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Forum: Travel Trailer 10-18-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,264
Posted By The Owl
I didn't read all the replies, here is my...

I didn't read all the replies, here is my experience. I live in Idaho, so similar temps. This will be the 4th winter for my tt. First year I blew it out and used the antifreeze. The fallowing 2 I...
Forum: Towing Talk 10-18-2018, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,336
Posted By The Owl
Looks like you said "on the return trip...

Looks like you said "on the return trip only"?.......Are your grey/black tanks full on the ride home? Average weight of a gallon of water is 8.34lbs. If my tanks are full that would add somewhere...
Forum: Toy Hauler 09-12-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,883
Posted By The Owl
Definitely check the ducting for restrictions....

Definitely check the ducting for restrictions. I'm no RV mechanic but I am an HVAC journeyman and senior install/service tech with about 13 years experience in residential HVAC. Most commonly 2...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-02-2016, 12:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By The Owl
I have only two regrets when in comes to buying a...

I have only two regrets when in comes to buying a TT. One is buying a TT and the other is not knowing that a solid shower surround would be a giant pain in the a$$. I have come up with a temporary...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 08-20-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,182
Posted By The Owl
I have to agree with what has been said. I dont...

I have to agree with what has been said. I dont have a kodiak but I do have a dutchmen product that we purchased new in march of 2015. I have only had one issue, a cracked p-trap in the shower drain...
Forum: Around the Campfire - The Art of Camping Well 08-15-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,982
Posted By The Owl
Check out "The Long, Long Trailer" as well. Old...

Check out "The Long, Long Trailer" as well. Old 50's Lucy and Desi movie. Watched it, for the first time, last night after we got back from our annual group camp/rv trip. Vintage comedic...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-12-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,703
Posted By The Owl
That's also very common, as the compressor sits...

That's also very common, as the compressor sits unused the oil in the refrigerant will migrate to valves at the compressor. This will cause what we call slugging the compressor and make the first...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-12-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,703
Posted By The Owl
It could be the breaker getting week. I would try...

It could be the breaker getting week. I would try to get an amp draw on the unit before replacing the breaker just to be sure its not an over draw. We see this a lot with residential HVAC equipment....
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-08-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,093
Posted By The Owl
https://www.amazon.com/LIFT-60818-1000-Air-Spring/...

https://www.amazon.com/LIFT-60818-1000-Air-Spring/dp/B001OMVCIC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1470691298&sr=1-1&keywords=airlift+60818

This is the set that both my buddy and I are running...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-08-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,093
Posted By The Owl
One other thing......I did try dropping the ball...

One other thing......I did try dropping the ball on the hitch to help with the sag. All that did for me was drop the nose of the trailer and didn't help with the sag on the truck. As I said before I...
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-08-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,093
Posted By The Owl
Is your Ram a 1/2 ton? I can't really speak to...

Is your Ram a 1/2 ton? I can't really speak to you specific issue because I run a different wd hitch system. I can say that the sag is a common issue with the 1500 Rams. One of the few problems with...
Forum: Towing Talk 08-03-2016, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,787
Posted By The Owl
I have to agree with everything that has been...

I have to agree with everything that has been said. Keep in mind just because you "can do" something doesn't always mean you should. I have a 2012 Ram 1500 and I tow an Aspen Trail 1900. That trailer...
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-24-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,551
Posted By The Owl
I seem to recall my Grandfather using that same...

I seem to recall my Grandfather using that same trick with wood glue on a door hinge and as I remember it seemed to work pretty well......20yrs later and the door is still swinging.
As for the type...
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-24-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,551
Posted By The Owl
I 2nd that, it has worked for me in similar...

I 2nd that, it has worked for me in similar situations. Keep in mind that a little gorilla glue goes a long way and it will expand a bit.........found that out the hard way.
Forum: Toy Hauler 03-04-2016, 01:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,907
Posted By The Owl
You might try and call around to local heating,...

You might try and call around to local heating, plumbing, or pipe fitting companies. They might sell you specific length of the csst. Just a thought.
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-28-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,907
Posted By The Owl
Copper and black iron is fine to mix. Copper and...

Copper and black iron is fine to mix. Copper and galvanized is another story. Are you not planning on using csst at all?
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-23-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,593
Posted By The Owl
Good thinking....I usually just leave it on the...

Good thinking....I usually just leave it on the truck but I'm always worried that I'm going to back it into something.
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-20-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,907
Posted By The Owl
https://www.gastite.com/downloads/pdfs/gastite_siz...

https://www.gastite.com/downloads/pdfs/gastite_sizing_tables_propane.pdf

Not sure if you found this or not......
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-20-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,907
Posted By The Owl
Bingo....... Basically coming "straight" of the...

Bingo.......
Basically coming "straight" of the tank will give you higher pressure, or I should say, less pressure drop. I would say you are good to go with 1/2" at 100' it still carries 47k btu's....
Forum: Travel Trailer 02-20-2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,059
Posted By The Owl
Congratulations on the new TV........now you can...

Congratulations on the new TV........now you can use the left lane up horse shoe bend hill.....let me know what its like.
Forum: Toy Hauler 02-20-2016, 01:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,907
Posted By The Owl
I would second what sundancer said about the...

I would second what sundancer said about the CSST, good product. I might think about tying in pre regulator and adding one at the dryer. This is commonly done in the residential gas piping world....
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-16-2016, 11:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,649
Posted By The Owl
Thanks for the advice, it would make sense to do...

Thanks for the advice, it would make sense to do it all at once. We don't go to far but it can't hurt to beef it up. I would rather do it in the drive way than on the side of the road. As far as dirt...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-16-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,649
Posted By The Owl
I will have to keep that in mind. Did you weld...

I will have to keep that in mind. Did you weld the new spring seat to the axle? I have heard of it being done without welding it and in my opinion thats not a great idea.
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-16-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,649
Posted By The Owl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXhVYMkrF9k ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXhVYMkrF9k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pk3u2rDF7s

Here are a couple links of videos that I have watched.
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-16-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,649
Posted By The Owl
I know a number of people that have had it done...

I know a number of people that have had it done at the axle shop, I plan on doing it in my drive way. I have no idea what it would cost to have done at a shop but at $45 an axle and some basic...
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