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Forum: Travel Trailers 08-15-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,044
Posted By foszoe
Its a common shift schedule in the utility...

Its a common shift schedule in the utility business.
we work 48, 72, 48 hrs for weeks 1,2, and 3.
off week 4.
Then we have a 32 and 40 hour week 5 and 6.

Most of us take off week 5 using 32...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-13-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,044
Posted By foszoe
I get a week off every 6 weeks so we try to go...

I get a week off every 6 weeks so we try to go out 6-8 times a year on those weeks and I take vacation the following week so 4-5 times its two weeks.
Forum: Keystone Questions 08-06-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By foszoe
No go on ceiling fan...maybe its for outdoor...

No go on ceiling fan...maybe its for outdoor sockets...try that idea out later
Forum: Keystone Questions 08-03-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By foszoe
What is this switch for?

I have a rocker switch in my 2007 Copper Canyon that looks like this...
...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-02-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,487
Posted By foszoe
I think the sat/cable companies should break out...

I think the sat/cable companies should break out the cost of the locals and just not bill for it during a dispute.

I have been OTA/streaming now for over a decade and never understood how people...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-19-2019, 04:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
That is next up on my agenda. I have heard some...

That is next up on my agenda. I have heard some occasional sqeaks. Also wondering if people spray anything on the rubber seals to extend their life?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
As an update. I did as Chuck S suggested, I...

As an update.

I did as Chuck S suggested, I ran them out and back in then out and let it set for 3 0 min. After filling it, it went out and back in then out fine.

Haven't tested it again but...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
Old saying you get what you pay for :) I am...

Old saying you get what you pay for :) I am learning alot in the process.

The hydraulic tank is about an inch low after reading where it should be. There was no lid on the tank but I now know...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
It appears to be a "random" problem. One time it...

It appears to be a "random" problem. One time it will go all the way out, retract it and the next its 7 inches short, retract again and its 3 inches short.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
I leveled the trailer and we extended the slide,...

I leveled the trailer and we extended the slide, it is still coming up short of a full extension. I tried just leaning on one post and it did go out another 3 inches but its still about 4 inches short
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By foszoe
An update: I had already ordered a new...

An update:

I had already ordered a new motor (a 7140 rpm vs the 5500 rpm that was installed) and then I discovered the bent leg. So I went ahead and ordered two new legs and a new landing gear. I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,014
Posted By foszoe
Congratulations! Enjoy your travels!

Congratulations! Enjoy your travels!
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By foszoe
The aha! I disconnected the drive shaft and used...

The aha! I disconnected the drive shaft and used it to crank the passenger gear down from where it stopped and then back up. It stopped again and would go no further.

I am pretty sure its bent.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By foszoe
The aha! I cranked the passenger gear down from...

The aha! I cranked the passenger gear down from where it stopped and then back up. It stopped again and would go no further.

I am pretty sure its bent.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By foszoe
I wanted to put the fully extended and fully...

I wanted to put the fully extended and fully retracted stop marks on my landing gear as several suggest here on the forums to prevent the motor from damaging that nut.

So I went out the the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-15-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By foszoe
Thanks. I went out to the trailer today and...

Thanks. I went out to the trailer today and removed the motor so I could hand crank until it got stiff instead of using the motor just so i could avoid some of the dangers I hear about on the web of...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-14-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By foszoe
I would add a 9 to my list but as a junior member...

I would add a 9 to my list but as a junior member I dont wamt it to turn into a caliber war. Plenty of other forums to discuss that.

I went shopping for a few overlooked items today thanks to the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-14-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By foszoe
Landing Gear Stops

I have read numerous times now not to extend or retract beyond the stop marks or the gear can be damaged.

What do these marks look like?

If they are not there how can I go about determining...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-14-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By foszoe
Tire Gauge and Clickable Torque Wrench

Tire Gauge and Clickable Torque Wrench
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-14-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By foszoe
I carry Anderson Powerpoles in 15, 30, 45 amp...

I carry Anderson Powerpoles in 15, 30, 45 amp sizes. I like using them for motor connections. They're expensive but their convenience can't be beat.

I found out about them when I was swapping...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-14-2019, 03:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By foszoe
What tools or spare parts do you carry and are glad you did?

In my month of ownership and one trip so far with another one coming next week, I am already glad I have carried a

multimeter and spare fuses.

I also built a spare tool kit with some sockets,...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-13-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,190
Posted By foszoe
First of all look at my number of posts to...

First of all look at my number of posts to determine how much experience i have with this stuff....

I have found that disconnecting the motor from the hand crank allows me to manually crank the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-13-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By foszoe
An etrailer expert emailed that the voltage at...

An etrailer expert emailed that the voltage at the motor needs to be at 12V or the motor will not be able to crank.

I neglected to say that the 11.94V was under load. Without engaging the switch,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-12-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,247
Posted By foszoe
Another slide out thread

My wife went out to put stuff in our 5th wheel. When I parked it last, I dropped it off the hitch with the nose about 1.5-2 feet higher than the tail.

She extended the slideouts but the larger...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-12-2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By foszoe
And now I wonder if its the gears inside the...

And now I wonder if its the gears inside the landing gear legs...

By the end of the year, I should open an RV shop :)
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