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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-21-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,967
Posted By FC7039
Bike rack with a bakflip tonneau

When I carry a canoe it’s a mix of the Bakflip rails with a Bakflip rack and a Yakima rack. When I carry my kayak I use two Bakflip racks.

I have not carried my bicycle but it think I could use...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-21-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,967
Posted By FC7039
https://bakindustries.com/bakflip-cs-f1-system-rai...

https://bakindustries.com/bakflip-cs-f1-system-rail-assembly-set
Forum: Axles 08-16-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By FC7039
Shock mounts breaking - old axle, reason I...

Shock mounts breaking - old axle, reason I switched to a torsion. No need to focus on that. No longer a spring axle with shocks.

Also it’s a 1950. Trying to reference tire pressure of the trailer...
Forum: Axles 08-15-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By FC7039
I wish now that I had stuck with the springs. I...

I wish now that I had stuck with the springs. I guess I read myself into a torsion. Sadly I no longer have the original axle.

I installed the axle last summer. Since I have had nothing but...
Forum: Axles 08-15-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By FC7039
Torsion too light or too heavy.

I know I will regret this post, but hopefully not as only people with experience/knowledge and less opinion will help. :)

I have a 1950 Flying Cloud. I restored it. It had the original leaf...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By FC7039
Are those solar panels under it? Won’t that...

Are those solar panels under it? Won’t that pretty make them unusable?
Forum: Refrigerators 03-28-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,488
Posted By FC7039
I bought from Truckfridge in 2012 and so far no...

I bought from Truckfridge in 2012 and so far no issues. Front panel is replaceable. I used a veneer. it’s half the price of the isotherm. Not saying they are the same but same size, same layout, same...
Forum: Axles 08-19-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By FC7039
May I suggest this thread...

May I suggest this thread (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f161/the-argue-thread-60297.html) for some of you.
Forum: Axles 08-18-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By FC7039
Lance, One more, did you put on shocks?...

Lance,

One more, did you put on shocks? Horizontal?
Forum: Axles 08-18-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By FC7039
Down angle

Lance,

What down angle did you go with? The C channel of my frame, not the original floating frame, is two inches above the belly pan. Does the support plate drop enough for the axle to clear the...
Forum: Axles 08-18-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By FC7039
Axle weights, torsion vs spring

My 1950 Flying Cloud after my restore weighed in at #3600 dry. I want to replace my spring axles as they make me nervous, even after 20K miles on them. I have had broken shocks and the spring leafs...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-23-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,142
Posted By FC7039
Planning & Prioritizing Repairs on 1963 Safari 22'

This what a thin wheel well looks like after the tire goes. This after I cleaned it up. Once described as a steel reinforced rubber weed whacker.
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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-23-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,142
Posted By FC7039
I suggest that you consider steel wheel wells. I...

I suggest that you consider steel wheel wells. I can tell you from experience that when a tire goes it will rip right through the galvanized wheel well. Now is the time to put in good thick steel...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-20-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Who wants it and how are going to get it? 8 yr...

Who wants it and how are going to get it?
8 yr old Penguin II 15K. When hot out the compressor appears to overdraw current and shut down. If in the low 90s it works. Had Easy Start but I removed it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-20-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
It looks much taller but is only 3” taller than...

It looks much taller but is only 3” taller than the low profile Penguin. I think because it is much shorter it give the appearance of being much taller. It is supposed to be much quieter. And for the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-16-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Why is there a metal tab in the opening of the...

Why is there a metal tab in the opening of the blower air flow.
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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-16-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
I have drip cups. It requires a second level of a...

I have drip cups. It requires a second level of a seal. They only worked so-so on the Penguin but I will use them again.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-15-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By FC7039
I have read you should drill a hole at the end of...

I have read you should drill a hole at the end of the tear to stop it
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-11-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Old (white) New (black, to be painter silver) ...

Old (white) New (black, to be painter silver)
The new is only 3” taller. Same width. Much shorter and lighter.
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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-06-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
How about this for a deal? Next day it is up to...

How about this for a deal? Next day it is up to $400 but still a deal. I can buy a white shroud and still pay less than what I was planning. But I think I will spray paint silver first to see if I...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-05-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,295
Posted By FC7039
Unless you own stock in Thor why would you care?...

Unless you own stock in Thor why would you care? It is not like property values. You own yours. Enjoy it and let other enjoy what they want. Are you offended if someone buys a SOB? Are you better? I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-30-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,003
Posted By FC7039
2005 Tundra (14) + 1950 Flying Cloud (69) = 83

2005 Tundra (14) + 1950 Flying Cloud (69) = 83
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-12-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,905
Posted By FC7039
Thanks to all who shared informative information...

Thanks to all who shared informative information and too bad others, whether right or wrong, used this post for nonsense.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-10-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,905
Posted By FC7039
Well, hmmmm, I don’t know what to say. Thanks? ...

Well, hmmmm, I don’t know what to say. Thanks?
I was thinking in low light like evening or morning that series would do more. I was not thinking about shade. My panel are not attached even if place...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-08-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,905
Posted By FC7039
Why? I am thinking (watch out) that if the panels...

Why? I am thinking (watch out) that if the panels are not getting much sun then in series may provide enough voltage. Won’t the mppt controller handle the high voltage of in series full sun?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-08-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Good Sam purchased post problems? Will they...

