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Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-13-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,964
Posted By Andymil
Warm moist air will rise and escape through the...

Warm moist air will rise and escape through the vents. It’s not a lot of airflow with the rest of the trailer closed up, but it helps to exchange air over a long period of time. Someone else...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-13-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,964
Posted By Andymil
I tried a dehumidifier, but leaving the vents...

I tried a dehumidifier, but leaving the vents open is effective, less trouble and cheaper.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-13-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,964
Posted By Andymil
Absolutely agree. When the trailer sat for long...

Absolutely agree. When the trailer sat for long periods of time (no building or cover) with the vents closed, it always smelled musty. I got the MaxAir vent covers leave them open when the trailer is...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-14-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,488
Posted By Andymil
We got a new TT in 2016 and when I checked the...

We got a new TT in 2016 and when I checked the lug nut torque after getting it home, I found one nut on one wheel would turn a little before the torque wrench “clicked”. It happened three times (each...
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-12-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,169
Posted By Andymil
It looks like you have enough truck for your...

It looks like you have enough truck for your intended use.
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-11-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,169
Posted By Andymil
The yellow sticker states Cargo Carrying...

The yellow sticker states Cargo Carrying Capacity, or Payload, (GVWR minus the actual weight of the truck) which as others have stated will be the first limit you will exceed.
You are correct, much...
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-11-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,169
Posted By Andymil
Just to stir the pot a little, or humor us, post...

Just to stir the pot a little, or humor us, post a picture of the yellow sticker on your truck’s door post.
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-10-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,169
Posted By Andymil
Slightly off topic, but… I passed out while...

Slightly off topic, but…
I passed out while having a pint removed (RBC too high) about 18 months ago. Since then, I drink a quart of Pedialite and hydrate well before giving blood. I haven’t gotten...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-09-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,760
Posted By Andymil
I painted mine white. I went up on the roof and...

I painted mine white. I went up on the roof and masked the skylight and used a can of Krylon gloss white. It cut the heating significantly and still let some light in, but I was not able to get a...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 07-11-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,049
Posted By Andymil
Don’t leave it closed up. We had our 5th wheel in...

Don’t leave it closed up. We had our 5th wheel in storage in Myrtle Beach for 18 months, no power available, with the vents open (MaxAir covers) and had no odors or mildew problem at all when we went...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-29-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,813
Posted By Andymil
I have MaxxAir vent covers on my vents. I leave...

I have MaxxAir vent covers on my vents. I leave at both vents open when the trailer is not in use. It has been in Myrtle Beach for the last 18 months, mostly in storage, and there is no smell or...
Forum: Towing 02-24-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,467
Posted By Andymil
Sorry, I didn’t read your last post when I posted...

Sorry, I didn’t read your last post when I posted my reply. :o
Forum: Towing 02-24-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,467
Posted By Andymil
I found grease in two of the brakes on our 2015...

I found grease in two of the brakes on our 2015 Sprinter.

I replaced the complete brake assemblies (with automatic adjusters that the original brakes didn’t have) on all four wheels. Also replaced...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-09-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,457
Posted By Andymil
I call mine the “old man’s step”. If they make...

I call mine the “old man’s step”. If they make the beds any higher, they’ll need to build an escalator into the tailgate. :D

I installed the hardwired camera and tpms kit from Ford on the 5th...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-23-2019, 04:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,614
Posted By Andymil
If a check valve fails, waste could be siphoned...

If a check valve fails, waste could be siphoned out of the tank. Not likely, but possible. The anti siphon/air admittance valve breaks the siphon while acting as a check valve. Neither one is fool...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-18-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,770
Posted By Andymil
If you find a hub that is hot, a few pumps of...

If you find a hub that is hot, a few pumps of grease might help get you down the road. You may be taking a chance of pushing grease past the seal, but I don’t know what else you could do besides...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-18-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,877
Posted By Andymil
You may not need it now but a dehumidifier will...

You may not need it now but a dehumidifier will really draw the moisture out when in a small area like a trailer.

We bought a tt from a private owner a few years ago and discovered a soft spot in...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-08-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,681
Posted By Andymil
I used a piece of .020 stainless steel safety...

I used a piece of .020 stainless steel safety wire about 2 feet long wrapped around two 3/8 x 3” bolts and cut through the sealant like slicing cheese. A guitar string would work.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-24-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,855
Posted By Andymil
The easiest thing to tell you is Google “geo...

The easiest thing to tell you is Google “geo method for rv black tank”.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-24-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,855
Posted By Andymil
Have you tried the “geo method” in your black...

Have you tried the “geo method” in your black tank?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-24-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,544
Posted By Andymil
I was also thinking that the tank will get colder...

I was also thinking that the tank will get colder as the propane vaporizes.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 01-20-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,841
Posted By Andymil
I have a Craftsman 3 gal “hot dog” compressor...

I have a Craftsman 3 gal “hot dog” compressor that wouldn’t make 60 psi after very little use. I found the head gasket was blown. Now it makes 125 psi. Just like new.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-14-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,897
Posted By Andymil
CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive) is “super glue”. A...

CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive) is “super glue”. A thin CA should wick into the crack. Depending on what kind of plastic it is, it may be hard to remove any excess that squeezes out. It will dissolve...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-29-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
Posted By Andymil
That’s definitely a dissimilar metals issue. It...

That’s definitely a dissimilar metals issue. It looks like the washer under the nut is steel. Any metals touching the wheel should be stainless steel or brass.

You may get away with replacing that...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-18-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,226
Posted By Andymil
I added the Ford camera/TPMS system to my F250,...

I added the Ford camera/TPMS system to my F250, which was pre-wired. It’s hard wired to a plug I installed in the bed for the 5th wheel. It works well enough, but...

It is not an observation...
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