Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-01-2022, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,206
Camping World
We had the same problem; however, our original was white plastic! We found a metal chrome plated faucet at Camping World that had a slightly longer and taller neck. Simple to switch out. Now I can...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-27-2022, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 18,321
Replace the Dometic 300!
We had the Dometic 300. It is a POS. If yours is plastic it is the 300 model. Replace it with the 310 model. It bolts right on so long as the wall clearances are typical.
The 300 has a serious...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
03-10-2022, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,398
Trailer frame mount
We store ours on a bracket on the trailer frame. You can lock it there if you need. Out of the mud in the winter and sand in the summer. No grease in the PU bed or the trailer compartments. And no...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
10-31-2021, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,078
Safety Considerations
For safety reasons, most factory installed 'master disconnect' switches will NOT disconnect the trailer braking system, or the CO / smoke detectors, nor any of the chassis wiring (which is supplied...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
10-31-2021, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,476
Water Filter Freezing
I learned the hard way that the filter will freeze and break. I grew up in country where it froze at night for many nights in a row. We would typically wrap the outside pipes and faucets, but just...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
09-26-2021, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,907
I pay special attention when I'm travelling...
I pay special attention when I'm travelling distances where the weather changes noticeably. Last fall we travelled from Central Texas to Washington state. For the first few nights and mornings I was...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
09-19-2021, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,222
Fuel stops
I use the Pilot Flying J app. The DW uses RV Parky…
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
08-01-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 136,828
Message?
Steve, do you have an email that I can send you a message. I have a question about spongy floor and potential repair options.
Thanks,
Larry
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-29-2021, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,924
Solar panel connection
On my 19' Bullet there is an identical connector. It is 12V DC (test it to confirm), prewired for solar panels; however, on mine I could not find that it was connected to a solar charge controller,...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-16-2020, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,895
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-16-2020, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,895
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-15-2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,895
Temp Gage
Question: does your Trans Temp gauge have any indication of HOT v. Normal?
As another poster noted, you do want to run it warm / hot enough to drive out any moisture that has condensed inside the...
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Forum: General RV Issues
09-17-2020, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,302
Water Connection Setup
My setup is (from the city water => Trailer):
> Anti-kink pigtail hose
> Filter (they are particulate filters, so I filter BEFORE the rest of the setup)
> Pressure regulator
> Gated Wye (so I can...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
09-06-2020, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,850
Just a suggestion
Might I strongly suggest that you discuss this with a qualified electrician before you invest a substantial amount of time / money? Working with electricity, AC => DC => AC, isolated circuits,...
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-23-2020, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
Thanks for the advice and info. Flybouy and...
Thanks for the advice and info. Flybouy and Chucks — that worked perfectly! Thanks! Camp CA, just FYI, our 19’ Bullet doesn’t have a Den, lol. Drilling holes was my last solution. Thanks to Chucks I...
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-22-2020, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
Thanks for the quick replies. I will test that...
Thanks for the quick replies. I will test that setup today and let you all know!
I’m using a DISH setup. I think the antenna is powered through the coax as there is no other connection to it.
...
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-22-2020, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
TV Cabling
We have a 2018 Keystone Bullet. It is wired for Over The Air TV and Cable TV. The connection for the service is on the rear of the trailer. There is also a connection under the awning for an outdoor...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
08-16-2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 20,442
1. Manufacturer provided a spare tire/wheel but...
1. Manufacturer provided a spare tire/wheel but the only wrench was that speed handle for the stabilizers. I picked up a star lug wrench after verifying the nut sizes on the spindles and spare tire...
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Forum: Towing
08-04-2020, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,116
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Forum: Towing
08-03-2020, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,116
Replacing wiring
Just to be sure, my rig appears to have a direct short to ground on both the number 1 & 2 pins. #1 is the ground, so good; but, #2 should have an open circuit or high resistance with the TV...
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Forum: Towing
08-03-2020, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,116
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Forum: Towing
08-03-2020, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,116
Message & failure coincidental
The dash fault message and the brake failure occur coincidentally. In other words when one occurs so does the other. I am NOT getting one without the other.:banghead:
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Forum: Towing
08-03-2020, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,116
Trailer Brakes Intermittent
First time since we bought the trailer new in 2018 and put about 17,000 miles on it. On this trip during a rainstorm (the problem persists now in dry weather) the trailer brakes failed...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-23-2020, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,098
My Experience
I have two power supplies, 110V for home and 12 to 24V converter for traveling. I installed a cigarette lighter receptacle next to my bed (check the current draw and be sure the cigarette lighter...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
01-19-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,131
I purchased solar panels from Harbor Freight w/...
I purchased solar panels from Harbor Freight w/ solar charge controller (not weather resistant). My trailer is a little Bullet Premier bumper pull. It has a connector alleged to be for solar panels...
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