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RE: Cool Mods
You can NOT use anything but the plastic/nylon "plugs" in my heater.
it doesn't use an ANODE ROD either.
I might re-do the setup at a later date.
I have the original plug I can use if it doesn't work.
I might get a braided nose this spring, but for now I'm trying this setup.
It's an "experiment" as are ALL mods that aren't "store bought".
Looks like the same water heater I have in my Jayco (Atwood 6 gallon DSI) in which I use a brass fitting to adapt to the braided stainless steel.
There's no reason you can't use brass in the threads on the water heater.
Almost any kind of metal fitting in the aluminum tank is prone to seizing, likely to the point that the tank will be ruined trying to remove the fitting. Be safe and use nylon fittings.if the above is true then why is the pressure relief valve made of brass and not nylon?
I've been out for a while and you beat me to it. I've been using brass and it's perfectly fine. Obviously the water heater manufacturers think so too or they wouldn't use brass either.
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Loopy
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11/15/08 10:47pm |
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RE: Towing with 2005 GMC Yukon Denali SUV
Jim, you realize the Spree he's talking about pulling is almost 34', right?
You even said you wouldn't have wanted to tow anything bigger than the 26' KZ you had with the Yukon.
You not only contradicted opinions in this thread but you contradicted your own too.
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Loopy
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11/07/08 10:55am |
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RE: Towing with 2005 GMC Yukon Denali SUV
From personal experience with GM SUVs, I'm going to say you're out of your mind.
Or at least you will be once you buy the trailer and can't safely tow it. :B
The trailer is entirely too long for a wheelbase such as your 116" one (provided you don't have the XL model). While the Denali has the larger 6.0 liter motor, I also think you'll be unsatisfied pulling a trailer that heavy with 3.73 gears.
These are just a few thoughts from someone who has first hand experience trying to pull a 32' TT with a Tahoe that has a 119" wheel base. I was using a Reese Straight Line hitch, the same one I currently use on my 24' trailer and it pulls like a dream.
You also need to consider your GCWR which is 14,000 lbs. The curb weight on your truck is 5800 lbs. without any fluids or cargo. Add that to the weight of your trailer and all fluids, passengers and cargo and you'll be really close to max.
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Loopy
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11/05/08 10:05pm |
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RE: Cool Mods
You can NOT use anything but the plastic/nylon "plugs" in my heater.
it doesn't use an ANODE ROD either.
I might re-do the setup at a later date.
I have the original plug I can use if it doesn't work.
I might get a braided nose this spring, but for now I'm trying this setup.
It's an "experiment" as are ALL mods that aren't "store bought".
Looks like the same water heater I have in my Jayco (Atwood 6 gallon DSI) in which I use a brass fitting to adapt to the braided stainless steel.
There's no reason you can't use brass in the threads on the water heater.
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Loopy
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10/31/08 06:56pm |
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RE: Cool Mods
Use a toilet fill line. Works great and will stand up to pressure and heat. Braided stainless steel is a wonderful invention.
LINK!
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Loopy
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10/30/08 06:08pm |
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RE: Issues when buying bank repo units
Sorry if you already said this, but how did the fire start?
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Loopy
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10/28/08 03:51pm |
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RE: lcd TV
It'll be fine out there. If it was a plasma you'd definitely need to take it in but the LCDs will be fine.
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Loopy
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10/27/08 09:59am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Need Advice on Buying a Travel Trailer
Airstream would get my vote if I was looking for ease of pulling and luxury.
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Loopy
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10/26/08 10:50pm |
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RE: Digital Thermostat
Yep, same here. Just wired it for one speed and away we went.
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Loopy
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10/24/08 10:34pm |
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RE: Jayco 27BH Roof Problems
This is very scary. I just purchase a use Eagle 314 2007. Keep us inform.
stephan
I know this is off topic here but I think it's time for a new keyboard with a functioning "d" key. :B
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Loopy
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10/23/08 06:28pm |
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RE: Wood frame or aluminum???
So, just to be clear, a Trailmanor does NOT contain any wood in the floor, walls or roof.
The biggest issue I had was that you generalized the entire Trailmanor brand by saying "a Trailmanor". In order to be "clear" you have to be correct too. If you would have stated that yours specifically didn't have "wood" in the floor or walls there would have been no discussion. Since you generalized, you were incorrect.
So once again, Trailmanor does use plywood in the construction of their floors. Which, as others have pointed out, is usually the first place you see problems with rot.
