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Forum: Toy Hauler 04-29-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,091
Posted By calewjohnson
Motor #1 and #2...unsure, as I had the same...

Motor #1 and #2...unsure, as I had the same question when I was working on mine. As part of troubleshooting, I had swapped the #1 and #2 wires around to be sure it was not the controller, which the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 04-20-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,091
Posted By calewjohnson
Hey everyone. I profusely apologize for...

Hey everyone. I profusely apologize for disappearing into thin air. Tom is correct, I am retiring from the military after almost 24 years. In my haste to pack up and leave, I actually misplaced my...
Forum: Toy Hauler 04-10-2019, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,091
Posted By calewjohnson
As much as I did not want to have to push and...

As much as I did not want to have to push and wrestle the slide back out, I think you will be correct. The good motor I lifted out, I will need to push all the way back out to get it to drop in since...
Forum: Toy Hauler 04-10-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,091
Posted By calewjohnson
Slide Motor Replacement

Good morning Schwintek Warriors,

Today is the day I roll out from southern MD on terminal leave. Extremely exciting. Rep chapter ahead.

Last night I pulled all the slides in except the bedroom...
Forum: Toy Hauler 04-01-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By calewjohnson
Thanks. Pulling chocks and rolling southbound on...

Thanks. Pulling chocks and rolling southbound on I-95 from MD to FL on 10APR. Looking forward to getting back down south and being home with the family.

Cale
Forum: Toy Hauler 03-31-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By calewjohnson
I have Sailun and have been happy. I have had...

I have Sailun and have been happy. I have had them for five years now, though they have had very little use in the last two years.

When I replace them next, I may get them from etrailer.com, as...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-13-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,828
Posted By calewjohnson
Here is a thread about the hitch saga and some...

Here is a thread about the hitch saga and some pics included.

https://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums/f51/trailair-tri-glide-hitch-failure-3324.html

I (and many others I believe) have the Flex...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-13-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,143
Posted By calewjohnson
Sorry, I dropped a comment and haven’t been back....

Sorry, I dropped a comment and haven’t been back. Been on the road for work and no internet, which is liberating sometimes.

Yes, the “hatch” is as shown above. When I had a leak, I eventually...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-08-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,828
Posted By calewjohnson
My pin box was replaced last year. Only towed...

My pin box was replaced last year. Only towed once since then. But my 3950 had nearly 12k miles on it when I took it in for an extended warranty fix of the main slide. I went to grab some items...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-08-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,143
Posted By calewjohnson
My 3950 has a "door" similar to a marine hatch...

My 3950 has a "door" similar to a marine hatch that allows access to the back of the faucet. I chased a water leak for six months before I realized it was coming from back there. I ended up...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-30-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,213
Posted By calewjohnson
Recalls

Good web site, pulled off of FB.

There are already recalls for the 2018 Voltages.

Several years of not installing some clamp correctly. You would have thought they figured it out by now.... ...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-30-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By calewjohnson
Also, I had a three step in the back and four in...

Also, I had a three step in the back and four in the front...I now have four front and back.

Cale
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-30-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By calewjohnson
Check eTrailer for some steps. In 2015 during my...

Check eTrailer for some steps. In 2015 during my cross country, the steps let go, actually cut my finger when they let loose. Long story short, ordered some from eTrailer and they were at my next...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-24-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,228
Posted By calewjohnson
I know I have some roof leakage in the back, I...

I know I have some roof leakage in the back, I have found pin holes in the thin roof membrane. I also have a roof leak in my main slide roof where the membrane isn't wholly under the trim. I...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-22-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By calewjohnson
Also, looking at the whichagizit on your...

Also, looking at the whichagizit on your capacitor, I think the instructions speak specifically about that if you have one installed. It has been quite sometime now, but I will do some digging.
...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-22-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By calewjohnson
Here is a thread when we installed those...

Here is a thread when we installed those capacitors. See if this helps.

https://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums/f20/hard-start-kits-2740.html

Cale
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-21-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By calewjohnson
I have Xtraride also and am happy with them. I...

I have Xtraride also and am happy with them. I had my hitch replaced and the living room slide mechanism replaced for $100. The cost on the slide was nearly $4k, while the hitch was right at $1200....
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-19-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,094
Posted By calewjohnson
I owned mine for over a year before I realized...

I owned mine for over a year before I realized that it pitched. Only found out when the Carefree Rep asked if my model pitched or not, then he had to explain to me....

Cale
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-18-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,772
Posted By calewjohnson
Unless you have tire inflation charts for a...

Unless you have tire inflation charts for a particular tire, you should run them at sidewall pressures, anything less is asking for trouble. Running tires with less pressure and a lot of weight will...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-16-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,374
Posted By calewjohnson
Here is my extra vent and you can see the air...

Here is my extra vent and you can see the air return that has been enlarged.

I had to put it on the couch side of the trailer, as the stove side has that thing attached to the ceiling.

This...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-16-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,374
Posted By calewjohnson
Sure, but one can also ask for ideas and do their...

Sure, but one can also ask for ideas and do their due diligence before cutting into their own rig. I have also gone as far as putting flashlights in the ducts and going down a vent or two with a...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-16-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,374
Posted By calewjohnson
I will send pictures when I get back this evening...

I will send pictures when I get back this evening (in Baltimore now), but I took two vents off and used a chalk line to mark the edges of the holes, then used a hole saw. My luck, I hit part of the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-15-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,094
Posted By calewjohnson
Thanks, saw that thread, didn't see the strut...

Thanks, saw that thread, didn't see the strut rating. Just hate spending $200 on struts that are probably the same as the ones at NAPA....just different packaging.

Cale
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-15-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,374
Posted By calewjohnson
Have to remove it from the roof side. The lag...

Have to remove it from the roof side. The lag bolts are probably less than adequate, due to the clowns at the manufacture over tightening them. I went up one size and all is right with the world now....
Forum: Toy Hauler 07-15-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,094
Posted By calewjohnson
Thanks. I know the struts are 43inches opened,...

Thanks. I know the struts are 43inches opened, closed is a quick pull with the tape measure. My numbers are gone on all my struts, no clue on the pound rating.

Cale
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