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07-11-2021, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: nm
Posts: 1,833
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Originally Posted by Brentw
Did the poormans version of the RV AC air flow upgrade ( https://youtu.be/3Vhv_b-1zAk) definitely helped. 1 in/out divider was out of place, duct out of ac was partially blocked with tape. Ceiling vents need to be replaced with louvered ones instead of the flat plate style.
Manufactured ( https://youtu.be/V9rEQb05Qv4 ) definitely has some advantages, smooth air flow and increased intake plenum, but at $200 I'll try my version for a while.
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It would be nice to Have rv air flow on the table to go get dimensions needed. That would be very tedious job in and out of the camper all day long . I chose to pay the $170 for the high Density material precision fit 10 minutes later I’m satisfied.
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2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
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07-11-2021, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Chaska MN
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Replaced original wheel bearings and races with a new set of Timkens, hand-packed the bearings, inspected the brakes, and greased the wet bolts on the suspension.
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Randi & Shirley
2016 Ford F-350 SRW CCSB 6.7L 4WD
2022 Forest River Vibe 26RK
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07-12-2021, 05:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: nm
Posts: 1,833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinner12002
Added a pull handle to the main screen door, secured a couple wire shelf units and cut a couple access doors in lower skirting to better access black and grey tank pull valves.
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Curious what did you use for a handle?
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2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
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07-12-2021, 05:36 AM
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#1024
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 1,005
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We used this, but there are other out there. It was easy to install and works great:
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Screen-...dp/B0012GTVVA/
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2022 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL - "Big Bertha"
2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD 6.6L Duramax TD, CC, 4WD, DRW - "Mr. Beefy"
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07-12-2021, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 335
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Had an appointment with Discount Tire on Saturday to finally replace the 4 old Karrier Load Star tires with Carlisle Trail Radial HD. They ride so much smoother than the old ones. They are load range C like OEM, but what I am confused about is they say 50 PSI max on the tires. I would have figured they would be 65 PSI. They are also speed rated at 81 MPH but never plan to go that fast.
Is the 50 PSI correct on these tires? 205/75R/14 - C?
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Steve & Patti
2018 Grand Design Reflection 315 RLTS
2019 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel Z71
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07-12-2021, 07:02 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,995
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texas Steve
Had an appointment with Discount Tire on Saturday to finally replace the 4 old Karrier Load Star tires with Carlisle Trail Radial HD. They ride so much smoother than the old ones. They are load range C like OEM, but what I am confused about is they say 50 PSI max on the tires. I would have figured they would be 65 PSI. They are also speed rated at 81 MPH but never plan to go that fast.
Is the 50 PSI correct on these tires? 205/75R/14 - C?
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Load Range C ( 6 ply) tires carry a pressure rating of 50 PSI when COLD.
Load Range D ( 8 ply) tires carry a pressure rating of 65 PSI when COLD.
Load Range E (10 ply) tires carry a pressure rating of 80 PSI when COLD.
Here's the Carlisle Radial Trail HD webpage with all the specifications for each of their RT HD tire sizes: https://www.carlislebrandtires.com/o...dial-trail-hd/
Remember, COLD (when discussing tire pressure) means "before towing, before significant solar heating (sitting in the sun until late morning, etc)"...
Also, NEVER let air out of a "hot tire" to stabilize or meet "cold pressure" settings.... EVERY tire manufacturer's engineering department is aware that pressure goes up as the tire gets hot and they build tires to withstand the pressure increase from COLD pressure settings. There is no need to be worried about the pressure increase above 50 PSI in your tires after you tow, in the sun, on a 100F day. If you check tire pressure at a rest stop in the hot afternoon, the pressure will be "significantly greater than 50 PSI". That is "normal and expected"...
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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07-12-2021, 07:24 AM
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#1027
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 335
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Thanks for that info John! Just making sure I didnt miss any thing before our long upcoming trip.
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Steve & Patti
2018 Grand Design Reflection 315 RLTS
2019 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel Z71
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07-15-2021, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: jackson
Posts: 1,122
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Finally put an inline/weatherproof toggle switch to the tpms relay power. Save on that energy being trickled away.
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Jackson, NH
2021 Keystone 330BHS
2023 Ram 3500 6.7L diesel, 3.73 ratio
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07-15-2021, 04:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 48
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Installed fans in the bunk area for the kids, hopefully it’ll help pull the air from the a/c down into the bunks. Also relocated the fire extinguisher to the other side of the door, now it’ll be out of the way but easy to get to.
