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Forum: General Interior Topics 05-18-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,286
Posted By B25guy
finished re=installing shower door

I made one little modification...drilled an 1/8" hole to drain ALL the water back into the shower. I noticed that after plugging the two holes in the bottom (that were causing the original leak to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-17-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,286
Posted By B25guy
One picture shows the molded step in the clear...

One picture shows the molded step in the clear plastic bottom piece. Not exactly sure why this is made this way and what other applications this curtain is used in "properly".
This only had...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-17-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,286
Posted By B25guy
I believe I have finally solved this mystery...on...

I believe I have finally solved this mystery...on the bottom of the roll box is a clear plastic piece that has a small step molded into it so it is not flat on the bottom of the shower sill when...
Forum: Tires 01-27-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,129
Posted By B25guy
Here's what I did...pretty simple to rivet to the...

Here's what I did...pretty simple to rivet to the outrigger just behind the rear tire.
Forum: On The Road... 10-24-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,287
Posted By B25guy
Gringo, To answer your question...you...

Gringo,

To answer your question...you probably won't know you've got a flat on a tandem a/s trailer if you've got a sufficiently capable TV. I had a blowout a couple of years ago that was...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-30-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 28,796
Posted By B25guy
hint if using traps...

...this might sound odd but bait the trap(s) but don't set them for a few days/weeks...once you notice the bait is gone a couple of times, you can then set them.

Mice, and rodents in general,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-09-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,446
Posted By B25guy
An AS 5th wheel??? where have I been?

An AS 5th wheel??? where have I been?
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-22-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,989
Posted By B25guy
rain? what's that?:(

rain? what's that?:(
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-01-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,369
Posted By B25guy
I use a 30A fuse holder stuck into the slots on...

I use a 30A fuse holder stuck into the slots on either side of the notch for steady on or a heavy duty flasher with the blades slightly tweaked for flashing.

I don't think Airslide's pic is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-01-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,647
Posted By B25guy
With a tandem axle, you could temporarily remove...

With a tandem axle, you could temporarily remove the rear axle's wheels and then put the tongue jack on a floor jack...it'll spin right around. This is how I move my tandem flatbed trailer to fit in...
Forum: Our Community 12-13-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,554
Posted By B25guy
Shane, It gets plenty cold enough here in...

Shane,

It gets plenty cold enough here in the Metroplex to take basic precautions. When it's forecast to be 28 or lower, I open the hot/cold low water drains, drain all the holding tanks, drain...
Forum: Our Community 12-13-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,253
Posted By B25guy
Dave, As dzn says, put rated jackstands...

Dave,

As dzn says, put rated jackstands under the rear axle's mounting plate. That will relieve weight off the tires and not stress the frame. Trick that I use is to lower the tongue to the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,930
Posted By B25guy
Not at all MY experience.

Not at all MY experience.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,930
Posted By B25guy
Thanks DKB, I didn't want to bring that up but...

Thanks DKB, I didn't want to bring that up but you're absolutely correct. Easily verified by going to fuelly.com and observing the reported mileage on various vehicles/trucks...easy to draw a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,930
Posted By B25guy
Jammer, Good point, but I was considering...

Jammer,

Good point, but I was considering diesel vice gas-electric hybrid.

Not quite an apple to apple on gas v diesel as diesels routinely see 300k-500k before major repair/replacement...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,930
Posted By B25guy
Definitely not trying to start anything but why...

Definitely not trying to start anything but why is diesel not getting the attention (I believe) it needs? I have a 2010 VW Jetta TDI that gets a consistent 43mpg in city commuting (can't ever get...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-18-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,698
Posted By B25guy
Greetings from a fellow McET, we're a somewhat...

Greetings from a fellow McET, we're a somewhat misunderstood bunch, aren't we?

Right after I turned 43, I took a year and a half off from the high tech world (working for GE Aerospace in Daytona...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-16-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By B25guy
CLK, Those are some mean brakes...should be...

