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Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-25-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,053
Posted By milesinmyles
I find original Gorilla glue works best because...

I find original Gorilla glue works best because it expands when it dries. I just put a little on the screw threads before screwing it in. Don't use too much because it expands and it gets messy.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-30-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,745
Posted By milesinmyles
On my 27 GT this might be a screw inside the...

On my 27 GT this might be a screw inside the pantry closet. I think the long ones go into the side toward the oven. But as others said, the white head indicates this came from inside a closet with a...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-01-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By milesinmyles
I had same problem. Water was pouring out when I...

I had same problem. Water was pouring out when I flushed the tank. I was able to access the plumbing from back of my closet. I have a 27' Globetrotter. I expected it to be the pressure regulator but...
Forum: Awnings 08-14-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,044
Posted By milesinmyles
These awnings are very finicky. After following...

These awnings are very finicky. After following these steps my awning on my 2019 27 GT the awning operates perfectly 100% of the time.

First, Never, ever shut main power when awning is not fully...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-18-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,601
Posted By milesinmyles
As already said in other posts, check the check...

As already said in other posts, check the check valve and also the plumbing before and after the check valve. On my 2019 Globetrotter I had same problem and it was the plastic elbow before the check...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-16-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By milesinmyles
Leak when I flush black tank - Globetrotter 27FB

After reading multiple threads with the same problem I'm guessing the problem is that my black tank check valve failed from too much pressure when flushing. After seeing water dripping from the...
Forum: Tires 06-15-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,892
Posted By milesinmyles
I noticed a problem after about 10K miles. I...

I noticed a problem after about 10K miles. I learned that it wasn't a problem.


WHAT ARE SIDEWALL INDENTATIONS, UNDULATIONS & PROTRUSIONS?...
Forum: On The Road... 05-25-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,960
Posted By milesinmyles
Virginia Highland Haven Airstream Park

Hi everyone.

I'm planning to spend a week at Virginia Highland Haven Airstream Park at the end of June. Any suggestions for things to do - hikes, farmers markets, local farms for local meat, dairy...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,240
Posted By milesinmyles
As many have already warned about, watch out for...

As many have already warned about, watch out for the parkways. I was born and raised in BKLYN and have lots of family still there and I can't count how many trucks have been torn apart from hitting...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-09-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,025
Posted By milesinmyles
On my 27' GT I have a low water drain valve in...

On my 27' GT I have a low water drain valve in the bathroom. It is right next to the bypass valve on my water heater. If this is open, as you fill the fresh water tank the water will simply pour out....
Forum: On The Road... 04-01-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,947
Posted By milesinmyles
Stayed at Santee Lakes KOA, SC for a night on way...

Stayed at Santee Lakes KOA, SC for a night on way down South. Nice pull throughs on the lake. Stones throw from I95.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-07-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,266
Posted By milesinmyles
I had the same exact, and I mean exact problem...

I had the same exact, and I mean exact problem last year on my 2018 globetrotter. I took off the mixing valve. It took an unbelievable amount fo force to get it off. I had to go out and buy a 10"...
Forum: On The Road... 01-31-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,350
Posted By milesinmyles
I did Seneca lake 2 years ago and fell in love...

I did Seneca lake 2 years ago and fell in love with the region. Hiking Watkins Glen State Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park were fantastic. Stayed at Watkins Glen / Corning KOA. Nice place but I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-10-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,537
Posted By milesinmyles
Common problem. My 27GT was under warranty when...

Common problem. My 27GT was under warranty when it happened. Colonial AS said it was a know issue and they replaced it with their own after market gasket that they said was better than factory...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-01-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,415
Posted By milesinmyles
You sure can order them. I ordered mine from...

You sure can order them. I ordered mine from Colonial. The stock # is 682180 and it was $6.99 plus $8 shipping. I ordered 2 figuring it would break again. I now use 2 hands to pull closed and pull...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-20-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,372
Posted By milesinmyles
I don't doubt it. I had a hard time finding it...

I don't doubt it. I had a hard time finding it last year so I bought mine 6 weeks ago.
Amazon sells the concentrate so shipping is low and all you need to do is fill up the gallon jug with water.
Forum: Our Community 09-16-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,341
Posted By milesinmyles
Bob makes good point about watching out for the...

Bob makes good point about watching out for the parkways. I would add the Hutch to that list as well and there are a few others along your route. The one exception is the Garden State Parkway which...
Forum: Our Community 09-15-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,341
Posted By milesinmyles
Did this South Jersey to Cap Cod trip last month....

Did this South Jersey to Cap Cod trip last month. Came home down I90 to I84 to I684 to the Tap Bridge/NY Thruway. From there you can pick up NJ Turnpike or some other route South. Much, much better...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-27-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,768
Posted By milesinmyles
A few years ago my wife found a video on Youtube...

A few years ago my wife found a video on Youtube that provided the ingredients below to clean the black tank. The video explained how the chemical composition of each of the ingredients help break...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,508
Posted By milesinmyles
In a few weeks I'm heading up to Cape Cod from...

