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RE: Is there a cure for a smelly washing machine.....
Top loaders don't seal tight so they air out, Need to leave the door open on front loaders because they seal tight to hold in the water. Leave it open and I bet you will not have the problem again once you have gotten the current smell out.
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Trail-Mate
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06/11/13 01:57pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Help with bunkhouse models
Open Range Roamer 392BHS Same as in My Signature.
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Trail-Mate
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06/10/13 09:27am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2006 Ram 5.9 Transfer plumbing etc???
Did it have the non taxed red dyed fuel in it, You may want to flush it really good before use.
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Trail-Mate
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05/30/13 05:44am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tri pod to help eliminate movement
Go with JT strongarms or another similar brand. Or Ratchet straps in X pattern on the front landing gear. The JT's will remove all movement, once installed nothing to store like you will have to do with tripod. Do some searches on here and you will find lots of threads on this subject. You can even make your own.
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Trail-Mate
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05/29/13 06:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lights Dim, Blink
My OR started doing something like this this past fall. the more lights on the worse it got, But I could hear the converter made a hissing noise when it would do it, It was intermittent. Did it some all winter, when I had it in for service I had it checked and dealer replaced it. I did check all connections and grounds and my battery was good. I have not had a problem since the converter was changed.
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Trail-Mate
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05/09/13 11:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Questions on Duramax purchase
AutoCheck and Carfax will give you owner info such as how may owners it will also track registrations which would give you an idea where it spent its time and where it might have come from. and any claim data. Dealer should run both of these and give you a copy.
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Trail-Mate
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05/09/13 05:22am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: "Little things to know" about 2500 series Suburbans/Yukons?
I do not know if this was cured with the Tow Haul switch. But the 454 with 4l80e is very good but there was no way to keep torque converter locked at highway speeds. The 93 K 2500 I had was great but would lock and unlock on rolling hills on the highway so good cooling was needed, The tow haul mode stared in 96 with the Vortec I think. I would get an 8.1 if you can. The TBI's pre 96 like the 93 I had were dogs unless you installed headers free flowing exhaust and intake, Chip and bored throttle body woke them up pretty nice.
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Trail-Mate
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05/06/13 05:33am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need a new 4L80E for my '93 3500 dually 7.4
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog.php?Action=GETSUBCAT&CATID=ZA
I Have used one of their 700R4's and I know of 2 other have had no problems with their Transmissions
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Trail-Mate
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04/30/13 10:06am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: plastic leveling blocks - What Do You Think?
I use both wood and have had very good usage from Lynx Levelers. But I can say they will disintegrate when used at temps below freezing, I destroyed several this winter. I have also use them for car repairs . Best way to get a sedan up and level when doing a fuel pump replacement and not have anything in your way, Have also use lynx to make a ramp to change a flat on the road. I carry 4 packs and 2 2X8's and on one site needed them all to get level.
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Trail-Mate
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04/29/13 06:33am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Finally got my diesel!
Congratulations, Nice Truck For sure, I was so happy when I found the 97 in my Sig, Bought mine with 165k on it, now at 206K, Get 20 mpg hand calculated mileage and have only done reg maintenance on it. I did have the hinges replaced on mine last year, were getting loose and saw no need to let it stay that way and mess up the paint from rubbing.
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Trail-Mate
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04/25/13 01:34pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Campground near Great Falls, Virginia for long term stay
KOA in Harper's Ferry also does monthly but not sure how far that is to where you are working.
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Trail-Mate
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04/25/13 07:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Older tow vehicles
The 97 in my Sig is the newest that I have used since towing, last couple were 93 GMC K2500 Suburban 454 big block, 91 1500 Chevy Suburban 350 , 95 1 ton van 454 and 78 chevy 1500 PU built 350 motor. I prefer the older vehicles easier to work on.
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Trail-Mate
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04/22/13 11:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Open Range (All Lemons)
Yes I did a report on Mine and you can look it up.and yes had some issues but all were taken care of and would buy another Open Range if I was ever in the market.
