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Forum: Travel Trailer 01-03-2019, 10:33 PM
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Posted By plug ugly
261bhs jack switches?

the jack switch on the front tongue jack is broken and needs replaced. i dont want to spend 40 dollars on a 2 dollar switch from Lippert.


I also need a new leveling jack switch. I cant even...
Forum: Travel Trailer 12-12-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,575
Posted By plug ugly
Thanks. I finally figured it out after...

Thanks.


I finally figured it out after looking at the pics of the carriage mounting bracket. Its called an H530. Looking at pics will better explain, but basically there is a rotating tab that...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-06-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Posted By plug ugly
Battery question

SO, grabbed my batteries off the trailer the other day to charge them up for an upcoming trip. Surprisingly, they were still at 12.6 volts after sitting a few months.


I put them on my diehard...
Forum: Travel Trailer 12-06-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,575
Posted By plug ugly
unfortunately I dont have a picture, and wont for...

unfortunately I dont have a picture, and wont for a week or so, when I was hoping to go back and do the work.


It looks like a normal closet sliding door track secured to the ceiling with the...
Forum: Travel Trailer 12-06-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,575
Posted By plug ugly
sliding bedroom dor removal 261BHS

Anyone know how to remove the sliding doors (almost pocket style). They are different from standard closet doors, as there are roller wheels on both sides in the upper tracks, so it doesnt appear to...
Forum: Travel Trailer 03-19-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,361
Posted By plug ugly
2014 bunhouse exterior speakers

I know mine need replacing and the trailer is currently at the storage yard. Id like to theink they are 6.5's but does anyone know for sure. I cant find it in my brochure.

Also, I expected to...
Forum: Travel Trailer 02-27-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
225/15

225/15
Forum: Travel Trailer 02-17-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
Im not sure the wall thickness on it, I think...

Im not sure the wall thickness on it, I think most 5 and ups are .25.
Forum: Travel Trailer 02-16-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
Has anyone upgraded tires to a 235/80/16? I...

Has anyone upgraded tires to a 235/80/16? I would really like to get a heavier duty tire and possibly axle set up.

The axles are OK, they are "4400" hybrid deals. I spoke to lippert today and...
Forum: Travel Trailer 01-25-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,565
Posted By plug ugly
dragging my dutchment bunkhouse to desert

Im heading out to the desert for the first time. Im somewhat concerned with getting sand in the slide mechanisms, etc.

Any tips for a first time dry docker?
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-27-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
what are any of you doing for a rear bumper bike...

what are any of you doing for a rear bumper bike rack? The stock bumper is pretty thin walled, i wasnt sure it would take the weight of a hitch/bike rack mount.
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-20-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
good point. BUT, then liken it to any automobile,...

good point. BUT, then liken it to any automobile, and you wouldnt accept it would you? Just doesnt bolster confidence in craftsmanship or attention to detail.

Dont get me wrong, I love this...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-20-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
I ran the furnace for a while the second day with...

I ran the furnace for a while the second day with all the windows open. The odor didnt set the smoke detector off the second night, but its still pretty noxious. I had to take the trailer back for...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-19-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
I spent some time with my guy too, but I had lots...

I spent some time with my guy too, but I had lots of debris and continue to find more each trip. The heater works fine, and did on inspection. It just started to stink after it had been running for...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-19-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
might have been slight smoke, but at 330 in the...

might have been slight smoke, but at 330 in the morning, it was hard to tell.
All the wiring looked fine, and the odor was consistent throughout. There is construction debris throughout the...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-19-2013, 01:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,605
Posted By plug ugly
Dutchmen 261 BHS problems/solutions thread.

Figured this could be a long running thread with all the various issues/solutions.

My last latest issue is the heater, which was used for the first time this weekend, had a very strong burnt...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-18-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,838
Posted By plug ugly
Im not sure what the others think it means. A...

Im not sure what the others think it means. A plug ugly is a young (typically) boy that used to take a bucket and put it over the wooden fire plugs that would be tapped into the hollowed out logs...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-16-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,838
Posted By plug ugly
currently an 02 F250 with the 7.3

currently an 02 F250 with the 7.3
Forum: Towing Talk 07-09-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,448
Posted By plug ugly
Did you ever get this worked out? how level...

Did you ever get this worked out?

how level is your trailer when towing? If the rear axle is carrying more weight, it is more likely to sway. This is related to tongue/ball height as mention or...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 07-09-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,482
Posted By plug ugly
well, took mine in for warranty work, and they...

well, took mine in for warranty work, and they had amber lenses a plenty. They just gave it to me. Would cost 12bucks otherwise. This is a helluva lot easier than shopping for a solution. I guess...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 07-06-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,482
Posted By plug ugly
im leary of what I see on amazon. Just not sure...

im leary of what I see on amazon. Just not sure the quality is there. Id love to find an amber lense cover replacement, as i have like 10 1141 bulbs sitting in my electrical trays from some cars I...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 07-06-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,482
Posted By plug ugly
white exterior light on 261bhs

not sure whose idea it was to put a white exterior light by the door, but the mosquitos/bugs sure like it.
Wondering if there is an orange lens cover to replace it with or an orange 1141 bulb? ...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-30-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,277
Posted By plug ugly
i like it

i like it
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-21-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,681
Posted By plug ugly
bunkhouse ladder?

so Im surprised there is no ladder to the upper bunk on my 261bhs. Dont really want the kids climbing on the dinette furniture to get up there, so I need to figure out something for a ladder.

Has...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-15-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,679
Posted By plug ugly
right, I get that, but my mattress fits...

right, I get that, but my mattress fits underneath the shelf surface of either 'bed table', and only fits because the mattress is fairly thin. I dont know that I have ever seen a standard mattress...
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