sine unit and not a pure sine inverter? You might want to pick the $25 sticker off the box, if you're expecting to get $50
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 09-18-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,720
Posted By packrat1969
Add A 2" Receiver Hitch To A Passport 2521RL

Has anyone added a frame-mounted receiver hitch to their Passport? If so, which one, and what kind ordeal was it? If you wanted to, but couldn't, then why? I don't intend to put a lot of weight on...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 04-04-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,513
Posted By packrat1969
Thanks for the replies. Before I bought my...

Thanks for the replies.

Before I bought my Passport, I had a 12 foot pop up with a fiberglass roof. I also had a flexible solar panel more or less permanently adhered to that roof. This last...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-26-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,698
Posted By packrat1969
Maxpowers, I found that I could loosen the set...

Maxpowers,
I found that I could loosen the set screws binding the tongue jack’s motor/control housing to the jack’s shaft. Then the housing would rotate to either side. I did not have to undo the...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-23-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,698
Posted By packrat1969
Maxpowers, On an unrelated side note here,...

Maxpowers,

On an unrelated side note here, it appears that you and I have similar tow vehicles as well as electric tongue jacks. I found that I was able to lower my tailgate completely if I...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-23-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,513
Posted By packrat1969
Anyone Mount Solar On Their Passport Roof?

Actually, has anyone mounted ANYTHING on their Passport roof? I know Passports are lightweight campers, and the rooftops are not meant to be walked on. But, keeping that in mind, has anyone come up...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 02-23-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,478
Posted By packrat1969
Thank you all for all of the direction and...

Thank you all for all of the direction and constructive information. Northofu1 wan't kidding about having to "yank" his/her rig out of the snow. Mine's buried too. As soon as I can get it home...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 02-19-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,478
Posted By packrat1969
Replacement/spare tires. Move from LR C to LR D?

Sorry for the cryptic acronyms in the title...

I'm looking at getting one or two of pre-mounted spare tires for my Passport for a long distance (3500mi) trip this summer and I'm wondering if I...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 02-19-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,686
Posted By packrat1969
This thread has been a good read, and I...

This thread has been a good read, and I completely agree with the move to the 6V batteries. I invested in a pair of Trojan T105 batteries three seasons ago, and have had very good luck with them. I...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-16-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,640
Posted By packrat1969
Paul, Would you be able to provide more info...

Paul,

Would you be able to provide more info on how you installed the camera? What circuit is it wired into for power? By "pairing" I'll assume the camera is wireless. Are there any channel...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-16-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,972
Posted By packrat1969
Hi, As a technician that troubleshoots a lot...

Hi,

As a technician that troubleshoots a lot of different equipment for a living, I would like to clarify some of the language used in the original posting in an effort to determine just what is...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-16-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,764
Posted By packrat1969
JRTJH, Thanks for the reply and information....

JRTJH,

Thanks for the reply and information.

Why does it seem there is such a disconnect between the battery manufacturers and the battery charger manufacturers? There are even some...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-16-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,613
Posted By packrat1969
Hello, I don't mean to be disrespectful, but...

Hello,

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but you have not really provided enough information about your rig to answer your question directly. What is already installed? What are you trying to...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-16-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,764
Posted By packrat1969
Better Battery Charger/Converter

Hello,

The 2017 Passport 2520RL I purchased second-hand in April came with a WFCO WF-8900 series power center. I don't have access to the trailer at the moment, but I'm pretty sure it is the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-12-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,580
Posted By packrat1969
For those brave souls who went ahead and cut the...

For those brave souls who went ahead and cut the hole in the wall of their camper to vent the range hood, did any of you inadvertently find structural aluminum in the way of a clean rectangular hole?...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-06-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,107
Posted By packrat1969
Thanks for the reply poelma. I’ll look into the...

Thanks for the reply poelma. I’ll look into the system you described. Any other information like where you purchased it or other parts necessary would be welcome.

packrat
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-08-2018, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By packrat1969
Cool, I’ll check on these leads. Thanks for the...

Cool, I’ll check on these leads. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-08-2018, 03:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,027
Posted By packrat1969
Thanks for the replies. Any relevant pictures...

Thanks for the replies. Any relevant pictures would be entirely welcome. If anyone’s experiences can save me from doing something potentially damaging and irreversible to my grill bracket , they...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-07-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By packrat1969
External shower mount?

Hello,
I’m looking to install a proper outdoor shower mount directly above the outside shower controls on my 2520RL. The existing shower head mount on the flip-down door is attached with a two...
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