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RE: Awning material replacement questions
And ShadePro doesn't offer a topper with the aluminum guard. Too bad. I have one topper (bedroom wardrobe slide) that's on the sunny side when it's parked.
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Njmurvin
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10/07/22 05:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Eternabond over Dicor on PVC roof
How about TSP? They don't mention it. I haven't used it in a while. But, I've cleaned some pretty nasty stuff with it and it worked very well.
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Njmurvin
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10/07/22 05:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Awning material replacement questions
Update: The awning was installed by a ShadePro team of 2 guys. It took them less than an hour and one was a trainee. It was SO worth the net $100 to have them do the install. The weather shield option is totally worth it. The first 18" or so of the awning is metal and then it connects to the fabric for the rest of the way. The fabric ends up rolled under the metal portion for sun protection when retracted. I really like the acrylic fabric too. I expect this to last much longer than my previous unprotected vinyl shade. Slide toppers are next!
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Njmurvin
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10/06/22 02:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Roof tear along edge ...
I have a similar tear along edge on my FW, I repaired with Eternabond tape without going under the moulding on side, then applied self levelling Dicor to edge has been there for several years, was told also that roof had to be replaced and insurance not willing to pay more than 50%
Frank
I did this on my last 5th wheel and it held for a while. I eventually put a new roof on it. But, it didn't cost anywhere near $7500. More like half of that. Inflation?
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Njmurvin
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10/01/22 04:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Roof tear along edge ...
I'm pretty sure Dicor alone isn't going to cut it this time.
But maybe I could just carry the eternabond to the edge of the molding to avoid removing it and pulling it back. I'm just not sure there's enough surface there over the edge to stick to. I think the right way would be to go under the molding like the original roof material.
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Njmurvin
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10/01/22 03:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Roof tear along edge ...
I bought this 5th wheel 6 years ago. It had a roof repair using just Dicor along the edge of the roof which has been water-tight for the 6 years I have owned it. The previous owner must have dragged the trailer along a tree branch or other object. It is along the top of the edge of the roof (just before it bends over the edge and tucks under the molding). The repair has come loose in two places (one 4 inches wide and the other about 3 inches wide). I need to address this before the winds and rain come.
I had a mobile roof repair guy come out today and he took one look at it and said the only fix is a new roof (quoted $7500). The rest of the roof is in perfect (age-appropriate) shape. He said there is no repair he can make that would hold up to the wind.
OK. So, I agree this is probably the worst place a roof can be damaged. But, I'm not so quick to give up on the possibility of a repair. It seems to me that the molding could be pulled back, and a wide (e.g. 12") roll of eternabond tape could be applied to the length of the damaged area with 2" or so overhanging the edge. Then roll it over the edge and re-attach the molding over it and trim as necessary. Is there any reason this wouldn't work?
Has anyone had this kind of damage and successfully repaired it?
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Njmurvin
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10/01/22 03:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Awning material replacement questions
Update. I ordered the acrylic material fabric replacement with the metal weather shield from ShadePro. Since I live near enough to them that they will do the installation, I opted for the installation. They charge $250 for the installation BUT, they bring the awning with them on their truck instead of charging $150 for shipping. So the install is really only $100 (no brainer for me). They offer free shipping for fabric only orders, but adding the weather shield means they have to ship by truck ($$$$). I'll provide another update when the installation is finished.
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Njmurvin
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09/29/22 12:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need help from experienced woodworker
I just refinished my grandkids' oak table/chairs set. I sanded to 220 and it wouldn't accept the stain very well. So I went back and resanded to 120/150 and it opened up the grain a bit better. You can also open the grain with water right before staining. I used pre-stain on the table but not on the chairs and honestly didn't notice any difference. It's true that it is more effective with softer woods. I agree it's really hard to match a color with oak - especially red oak because the red changes everything. I used a mahogany stain with red oak once and it really took on a dark red hue. You can always mix stains too. But be sure to keep track of your ratios if you do.
Along the lines of CoveredWagon's post above you can also try a stain/varnish combo (I think Minwax sells one). With that, the color is blended in with the finish and doesn't soak into the wood. So, each coat you apply makes it darker.
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Njmurvin
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08/25/22 09:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Awning material replacement questions
Great replies!!! Thanks, everyone.
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Njmurvin
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08/15/22 10:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Awning material replacement questions
My Carefree electric awning is delaminating at the very top. I am sure this is due to sun exposure while stored/rolled up because it's perfect below about the first foot or so - and the awning has no sort of weather guard. It's just rolled up material (vinyl, I believe). I bought my trailer about 6 years ago, used, from a dealer who replaced the awning at that time. I can only assume they used the cheapest material available.
So, it's replacement time. First question, acrylic vs vinyl. Is acrylic worth the price difference (i.e. will it last longer)? I don't really care about breathing or appearance. I just want the most durable product.
I hope to add a weather guard to protect from the sun while in storage. The gold standard as I understand it is the alumaguard which covers the rolled up material with metal. But, there appear to be options for a non-metallic protection that bonds to the cover at the top and supposedly does the same thing for less. Does anyone have experience with this?
Lastly, there is a company called Shadepro who offers a new acrylic cover with alumiguard for $939 installed. I'm pretty handy but not particularly comfortable with heights. So, I might consider this option. Does anyone have experience with the company or its products.
