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Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-15-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,256
Posted By ltorgy
Wheel Info?

Excuse my ignorance, but I suspect not just any Sendel 16" wheels will do? What should I look for, or should I just ask the Michelin tire place? I spotted some wheels that I like, which say "16X6...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-28-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By ltorgy
No, I'm just waiting for the RV season to settle...

No, I'm just waiting for the RV season to settle down before driving out to AM Solar.
Forum: The Pet Forum 10-22-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,245
Posted By ltorgy
Wow. We have two little dogs that take us...

Wow. We have two little dogs that take us camping in our AS. Looks like we either have to avoid some of the East Coast or check campground websites beforehand for pet rules.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-05-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,678
Posted By ltorgy
I have a new (5 months old) Flying Cloud and we...

I have a new (5 months old) Flying Cloud and we have tried the water pump once. It came one every single time we opened a faucet and the noise was not pleasant. Since we were at a camp that had a...
Forum: Steps 10-04-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,525
Posted By ltorgy
Update

I think grounding my steel step and bending them was the best thing to happen to me. Let me explain. After unbolting the steps and bending them back to it's normal shape (a relatively easy process)...
Forum: Steps 10-02-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,525
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks for Your Insights and Thoughts

This is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. I will stick with the steel steps and if they get damaged beyond repair, I will replace them for under $100. I must admit, they work well. ...
Forum: Steps 10-01-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,525
Posted By ltorgy
Aluminum vs. Steel Steps

Anyone have any experience with replacing the steel double steps in a new AS with the aluminum steps? Are there any advantage over the steel besides weight and rust resistance? Are they...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-21-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,712
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks for Many Ideas

There are so many people to thank, I don't know where to start. I am fairly good at side to side leveling ( I too have those Anderson red leveling things) and I know how to use the front jack to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-20-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,712
Posted By ltorgy
Best Way To Level An AS, Front to Back

OK gang. What is the best way to level an AS? We've used our brand new 25' Flying Cloud all summer and we love it. However, it never seems level no matter what I do. So I finally brought my 6...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-08-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks Howard, Bigventure, Gary and Lew. I've...

Thanks Howard, Bigventure, Gary and Lew. I've been educated and now have a plan for installing my rear camera without making it permanent. I may also try the glue gun trick or fabricate a battery...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-07-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
Hi Howard. Just curious. I was thinking of...

Hi Howard. Just curious. I was thinking of using silicone to attach the rear camera to my AS since I could remove it if I didn't like the placement. Why 5200 or ParBond over silicone? Or were you...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 09-04-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
As mentioned earlier in the thread, I finally...

As mentioned earlier in the thread, I finally took my new AS back to the dealer and they fixed the problem. Now I can close the door with a firm close (one hand only) rather than a slam. Very...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-03-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks for the info Lew. AM Solar sells the...

Thanks for the info Lew. AM Solar sells the Magnum Inverters as well. Perhaps I should just drive out there and ask them about the proper setup. Fortunately, they are minutes from my house. Lyle
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks. I will keep that in mind when mounting...

Thanks. I will keep that in mind when mounting the camera. Lyle
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-02-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By ltorgy
Great Idea

What a great idea. I hadn't considered one Lithium-Ion battery to replace my two stock 12V batteries. I read about all of the advantages on the AM Solar site and I am certain that theses newer...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-02-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks. After doing a bit or research, I won't...

Thanks. After doing a bit or research, I won't touch the Optima batteries. I will consider 6V AMG batteries. I need more capacity, not less. I don't need to reduce the weight up front at all, and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-02-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
Mounting of Camera

I now have tons of ideas for power to a backup camera. Now the question is: where is the best place to mount the camera? If it doesn't matter, I might mount it near the listen plate light rather...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 09-02-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
Update

Hi Everyone. After trying all of the suggestions in this thread and no luck. Fortunately, my new AS was under warranty and we took it to the dealer. We got it back recently and everything is fixed...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-02-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks Everyone

Gee, thanks everyone for all of the ideas, especially the picture of the dis-assembled light. As for the direction of the running light - no, it's in the right direction. I took a picture of the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-01-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,882
Posted By ltorgy
How Do You Remove a Running Light?

I have researched a few back-up cameras for my AS and have decided on one, but it needs power. The best bet is to tap into one of my rear running lights on top (see picture). How do I access their...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-31-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By ltorgy
Optima vs. Golf Batteries

I've never heard of the Optima Battery, but it looks good. Anyone know if they are better than using two 6V golf batteries? Less weight? The Optima website says they are not gel, but advanced AMG...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-28-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks. Great advice. Lyle

Thanks. Great advice. Lyle
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-25-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,699
Posted By ltorgy
I just bought an Anderson WD Hitch. It's only 60...

I just bought an Anderson WD Hitch. It's only 60 lbs, easy to connect and works differently than the standard WD hitch. See picture. Haven't actually tried it yet, but will give report when I do.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-25-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks everyone. I have Goo Gone and WD-40. And...

Thanks everyone. I have Goo Gone and WD-40. And thanks Doug for the link. I guess it's more of a fluororesin coating rather than a plastic coating on the aluminum siding. That would make more...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-24-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
So I guess the plasticoat on our new AS is not...