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Loopy
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10/22/08 08:12pm |
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RE: Issues when buying bank repo units
Does it become a regular title once in your name, or will it always be listed as a repo title?
If so, just know that you'll never get a good resale value out of it nor will any normal trailer sales take it on trade.
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Loopy
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10/22/08 01:36pm |
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RE: Wood frame or aluminum???
Do I need to quote the website again?
It's pretty apparent that there's plywood in the floor since it states it in black and white. Would you like me to call them?
The website does not match my 2005 model 2720. The website is wrong when compared to my trailer.
Perhaps different years are built with different materials.
It is easy to observe. Open the bottom rear panel for the fridge. There is a 3 inch hole in the floor for the external fan. Observe the material used to build the floor. Hardboard (aka Masonite) on top, then 3 inches of foam, then aluminum sheeting on the bottom. The vinyl flooring (linoleum) is attached to the hardboard. The hardboard is whit on the top smooth side.
Go ahead and call them if you wish, but I doubt they are very interested in fixing small errors in their web pages.
Prior to around 2002 Trailmanor used wood in the shells and floor. They switched to aluminum somewhere around 2002.
After speaking with Trailmanor's customer service department, they do in fact use plywood in the construction of their floors.
Whether or not they used plywood in your floor is a moot point since we're talking about what they use currently. And apparently plywood is better than what they used when building yours if the company is as great as you claim them to be. They'd never use less expensive products in their builds to save a few bucks.
So, again, Trailmanor DOES use plywood in the construction of their trailers, contrary to some beliefs.
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Loopy
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10/22/08 01:31pm |
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RE: Wood frame or aluminum???
Do I need to quote the website again?
It's pretty apparent that there's plywood in the floor since it states it in black and white. Would you like me to call them?
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Loopy
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10/22/08 10:13am |
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RE: Wood frame or aluminum???
So tell me then, the roof and floor are made of what? It's rhetorical. They're WOOD.
I think I am missing your point. So, just to be clear, a Trailmanor does NOT contain any wood in the floor, walls or roof.
The floor:
Our 3" floors feature a special laminated construction that is stronger, more durable, lighter, and better insulated than other trailer floors made from particle board or plywood.
I think you're misinformed or decided to leave out very obvious facts. A Trailmanor DOES have wood in the construction...
The floor of a TrailManor uses the same rigid, double skin sandwich panel construction, except the foam core is 3" thick with plywood under the top aluminum skin to absorb surface impact loads.
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Loopy
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10/21/08 01:49pm |
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RE: Wood frame or aluminum???
And as KanyonKitty pointed out, all of those aluminum framed TTs have wood floors and other wood structures that rot just as easily as the wood frames, maybe even easier.
I do not believe this to be universally true. My Trailmanor is aluminum frame, no wood in walls, floor or roof. It does have wood cabinets. There is no wood in the counter tops. There is no particle board, so formaldahyde odor in a new trailer is reduced drastically if not eliminated.
Most, but not all, Trailmanors fold down for towing. They are all light weight.
So tell me then, the roof and floor are made of what? It's rhetorical. They're WOOD.
Just as almost everyone else has said, it is really a moot point on structure, just pick a floor plan and a quality manufacturer and you should be fine.
And yes, I've owned both an aluminum framed fiberglass exterior and a wood framed aluminum exterior trailer and it makes no real difference to me other than weight.
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Loopy
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10/20/08 05:58am |
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RE: Replacing television mount in my 2008 Jayco
Interesting that they used those type of screws in your trailer. In my 08 Jayco the TV is mounted to the wall but it has a nice wing nut that comes undone very easily. You can have the TV down in about 15 seconds.
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Loopy
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10/20/08 05:46am |
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RE: unusual trailer
I like how the pics make it look like you had to sneak up on it to get the picture. :B
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Loopy
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08/22/08 08:21pm |
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RE: Jayco coupler lock help
Anyone have pictures and brand of coupler lock that works for this inverted coupler??
What you have is as best as you'll do. I haven't located a ball lock that fits in the Jayco coupler either.
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Loopy
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08/18/08 09:03pm |
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RE: 2008 Jayco awnings....mod available?
He's 6'2", I'd think if he came close he'd have mentioned it. tomman58, you obviously got your '08 before Jayco switched over to the flat pitch awning in Dec./Jan.
I have no doubt that if you had a flat pitch you would not hit your head as en3chix has said. Try reading the thread I linked to above.
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Loopy
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08/18/08 08:59pm |
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