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RE: RV Stability
I don't know if this would work for everyone but I installed two extra stabalizers. I mounted them just forward of the axles facing fore and aft. Completely (almost) eliminated the bounce inside. I think the distance from the front jacks and the rear is just too far thus causing a "spring effect" with the only support being the springs. Can't say about side to side as I didn't have that problem. I just wanted the TT to feel completely stable. My motorhome didn't flex like the TT. The exta jacks solved the problem.
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mike12110
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08/12/08 01:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Check Your Balls !!
The following information describes the chrome plating / rechroming process.
(see this checklist of items to improve your project.)
1. Receiving and Inspection. The first step is to determine what work you, our customer, wants done, and to assess what will be required to achieve the desired result. Metal can deteriorate and corrode to a point where restoration is outrageously expense; after evaluating the part, we must first agree on a price, level of quality and expected completion date.
2. Stripping. Parts are stripped to bare metal; all paint, dirt, oil and grease, rust, old plating and any other foreign material must be removed. Items brought to us stripped clean will cost less to plate then if we perform the stripping step (sand blasting is a typical method for stripping parts).
3. Polishing. Polishing is the removal of surface metal using a series of abrasive wheels and sanding belts (at any plating shop, the words "sand," "grind" and "polish" basically mean the same thing). We start by using coarse-cutting grinders, working down to soft cloth buffs. The end result is a high-gloss polished metal part with all pitting, scratches and impurities removed.
4. Wiring and Racking. We use hooks, racks, copper wire and other methods to hold parts in the plating tanks; this also provide electrical contact to the part.
5. Cleaning. Parts must be surgically clean before plating -- the slightest spec of dirt, grease, oil, buffing compound, rust, or other foreign matter will cause a reject. In our shop we use an elaborate series of soap, acid and water solutions to guarantee a clean, spotless surface.
6. Copper Plating and Buffing. Parts are copper plated and then buffed to a brilliant shine. This is an important step in the process, as copper offers an added layer of corrosion protection and helps to fill-in polishing lines and pits. (While copper is very thin, many layers of coppering and sanding can slowly build-up surfaces. In fact, copper can be used to level and fill much like a painter uses primer and block sanding.)
7. Wiring, Racking and Re-cleaning. The processes of steps 4 and 5 are repeated before nickel plating.
8. Nickel Plating. It is the nickel which provides the deep luster of a chromed part, in addition to providing another layer of protection for long-lasting chrome. Parts remain in our nickel plating tank for about an hour.
9. Chrome Plating. Chrome, the final plating step, is actually a protective coating over the shiny nickel which prevents the nickel from tarnishing.
10. Final Inspection. Parts are cleaned and inspected; some parts may require minor buffing
no hydrogen, no atmosphere required, low heat
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mike12110
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08/07/08 04:29pm |
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RE: Check Your Balls !!
You are much better off without crome balls. Crome plating weakens the steel underneath when it is dipped in the acid bath to accept the crome plating.
I will continue to use non-plated balls, and use a bit of greese on them to they don't wear out to soon.
Good thing you noticed the crack, not the failure! It never hurts to have a ball rated at 10,000 pounds! You might have to replace the hitch mount with out that has a 1-1/4 hole in it to accept the higher rating ball. Yes a larger hole is required to accept a stronger ball.
Fred.
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In an earlier life I designed plating processes for industrial purposes. I'm very curious as to what in the choming process you think would weaken steel. I've never heard of such a thing! I'm not sure the science will back you up.
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mike12110
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08/07/08 10:14am |
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RE: forgot to consider this
When you think you have it bad ask someone from New York City. They pay Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax and CITY INCOME TAX. I'm sure there is more but they have it real bad.
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mike12110
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08/03/08 06:25am |
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RE: Reese WD Dual Cam setup
I think this is normal. When I installed mine I had to adjust once as I found that it wasn't quite right. After that I've not had to touch them. As far as the chains are concerned they don't have to be perfectly straight. Close is close enough. You won't be sorry for the installation, I know I wasn't.
Good Luck !
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mike12110
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06/20/08 04:13am |
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RE: What are you towing with and what is your MPG
I see someone post they get 14/15 with a gas 05 Tundra towing a 33’ TT :Z, Dang I have to sell my diesel and get me a Toyota!
Don
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I've seen numbers like this before. Remember... it's a Trail Manor. Very little wind resistance. It actually makes a lot of sense (cents)
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mike12110
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05/24/08 06:51am |
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RE: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS - NEW DOMETIC RECALL
I first read the post about the DOMETIC frig this afternoon. Called them and got my repair ID number and three choices for repairers. The first one I called told me he had the repair kits on-hand and would come to my trailer and do the fix. So Sat. morn at 10AM he will come and do what needs to be done. Yaaaaaa!
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mike12110
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05/21/08 03:59pm |
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RE: Issue with Barker 3500
The OP stated the slide DID work. The jack is broken so lets keep this online. Call the mfgr. for help. The manual crank should work if not bound up.