Good Sam purchased post problems? Will they honor that? I have not had luck with them before and dropped them.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-08-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,905
Posted By FC7039
In series or parallel

I have two 100 watt solar panels and a mppt charge controller. This is to charge a 12v battery. Should I wire the panels in series or parallel?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
What model of Mach ?

What model of Mach ?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Do ACs get cheaper in the winter? The current...

Do ACs get cheaper in the winter? The current temp is only 79 here in Dallas area. Woohoo. I hope the temps have broke and 95+ are history (I can hope). But since my AC does work when only about 90...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Mine has worked in 100+ up until now.

Mine has worked in 100+ up until now.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
I am looking for a low profile. I will give...

I am looking for a low profile. I will give United a call and see if the have the Mach 8. I will drive to FW for a deal.
Thanks.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
I am contemplating the 13.5k. My 21 foot trailer...

I am contemplating the 13.5k. My 21 foot trailer does not need the larger unit. Strange that Dometic does not call it 15k. I guess they up the motor and compressor but just a guess and think 13.5...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-29-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,479
Posted By FC7039
Need a new AC

My Dometic Penguin II HE(15k) bought in 2012 will not stay running (compressor) in these 95+ days. Compressor keeps running if only 90 out but not on really hot days. I have a Micro Air Easy Start...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-27-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,915
Posted By FC7039
Not on Facebook so cannot comment on your article...

Not on Facebook so cannot comment on your article so I will post here.

What do you think is a basic “tool belt” to have along for the ride? Should I carry an air compressor, sockets, 1000 piece...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-27-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 102,748
Posted By FC7039
Were all your windows intact? If you replaced any...

Were all your windows intact? If you replaced any what did you use for a gasket and did you use single strength 1/8 glass? I too have the same windows and am not completely satisfied with how I did...
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2019, 11:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,282
Posted By FC7039
If I notice anything about the front hitch is gas...

If I notice anything about the front hitch is gas mileage. Of course 200lbs does not help. It is a smaller truck but a smaller trailer too. I have taken the whole setup through Colorado a couple...
Forum: On The Road... 04-16-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,282
Posted By FC7039
338357 I use a front hitch. I could not imagine...

338357
I use a front hitch. I could not imagine 200lbs on a trailer hitch and though I can muscle it into the bed of the truck, it is a lot of work and beside the bed has other stuff.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-09-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,281
Posted By FC7039
I too have the same issue with the switch. It...

I too have the same issue with the switch. It rusts. “Exercising it” cleans the connection. Take it out. Either replace it or get to sanding it the best you can.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-09-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 180,013
Posted By FC7039
Maybe already suggested; been there done that; I...

Maybe already suggested; been there done that; I suggest you swap the porta potty for a Natures Head. Both require no plumbing and I am 1000 times happier with my NH than the porta potty.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-25-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,565
Posted By FC7039
If you ever see my trailer for sale you probable...

If you ever see my trailer for sale you probable should not buy it. I needed some welding. Got on Craigslist and bought a welder. I believe you have to have a can do attitude or your restoration will...
Forum: On The Road... 11-26-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,232
Posted By FC7039
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1PikITKKYY. Kind...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1PikITKKYY. Kind of look likes fingernail or claws scratches trying to hang on.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-19-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
The more I read the more I realize I don’t know...

The more I read the more I realize I don’t know much. The RLA is not the BTU but Rated Load Amperage.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-19-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
The more I read the more I realize I don’t know...

The more I read the more I realize I don’t know much. The RLA is not the BTU but Rated Load Amperage.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-10-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
You say clean the carb but I am really just going...

You say clean the carb but I am really just going through the motions as I see nothing dirty or gummed up etc. I am not a small engine expert. I do not feel I need to be one for this all to work. My...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-10-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
#31 has a “jet” “port” hole as well as #12. I...

#31 has a “jet” “port” hole as well as #12. I have yet to do it but plan to take the muffler off in case it is impeding exhaust. My generators have been to the coast so maybe some rust. Just a guess.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-09-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
Some good news. But not to get my hopes too high....

Some good news. But not to get my hopes too high. It was cooler with clouds most of the day. I regapped the spark plug and I cleaned the carb jets. One jet you may miss is in the set screw that holds...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-09-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
13.5k Penguin, Easystart, Honda eu2000 Troubleshooting Please

I have a Penguin II HE. Commonly referred to as a 15k. As pointed out not a 15k. See label. 13.4. Mine is several years old
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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-08-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,553
Posted By FC7039
13.5k Penguin, Easystart, Honda eu2000 Troubleshooting Please

I too am having the same issues. Matteo directed me to this site. Before I go on I want to highlight Matteo’s responsiveness. I sent an email yesterday, Saturday, not expecting anything until normal...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-29-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,260
Posted By FC7039
While you still have access to your new AC, would...

While you still have access to your new AC, would you mind taking a picture of the manufacture’s plate with the specs? It’s under the shroud riveted on.

You are going from 13.5 to a Penguin 2 HE...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,260
Posted By FC7039
While you still have access to your new AC, would...

While you still have access to your new AC, would you mind taking a picture of the manufacture’s plate with the specs? It’s under the shroud riveted on.

You are going from 13.5 to a Penguin 2 HE...
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