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RE: My new roof, etc.!!! :-)
Looks real nice , ya done did good .
Bob
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bobndot
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05/21/13 03:34pm |
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RE: Another airfoil option
KK , I think one of our members uses an inflatable twin mattress. But i would be check to be careful about the paint rubbing off.
One other thing Bill .....if this does work and you gain MPG, then you know that DW's use this is ammo , an excuse for a less expensive trip ..... to take more girlfriend trips .
This means you stay home become the cook and housekeeper for a spell . Out come your clothes and in go hers .
I guess it doesn't matter , you still like to backpack :B
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bobndot
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05/21/13 08:32am |
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RE: Another airfoil option
Hi Bill. Have you had a chance to road test it before you leave on the trip ? To make sure it does not howl . I think the Thule Aero howls, not sure about the one you have .
Are you doing this to reduce drag (MPG) or to reduce bugs on the camper ?
Im no engineer, but i think of a boat v nose design rather than a flat bow design , like a jon boat. I would think the v-nose would cut through the air better.
Im not sure the air foil will lower fuel consumption. It seems to my eye, that the foil will push air "up" to trap it against the cabover. If that's the case, i can't see that helping the MPG .
I hope it works, it would be a simple easy install . Like you said, the road test will tell .
Good luck and have a safe trip , Bob
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bobndot
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05/21/13 07:08am |
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RE: Stolen Camper
JoeVita, im really sorry to hear about your rig being stolen but glad to hear that it was recovered .
skipro3, that is some video showing how easy it is . Kinda makes you think...should i have an extra backup key made for $5.00 ? Nope, i'll buy a screwdriver at the dollar store .
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bobndot
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05/20/13 11:45pm |
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RE: Jack Motor Repair
Tnx. for that info. thats good to know and seems easy enough to do.
I happened to say out loud,"i wonder what a brush holder looks like' , i guess i was lucky that my DW was nearby, she cleared it up for me . :R
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo182/yamanut1/brushholder-3.jpg width=200
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bobndot
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05/20/13 02:34pm |
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RE: Lance 855 Water Leak at the back at floor level
wnjj, i see you posted your info and links before me. When i said, " this post might be best suited for you" i ment in regards to my link to the projects page.
The links you posted are actually the ones i was looking for but i was having trouble locating them . Glad you had them , tnx for finding them .
Bob
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bobndot
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05/20/13 11:27am |
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RE: Lance 855 Water Leak at the back at floor level
Did you scroll through the repairs section ? projects and repairs
This post might be the best suited for you . Good pics .
http://www.rv.net/forum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/20593577.cfm
good luck with the project , hope this info helps you .
Bob
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bobndot
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05/20/13 10:15am |
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RE: Device for Alignment and Centering of TC when loading
Sleepy, tnx. for sharing once again , looks nice .
You usually leave the camper on the truck , right ? I would imagine the new guides will look like new for a long time :) .
Bob
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bobndot
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05/19/13 10:21am |
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RE: Fulltiming with pets?
Hi welcome to the forum!
Here are a couple things you will need to look into BEFORE you leap into living in an RV and with dogs.
Many CG's have pet restrictions. Number of dogs, size, weight and breed of dog. Call the CG's in your area ask what their pet restrictions are.
Some CG's also have rules that pets are NOT allowed to be left in the camper unattended. I.E. when you have to leave for work.
Which also brings up the dangerous issue of leaving pets in a camper.
If the electric power to the park and/or the shore station itself goes out, air conditioner freezes up and/or fails while you are at work....the RV will reach dangerously high temps within minutes and becomes deadly for any pets left inside.
Hope this helps answer some of your questions.
Call and find out about the pet policies at the CG's in your area. AND also find out what the CG's are charging extra such as electric, maintenance etc for long term stay, before you invest $$ in an RV.
You might be surprised that stayin in your apartment may be less expensive and maybe your only choice with owning 2 large dogs.
Good Luck! :C
x2 . Too many power issues at CG's to trust the a/c to be left on.
You would have to open windows and deal with bad weather .
Its just not a good idea and i certainly would not add another dog to the bank if you have to leave them for 8 hrs. in a tc every day .
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bobndot
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05/19/13 10:12am |
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RE: Water heater hard to light
I'll pass on info. that i have observed:
When i watch the rv repair mechanics at my shop ,they check the pressure from the tank first .
Turn on the one of the stove burners then try to light the water heater. See if the stove burner flame fluctuates . If that happens, the regulator is probably the problem. (the propane tanks chageover valve)
The other thing i see them check is the electrode . 1/8" gap and tip should be clean with emory cloth. Also check the ground screw on the igniter.
http://www.ducktec.com/suburban-waterheater-troubleshooting.html
Found this :
The electrode supplies the spark to light the burner, but also is the sensor that tells the circuit board that the flame is established. Make sure that the electrode is directly in the flame and that it glows red hot when the flame is running. Also make sure that the ground screw that holds the electrode assembly in place is clean of corrotion and tight. If all is okay but the flame still shuts down, replace the electrode assembly.
Bob
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bobndot
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05/18/13 08:47pm |
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RE: quality control
People come and go in business, like free agents $$$ .
It depends how the Q.C. director is treated by the company. If that person is getting beat up every day and the money is not there to make it worth the effort, then where is the incentive to do a good job ?
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bobndot
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05/18/13 07:22am |
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RE: Truck Bed Camper Battery Installation Pictures
Looks good , nice job .
