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06-18-2019, 06:20 AM
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#461
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Fairfax
Posts: 507
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Extension cord is doable. I just kept mine as a spare
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2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel DRW (Crew Cab | 8 Ft bed | OEM Puck System | Curt Gooseneck Ball for OEM Puck)
(OLD) 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel (Crew Cab | 6.6 Ft bed)
2019 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3740BH-R Fifth Wheel (Onan 5500W LP Generator | MORryde SRE4000 Suspension | 3x Cross Members | Sailun S637 ST | Reese GooseBox 20k 2nd Gen)
(OLD) 2018 Keystone Hideout 28RKS Travel Trailer
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06-18-2019, 08:29 AM
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#462
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Central NH
Posts: 81
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spade117
Regarding the power cord conversion kits: What have you done with the existing cord? If you purchased a new cord for the new setup, could the old cord be converted into an extension cord if the cut end was properly set up to do so?
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Generally, the kits come with an end you put on your original cable that you have now cut off. Anyone who purchases the complete new cord could definitely make an extension cord out of the original by adding a female end to it. They do sell the ends at my local Lowe's and Home Depot... or available online.
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06-18-2019, 09:20 AM
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#463
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Henniker
Posts: 2,166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spade117
Regarding the power cord conversion kits: What have you done with the existing cord? If you purchased a new cord for the new setup, could the old cord be converted into an extension cord if the cut end was properly set up to do so?
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The kit I bought reuses your existing cord. Remove the existing mouse hole cover (3 screws), pull all the cord out, cut the cord about 12-18” away from the side of the camper, slide a new backing plate and gasket (I used butyl putty tape instead) over the cord, screw to side of camper (same 3 screws), strip cord end coming out of camper and attach to new outlet cover, screw outlet cover to mounting plate attached to camper, strip end of existing power cable where it was cut from the camper (existing male end is untouched), connect cut end to new twistlock plug and screw together. Attach your now removable cord to camper outlet, plug other end into power source, and you are done. When breaking camp, unplug from power, twist to disconnect from camper, coil it up and toss it into storage compartment.
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06-18-2019, 09:22 AM
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#464
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
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Regarding the shore power conversion, I used the shore power conversion kit from Marinco. That system reuses the original power cord, you put the new end on the old cord. It works great and was pretty easy to do.
https://www.amazon.com/Marinco-30ARV.../dp/B000NUYZQC
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Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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06-20-2019, 11:24 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Tecumseh
Posts: 65
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What did I do? Swapped Thermostat.
My Bullet Crossfire (2200BH) has all the nice LED toys and conveniences, but came with an analog black thermostat, which almost always hurts to switch on and off. Yesterday night I had enough, and swapped in a cheap small Honeywell Thermostat. Temperature is accurate to 1 degree, rather than 5 degrees from the old one, which saves propane, and increases our comfort!
We had to use the furnace last week (Thursday) in Ontario Canada when the temperature dropped to 11C.
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06-20-2019, 02:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Central NH
Posts: 81
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I installed a Stromberg Carlson bunk ladder. Our Bullet 243BHS didn't come with a ladder at all. Though my son can climb like monkey, I should have done this a long time ago.
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06-20-2019, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Henniker
Posts: 2,166
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We did the same thing recently, great ladder (even holds my fat butt when our daughter forgets to close her window).
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Rob & Amy
2019 Passport 240BH SL (current)
2024 Cougar 29BHL (was on order, Keystone delayed, cancelled order, exploring options)
2022 Ford F250 7.3L Godzilla Crew Cab FX4
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06-20-2019, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 233
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So I had a 3 foot piece of 3/4 galvanized pipe and spike off an old water sprinkler so bolted on the pipe and made this. Flag pole is 1 inch water pipe. Works really good easy to put in ground and take out. It's real sturdy. Repurposed my to small of sewer line tube to hold flag and pole
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5th Wheel: 2019 Alpine 3400 RS
Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F350 SD 6.7L Lariat CC DRW
Hitch: Ford (Reese)5th Wheel, 27,500 lbs
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06-23-2019, 12:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 125
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Had some water get in and had to replace some of the OSB flooring so I took up the old vinyl flooring and replaced with vinyl plank flooring from Menards. Sure hope it holds up. Not sure I have enough patience to do it again
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06-23-2019, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 3,314
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I received and installed replacement parts for my ProPride hitch that the dealer silently left off when he originally installed it, and got the hitch properly re-centered. I fabbed up a PVC prop for the underbed hatch whose gas springs I recently uprated almost but don't quite hold up the plusher mattress DW wanted.