Maintenance is Key, I did mine and found problems when I notified dealer and OR was scheduled to be looked at, and it was OR's decision to do all the work on all the slides.
Since you are in MD, What dealer are you working with??
Leaks at seams, You were supposed to check and maintain them. All other are appliance issues. and dealer issues.
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Trail-Mate
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04/15/13 10:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Warranty and Service Report, Open Range, Beckley's RV
Trailer was 1 year old when I bought it ,so 3 years old now. Got great deal on it. So it sat with slides out no toppers for one whole season on dealers lot. I had toppers installed when I bought it. I noted when I got it the floors in the bunk rooms and main were slightly below the drip rail but were sealed good and looked like that was the way they were made. I did seal maintenance on them. Last year only one Bunk room was getting wet inside. Tried to figure where, So I pulled the screws out of the drip rail and all were rusted, Took Pictures and told dealer and told them I would seal all the slide sides using eternabond and would not use the bunk area if not needed. When I brought it in they determined that the other bunk and main should be replaced.
Jordan Controller. I bought it about 10 years ago when they were available, I wish I kept the other one I had as a spare.
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Trail-Mate
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04/09/13 05:23am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Warranty and Service Report, Open Range, Beckley's RV
My 5th wheel was coming to its end of the 2 year warranty and last summer I took pictures of problems with one rear bunk getting wet and rotting floor, Seals coming loose cracked rear bumper cover. I documented , took pictures, gave to dealer and got approvals from OR. Sealed the spots with etenabond and used trailer for rest of winter. Several other things needed to be fix by this spring. Inverter Problem and stove not staying Lit. Open Range approved the new items and work started May 25th at Beckleys RV in Frederick MD my selling dealer.
Kenny was my service contact at Beckleys. He kept me in the loop as things were discovered and updates on the progress. Always got a call or call back. Great Job Kenney
Here is the list of what was found and repaired by Beckley's Service
Both Rear Bunk and Main slide floors replaced and slides re-sealed
All seals on the cable part of the slide seals were replaced on all slides
New Inverter Installed
New Burner in Stove installed.
Awing Bracket tightened to trailer side.
2 C clips added to TV Antenna that were missing.
Picked up trailer April 5th.
All I can say is Beckley's service did a wonderful job at all the repairs. Slides never look sealed so good and all the workmanship was top notch.
My hats off to Kenny and the Beckley's service staff for a job well done.
Open Range, Thank You for the easy approvals and quick supply of replacements parts to the dealer. And for allowing me to have the bumper cover not installed to keep when I trade or choose to replace the one that is on there (It was replaced once already ) Also for great trailer design, especially the heat design. did not freeze a water line all winter.
Thanks to all of you for getting the trailer done in such a short time considering the work that was done.
Again to all parties involved, Thank YOU !!!!!!! GREAT JOB !!!!!
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Trail-Mate
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04/08/13 12:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Carpenter Ants
Use Terro Bait, They will ingest it and take it back to the queen. Got ride of some I got in my old Sunline in about a week they were gone.
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Trail-Mate
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03/28/13 12:46pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tires for 1500 series vehicle towing 5500-5700 lb trailer
There are also load range C and D truck Tires, I used load C 10 ply on my 91 Suburban when I was towing with a 1500 series. Check the load rating of each and corresponding air pressures and match to your rear axle specs and payload specs.
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Trail-Mate
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03/25/13 06:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Worried about voiding warranty with DH Work
Call Document and report send pics if you have some, talk to dealer and let them know you are going to look and schedule a time to bring it to them. Water can cause lots of issues fast so it you can stop or slow it down it will help the dealer.
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Trail-Mate
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03/25/13 05:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2013 poor design
Are you sure it does not vent thru the roof?
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Trail-Mate
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03/20/13 08:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: BIG BUCKS SPENT STILL NO HEAT!!
If you can just install another thermostat. I would do that and use it for heat. If the AC is still working as it should. I have a second one wired in my Trailer so I can use the propane heat separate from the heat pump setting which has allowed me to save propane during my winter season full timing and keep things from freezing when I am away.
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Trail-Mate
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03/18/13 02:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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