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Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-17-2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,223
Posted By Howie
Hi, yes it was in Oregon City but I think the...

Hi, yes it was in Oregon City but I think the company is probably listed in Portland but not sure. I believe it was King Glass or similar name. I don't have a receipt to verify but King rings a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-31-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,257
Posted By Howie
So it appears there is a difference of opinion in...

So it appears there is a difference of opinion in whether or not to use wet bolts on the ends of the springs. Thanks for all the responses
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-31-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,257
Posted By Howie
Correct Track/Equal-Flex Trailair wet bolts

I recently purchased a 5th wheel and decided to upgrade and install wet bolts after reading about the OEM bushings. I inspected my suspension and found it already has an Equal-Flex Trailair system...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-28-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,657
Posted By Howie
Chuckster57, I am not familiar with ACs and I...

Chuckster57, I am not familiar with ACs and I don’t have a temp guage handy. Is there a bit of info you can provide about the fin setup? I realize a second AC would help but I spend very little...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-28-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,657
Posted By Howie
A/C not very cold?

We are presently in Arizona (hot) and have only one Atwood AC unit that cools but having a hard time keeping temp down. This is the first time we have been in temps at 100. Our friends have same RV...
Forum: Towing 07-05-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 26,169
Posted By Howie
I have a 350 pulling my 5er with an Anderson...

I have a 350 pulling my 5er with an Anderson hitch and I added airbags to try and smooth out the ride a bit. When we would encounter some rough roads with consistent "ridges", the short bed tended...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-29-2020, 04:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,223
Posted By Howie
I had success last year with a window that broke...

I had success last year with a window that broke by contacting a local glass company. They came to RV, measured, ordered and replaced the window in a couple of days.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,941
Posted By Howie
thanks for the tip. That will be my next move...

thanks for the tip. That will be my next move when I can get to it next week. I have to move the RV to a power source.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,941
Posted By Howie
That makes sense to me from past experience so...

That makes sense to me from past experience so thanks for the response. I am assuming you are referring to the little dsi fault light which is different from the switch light. Mine didn't come on...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,941
Posted By Howie
yes, I am referring to the red rocker switch. ...

yes, I am referring to the red rocker switch. That is why I am kind of confused because the operation instructions talk about this light going out after 15 seconds if working properly. If the light...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-14-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,941
Posted By Howie
Atwood/Dometic 6 gal water heater problem

Can anyone help me with a possible diagnosis on my GC6AA-10E water heater not working on electricity. It works on propane. The light on the power switch stays on (supposed to go off after about 15...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-01-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,489
Posted By Howie
I was in need of a newer truck 2 years ago when...

I was in need of a newer truck 2 years ago when we upgraded to a 34' 5th wheel and my 7.3 F350 just wasn't up to the task. Yes, it would tow it with but it was slow on the hills and really had to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-16-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,407
Posted By Howie
thanks to all for the info. I was of the...

thanks to all for the info. I was of the opinion axle vs. frame made more sense but wanted input from those who have actually used a jack.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-16-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,407
Posted By Howie
5th wheel tire change jack placement

I can't find my instruction book so my question is when changing a tire or adjusting the brakes, should the jack placement be on the axle(s) or the frame. I have done both in the past but is seems...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-17-2019, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,982
Posted By Howie
it will lay flat if you press on it. I will give...

it will lay flat if you press on it. I will give it a try next time I get it out of storage. I hadn't thought of using heat as I was thinking that would make it expand more. Worth a try. Thanks
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-16-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,982
Posted By Howie
Cougar floor bubbles

I have a 2015 Cougar 303RLS that has developed warped flooring and is just the floor covering not the subfloor. There is a slide that the slide roller sits on about the same line as where the bubble...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-25-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Howie
Thank you for the excellent advice, you made my...

Thank you for the excellent advice, you made my day with your input and the fact that we are fellow S. Jordans is fun. (I moved from S.J. to Henderson so that I do not have to see snow ever again!!)
Forum: Technical Corner 08-25-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Howie
I did disconnect the controller and read v and...

I did disconnect the controller and read v and amps directly from the panel wires and got correct readings so I am pretty sure it is working... I have 2 batteries in the 5ver with the positive from...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-25-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Howie
it is a Coleman 38100 panel with an 8.5A...

it is a Coleman 38100 panel with an 8.5A controller. Would reading the meter connecting to the wires coming from the panel before connecting to the controller verify amps being produced and mean it...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-25-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Howie
yes there is a controller. The lack of amps was...

yes there is a controller. The lack of amps was being read without any batteries connected. I was just reading the wires coming out of the controller with the meters
Forum: Technical Corner 08-25-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Howie
Solar panel problem/test

I just purchased a 100W solar panel to hook up to maintain the Cougar 5ver batteries when in storage. When placing in the sun the volts show 20v versus the 21.7v max as stated in data so I am...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-11-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By Howie
Wireless backup camera help..

I have a 34' Cougar and installed a wireless backup camera as I have an extremely tight spot where I "try" to park when storing. The camera is installed on the ladder near the top and wired to the...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-30-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,237
Posted By Howie
vinyl sealer question

thank you for the excellent reply, it is appreciated. One question, I am not clear on is the vinyl sealer. Is that basically a clear topcoat? I haven't had any experience with this type of...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-30-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,237
Posted By Howie
Nail/screw head in floor Cougar 2015 303RLS

Does anyone have any experience with a nail or screw head starting to backout of the floor? We noticed it in the floor starting to push up on the vinyl flooring. I tried a hammer and it didn't move...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-25-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,107
Posted By Howie
measure the width of the current platform. ...

measure the width of the current platform. measure if there is any additional width available between the side tables, then make sure a wider bed will not interfere with anything else except cut...
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