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RE: Roof material loose
Thanks for the reply's. There are no large loose sections just mostly a few wrinkles. I was thinking that may be normal. The sealer not sticking to the material I think is a lot bigger issue though. I'm sure I'll have to take it back to the dealer. I am already perturbed with the dealer. For a couple of extremely minor things they wanted me to leave it for up to two weeks just to look at it.
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Rob Mitch
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07/20/12 06:45pm |
Travel Trailers
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Roof material loose
I bought a new 1012 Forest River Surveyor Select last month. This morning I found the plastic strips that that seal off the "screw strips" on the front of the trailer split in two and blowing in the wind. I then got a ladder to measure the length so I could replace them and saw on the roof that there were wrinkles in the roof material. This is more of a tan colored vinyl material and not like rubber. Is this material supposed to be glued down securely? Next I saw along the edge that where there was a silicone type material sealing the roof vinyl the silicone is not adhering to the roof material. Has anyone seen similar problems on a Forest River.
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Rob Mitch
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07/20/12 11:29am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Push latch broke on converter
I got two new latches from the convertor manufacture today. Thank you daystrom for starting this thread, and to WFCO for the quick service and parts.
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Rob Mitch
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07/16/12 07:41pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Push latch broke on converter
After seeing this thread about a month ago, I bought a new Forest River with the exact same problem. Trying to fix it myself today so I looked up this thread. My dealer doesn't seem to want to bother with my small stuff so I'll email WFCO like you recommend. Thank you so much for posting this daystrom.
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Rob Mitch
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07/09/12 05:05pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: sewer hook up kit
Really like this RhinoFlex from Amazon, and free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-39761-RhinoFLEX-Swivel-Fittings/dp/B002OUMVWY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1340821036&sr=8-5&keywords=rv+hose
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Rob Mitch
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06/27/12 12:20pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: completely new here, had some q's
Hi Bob, Forty years ago I was in a similar situation. My job would move every couple months or so, and I hated living in a motel, rooming house or bunk car. Besides being very expensive I wanted my own stuff with me. What to do? Buy a travel trailer! Of course back then prices were a little different. I bought a new 1973 model 23 foot Terry rear bath travel trailer. Before that I had never set foot in a trailer. Trailer, weight distribution hitch and brake controller box installed cost $4,000. It paid for itself with the seven dollars a day per diem I was drawing. Not even to mention the savings! What your proposing can be done and quite successfully if you want it to be. You don't say what price range trailer you want or if new or used. I would suggest at least a fairly late model if not new. New you will get a warantee, with lightly used, hopefully most problems have been found and fixed. In my experience major appliances are usually quite reliable. I've only had two refrigerators die on me and those were both well over ten years old. Maintenance on a trailer is not bad but must be done just as on anything else or problems can get bigger. As to your question on insurance, I just bought a new TT priced at $28,000 and A good policy with a low deductible is costing me $435 a year. (I do have several other policies with this company so I may be getting a discounted rate.) When looking for a trailer I would suggest taking someone with you that has some experience with trailers if you are looking at used. There are a lot of good clean used on the market but without some experience it is easy to miss some major problems. ( Might even be worth paying a little for someone that knows enough) Trailers aren't the easiest to cool or heat. For winter use I used to use a 25 gallon bottle. It would last longer than the 7.5 gal bottles and back then a little cheaper to fill per gal. For summer, shade is your friend. As for the noise, picking your park carefully will help and don't get a space near the playground. Here in Texas, lots of parks have long term (several months) customers. Many will rent the space to you and meter the electricity and you pay that separately. Likely that would be the best way for you to go. Your research is absolutely a help to make a knowledgeable decision. The only place I'll rain on your parade is your plan to rent a truck to move the trailer. I would have withdrawal symptoms if I didn't have my truck. I do understand two vehicles - one person isn't all that smart (unless one is a Harley) but you might consider it. Another option that some do use is hiring someone to move it. Saying what part of the country you expect to be in may may give some of us some better ideas to help you.
I hope this helps some.
Rob
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Rob Mitch
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06/20/12 10:12pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Looking for an invertor generator
Just curious, what price range are these Honda generators?
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Rob Mitch
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06/17/12 09:22pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Diesel prices tumbling!!
Some stations here in Temple, Tx at $3.63
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Rob Mitch
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06/13/12 03:12pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Trailer damage from tire seperation
I'm dealing with Goodyear no on $1,100 damage that they tell me they will pay for. No insurance so I filed a claim directly with them. Oh yes, it was a Chinese Marathon less than five years old. Didn't blow out. It slung all the tread off in one piece. The tire never lost air. It's not overloading, it's crappy tires.
This is what we did when the tread came off and the tire blew on a G rated Goodyear tire. USA made. Goodyear paid for a new tire and all the damage to the trailer. Insurance company wasn't involved. I'm sure I have the phone number around the trailer somewhere if your interested PM me. I search for it.
Thank you Nolan, but I have already sent them the claim form and estimate. Contacted them yesterday to see that they received the paper work and they told me there was one more form I should receive and then they would be sending me a check for damages. That is good but it would be much better to have not had the problems to start with. No more Chinese tires for me.
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Rob Mitch
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06/07/12 09:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trailer damage from tire seperation
I'm dealing with Goodyear no on $1,100 damage that they tell me they will pay for. No insurance so I filed a claim directly with them. Oh yes, it was a Chinese Marathon less than five years old. Didn't blow out. It slung all the tread off in one piece. The tire never lost air. It's not overloading, it's crappy tires.
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Rob Mitch
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06/06/12 10:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Excess Propane Use
I was using a lot then finally found a small leak in the regulator that was causing it.
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Rob Mitch
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06/04/12 10:34am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: B&W companion
I know in some cases they supply some plastic strips that are laid in the valleys between the ridges in your truck bed and this helps alleviate the problem you are having.
That is very interesting about the plastic strips. When I first installed mine I thought it a good idea to cut some wooden strips (just the height of the ridge) and lay in the valleys. Seems I'm not the only one.
I really, really like this B&W hitch.
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Rob Mitch
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05/31/12 02:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ironman Tires on 15K Rig
and cannot be seen without crawling under the fifth wheel. So, no real problem.
You are joking,,, aren't you?
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Rob Mitch
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05/31/12 02:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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