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2019 Cougar 26RBSWE
2019 Ford F-250
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06-23-2019, 05:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 14
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Just got back from a 2 week vacation in Colorado Springs.
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06-24-2019, 07:26 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Sinton
Posts: 63
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Took it to the dealership to check the electrical/battery. (Under warranty still).
Haven't been able to take our maiden voyage yet and was planning on heading out last Friday. DW tripped, ended up in ER, sprained ankle and bruised her knee, cancel that trip. But had the FW hooked up to 110v from Tuesday to Friday morning, cooling the fridge in preps for our trip. When I disconnected the power, noted the battery was extremely hot. 5 hours later, auto store confirmed nothing wrong with the battery and it was still hot to the touch. Called the dealership and dropped it off morning.
Was running 110v shore power, nothing on but the fridge. Inverter for the fridge was off.
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2018 F350 6.7L DRW 4x4 (5,496 lbs payload capacity - At least what that "annoying little yellow sticker" shows)
2018 Keystone Avalanche 321RS
B&W 20K Companion hitch
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06-24-2019, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Vacaville
Posts: 309
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-Installed LED strip on a door switch in the pantry.
-Installed a Q3.0 dual USB charger, extra 12v socket and voltmeter.
-Finally remembered to put thumb-turn hose clamps on my water bandit. Every single time I use it the pressure pops it apart.
-Aired tires, checked appliances, and turned on fridge in prep for going to Humboldt redwoods and on into Oregon.
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2013 Premier 22RBPR
2022 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Gasser
2019 Beta 500 RR-s (Pasta Rocket!)
2015 Honda CRF250L (Wifes)
Camping, home brewing, and dirt bikes!
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06-24-2019, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott902
installed a EMS protector and gave the awning a much needed cleaning. Its still not great, but so much better than it was. I put it off for too long imo, doubt it will ever come back totally.
top is before/bottom after
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I hope you did the top of the awning as well
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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06-25-2019, 02:53 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: East Coast, Canada
Posts: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northofu1
I hope you did the top of the awning as well
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Of course Its a dark grey so not as photographic
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15 Sierra SLT 1500 Max Tow 6.2
16 Springdale 27OLE
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06-27-2019, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chetwynd, BC
Posts: 378
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Hit a frost heave and had a fire pit grill bounce up and pull my emergency break away brake cable at highway speed. Took a mile to find a safe place to pull over.
Guess I'm pulling wheels to check the damage to the brakes.
Find a new place to clip break away cable. Was using rear box tie down loop.
As a side note, GM truck immediately gave a service trailer brake, would provide no output to trailer brakes. Took a while to clear this, not sure what did it, expect it was time. Shut down for the night, tried truck restart, disconnect and reconnect 7 pin cord. Next morning all was good ( except for some glazed brakes).
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Brent W
2019 Duramax dually
2015 Fuzion 325
2008 Goldwing
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06-30-2019, 01:47 PM
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#477
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Swanton
Posts: 188
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I mowed under it.
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06-30-2019, 02:08 PM
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#478
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Granisle
Posts: 14
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Weighed the truck
Weighed our truck 2760, GMC Sierra 1500 2017, next week when we head out with the trailer will weigh the truck with hitch and then the trailer
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06-30-2019, 03:20 PM
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#479
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Danville
Posts: 172
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Added a flag mount to the pin box for when Im set up, not for travel, added a decal for the USA states map, added some easy access items to the basement storage, and loaded a 14.5ft kayak inside the 12ft garage.
https://youtu.be/sfJ4pum16aI
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John
2020 Keystone Fuzion 369
2020 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4x4
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour
Andersen Ultimate hitch
Youtube channel - Wingin' it with John
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07-02-2019, 02:07 PM
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#480
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Wake Forest
Posts: 81
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The idea came from another thread but I finished installing a carrier for the sewer drain pipe on my 5th wheel toy hauler today. There are doors on both ends just in case.
Really wanted to get that pipe out of the basement. I'm quit pleased with the result.
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TV -2015 Ram 3500 megacab dually.
RV - 2019 5th wheel toy hauler Carbon 357
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