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Njmurvin
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08/12/22 12:53pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: goosebox
I'm surprised no one has suggested he consider an Andersen Ultimate Hitch - especially if you're talking about the trailer in your signature which looks to be fairly light weight.
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Njmurvin
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08/09/22 05:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anderson Camper Levelers
Mine haven't broken yet. But, my brother has them and one of them broke. Andersen has a lifetime warranty and promptly sent a replacement. I experienced the slipping and purchased the rubber mats (and a carrying case) from Andersen. All good since.
I have a large leveling bubble on the front of my trailer visible in my rear view mirror. I like that I can get it level on my own. I usually overshoot level by a tad allowing for some settling.
I use the small wedge provided to lock in the Andersen leveler and chock the other side of the trailer.
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Njmurvin
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07/28/22 11:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Using a Cpap in my AF 27-5
We just went a week boondocking in the Sierras. I could have simply plugged the AC adapter into an outlet using the inverter, but I thought I would try to be more efficient. So, I bought the 12v adapter for my wife's Resmed off Amazon and an extension cable for the cigarette plug. I have 2 12v marine batteries from Costco, a 135 watt solar panel on the roof and a portable 100 watt panel I can move around to optimize solar exposure.
We ran the humidifier on low (no heated hose). Batteries never got below 86 percent or so by morning after running the CPAP all night. We had a relatively small number of clouds that week and the batteries were replenished by the sun by lunch time each day. I had my generator with me but never had to fire it up.
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Njmurvin
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07/22/22 03:54pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What's the real scoop on propane tank re-certification?
Try AmeriGas in Oxnard
The OP is in Simi Valley - looooong way to Oxnard !!....:E
(and -Yikes!-you're in Fresno ??)
With a little bit of effort *locally* you can find a *convenient* place to refill. About 3 miles from my home in Orange County, a local gas/diesel station refills tanks at a good price...:C
(they do a good business filling tanks - often several folks waiting!)
*NEVER* had the attendant that comes out to the giant supply tank - check the date on the 20# or 40# tank you want him to fill...:W
Como se dice...."gracias amigo!"...:W
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I used to have a place that didn't check. That was before they became a tank exchange dealer. Now they check because it means more $$$$ for them if the tanks are expired.
I found a place in Sylmar. They wouldn't tell me over the phone how much they will charge. Said I had to take it to the dock and have a technician inspect it and he would tell me. They also refill there. It's looking more like I might just order a pair of new tanks from Camping World (oddly they seem to have the best price).
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Njmurvin
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06/26/22 03:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What's the real scoop on propane tank re-certification?
Try AmeriGas in Oxnard
I called them. They said the closest location that does the recertification is in Orange County (Placentia).
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Njmurvin
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06/26/22 02:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What's the real scoop on propane tank re-certification?
We don't have too many places in town that actually refill them. Most do swaps of 20lb tanks. I guess I'll call around to the places that do refill and ask them. I know the local Uhaul refills them, but I don't think they will recertify because I've been turned away from there before when I had expired tanks.
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Njmurvin
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06/13/22 03:56pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What's the real scoop on propane tank re-certification?
Can't answer your question. But if you're a Costco member it's half that price. My local Costco used to stock the cylinders in the warehouse. But I don't recall seeing them on the floor in last year or so.
CostcoI was going to say just replace at costco.com
A few years ago I paid just over half that amount IIRC.
Thanks. But, I think the Costco tanks are the 20lb BBQ size tanks. Mine are 40lb tanks which are quite a bit larger.
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Njmurvin
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06/13/22 03:53pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Used Redwood 3401rl vs artic fox 27-5
To be safe, use 20% of the GVWR of the Arctic Fox to determine the pin weight. That puts you at about 2700lbs. Check the sticker on your truck's door jamb if it's a later model truck for the payload rating of the truck. Consider the weight of the hitch, passengers and other cargo in the bed along with the pin weight of the trailer.
FWIW, my SRW 3500 truck has 3900lbs payload rating and my older AF (they got heavier in 2013 when they went with wide body) has a lighter pin weight of about 2400lbs (20% of 12000lbs GVWR). With a light Andersen hitch, I have no problem handling this weight with my SRW truck.
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Njmurvin
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06/13/22 11:43am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV Generator
I have the A-iPower from Costco that has the Yamaha engine. I only have one, but it comes with all the stuff needed to connect two of them together. I haven't used it much (only for bad solar days camping and power emergencies at home), but it seems to work well so far.
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Njmurvin
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06/13/22 11:22am |
Fifth-Wheels
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What's the real scoop on propane tank re-certification?
My Arctic Fox has (2) 40lb propane tanks that are now 12 years old and, although I haven't tried refilling after their 12th birthday, I'm fairly certain I'll be turned away. My understanding is that I can have them inspected/re-certified for another 5 years.
It would cost a little over $300 to replace with new tanks. I don't know how much re-certification will cost because I can't find anyone who does this. Once I know the cost, I can decide between replace or re-certify.
Does anyone know who performs tank re-certification in SoCal (Ventura County/San Fernando Valley areas)?
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Njmurvin
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06/13/22 11:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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