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Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-15-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,889
Posted By bigbluejmc
Dexter axel are not what they used to be

My concern is that the original axel had a manufacturer problem and the second new axel could not take a dip on the road. My axel guy said that the loading was ok for the axel and we both wondered...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-15-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,889
Posted By bigbluejmc
Dexter axel are not what they used to be

We have changed two rear axle on our 2012 327RES cougar. After several worn tires and one blowout (blamed the China bombs) we found a REAR axle with a spindle that was not pressed straight. Dexter...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-15-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,314
Posted By bigbluejmc
Gas regulator failed??

I had a similar issue during our second year of traveling and the shop told me that the hoses had collapsed and the regulator was fine. They changed the hoses and all was fine. Not sure how that...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-01-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,737
Posted By bigbluejmc
I don't come on the forum often to post, but I do...

I don't come on the forum often to post, but I do read it all the time. This subject is interesting to me because is very relevant. I was blowing, destroying and changing tires every trip after our...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-27-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,372
Posted By bigbluejmc
Hi. I have a 327RES and no matter how I push or...

Hi. I have a 327RES and no matter how I push or pull on the black plastic tabs on the metal rails the drawers on my dressers will not come out. The back support to the drawers is broken and I need...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-04-2015, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,875
Posted By bigbluejmc
Thanks, I was beginning to think the drive gear...

Thanks, I was beginning to think the drive gear may be going bad. I think I will pull the motor and gear box out and inspected anyway just to be on the safe side.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-02-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,875
Posted By bigbluejmc
For some reason I never noticed the motor moving...

For some reason I never noticed the motor moving until today and I was not sure it was normal...So, how much movement is normal..my motor and gear box move about 1/4 inch plus up/down as the motor is...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-19-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By bigbluejmc
Can I hook up a battery charger while on shore power

I figure it was best to play it safe and disconnected the battery. My RV has an ON/OFF lever switch labeled Battery Disconnect and a single batt. When off all DC functions are inhibited...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-19-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By bigbluejmc
Situations like this are ideal for having a battery disconnect switch on your rig. As

It is the original manufacturer switch. When I set it to OFF, the only thing that work are the slide outs. No lights or stereo or CO detector.
Forum: General RV Issues 08-19-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By bigbluejmc
Can I hook up a battery charger while on shore power Reply to Thread

"Situations like this are ideal for having a battery disconnect switch on your rig. As I have said before, if you have two batteries, get a switch that will do A, B, A+B, and Off."

Will the...
Forum: General RV Issues 08-19-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By bigbluejmc
Can I hook up a battery charger while on shore power

I like to hook up a high amp charger while on shore power, should I remove the battery cables or can I keep the battery on line?

Will it damage the RV charger if I keep the battery on line?
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-23-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,322
Posted By bigbluejmc
Thanks for the response bsmith0404 and did you...

Thanks for the response bsmith0404 and did you leave the carpet under the plastic edge, looks difficult to pull out!!! I also think it may help on with the slide out smoothing the travel.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-22-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,322
Posted By bigbluejmc
replace the carpet with vinyl wood floor like planks

You mentioned the slide out issue. We have a Cougar and our slide out has a hard front plastic edge that now drags on the carper and leaves a mark. I don't see how to adjusted or take it off, did...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-29-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,856
Posted By bigbluejmc
Unhappy Wifi repeater

I figure it was something like that, but I had to ask as I have several Cisco units. Thanks
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-28-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,856
Posted By bigbluejmc
How do you reconfigure the cisco unit and can you...

How do you reconfigure the cisco unit and can you use any cisco wireless router..thanks
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-11-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,232
Posted By bigbluejmc
Today is not to bad at 67deg, but tomorrow we...

Today is not to bad at 67deg, but tomorrow we will have a taste of fall with lows in the 40s. I hope this is not a sine of what is to come....Florida here we come...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-11-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By bigbluejmc
I was thinking of adding insulation boards under...

I was thinking of adding insulation boards under the main floors, but I can't figure out what to do with the slide-outs and they get really cold...Our last resort was to close-up at night to minimize...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-11-2014, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By bigbluejmc
Can't help you with the issue you have, but...

Can't help you with the issue you have, but wanted to know if you added any other insulation..Last year in northern FL the temp got into the 30's and we could not keep our Cougar 327RES warm (in the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-11-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,232
Posted By bigbluejmc
Thanks for the input and I did noticed that the...

Thanks for the input and I did noticed that the reset switch was out on the flue, but resetting it did not help. I finally gave up after looking around for an hour or two and took it to the dealer. ...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-10-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,232
Posted By bigbluejmc
Angry Dometic DM2862 refrigerator wont run

I have a 2012 DM2862 and was working fine a few weeks ago. Today getting ready to go out and no cooling. All lights work on the front panel and inside. On GAS the furnace comes on, but no fan o...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-09-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,721
Posted By bigbluejmc
We have a 2012 327RES and it also collects water...

We have a 2012 327RES and it also collects water when it rains, but only if I'm traveling. It seems to me like it is splashing in around the wheel area. We have experienced heavy rains at our camp...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-08-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,861
Posted By bigbluejmc
Thanks for the chain idea. I also ended up with...

Thanks for the chain idea. I also ended up with two 4''/4'' pieces of wood under my jack and that was not stable. The jack lifted the trailer off the front supports and that gave me a really bad...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-06-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,861
Posted By bigbluejmc
Tire changing on the road

This summer I had to change 3 tires in a week (Chinese Power King) Tow Max, stay away from them. Each time it would have taken a long time to get a road service crew out, so I did it myself. I know...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-18-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,149
Posted By bigbluejmc
Like to build a 30 amp cord

Hi.

The 327RES came with a 50 amp cord. I like to build a 30 amp extension cord to plug the unit at home. I'm just not clear on how to wire the female 50 amp sucket.

Any help (drawing would...
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