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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 09-03-2013, 03:46 AM
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Views: 2,004
Posted By thejean
Well, I managed to get into the underbelly...

Well, I managed to get into the underbelly without cutting it. I went in from both sides. If you undo enough of the bolts holding it in place you can actually squeeze in far enough to get at it. Mind...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 09-02-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,004
Posted By thejean
Denali 311 black tank valve

So today my black tank valve stopped working. Wouldn't close all of the way so I figured something was stuck in it. Moved it in and out to try to break up whatever it was preventing it from fully...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-26-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,700
Posted By thejean
I have been running the Akuret tires for 2 years...

I have been running the Akuret tires for 2 years now. Probably have 12,000-15,000 miles on them and I don't pussyfoot when I drive. 3 are great and one is worn badly on the inside but I think it had...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-21-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,679
Posted By thejean
The temperature will rise. I couldn't even touch...

The temperature will rise. I couldn't even touch the metal parts of the wheel with my bare hands until about 20 mins afterwards.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-20-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,646
Posted By thejean
These did not include the springs. I just reused...

These did not include the springs. I just reused the springs on the camper. Could only do the one axle because they only had one in stock. I will buy the second one when I get home and put in some...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-19-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,646
Posted By thejean
Here are the specs for the leaf spring axles at...

Here are the specs for the leaf spring axles at Princess Auto. I'm going to have to check in the morning (measure) to see if they will work.

Product Reference - Trailer Axle Assembly
Type -...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-19-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,646
Posted By thejean
I haven't checked but will in the morning. ...

I haven't checked but will in the morning.

It was just the wheel and outer hub. Bearings were nowhere to be found. Brake pads remained attached to the inner hub but the forward pad was destroyed....
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-19-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,679
Posted By thejean
One of my bearings went today. I don't even have...

One of my bearings went today. I don't even have two full seasons on my camper yet. :(
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-19-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,646
Posted By thejean
Wheel bearing let go on highway!

Was heading north out of kelowna today when suddenly I saw a wheel rolling behind me. Pulled over but was a bad spot. Put out the cones, got the family out and off the road, Retrieved the wheel...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-07-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
What about Mount Rainier? Is it worth spending a...

What about Mount Rainier? Is it worth spending a bunch of time there? I am thinking of skipping it and going straight to Seattle and staying at a KOA near the city to be able to get to see Seattle....
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-07-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Here's what I landed on: ...

Here's what I landed on:
DATE LEAVE ARRIVE/STAY DRIVE (KM) ACTIVITIES / REMARKS
Saturday, 3 August, 13 CALGARY COUER D'ALENE 650
Sunday, 4 August, 13 COUER D'ALENE BOAT TOUR
Monday, 5 August,...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-04-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Another option is instead of heading South at...

Another option is instead of heading South at Portland, skip Portland and the Mt Rainer area and straight to Lincoln City for 3 or 4 nights. From there head north to Astoria and then back east again...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-04-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Hey folks, me again. Starting to narrow down the...

Hey folks, me again. Starting to narrow down the route now and am wondering what routes I should take. So far, here is the tentative plan (keep in mind I am trying to keep the daily travel to less...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 12-12-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Maybe that's why I'm going... ;)

Maybe that's why I'm going... ;)
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 12-12-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Ok, looks like plans are now being finalized. We...

Ok, looks like plans are now being finalized. We have a wedding to attend in Vancouver so the plan is now to do Couer D'Alene, then onto the Oregon coast. We will keep Yellowstone/Rushmore for next...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 11-28-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Yeah, we are thinking now of doing...

Yeah, we are thinking now of doing Rushmore/Yellowstone and then maybe the west coast as part of another trip. We might only have two weeks and not sure we can make the coast in as two-week trip.
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 11-28-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,182
Posted By thejean
Awesome advice Wingless, thanks!!!

Awesome advice Wingless, thanks!!!
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-16-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,316
Posted By thejean
Re: Winterizing your RV - Long Version with Video

Yeah, I stuck with the antifreeze method as I heard it's sometimes difficult to guarantee all the water gets out of the lines. Took a while though as I installed the 3-way valve backwards and was...
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-11-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By thejean
Re: 10 Day Trip in the Books

Yeah, I think my teething pains are finally over. Now I just break stuff on my own due to stupidity. For example, I am on my 3rd rear door hold back. I continually close the door and forget to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,316
Posted By thejean
Re: Winterizing your RV - Long Version with Video

So my neighbour just uses a blowout plug on the city water connection and uses his compressor to blow air through the lines. Seems to me to be a hell of a lot easier than filling the lines with...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-10-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,316
Posted By thejean
Re: Winterizing your RV - Long Version with Video

Yeah, the faucets were open for sure but I think without the tank full, it's too much of a lift for the little pump on the suction side.

I think I'm gonna do as you suggest and install a...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-10-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,316
Posted By thejean
Re: Winterizing your RV - Long Version with Video

Great writeup! Couple of questions:
1. Any harm in leaving the antifreeze in the water lines all winter?
2. Any harm in leaving the antifreeze that made its way into the grey and black tanks there...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-29-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By thejean
Re: 10 Day Trip in the Books

How do you find the Ram with such a big trailer?
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-24-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,879
Posted By thejean
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-22-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,879
Posted By thejean
Re: Replace slideout stove with grill?

I had to take the regulatory off the grill I bought and feed the grill with direct LP propane. Works great (except in heavy winds)!
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