Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
12-05-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
thanks
the good thing is that my raptor is a indoor rv, unless on the road. the ac and darkness probably contribute to the algae. the roof is still nice and white, except for the stains. I will continue...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
12-04-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
red algae roof stains live with it or ?
I just got through washing my 40" toy hauler. I use simple green because it is safe for the roof, sides, and my flesh. the simple green does a good job but there are and have been stains from the ac....
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Forum: Toy Haulers
12-01-2014, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,326
weigh it
I will tell anyone who buys a th weigh it loaded. what it is rated and what it is are 2 different things. mine weighs 14000 on the 3 axles it gives me 4000 to spare. of course the drive is at 9000+ ...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
12-01-2014, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,763
hees m home
carports do save the roof from the sun but if you are going to keep it a rv is like a boat. the more you keep it out of the sun the longer it stays new. the tube steel buildings come in all...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
11-13-2014, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 32,718
at bike rallys
ive seen a lot of people add cables and use it as a patio with no rails or make jack stands work for a platform for their stripper poles. yes they have lights stereos and women on them. "bouncey:
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Forum: Toy Haulers
10-25-2014, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,407
uhh
no floats aren't filled with fluid. I will give you some advice for winter use some startorn fuel stabilizer. some will say only use pure gasoline and it is a good option but I haven't had any...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
10-25-2014, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
if its a wfco
my 2011 went through 2 75 amp wfco's they start making a sizzling noise under load and finally burn out. I opted for a progressive dynamics 80 amp converter with charge wizard. I have been happy and...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
08-13-2014, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,087
3 for 3
mine "had" 3 gutters over the 3 slide outs I put toppers on mine. I love them. if I was going to the trouble to put something to divert the water that's what I would do.
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Forum: Toy Haulers
08-13-2014, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,657
dang
I blew 3 tires but never the axle. ok heres the money round. if you plan on using your rv for years and miles you need to keep a check on u bolts. hubs, lug nuts. rims (yes I had one of them leak...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-17-2014, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,484
you are not alone
I had a tire that was leaking down. after 3 blowouts and going to lt tires that same rim kept slowly leaking air. it was a defect in the back of one of the spokes. I took it to our local rv dealer....
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-13-2014, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,177
nice
my 3912 has room that I could squeeze something like that in the 2 compartments. my batteries are still working so.. don't fix it till it breaks.as for the d9 generator try making a stack like I did....
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-10-2014, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,467
mine is tested
I screw almost everything down with 10" torx head screws. my 10x10 canopy and also my awning. i bought one of those dog screw awning rope kits and tossed the dog screws. I took 2 shelf l brackets and...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
05-04-2014, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 1,878
Views: 811,315
heres my TRUCK
most of the comments I see are about pulling the rig. its more about control and stopping for me. ive seen too many on their side in 20 years of truck driving. so heres the one I wound up with
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Forum: Toy Haulers
04-14-2014, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,392
advice
be sure to check the ac bolts I nearly lost mine in Louisiana yep their roads will bounce anything apart. I pulled the bottom cover and the bolts were sticking down over an inch. to ask why we...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
04-09-2014, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,148
im on biker or not BON
there are event/ rally pages on it as well. I have met so many people on bon. I think im scaling the rallys back this year. im going to try and go to more touristy designations for my dad. funny...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-31-2014, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,844
well
for the roof and seams check out rudys rv on you tube for what to check. I would ask the owner about the plumbing and winterization and de winterization tips. I would have her film the inspection and...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-29-2014, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,528
the name says it all
it is right up there with kraco or sparkomatic. I am glad mine is a sony. if you can replace the stereo I would. surprisingly the dual I got at wal mart for the freightliner is awesome for 120.00....
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-29-2014, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 16,962
none in my 3912 raptor
I use a oil heater and a fan (mostly for noise) the garage is where I sleep full time. I junked the upper bunk put shelf brackets around the lift frame/ lower bed and shoved a full size mattress on...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-27-2014, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,248
yes
do a through walk through. also make sure they show you ALL the points to de winterization including the water heater bypass, yep I nearly burnt my wh up before figuring that there is a bypass. check...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-27-2014, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,503
dang you are getting so literal
the onans love the gas mine will last 2 days on 30 gallons and my 3912 only has 1 tank. im guessing that's why the fuel gage appears to be pinned to e that or the sender is malfunctioning. when I...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-24-2014, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 19,361
well
the forums and over all dimension indicate a loss in height. look at he dexter mounting holes and their dimensions from each other
dexter ez flex
https://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6149609/i//K71-653-00.gif...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-22-2014, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,606
??
there should be a selector for the pump that says winterize. or at least mine has one and they plumbed it backwards, lol
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-22-2014, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,606
that is it
you are suppose to hook hose to it turn on the pump turn to winterize and it draws antifreeze into the system. also there is a bypass on the back of the water heater so you don't have to put x...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-22-2014, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,238
wow
in my research the roof decking usually consist of (2 )1/8 sheets of luan glued together in staggered joints. it looks like you have a separation problem. do you have an extended warranty? if not...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
03-17-2014, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 16,735
heres a vid i did about my propans hook up
if you have a place that builds hoses they should be able to make you a propane hose and have the quick hook ups. somebody asked about CO emissions from the furnace in a enclosed building. I have a...
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