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Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-02-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,165
Posted By bobnelms
Not sure what you mean by fiberglass cracking,...

Not sure what you mean by fiberglass cracking, but if you have the same slideout mechanism as mine then loosen each jackscrew that attaches the slideout mechanism to the slideout and then knick the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-21-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,165
Posted By bobnelms
So glad I could help

So glad I could help
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-03-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,117
Posted By bobnelms
Mine are in while at home. Seems to help keep...

Mine are in while at home. Seems to help keep mice out!!!
Forum: Travel Trailers 12-11-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,160
Posted By bobnelms
We've had plenty of mouse problems in our 5th...

We've had plenty of mouse problems in our 5th wheel, and have done just about everything that the others have mentioned to keep them out -- so far with success. However, I'll share what I've done to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-13-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,802
Posted By bobnelms
15K BTU Dometic AC leaking H20 into bedroom

We have a 2016 Keystone Cougar 5th wheel with 2 AC's. The front AC unit has always dripped water onto the corner of our bed when it rains a lot. I've torqued down on the hold down bolts to no...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-27-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,292
Posted By bobnelms
This is great information, for sure. I was...

This is great information, for sure. I was particularly interested in your comment about the edges of your slideout floor being affected by moisture. Same is true for mine. I put slideout skis on...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-27-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,292
Posted By bobnelms
My 2016 Cougar 5th wheel has wear bars instead of...

My 2016 Cougar 5th wheel has wear bars instead of rollers. The wear bar on the kitchen slide was completely shot. I purchased rollers in hopes of using them to lift the slide off the wear bar a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-01-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By bobnelms
Duo Slide Ski Question

My 2016 Cougar 5th wheel has 2 slideouts with some wood rot of their floors -- not extensive, just an inch or so along the sides in spots. Camping World is telling me that I need to replace both...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-01-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,944
Posted By bobnelms
Furniture Polish Instead of Wax for Exterior?

I have a 2016 Keystone Cougar that sits out in the sun most of the year, so there's considerable oxidation that builds up. I have had it detailed, cleaned, waxed, etc a few times but it never seems...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-26-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,420
Posted By bobnelms
Thanks for all your input. But I'm still...

Thanks for all your input. But I'm still inclined to go with a patch job instead of having the whole roof replaced. I'm 75, and intend to keep the rig for another 5 years or so -- and I think a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-25-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,420
Posted By bobnelms
Whole Roof Replacement??

Hi all,

I have a 37 foot Cougar 5th wheel with significant water damage in the left rear section of the roof -- a 12x12 inch portion of the roof in that area is totally rotted. The water leak has...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,951
Posted By bobnelms
Now THAT looks promising. Good idea about the...

Now THAT looks promising. Good idea about the rubber ring.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-07-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,951
Posted By bobnelms
I have 5 ultrasonic devices in my cabin, and 2 in...

I have 5 ultrasonic devices in my cabin, and 2 in the basement. I have used peppermint oil, and just about everything else you can think of.

I was looking a a few new Jayco units the other day,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-07-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,951
Posted By bobnelms
Well I've been thinking for a LONG TIME that if...

Well I've been thinking for a LONG TIME that if some manufacturer made a RODENT-PROOF trailer, they'd have customers lined up for miles. My 2016 Cougar 5th wheel has so many entrance points for mice...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-24-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
I wish I knew how to post photo in the right...

I wish I knew how to post photo in the right direction!!
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-24-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
It won't work

Well, I promised an update on my quest to install rollers on my RV slideout, and here is my update. It won't work -- at least not on my Keystone Cougar!

:banghead:

If you look at the photo of...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-23-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,562
Posted By bobnelms
A quick follow-up... why do you typically use the...

A quick follow-up... why do you typically use the water pump versus shore water???
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-21-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Thanks Mike. I hear you and understand. I'll be...

Thanks Mike. I hear you and understand. I'll be installing another wiper seal across my slideout width to help keep out rain, debris, MICE, and insects. We were in the Florida Keys last winter and...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-20-2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Hi Catmama, I wonder if you have cats? haha ...

Hi Catmama,

I wonder if you have cats? haha

Thanks for sharing this. It makes a lot of sense.
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-20-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Thank you for this, Mike. I've read it several...

Thank you for this, Mike. I've read it several times. My only "wonder" is why you didn't extend the UHMW sheet beyond the wearbar so that you didn't have to worry about the "ramp." Otherwise, it...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-18-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Semi-Final Decision

Well, after much back and forth and probing the condition of my current wear bar (which is not as twisted as I originally thought), I've purchased 6 BAL Accu-slide 1/2" rollers from United RV. I'll...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-17-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Hmmmmm... I thought it'd nearly impossible to...

Hmmmmm... I thought it'd nearly impossible to glue anything to uhmw plastic, or even Darco. But thanks. So many good thoughts.
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-17-2022, 05:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
just had an idea.... what if I replace my...

just had an idea.... what if I replace my current wear bar with a length of 1/2 inch thick L-SHAPED (cross section) UHMW plastic. I could attach it using the vertical flange, which would screw into...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-17-2022, 05:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
Chuckster, when I google "slide out skis," the...

Chuckster, when I google "slide out skis," the only ones I can find are those that fit on either side of the slideout. Seems that they depend on the the corner molding to hold the ski in place. If...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-17-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,783
Posted By bobnelms
sourdough, how did you attach the uhmw plastic to...

sourdough, how did you attach the uhmw plastic to the underside of your slideout?
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