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Forum: Travel Trailer 10-30-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,405
Posted By mhbell
Very True, but I don't think it would be...

Very True, but I don't think it would be appreciated for me to talk about my Motor Home in a TT Forum, especially since it is not a Dutchman Brand. I will miss everyone and will maybe stop by now and...
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-30-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,747
Posted By mhbell
Smile Leaving the Forum

Just wanted to say Goodby to all of the wonderful people in the travel trailer forum. I have learned a lot from some of you and hope that I have contributed some too. I sold my Denali and bought a...
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-30-2014, 03:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,405
Posted By mhbell
Thanks for the tip. I will see if I can put it to...

Thanks for the tip. I will see if I can put it to good use on the Motor Home I just bought. Sorry to say I will be leaving the forum as I sold my Denali.
Mel
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-20-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Posted By mhbell
Guess I will have to see how good my extended...

Guess I will have to see how good my extended warranty is that the dealer talked me into. because it is out of factory warranty.
Mel
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-20-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Posted By mhbell
Counter top Cracking

The counter top in my 289RK Denali is starting to crack on the curved part about 1 inch in from the outside rim. The counter top appears to be a plastic material. Cheap Cheap should not do that. So...
Forum: Toy Hauler 10-19-2014, 12:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,387
Posted By mhbell
A lot will depend on structural damage to the...

A lot will depend on structural damage to the roof. If it is just a tear then it could be patched for much less, but if there is structural damage it could run much more for roof replacement. There...
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-19-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,405
Posted By mhbell
Winterizing my 2012 Denali 289RK

I just Winterized my Denali and what a mess and adventure it was. here is a what I wrote in my Blog.

Winterizing My Travel Trailer My Folly and Adventure
Posted on October 18, 2014
Click here to...
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-19-2014, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,844
Posted By mhbell
The one that came with my Denali 289RK is a Husky...

The one that came with my Denali 289RK is a Husky HB4500 rated at 4,500 Lbs Dont know the lenth, but you could always put blocks under one if it is not long enough although husky says not to use...
Forum: Towing Talk 10-17-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,670
Posted By mhbell
Ford Forever

I use to pull a Jayco Designer 5th wheel 22,000 Lb Gross Truck and Trailer never had a problem and pulled many a mountain pass. We have down sized to a Denali 289RK which is light to tow with my rig....
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-27-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,149
Posted By mhbell
Yes they have a lot of goodies in the denali. we...

Yes they have a lot of goodies in the denali. we also have the same model and really like it. I have found that the tow vehicle and type of hitch have a lot to do with sway. I have a pretty heavy tow...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-24-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,769
Posted By mhbell
Using Ice works after a fashion, but being water...

Using Ice works after a fashion, but being water it won't clean the sensors nor lubricate the valves and won't do anything for the smell.
:-sad-
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-24-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,445
Posted By mhbell
This is why we installed Maxx Air Vent Covers....

This is why we installed Maxx Air Vent Covers. The factory covers are so flimsy and prone to leak. The Maxx Air vent covers go over the factory ones and are made of a heavier Material and you can...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 08-20-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,791
Posted By mhbell
I use Lynx Blocks for levelling, Tire changing...

I use Lynx Blocks for levelling, Tire changing and under the stabilizers when needed.
Mel
Forum: General Off-Topic Discussions 08-20-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,121
Posted By mhbell
We have had Good Sam ERS (Emergency Road Service)...

We have had Good Sam ERS (Emergency Road Service) For 15 plus years. We have used it a few times, But have found for the past several years it has went down hill and wait times are longer and it is...
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-31-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,769
Posted By mhbell
We have used this for over 10 years with no...

We have used this for over 10 years with no problems. here is the Recipe.

Recipe
1 Cup of Pine Sol
1 Cup of houshold Ammonia
1 Cup of Fabric Softner. (snuggle or any other brand)
8 oz of Arm...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 07-29-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,070
Posted By mhbell
We Downsized from a 38 ft Mtr Hm to a 35 ft Fifth...

We Downsized from a 38 ft Mtr Hm to a 35 ft Fifth wheel to a 28 ft (34ft OAL) Travel trailer. We are in our 70's and wanted to enjoy our remaining years by staying in one place Longer. The Mtr Hm...
Forum: Towing Talk 07-08-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,516
Posted By mhbell
If your springs are below the axles you may be...

If your springs are below the axles you may be able to flip them and have the springs on top which would give you about 4 inches. They make kits for this.
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-30-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,421
Posted By mhbell
Sorry I am unable to help with your problem, But...

Sorry I am unable to help with your problem, But if it was me I would get it into a Dealer or RV repair facility pronto as a water leak can do serious damage to interior walls and flooring.
Mel
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-30-2014, 02:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,739
Posted By mhbell
Pete I can only give you my experience with...

Pete
I can only give you my experience with any china or us made ST tire. I have a 2012 Denali 289RK with Akuret load range D tires. I have had no problems and the tires probably have 4000 miles on...
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-19-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,943
Posted By mhbell
I had a friend who had the same problem and with...

I had a friend who had the same problem and with a little help managed to push in the slide while someone worked the slide switch. We found out later it was a couple of bad cells in a battery even...
Forum: Travel Trailer 04-18-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,503
Posted By mhbell
I finally got Mesa M/S A/P 2's They are made by...

I finally got Mesa M/S A/P 2's They are made by cooper tire here in the usa Half the price of michlins. Big O tires sells them. For the type of driving I do They should be fine. 265/70/R17 E Load...
Forum: Travel Trailer 04-06-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,503
Posted By mhbell
Question Tires for my Tow vehicle

Need a new set of tires for my F250 Lariat Super Duty 265/70/R17E 121R or 121S
The ones on my truck are BFG Rugged Trail and they have served me well but They are 7 years old and weather cracked...
Forum: Travel Trailer 04-03-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,436
Posted By mhbell
my 2012 289RK did not come with struts I plan to...

my 2012 289RK did not come with struts I plan to make the box under the bed bigger and add drawers so mattress does not have to be lifted. it is very heavy and I doubt if struts would hold it even...
Forum: Travel Trailer 03-24-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,583
Posted By mhbell
It makes no difference what brand tire you buy,...

It makes no difference what brand tire you buy, someone will have had a problem with that brand. I only use ST Tires on my trailers past and present. Carlisles, akuret, king max, marithons, and the...
Forum: Travel Trailer 03-01-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,358
Posted By mhbell
Take the time to set it up the right way. I think...

Take the time to set it up the right way. I think you will be pleased and will not have any problems if you load the trailer correctly and follow good towing practice. I find in many cases the...
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