So I guess the plasticoat on our new AS is not detectable when looking at it up close or feeling the outer surface - that is until it oxidizes and starts to degrade?
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-23-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks. I was wondering what I could use. Lyle

Thanks. I was wondering what I could use. Lyle
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-23-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By ltorgy
Problem Solved?

OK, we just went out to our AS in storage and guess what? The squeak in the bathroom is gone! :bb: The big difference between our trip with the squeak and now is that the grey and black tanks are...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 07-23-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
I just went out to our AS. I used dry lubricant...

I just went out to our AS. I used dry lubricant on the latch and checked the hinge screws. There were tight. The latch worked well. The latch seemed properly aligned with the post. The...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-23-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
False Alarm

OK egg on my face. On closer inspection, I can see two things. First, there is no plastic coating over the aluminum skin as I have read about in other threads. Secondly, as you can see by the...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-22-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By ltorgy
Small Plastic Coat Repair on a New AS?

We've had our AS for 7 weeks now and after a recent trip noticed a small imperfection (hole) in the plastic coating in the front just behind the SS panel. Actually a few small holes where the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-22-2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By ltorgy
We just bought our 25' AS a few months ago and we...

We just bought our 25' AS a few months ago and we just love it. Having said that, we are a bit disappointed in how Thor is cutting corners. Like the rather inefficient and extremely noisy...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 07-21-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
Great ideas. Thanks. I will try to lubricate...

Great ideas. Thanks. I will try to lubricate the latch mechanism and looks for loose screws in the hinges. That makes perfect sense. I should have my answer on these ideas in a day or two. We...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-20-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By ltorgy
Great suggestions. Especially the humor. I will...

Great suggestions. Especially the humor. I will see what the dealer thinks of it when we take it in to be serviced, but they did mention something about a break-in period. I will check for loose...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-19-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By ltorgy
You are absolutely correct in us not wanting our...

You are absolutely correct in us not wanting our bathroom floor on our new AS to be gutted just to fix something that might go away over time. I will take it to the dealer so they can have it on...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 07-19-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I never...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I never would have thought about the stabilizers and the level of the trailer. As a point of reference, I do level my trailer and I don't crank the stabilizers...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-19-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By ltorgy
Any Experience With Squeaky Floor?

We were out for the first time in our new AS (for 6 days). Actually, this is our second time out, but the first trip was just an overnight trial run. Yes, after listening to the rather noisy...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 07-19-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,926
Posted By ltorgy
Have to Slam the Door on a New AS?

OK maybe I should ask the dealer that we just bought our new AS from, but while out for our first trip (6 days), my wife and I were rather taken back by how much force it takes to close the door in...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-12-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,720
Posted By ltorgy
Wow, what great suggestions. For the price, I...

Wow, what great suggestions. For the price, I might just buy another 100W solar suitcase from Renogy for a total of 200 watts. The total cost for both would only be about 15% more than Zamp's 120W...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-12-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,720
Posted By ltorgy
Solar on a Shoestring

Due to the constant drain on our batteries from the propane detector and the occasional use of power when doing routine maintenance on our AS during storage, I was looking for a way to charge the...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-12-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,718
Posted By ltorgy
As a newbie, I was recently made fun of on the...

As a newbie, I was recently made fun of on the form for not knowing the difference between a converter and an inverter (not this thread), so I appreciate when someone is professional enough to give...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-12-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,795
Posted By ltorgy
Solar on a Shoestring

I just purchased a Renogy 100 watt folding solar suitcase to charge my batteries at about 1/2 the price of the Zamp 120 watt system. The two units look about the same, but I have been very happy...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks for the clarification on converter vs....

Thanks for the clarification on converter vs. inverter. Lyle
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks. Sounds like a winner for me. A project...

Thanks. Sounds like a winner for me. A project for the near future.

Lyle
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-08-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks Steamy1. I love Amazon. But is the fan...

Thanks Steamy1. I love Amazon. But is the fan quiet enough to replace the inverter on my brand new AS? I suspect the new inverter is more efficient on the batteries and would be enough reason to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-07-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
Where did you buy your Progressive Dynamics 4655?

Where did you buy your Progressive Dynamics 4655?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-06-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
New Refrigerator Fans

The replacement fans are the Noctua NF-S12A PWM. They use 1.44 Watts each at 0.12 Amps. See the before and after pictures. They are totally silent. The yellow wire is 12V and the black wire is...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-04-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,539
Posted By ltorgy
We have a brand spanking new AS and the two fans...

We have a brand spanking new AS and the two fans that drove us nuts on our first trip out was the refrigerator cooling fan and the inverter/charger fan. I solved the refrigerator fan noise by...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-03-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,489
Posted By ltorgy
Great Advice

Thanks again. I can see where it would be easy to overlook a propane detector cut-off switch when using the trailer. One option is to not install a cut-off switch and use my new 100W solar panel to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-02-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,489
Posted By ltorgy
Thanks Everyone

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Here is what I'm going to do:

1) I'm going to try installing a cut-off switch on the propane detector.
2) I just bought a portable 100W solar suitcase from...
Forum: Windows & Screens 07-01-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,701
Posted By ltorgy
Agreed. As a new AS owner and before we even had...

Agreed. As a new AS owner and before we even had a chance to take it out, I walked into the back window, which was up half way. I suggested to my wife that we either open the potentially offending...
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