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bobndot
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05/18/13 07:12am |
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RE: Snowriver 810
The problem: You are limited with the truck you have. You lack payload . I think its not such a good idea to try to tow a 3800# boat and a hardside camper with your truck .
Just a thought : If you plan to use it in Colorado , are there any DMV restrictions with camper/trucks and weights , i don't know. If the DMV is involved, they might want you to be able to stop the rig while its still in Colorado and not Kansas. :E
The 835 is about 3000# plus and i think its a LB model.
By the time you spend the money on beefing it up with a spring pack and all the other mods, you would better off looking for a good used 350/3500 in a LB truck.
You'll widen your camper options . You can always put a SB camper on a LB truck, it does NOT change the COG, plus you gain room between the camper and cab to store things . It also will add some weight to the front axle, which is good.
If you keep the truck you have :
If it were me, i would be looking for a SB pop up camper. You have to add about 1000# to any posted dry weight, for camper options and your personal stuff.
As an example , look up pop up specs : the site shows weights of options too .
http://www.northstarcampers.com/
835 vs. 915 good info
I think the 835 was for a LB truck ?
If that is true , if you have a SB , the COG might be in a different place in the bed. You want the COG to be in front of the rear axle.
You are going to have add mods to your truck and that adds up to weight . The more mods you add the less payload you have .
Truck mods: air bags, sway bars, stable loads, rancho 9000 shocks, the list can go on .
The 835 does not have tail lights , it was made so you could tow directly to the hitch w/o using an extention, it was designed to sit flush with the rear truck bumper.
That posted weight is a dry weight . There is no industry standard regarding dry weights . Most of the time, the MFG. weighs a unit w/o any options. The 835 will tip the scale at 3000# plus .
Its a little tight on storage as well. Only has one 20# propane tank and i dont you have room for an extra battery unless you add in the trucks bed in front of the wheel well, then run heavy wire.
Weigh your truck and see what payload you have ! Then only you can decide whats best and how YOU are going to feel driving it . Its your safety as well the other people who are driving on the same public highway as you .
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bobndot
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05/18/13 02:59am |
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RE: TV bracket blues
Photog101 , tnx. that is what i need to do . Great idea !
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bobndot
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05/17/13 03:53pm |
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RE: Snowriver 810
I'm searching for info. for you to get other opinions and weight numbers.
You have to know how solid your truck is too . It has a lot of years on the frame and other parts. Certain parts might be weak.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/18377877/print/true.cfm
an owner of a SR, end of p. 5
has it on a 2500 but says its heavy http://www.rv.net/forum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/14491245/srt/pa/pging/1/page/5.cfm
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bobndot
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05/17/13 04:51am |
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RE: TV bracket blues
James, You would have to make sure that up/down motion is able to be kept tight , very tight .
The constant moving of the tv will probably cause it to become loose and you might have to tighten it up all the time . So, be sure its an easy task .
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bobndot
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05/16/13 08:03pm |
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RE: Snowriver 810
Ok. This is just my opinion.
I would think it would a little heavy for a 250. You are going to be over your rear axle capacity and payload rating and might be stressing some components, especially when towing the 3800# boat .
I hate to see you pass up that Snow River if its clean and has no delamination. Is a newer 350 out of the question ? Could you buy the SR and store it till you're ready for a more beefy truck ?
This is why i feel the way i do:
As an example , I had an Arctic Fox 860 on a GMC SB and that being over 4000# was too heavy for a SRW 250. The weight plus the extra height of the basement model slideout camper was too much and did not feel safe, crosswinds were killing me . The rear axle was sitting at 6800# .
My truck was new and the AF was leaking , so i got rid of the camper and kept the truck. I made the mistake not buying a 350.
Since then i moved down to a non slide Lance 845 with 6200# on the rear axle plus a lower non basement profile and it rides fine with my mods on my 2500HD.
Don't forget you want to tow a boat of 3800# .
You might have to get into a hitch extension to clear the camper overhang plus the extra tongue weight .
IMO, i think its too much for your truck . I tow trailers behind my tc all the time and 3800 is a good load with 4000# in the trucks bed.
Hopefully, others will comment and i hope my post doesnt crash your dream. Please understand, i want you to be safe .
Bob
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bobndot
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05/16/13 07:56pm |
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RE: TV bracket blues
Maybe fabricate something on the sink backsplash or other countertop at the bottom of the bed.
I would stay away from a ceiling mount .
Here is a link with pages of mounts
HomeOfficeGarden-HomeImprovement-TVMounts-EN-US_FlatScreenTvMountsUS]http://www.tmart.com/TV-Mounts/?cc=usd&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=flat%20screen%20tv%20mounts&utm_campaign=HomeOfficeGarden-HomeImprovement-TVMounts-EN-US_FlatScreenTvMountsUS
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bobndot
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05/16/13 07:25pm |
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RE: Snowriver 810
Just my .02 cents .
Did you weigh the truck alone ?
Look at your GVWR and subtract the real weight of the truck with passengers, tools, dog etc . See how much you have left for a hardside camper.
Isn't the SR 810 a slideout tc ??
I think a SR 810 with no slide will be about 3000-3400# , ready to go.
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bobndot
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05/16/13 04:25pm |
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RE: roof corner
I have a few moulding links maybe one will help you .
http://www.all-rite.com/insert-moldings-c-54.html
custom rear corner cap
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bobndot
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05/14/13 11:37pm |
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