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07-16-2021, 04:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Yukon
Posts: 88
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We went shopping and got almost everything replaces that was stolen.
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07-16-2021, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Saugatuck
Posts: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LHaven
About a week ago, I installed a pair of simple Camco SunShield Reflective Door Window Covers on my rig to keep the interior heat down. Today, I went out to adjust them more tightly on the (now set) Velcro strips, and I discovered that the bottom of the interior window bezel on both doors is melting! WT*! Is this really a thing???
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I put one of those reflective shades on the skylight in the shower. When I removed it a year or so later the inside skylight had cracks on the corners due to the heat build up and age of the plastic (2006 unit). Bought the new skylight piece and taped window tint film over it before installing it. Hopefully the heat will have enough space up there to not cause a problem.
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Karen & Darc 32yrs
2007 Crossroads Cruiser 28RL
2019 2500 HD Duramax
Past
2006 Springdale 280 FWIKL-GL
1997 Jayco 253
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07-22-2021, 02:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Nothern Colorado
Posts: 41
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I replaced the awning fabric on my Bullet today. I got a Shade Pro fabric from Amazon for $129 shipped to the house. I had two helpers and 3 ladders. Took just under an hour with the camper parked in the street out in front of my house. Only two kids going home from the pool walked under us working on the ladders
The YouTube video on the Lippert web site was very helpful. We did the replacement a little different but basically the same sequence. I planned to replace the fabric when I bought the camper back in March. They told me I could not do it myself. This was a huge upgrade for our camper.
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Steve
2020 Cougar RDB
B&W Companion Hitch
2014 RAM 2500 5.7 Hemi 4X4
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07-22-2021, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 3,314
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldy
I replaced the awning fabric on my Bullet today. I got a Shade Pro fabric from Amazon for $129 shipped to the house. I had two helpers and 3 ladders. Took just under an hour... They told me I could not do it myself.
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Neither could I when I did it. You need two helpers and three ladders.
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2019 Cougar 26RBSWE
2019 Ford F-250
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07-22-2021, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldy
I replaced the awning fabric on my Bullet today. I got a Shade Pro fabric from Amazon for $129 shipped to the house. I had two helpers and 3 ladders. Took just under an hour with the camper parked in the street out in front of my house. Only two kids going home from the pool walked under us working on the ladders
The YouTube video on the Lippert web site was very helpful. We did the replacement a little different but basically the same sequence. I planned to replace the fabric when I bought the camper back in March. They told me I could not do it myself. This was a huge upgrade for our camper.
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Looks good.
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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07-23-2021, 04:53 AM
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#1035
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Arundel
Posts: 289
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Got around to installing a battery cutoff switch on the battery. Eliminate those parasitic drains when it's not actively in use.
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Jim
2018 Cougar 32RLI
Hercules H-901 tires
CRE3000 w/wet bolts
2021 F-350 4x4 7.3L Godzilla Crew Cab
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07-23-2021, 11:03 AM
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#1036
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poppy
We went shopping and got almost everything replaces that was stolen.
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Poppy, what all did you end up having to buy? I remember your partial list from a previous post. Sorry bas$%^&s anyway!
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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07-26-2021, 08:40 AM
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#1037
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Installed the home made version of the RV air flow on Saturday, took 40 minutes. Works awesome. Didn't measure cfm's before or after, just used my hand. Cost $18 CAN , savings of $203 CAN, effort - Easy mode, satisfaction - Priceless
Little purple styrofoam balls everywhere - Pain in the tuckus
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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07-26-2021, 07:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Mission
Posts: 44
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I added a pair of USB charging ports on each side of the bed area I the small panel at the base of the side closets.
I also added a pair in the area under the tv, on the living area side. Also has a voltmeter built in.
While I was at it I installed a small inverter on that shelf. Then I watched a movie while running everything on just the battery power.
So, since I had 3 100 W solar panels (from a previous project) I made up a couple of cables with MC4 connectors to hook them together and connect to the charge controller. While running a two USB powered fan, one 12vdc oscillating fan, the DVD player, the tv, the panels were still producing enough to charge the batteries.
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07-27-2021, 12:32 AM
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#1039
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 3,314
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northofu1
Installed the home made version of the RV air flow on Saturday, took 40 minutes.
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What is that? Can you throw us a link?
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2019 Cougar 26RBSWE
2019 Ford F-250
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07-27-2021, 03:35 AM
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#1040
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Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Franklinton
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LHaven
What is that? Can you throw us a link?
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https://youtu.be/3Vhv_b-1zAk
Am debating this mod too. Sounds like it is worth it though.
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