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Forum: Travel Trailers 12-08-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,007
Posted By Jim Aitken
One more thing to check. Has your emergency...

One more thing to check. Has your emergency brake breakaway pin been pulled out? The electric brakes draw a lot of power.
One time I had a similar problem to yours where the furnace wouldn't run...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-22-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,386
Posted By Jim Aitken
This might be overkill for you. But I was...

This might be overkill for you. But I was getting tired (and too old) to constantly have to remove oxidation, wax and polish the nose of our 5th wheel with all the same issues you describe about...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-06-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,695
Posted By Jim Aitken
Carb clogging

I think the best solution is to never leave fuel in the carburetor. I have a Honda 2000 that frequently clogged its jet because Honda's dumb design uses the same switch to shut off the fuel and...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 10-21-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,170
Posted By Jim Aitken
Because of the high demand for campsites, people...

Because of the high demand for campsites, people are making multiple reservations 6 months ahead then canceling the ones they don't want at the last moment.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,907
Posted By Jim Aitken
I've had several situations where 4wd was needed...

I've had several situations where 4wd was needed to move our 5th wheel when it was parked on wet grass, especially if it had been parked for a few days and the wheels had settled into the ground a...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-18-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,685
Posted By Jim Aitken
Removable batteries are a good feature because...

Removable batteries are a good feature because this reduces weight on the bike rack, and maybe makes the bikes slightly less attractive to theives.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 05-14-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,487
Posted By Jim Aitken
I bought the 17" model and wish I had bought the...

I bought the 17" model and wish I had bought the larger 22" version. While the small model is nice to carry and store, it is too small to cook multiple items at the same time.
Forum: Freeways & Byways 01-19-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,842
Posted By Jim Aitken
There are a few places where the redwoods are...

There are a few places where the redwoods are right at the edge of the pavement, so you need to avoid scraping the side of the trailer on them and a couple of sharp corners require going into the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-12-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,286
Posted By Jim Aitken
In addition to being difficult to push the cord...

In addition to being difficult to push the cord into the hole, I often have had the problem where it gets tangled up in there and it won't come out until I remove an inside panel to untangle it. So...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-06-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,277
Posted By Jim Aitken
Are you sure you let the flush run long enough? ...

Are you sure you let the flush run long enough? The spray nozzle in the tank doesn't pass a high volume of water. On our Cougar it can be a couple of minutes before you see a flow coming out the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-19-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,572
Posted By Jim Aitken
RV cover

I agree that covers are a pain, but in California's central valley just a few months in the sun causes heavy oxidation, destroys decals and damages the roof, awning, and just about everything else...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 10-07-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,450
Posted By Jim Aitken
Great description. Thanks

Great description. Thanks
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-02-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,357
Posted By Jim Aitken
I have decided it's not the motor. If I connect...

I have decided it's not the motor. If I connect a 12 v source to the motor at the connector near the motor it works fine. Maybe a spring has gotten weaker over time, but I am suspicious of the long...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-02-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,584
Posted By Jim Aitken
Aluminum panel cost

I had a similar blowout that destroyed the 12 ft. aluminum panel. My dealer ordered a replacement from Keystone and the total cost for the panel, crating and shipping came to around $300. Then I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-29-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,357
Posted By Jim Aitken
Slow awning retract

Our Dometic motorized awning will only retract when we manually twist the roller while applying power. This is with fully charged batteries and connected to either my truck or shore power.

The...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-15-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,979
Posted By Jim Aitken
Terri. Thanks for the reply. I've searched the...

Terri. Thanks for the reply. I've searched the forum and have found that the remote controls seem to create lots of confusion. Nothing specifically answered my question. I'll keep working to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-13-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,979
Posted By Jim Aitken
Cougar High Country Remote Control

Has anyone had strange experiences with their Cougar remote control system? Our 2011 High Country has recently developed a problem where the outside lights will not turn on using the switches on the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-23-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,462
Posted By Jim Aitken
We have a new Cougar High Country 291RLS and we...

We have a new Cougar High Country 291RLS and we attempted to add a bike rack to the rear bumper. The welds immediately broke. Pretty flimsy construction.
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