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RE: Resealing DRV A/C Dometic Penguin II Unit On Roof
"I then torqued all the lag bolts on all 3 to 50” pounds"
That's an interesting torque. Reality that's slightly above 4'# TQ.
You only want to compress the gasket, not crush it.
Ken
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TXiceman
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04/06/20 03:26pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Resealing DRV A/C Dometic Penguin II Unit On Roof
Barney, our NitchHiker Champagne has the above the roof mounting system.
Ken
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TXiceman
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04/04/20 07:18pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Traveling the summer
Probably sit tight for an unknown time.
Ken
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TXiceman
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04/04/20 07:16pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: Resealing DRV A/C Dometic Penguin II Unit On Roof
DO NOT us caulk of any sort on the A/C gasket. And yes, the higher end u nits are mounted from the outside with no inside access panel. It keeps then quieter than the through the roof units.
Get a proper replacement gasket and do not try to use a make shift gasket.
Ken
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TXiceman
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04/04/20 02:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Resealing DRV A/C Dometic Penguin II Unit On Roof
First try to gently tighten the 4 bolts from the top by removing the cover. If this does not work, you will need to pull the unit and replace the gasket. DO NOT try to use any caulk on the unit.
To install a new gasket, you will need to remove all 4 bolts, disconnect the wires and lift the unit off. Then install the gasket, sticky side to the bottom of unit. Re-position and tighten the bolts according to the manufacturers instructions.
Ken
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TXiceman
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04/03/20 07:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bigfoot Hydrolic Jacks - Electrical Connection HELP!
Call Big Foot for some help. Generally they are very responsive, but maybe understaffed with this pandemic.
Oh, and the unit hydrAulic,,,,not hyrdrOlic.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/30/20 09:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What does having an appointment mean?
We use Kansas RV Center (Chanute, KS), the former manufacturer of NuWa HitchHiker. When you call for an appointment, you get a date and time. You pull up to the door at the appointed time and the service manager or his assistant meets you with work order in hand and goes over it. You pull the RV into the shop, unhitch and the crew to work on it starts right then. That is what having an appointment means.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/28/20 04:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What size of fifth wheel to accomidate my 3/4 truck...
Remember it all boils down to ....they make little trucks for little trailer and big trucks for big trailers. Get a trailer that falls within the manufacturers weight limits.
Ignore the folks that tell you I pull a bigger trailer with my little truck and they cannot give you any weights on the truck and trailer.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/20/20 10:04am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: SuperLite #2400
The problem with that the Pullrite or the Andersen is when in for service, they may have trouble moving your trailer safely unless they have an adapter for that hitch.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/11/20 02:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: MOR Ryde X Factor Frame Strengthening
Sure ashamed that Lippert cannot build a frame with sufficient bracing in the first place.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/05/20 04:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Electric heated water hose
We never use a heated hose. If it will be below freezing, which we try to avoid, we fill the fresh water tank, store the hose and shut off the gray water drain and drain the hose.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/03/20 06:47pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Riverstone 37MRE
I don't understand all of the dark paint on the RVs. The vs are already hard enough to cool in the hot sun and dark colors absorb more heat than lighter colors.
Has Forest River stepped up the construction with a heavier frame, better axles and better construction cabinets or do they use the same as on the other lower end products.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/01/20 07:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Paradigm RV Alliance
You can find several threads on this "new" manufacturer.
Ken
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TXiceman
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03/01/20 02:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Gooseneck or 5th wheel
Put one of the underbed rail with turn over gooseball so you have both. Another option is just a turnover ball gooseneck & a B& W Companion that slips into the gooseneck ball shaft.
I use a Curt turnover gooseneck with a Curt X-Rail that mounts in the hole and use a B& W Patriot .
Really depends on how heavy a 5er your planning on. If real heavy look at the Traiersaver Airride hitches but B&W will take some really heavy ones also.
As luck would have it, I was actually looking at the B&W underbed mount gooseneck. I want to get the hitch before I have the bed Line-Xed. Most of the 5ers we've looked at so far are in the 9-11K dry weight range.
I had my bed lined before installing my own Turnover Ball. NBD to drill through the lining with a 4" hole saw. Given that I'm in AZ, I didn't worry about painting or coating the exposed edges of the 5 holes used for the TO Ball. :-)
Lyle
Lyle is among the few that understand the mechanics of what happens with a goose neck hitch.
No way will I ever use a GN or GN adapter on a 5th wheel frame.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/27/20 08:20am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Load Range G Tires
Seems odd coming from those owning a made in Mexico truck.
Or a truck made in Canada.
Or a truck with a engine made in Mexico.
What country did those materials in the G614 come from.
Try to find a fully made American vehicle. At least it was assembled in Kentucky.
And GY will provide a better warranty on the tires.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/15/20 08:21am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking For a Second 5th Wheel
MSRP's over $120K for a mid-line 5er is out of this world. Why don't you look for a higher end used 5er? Much better value for your money.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/15/20 08:17am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Load Range G Tires
I elected to go with American made GY tires over the Chinese tires. Rather see Americans with jobs.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/14/20 06:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Electric Fire Places
The fire place produces the exact same 1500 Watts or 5100 BTUH on the 15 amp circuit that a 1500 Watt ceramic heater produces. It is a big expensive space waster that is fixed to one location. I would rather have the storage space and carry a small cube heater that is stored out of the way when we do not need it.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/08/20 07:05pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: GD Solitude 380FL-R or Keystone Alpine 3711KP
GD over any Keystone product.
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/05/20 06:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: North Point 5th wheels
Look at the warranty. Does it exclude full time living? Next is it a true 4 season RV?
Ken
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TXiceman
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02/05/20 08:21am |
Fifth-Wheels
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