CLK,
Those are some mean brakes...should be plenty but as dzn said, physics is physics...it's more the wheelbase in this case. Both of mine have front discs and even when I had to tow a 10k bobcat...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-15-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By B25guy
I've got two '76 FJ40's, one since new and I'd...

I've got two '76 FJ40's, one since new and I'd have to just say that the wheelbase and compliant suspension is my only concern. As has been said, you can't tear them up so drivetrain, etc. is not a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-12-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,002
Posted By B25guy
The manufacturers towing specs on cars and SUVs...

The manufacturers towing specs on cars and SUVs are arbitrary and can be regarded as absolute limits beyond the vehicles intended purpose and for a very short period of time. Any towing specs from...
Forum: On The Road... 11-08-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,634
Posted By B25guy
we stayed at Turkey Lake this summer while...

we stayed at Turkey Lake this summer while visiting Universal and it was safe and quiet. Even if you end up getting a site for the 3 days, it was pretty cheap as I recall, like $15 a night or...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 11-08-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,147
Posted By B25guy
It sounds like you have the same one I tracked...

It sounds like you have the same one I tracked down that is on top of the frame rails but below the lateral plate that mounts the hinged bumper cover lid. The seam everybody has been talking about...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 11-08-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,147
Posted By B25guy
While tracking down a leak originating under the...

While tracking down a leak originating under the often-mentioned gap hidden by the trim molding (mine was actually the gap between the top of the frame rail and the bottom of the aluminum plate where...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-11-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 22,366
Posted By B25guy
Dallas area stores: between the store in Flower...

Dallas area stores: between the store in Flower Mound and the one in Plano, they have 10...or rather 9 now.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,418
Posted By B25guy
Oh I just now realized the FC is a single...

Oh I just now realized the FC is a single axle...never mind what I said earlier, that all applies to dual/triples.

But you still might ignore the difference as Ken suggest.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,418
Posted By B25guy
Because A/S use independent axles vice the load...

Because A/S use independent axles vice the load equalizing mechanism on SOB's, there is a lot of validity to having it "perfectly level". At a half-inch difference, you're really close to ignoring...
Forum: Axles 09-15-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,822
Posted By B25guy
Nearly every 3/4T and up TV I can think of uses a...

Nearly every 3/4T and up TV I can think of uses a full-floating rear axle meaning the axle shaft inside only transmits torque to the wheel/hub. The wheel/hub is supported by both an inner and outer...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-26-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By B25guy
Greetings Brady...dropped my daughter off at Tech...

Greetings Brady...dropped my daughter off at Tech last weekend and felt a bit out of place with the A/S in tow...now i know there are others in those parts!

Mb
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,713
Posted By B25guy
reconsider a dually

Having started RVing with a 10' slide-in on a 3/4T 4x4 SRW (of course) Cummins towing a flatbed tandem axle with toys...if I went that route again, I'd definitely go dually 1T longbed 4x2.

The...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-28-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
Posted By B25guy
I've been using an Air-X 400W for about two years...

I've been using an Air-X 400W for about two years now to keep my coach batteries topped off while parked in my driveway. Because of where I have to park the trailer, running an extension cord...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,527
Posted By B25guy
Andy, I'm in the process of loading for a...

Andy,

I'm in the process of loading for a trip this weekend so I'll grab some measurements as you suggest, this time loaded for the road.

Marc
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,527
Posted By B25guy
Just for giggles; using the 2k Sherline model, my...

Just for giggles; using the 2k Sherline model, my 25' Safari SS sitting winterized, i.e. no water, no food, 2 full LPG tanks, no adult beverages...

Measured at the coupler:
@15.5" (lower than...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-22-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,957
Posted By B25guy
the fan blade comes off the shaft

There is a set screw on the hub, just had both of mine off and cleaned them. No need to remove the motor, just the screen.
Forum: Tires 09-16-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,145
Posted By B25guy
Airhouse, I thought I was being pretty...

