Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Search Forums
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 25 of 106
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: alien_scones
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-18-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,761
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks for the reply. I'm hoping to replace with...

Thanks for the reply. I'm hoping to replace with a stainless single well sink. So the measurements for that sink should work on the stainless replacement? Thanks again.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-18-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,761
Posted By alien_scones
Measure for kitchen sink replacement

Our kitchen sink has become brittle and cracked in one of the wells.

Its usable on one well side so I'd prefer not to rip it out yet without a replacement in hand.

My question is how do you...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-13-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,108
Posted By alien_scones
Visually inspecting the brakes is a good idea. ...

Visually inspecting the brakes is a good idea. This is what I found when inspecting mine.

That's a shirted wire rubbed by the drum.

17452
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-05-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,736
Posted By alien_scones
It's possible. I and my repair shop have torqued...

It's possible. I and my repair shop have torqued those L brackets multiple times and it still comes loose. Tightening those brackets are often a departure checklist item. This time before I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-05-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,736
Posted By alien_scones
10,000lb equalizer bar snapped off

My setup is on a 2012 keystone Laredo 300rb, 2012 GMC Yukon XL 2500.

I discovered the bar had snapped off the frame support when I landed at my destination in South Fork Colorado. It was attached...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-05-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
I used the new bolts, lockwashers and nuts...

I used the new bolts, lockwashers and nuts provided with the brake kits.

Due to multiple Colorado fires we had to take a detour and landed at fun valley a day early. We had to skip Palo Duro...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-04-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,604
Posted By alien_scones
Both instructions (for the replacement plugs)...

Both instructions (for the replacement plugs) said not to solder the connections. Again, I am in an area beyond my expertise. I thought about soldering the strands wires into a single, uh, core? ...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-04-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,604
Posted By alien_scones
Tha is for everyones replies and concerns. I...

Tha is for everyones replies and concerns.

I redid both plugs with everyones concerns.

I redid the extension cord at home and the rv cable at the KOA in Tucumari NM while watching a mini...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-03-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,604
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks again for all the informative replies. ...

Thanks again for all the informative replies.

Should I fill these replacement plugs with dialectic grease or silicone to attempt to waterproof them, or will that only cause them to smoke more/...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Well it's been a long extended weekend, but I...

Well it's been a long extended weekend, but I finally have some trailer brakes. Not enough to spill my red cup of...coffee.... but more brakes than I had on Thursday.

I could not take PTO today...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
The front passenger wheel, that got hot last...

The front passenger wheel, that got hot last night, would hardly make 1 complete spin before I took the wheel off.

That drum was very difficult to remove, the brake pads had already engaged the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
While I have the brake drum off. Should I sand...

While I have the brake drum off. Should I sand the braking surface, the magnet surface or both?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Well I drove around for 45 minutes, clicking once...

Well I drove around for 45 minutes, clicking once every 5 to 10 seconds for at least 5 seconds long. At various speeds from 10mph to 40 mph. I couldn't tell any difference.

The one thing I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
I put one wheel up and started clicking. I...

I put one wheel up and started clicking. I didn't get too far, assuming I was clicking in the right direction. I'll take it for another spin and pinch the brakes hoping something happens around the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks for the reply. Are the magnets...

Thanks for the reply.

Are the magnets grabbing alone enough to perform any self adjustment ? There is zero braking with the trailer now, so I don't see how a hard brake adjustment is possible at...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Well, I finished and I got nothing. No drag. ...

Well, I finished and I got nothing. No drag.

I do hear the brake magnets click - which is new, they never clicked before... so they are getting power. The new wiring doesn't appear to be...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,604
Posted By alien_scones
Why is my shore power plug melting?

While I'm having fun replacing the brakes, the camper is parked in my driveway.

Its plugged into a 25 foot 30 amp extension cord, which is plugged into a 30 amp plug outside the house.

The...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
I did visit napa as one of my stops. They were...

I did visit napa as one of my stops. They were the most helpful.

I did use some heat shrink waterproof crimps. On others I soldered the connections and put them in waterproof caps.

I'm...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-30-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Well after many delays, multiple trips to...

Well after many delays, multiple trips to different parts stores, breaking new seals, some self inflicted delays, multiple stops due to out of stock items, I am almost 60% done.

I've never gotten...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-29-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks again. I finally located the brake...

Thanks again.

I finally located the brake parts.

I found a spring between the rear bearing seal and the bearing. The spring did not come with the new bearing seal.

Is this important?...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-29-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
The side sticker seems to show this trailer has...

The side sticker seems to show this trailer has 4400 lb axles
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-29-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks for the replies. My service advisor...

Thanks for the replies.

My service advisor seems to think all 2012 trailers already have adjustable brakes.

What would be the replacement part # for switching to adjustable brakes? From...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-28-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,579
Posted By alien_scones
Exclamation Brake questions with pics

My brakes have been working less and less, and despite my adjustments and a "inspection" by my local RV service, they seem to work less and less.

So I watched a couple videos and decided to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-01-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,327
Posted By alien_scones
Slideout mishap

While pulling the slide in I failed to notice the bathroom door was open and preventing the slide from coming in all the way. At first I thought the slow grinding was due to a weak battery, but then...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-29-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,747
Posted By alien_scones
Thanks for the suggestions. I tightened down the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I tightened down the four bolts but I don't think that was the problem. Might prevent a future problem.

I got on the roof and felt around for the drain hole on each...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 106

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:06 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.