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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 11-26-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,232
Posted By jbsmith
The top and bottom bracket has a cover that...

The top and bottom bracket has a cover that either slides or snaps over the mounting plate, I don’t recall exactly how. Regardless, the tube is captured between the two brackets when secured to the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-26-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,820
Posted By jbsmith
Small world indeed...I'll send you a PM.

Small world indeed...I'll send you a PM.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-26-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,820
Posted By jbsmith
I completed the installation of the disk brake...

I completed the installation of the disk brake upgrade on our 2012 Keystone Cougar 331MKS earlier this summer. The electric drums were perfectly adequate for our truck/trailer combination, but the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-30-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,029
Posted By jbsmith
Wheel bearing seals

I replaced the electric drums on our Keystone Cougar 331MKS with electric over hydraulic disks. The factory drum brake cartridges were also full of grease when I tore them down. Like many others, I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-17-2019, 02:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,043
Posted By jbsmith
Clunking is different from surging/chucking. If...

Clunking is different from surging/chucking. If you’re getting clunking noises, you need to adjust the slide stop in the front of the hitch. You do this by loosening the jam nut and then unscrewing...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 01-21-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,232
Posted By jbsmith
I guess it depends on the faucet. The...

I guess it depends on the faucet. The replacement model that I used is "on" with the handles up..."off" when horizontal. It seems more natural to me to push the handles down to turn off the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 01-21-2015, 03:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,232
Posted By jbsmith
Replacing the faucet was relatively easy. Ensure...

Replacing the faucet was relatively easy. Ensure the water is off and that you have drained the faucet and removed the shower hose. On mine there are four screws holding the plastic mounting box to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-15-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,416
Posted By jbsmith
I found this thread while researching my own...

I found this thread while researching my own plans to install lights on our trailer. With warmer weather on the horizon, I have some projects I want to complete.

To solve the problem of current...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Member Account Info 09-03-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,158
Posted By jbsmith
I'm not sure which free client you're using, but...

I'm not sure which free client you're using, but you'll probably want to use one of the following (paid) apps specifically from Tapatalk. I'm not an Android user, so you'll need to research the two...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-31-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,904
Posted By jbsmith
In my opinion, worry less about the engine and...

In my opinion, worry less about the engine and more about the chassis, suspension components, and transmission as the miles rack up. Each model/year has their quirks, but most of the big three...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Member Account Info 08-30-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,158
Posted By jbsmith
Tapatalk Forum Support

You didn't mention what phone operating system you're using. However, on iOS when you open the latest version of TapaTalk, select the Explore tab and type Keystone in the search box. This forum...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-09-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,487
Posted By jbsmith
I wouldn't count on 20 mpg highway! Just sayin'...

I wouldn't count on 20 mpg highway! Just sayin' unless you are absolutely convinced the mpg display is accurate. (Unlikely.)

On the interstate running about 60-65 the display is off about 6-7 mpg...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-18-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,202
Posted By jbsmith
The drain pipes are typically black ABS plastic;...

The drain pipes are typically black ABS plastic; they'll stand up to some light wrenching. Our shower drain leaked pretty much in the exact same place. If it's the same part, a plastic union on the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-03-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,287
Posted By jbsmith
We seem to get plenty of flow up through the...

We seem to get plenty of flow up through the pipe, but nothing seems to make it out the vents. I replaced the flexible pipe between the two elbows with a 4" Suncourt in-line electric duct booster...
Forum: Technical Corner 01-12-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By jbsmith
I've been happy with my MaxxAir covers. They're...

I've been happy with my MaxxAir covers. They're relatively easy to install and have not faded, yellowed, or otherwise deteriorated. The stickers were also very easy to remove if you like to keep...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-09-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,748
Posted By jbsmith
They're using a parallel kit with two generators...

They're using a parallel kit with two generators to double the output to 30 amps and up to 4000 Watts.

I've considered doing the same. Carrying the 2000 has to be easier than trying to hoist the...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-28-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,374
Posted By jbsmith
Knock on wood...we're starting our second year...

Knock on wood...we're starting our second year with our 331MKS and no mice. I wish I could say the same for the crawl space of my house. We also winter our trailer beside our garage and are in and...
Forum: Towing 11-22-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,316
Posted By jbsmith
Regardless of which method you prefer (short or...

Regardless of which method you prefer (short or long breakaway cable), I would NOT recommend having the cable woven into the chain. You run the risk of snapping chain and cable with NO emergency...
Forum: Towing 11-22-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,316
Posted By jbsmith
I would not have thought you should adjust the...

I would not have thought you should adjust the breakaway cable to be shorter than the chains. I was always under the impression that the cable was there in case the chains failed and you lost the...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 11-22-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,046
Posted By jbsmith
We bought our first trailer, a 2011 Coachmen...

We bought our first trailer, a 2011 Coachmen 23GSX hybrid, from Colerain RV in Cincinnati and the second, 2012 Keystone Cougar 331MKS, from Midwest RV in Dayton. The dealer prep at Colerain was more...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-21-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,771
Posted By jbsmith
I got a nice tonneau cover on my truck so I just...

I got a nice tonneau cover on my truck so I just leave my hitch in year around. It's a two man job to haul it out and a two and a half man job to put it back in. I keep it lubed up and covered; it...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-17-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,062
Posted By jbsmith
Check out https://www.durafaucet.com/. They carry...

Check out https://www.durafaucet.com/. They carry a full line of RV faucets, fixtures, and accessories, including the spout nut you're looking for.

All of the faucets in our last RV were from Dura...
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-17-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,900
Posted By jbsmith
What was the temp? Below a certain point the...

What was the temp? Below a certain point the heat pump will fire the propane furnace. This is similar to "auxiliary heat" on some household furnaces that will use electric or gas if the heat pump...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 11-15-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,046
Posted By jbsmith
When we purchased our first trailer from a dealer...

When we purchased our first trailer from a dealer in Cincinnati, OH there were no additional charges for the PDI. They even washed, waxed, and detailed the inside and outside before we left. We...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-12-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By jbsmith
Our last travel trailer did not come with a foot...

Our last travel trailer did not come with a foot either. I don't think I remember seeing any on the lot with one unless equipped with a power jack.
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