Airhouse,

I thought I was being pretty diligent checking my tire temps at every stop(seemed obsessive compulsive to my family)...blew out a marathon up in MT this summer ten minutes after a stop! ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-27-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,581
Posted By B25guy
store/use, again

Brian,

You are correct in your assumption, turning off the store/use switch will remove them from further charging while plugged in. I learned this and proved it with a meter at both the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-21-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,832
Posted By B25guy
better check that switch more often...

When I shredded a front curbside tire a little bit ago, a piece of shrapnel apparently yanked the wires out on the rear curbside brake.

Finally got around to fixing that last night and wanted to...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-11-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,471
Posted By B25guy
I added a long-shackled lock to the turndown...

I added a long-shackled lock to the turndown handle and it now locks the tanks and prevents the handle from backing off. Just be sure it is on the side of the brace that prevents the lock from being...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-11-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,947
Posted By B25guy
you're in good shape!

I had my '03 SS through the same episode last year and made out nicely.

At first, the adjuster wrote it up at about $15k damage but after I reviewed the estimate, he missed more than half the...
Forum: Tires 08-05-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,339
Posted By B25guy
change them tires!

I'm eating humble pie now after I experienced a blowout in MT 500 miles after talking with HookedonClassics up in Glacier NP about my old Marathon tires...what was that about PressurePro?

I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-02-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,588
Posted By B25guy
A temporary solution could be putting a ~5k btu...

A temporary solution could be putting a ~5k btu window unit (<$150 at HD or Lowes) in a emergency exit window. I did that for 5 months when I moved to TX a few years ago and had to live in my...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-17-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,227
Posted By B25guy
I played with one of these last weekend at a...

I played with one of these last weekend at a motorcycle rally at the Honda booth...they said it was only a week old! Nice but not a replacement for the full-sized eu3000is. The guy said that this...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-29-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,885
Posted By B25guy
Stephen, My '03 Safari was hit with...

Stephen,

My '03 Safari was hit with "meatball" sized hail just about a year ago here in TX. Insurance totalled it and I bought it back.

I fiberglassed and painted the A/C shroud. You can't...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-10-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,575
Posted By B25guy
grabbing wind

I've had that system set up now for several months. Right now, it is keeping the batteries topped off in the trailer while parked in my yard. I don't use if for anything else yet. Even in my...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-07-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By B25guy
EdenPure??

I think this is the EdenPure Portable Heater...saw it on the last page of the Sunday Parade junk magazine when I sat down for dinner last night. Shows a little girl leaning against it and a cat on...
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,814
Posted By B25guy
sounds familiar...

Michelle,

You sound like you're trying the find the same harmony as I am; also computers and aviation. For the past 24 years, I've been weaving my way through computer graphics simulation...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-29-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,340
Posted By B25guy
the "real" reason to switch to store position when hooked up

In my (much earlier) post, I said I could think of no real reason to switch the store/use switch to "store" when hooked to shore power.

It is now clear that this is the easiest way to disconnect...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-10-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,575
Posted By B25guy
Might as well start thinking green...

Got an AirX 400W wind turbine last week...going to start experimenting with the various possibilities.

For starters, I'm going to run the juice into the twin batteries on the A/S to keep them...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-10-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,080
Posted By B25guy
hail repair on TV - update

Just got the truck back from a PDR outfit in The Colony...all I can say is it must be magic! There is not even the hint that it ever had a mark on it and I was mucho suspicious about this technique...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-09-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,976
Posted By B25guy
Usually a dirty carb or dirty plug or both. Do...

Usually a dirty carb or dirty plug or both. Do you keep Stabil in the gas when storing?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-29-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,020
Posted By B25guy
cost-benefit

My '03 was totalled by the insurance...repair was in excess of $23k...ACV of ~$31k...bought it back for salvage of $13k. Now owned free and clear.
You wouldn't know it was in a hail storm unless...
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