In a few weeks I'm heading up to Cape Cod from Cape May, NJ and I have similar concerns that many of posted. I'm very familiar with I95 and there are many challenging areas such as DC, Baltimore,...
Forum: Awnings 07-17-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,903
Posted By milesinmyles
I have experienced the same problem of the awning...

I have experienced the same problem of the awning not opening completely and not closing completely. Stopping about a foot from fully closed happened often. The dealer told me a couple of helpful...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 07-06-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By milesinmyles
Sofa Bed on 2019 GT

Hi everyone,

My son sleeps on the pullout sofa on our 2019 GT. Problem is that the cushions that go on top of the slide-out move and separate. Ive tried velcro straps and stick-on velcro but...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-06-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By milesinmyles
Handle Replacement on Bathroom Fan 2019 GT

Hi everyone,


I snapped the handle on my bathroom Fan this weekend. Picture attached. Colonial is sending me a new one for $6.99. I ordered two...

I was relieved that I can replace the handle...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-11-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,987
Posted By milesinmyles
I've had this happen. Chock the trailer, remove...

I've had this happen. Chock the trailer, remove the emergency brake on your TV and then try. This will allow slight movement for the ball to release. If not, then put the TV in neutral but make sure...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-28-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,198
Posted By milesinmyles
I had this problem coming out of winter storage...

I had this problem coming out of winter storage this year on my 2019 Globetrotter. Water would be hot for about 20 seconds and then turn warm. I found many posts about this being the mixing valve or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,007
Posted By milesinmyles
This can't be normal. I would also find a new...

This can't be normal. I would also find a new dealer for future purchases. Seems like he blew you off. I have a 2019 F150. I noticed on the Ford App that I check from time to time that if I haven't...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-29-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,472
Posted By milesinmyles
I seem to have the same problem. How hard was...

I seem to have the same problem. How hard was your valve to screw out of the tank? Mine won’t budge and I’m afraid of breaking something or snapping it.
Forum: Our Community 03-25-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,213
Posted By milesinmyles
Keeping my 27' Globetrotter at my home is not an...

Keeping my 27' Globetrotter at my home is not an option. I found a seasonal site near the beach about 3 hours from my home. I take about 3, 7-10 day trips a year and about 1 short weekend trip. My...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-10-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,113
Posted By milesinmyles
I pull my 2019 Globetrotter with a F-150 Eco...

I pull my 2019 Globetrotter with a F-150 Eco Boost engine, max tow package. No problems with power or sway. Like the 10-speed transmission and like the control I have in tow mode. All around very...
Forum: On The Road... 03-07-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,841
Posted By milesinmyles
Santee / Santee Lakes KOA in SC is a very easy on...

Santee / Santee Lakes KOA in SC is a very easy on and off I95. Great pull throughs on the lake.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 25,543
Posted By milesinmyles
Take a look at KYD. I remember an episode where...

Take a look at KYD. I remember an episode where they welded at receiver on their trailer.
Forum: On The Road... 01-15-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,076
Posted By milesinmyles
I stay at AS only Jersey Shore Haven year round....

I stay at AS only Jersey Shore Haven year round. Cape May is fabulous place to be. Not just Cape May but up and down the Jersey Shore is great. I live on Long Island and prefer the family atmosphere...
Forum: On The Road... 12-02-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,611
Posted By milesinmyles
I bought the Garmin RV 780 GPS Navigator with...

I bought the Garmin RV 780 GPS Navigator with Traffic and have used it for 3 long trips so far. Best feature is the route shaping by touching the screen and changing the route. This way I can avoid...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 11-23-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,159
Posted By milesinmyles
I have/hd a leak dripping on toilet, near back of...

I have/hd a leak dripping on toilet, near back of toilet on a 27 Globetrotter FB. I also had the weather stripping on the bathroom fan beak loose and was hitting the fan blades making noise. Colonial...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-21-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 108,544
Posted By milesinmyles
I can say they do and for the obvious safety...

I can say they do and for the obvious safety reasons we read so much about. But I can share a personal experience with my 2019 F150. I usually run pretty close or at payload capacity pulling my 2019...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 10-21-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By milesinmyles
I have several dings but fortunately can't be...

I have several dings but fortunately can't be seen from the ground so I understand your pain. I just had paint-less dent repair done on my 2019 F150 and Subi Outback. I can tell you that the F150 was...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-21-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,909
Posted By milesinmyles
This is what Colonial AS Service says

I reached out to Colonial to see if they could shed some light on this.


"This is a hot water drain. It is only for draining residual hot water in the lines. Always drain the water heater from...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-21-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By milesinmyles
Replacing exterior lights

Hi everyone.

I need to change a couple of the exterior amber and red lights on the side of my Globetrotter 27FB due to condensation. While they are under warranty I don't feel like driving back to...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-21-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,909
Posted By milesinmyles
Sure. I didn't hit the upload button the first...

Sure. I didn't hit the upload button the first time.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-21-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,909
Posted By milesinmyles
Globetrotter 27FB - What is the white valve for?

Hello everyone.

Does anyone know what this white valve is for? I checked my manual several times but see no mention of it.

I noticed it while winterising but didn't notice that it had any...
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