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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-03-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,671
Posted By bdaniel
Low Voltage to Slide Out Motor

My touch control panel was replaced by Keystone with mechanical switches. The remote control stuff still works.

The main slide out works faster with the remote than with the mechanical switch. So...
Forum: Toy Haulers 09-25-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By bdaniel
I forgot about that. Mine are taped shut with...

I forgot about that. Mine are taped shut with black gorilla tape.

Bobby
Forum: Toy Haulers 09-25-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By bdaniel
Just Blowing off Steam on Poor Build Quality

I've had a leaking roof, side vents and 3 rear ramp doors. The siding cracked around the rear ramp door because of shoddy construction. Three of the four axle seals were leaking grease when I get it...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-18-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,247
Posted By bdaniel
Funny, I added blocks to the springs on a...

Funny, I added blocks to the springs on a previous 5th wheel I had.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/36/metal-lift-blocks-between-the-axles-and-springs

Bobby
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-18-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,247
Posted By bdaniel
I have some good info about 5200 lb axles,...

I have some good info about 5200 lb axles, springs and axles in this blog.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/228/electic-over-hydraulic-disc-brake-conversion

Bobby
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-07-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,881
Posted By bdaniel
My 2014 RAM brake controller handles the disc...

My 2014 RAM brake controller handles the disc brakes fine. But just to play around, I changed the settings to be those for traditional brakes with magnets. The controller said no trailer was...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-03-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,881
Posted By bdaniel
I did this a couple of years ago and have about...

I did this a couple of years ago and have about 20,000 miles on them. I love them.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/228/electic-over-hydraulic-disc-brake-conversion
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-02-2018, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,059
Posted By bdaniel
I did this a long time ago. ...

I did this a long time ago.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/36/metal-lift-blocks-between-the-axles-and-springs

Bobby
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,996
Posted By bdaniel
I just replaced a cheap bent Lippert axle with...

I just replaced a cheap bent Lippert axle with one from Dexter. It says 7,000 lbs on it. The Lippert axle weighted 47 pounds, the Dexter 56 lbs. It has thicker walls.

I will do a write up in a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,996
Posted By bdaniel
I got 24 feet because my unit is 37 feet long and...

I got 24 feet because my unit is 37 feet long and I wanted to have enough length
I mounted the Actuator in the front storage area out of the weather and ran the line thru the wall into the belly...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,996
Posted By bdaniel
Thanks, and I agree about many folks going down...

Thanks, and I agree about many folks going down the road with suspension problems. I have had broken spring shackles, broken springs, cracked spring hangers, failed grease seals from the factory,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-14-2017, 02:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,996
Posted By bdaniel
I did this a couple of years ago and love them. I...

I did this a couple of years ago and love them. I have lots of details on my website.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/228/electic-over-hydraulic-disc-brake-conversion

Bobby
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-07-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,683
Posted By bdaniel
Run the heater, run the fridge, run the AC if you...

Run the heater, run the fridge, run the AC if you have a generator. It is not that fragile. It will be fine. Even spend a night in Walmart.

Bobby
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 11-07-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,942
Posted By bdaniel
We stay at Walmart often now that it is just my...

We stay at Walmart often now that it is just my wife and I and we just want a safe place to sleep. I have a Honda EU3000i generator that is very quiet.

Also our 325SRX has 60 gallons of fresh...
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-01-2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,455
Posted By bdaniel
I agree the springs had no impact. I upgraded the...

I agree the springs had no impact. I upgraded the springs to give me some more reserve capacity. I have never had an axle issue until now. I think the problem is that the axle is near its rated...
Forum: Toy Haulers 10-31-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,455
Posted By bdaniel
I did the same thing and my rear axle bent and...

I did the same thing and my rear axle bent and ruined the tires. I plan to move to 7000 lb axles. I also discovered that 5200 ln axles come in light duty and regular duty. Guess which one Keystone...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-31-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,055
Posted By bdaniel
I did a stove vent and outside shower many years...

I did a stove vent and outside shower many years ago. To find the metal studs I outlined the hole I wanted to make on the luan wood on the inside. I then used a flat screwdriver to punch through the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-31-2017, 03:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,684
Posted By bdaniel
I don't worry about it. The water runs off when I...

I don't worry about it. The water runs off when I retract the slide.

The same thing has happened with several inches of snow, ice, pine cones, etc.

I will always have toppers on my slides.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-30-2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,760
Posted By bdaniel
Binding Slideout

My main slide uses a motor and single screw on one end to extend the slide. There are two gears connected with a shaft. There are no cables or pulleys.

The slide does not leak and seats properly...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-30-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,618
Posted By bdaniel
Bent Axle

About three days ago during a 3 week trip across the country I noticed that both rear tires were wore out on the inside edge of the tread. The traffic side tire was down to the steel belt. This...
Forum: Toy Haulers 10-30-2017, 03:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,455
Posted By bdaniel
Yep, been there. Broken springs and shackles. ...

Yep, been there. Broken springs and shackles.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/76/broken-springs
https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/73/worn-spring-shackles...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-07-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,161
Posted By bdaniel
Here is what I did. ...

Here is what I did.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/180/backup-lights

I have since added 7 more. I like a lot of light.

Bobby
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-01-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 49,276
Posted By bdaniel
Here is my experience: ...

Here is my experience:

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/185/morryde-wet-bolt-kit

Bobby
Forum: Technical Corner 09-28-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,907
Posted By bdaniel
I have had this thing for many years. Takes all...

I have had this thing for many years. Takes all the guess work out of questionable extension cords.

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/50/voltage-meter

Bobby
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-28-2017, 01:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,410
Posted By bdaniel
https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/192/another-exploding...

https://www.bobbystuff.com/rv/192/another-exploding-st-tire
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