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mike12110
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05/14/08 09:37am |
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RE: Refrigerator Tie-Down?
Actually HyLine is slow to respond to emails and seems to evade helping on the phone. They make a good product but as a little company they are still trying to improve customer service. I like that you can have an clean palet to design on and they will make it, to a large extent as you wish. Hard to find a dealer but worth it.
I realize that the OP frig is a 120V only type. I'm just saying that it takes hours to lose the cold and usually one is back on 120V before any problems. Years ago I replaced a worn out 2-way with a 120V and had no problems as most trips were 3 hrs or so. The beer stayed cold.
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mike12110
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05/10/08 05:45am |
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RE: Refrigerator Tie-Down?
First I own a 30' Hy-Line TT. They make TTs and 5th Wheels in addition to park models. A close look would reveal that they use very big beams and supports in all their units. I've not seen any that were larger. As far as the frig cooling down when traveling I don't think that would be a big problem. I traveled quite a bit with mine before I realized the fuse for the 12v line to the frig was blown. The food in the freezer never melted. The stuff in the frig stayed cold. It works fine now. I also noted that any movement of stuff in mine seems to be when I brake. So if you control the forward motion of your frig. well enough it probable won't even try to move. I always wondered if Hy-line would sell a park model as a TT. Now I know. You have a great unit and I'm going to Bates tomarrow to see what I can do.
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mike12110
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05/09/08 02:08pm |
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RE: Portable BBq
I checked the Home Depot web site for the USofA and it doesn't appear to be listed. Looks like a good one but perhaps only for you guys.
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mike12110
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05/07/08 03:47pm |
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RE: VR1 bunkhouse (bunk size?)
Making the likely assumption that the picture is close to scale the bunk appears to be 86% as long as the queen bed. If any of this is true the bunks appear to be about 5' 8" +/- I wouldn't bet the farm on this but I'm pretty sure (I've looked at these units) they are a bit shorter than an "adult" bed. If you look at the picture it appears that the bunks are roughly the same size as the dinet. What do you think?
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mike12110
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05/06/08 01:06pm |
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RE: Firearms??
Thomas Jefferson said.
"Those who give up their rights for security will ultimately have neither"!
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mike12110
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05/01/08 06:28am |
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RE: Firearms??
Well, go ahead and call me a nieve chicken hearted Canuck, but if this is the kind of thinking that goes on south of the border, I'm going to cancel a few of my trips! :E
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I'm offended by your comment. You folks up north gave up your rights to be armed. That's fine. We see this 2nd Amendment issue as important to us. Many have fought and died for these rights. Perhaps staying home would do you well if you can't feel safe here with us.
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mike12110
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04/30/08 07:29pm |
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RE: Firearms??
I have a concealed carry permit in both NY and Fl. If you get caught with an unregistered handgun in New York state plan on staying for a while and you'll not need your TT.
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mike12110
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04/30/08 07:49am |
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RE: Formaldehyde in our TT's?
Went looking at new trailers at LAZY DAYS (in Tampa FL)Sat. The weather was warm and very sunny. The trailers were not hooked to any power. The air inside was terrible in many of them. There did not seem to be any relationship to smell and manufacturer. Some were bad and others right next door were ok. NONE were FEMA trailers. My conclusion is that the Fema trailers were probably allowed to sit for too long without ventilation in the hot southern sun. Airing them out in hot humid conditions will probably slow down the results. My opinion is that none (including Fema) are exempt and all can be fixed.
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mike12110
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04/23/08 08:41am |
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RE: TrailManor Camper
I think the Trail Manor is an engineering marvel. No question that for its size (open) its the cheapest (gas usage) on the market.
Having said that, I think (me) they are cheaply made for the crazy price they get. Useless on the road due to not being able to get inside. The awning is a flimsy piece of &%$#. You can't add water (most models) if closed up. And the list goes on and on. My friend has one and rarely uses it as it takes so much effort to open, pack, close, open, set it up etc. etc.
Pay your money and take your chances. Many that have them love them, not my buddy. The cost for one can be two to three times a comparable hard sided TT. For ME not worth it.
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mike12110
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04/10/08 07:36am |
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RE: Reese Dual Cam Question
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mike12110
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03/13/08 06:09am |
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RE: Reese Dual Cam Question
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mike12110
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03/12/08 07:21pm |
Towing
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RE: Generator use ettiquete
I read this thread and I'm amazed by the people here. If anyone wants to run their generators next to me during daytime (not quiet time) go ahead and do it. I plan on having fun and being rambunctious. I may laugh and yell occasionally so I say have a good time...party ....yell etc. At 9:00PM (quiet time) shut it down and lets have peace and quiet. Every body come over in the morn as the coffee will be ready and all are welcome... even the nut cases thaT have spent the evening plotting the demise of everyone's generator. Grow up people and live and let live.
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mike12110
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03/12/08 06:45pm |
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