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Forum: On The Road... 11-13-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,557
Posted By memgrove2000
Thanksgiving is still a few days away. Go for a...

Thanksgiving is still a few days away. Go for a drive this weekend just to take the edge off. My wife will load up and go with our two girls and the 31 footer. Im sure you can handle it.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-09-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,477
Posted By memgrove2000
I would like to know how well the new antenna...

I would like to know how well the new antenna works? Christmas is coming and the inlaws are asking what I want...Do I want a new Jack or not?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-29-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By memgrove2000
"The camper it too tall" says the bridge, "Oh...

"The camper it too tall" says the bridge, "Oh nevermind" Now that was funny!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-16-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 55,906
Posted By memgrove2000
If you are planning to set the shell directly on...

If you are planning to set the shell directly on the ground you may as well just cut it flush now. But if you are going to store the shell in the air then use some good old duct tape to pull it out...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-14-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,819
Posted By memgrove2000
Welcome to the forums. Sounds like you have...

Welcome to the forums.
Sounds like you have hooked up to a tank flusher. Take a look at it in the light.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,870
Posted By memgrove2000
The vents are for air flow to the back of the...

The vents are for air flow to the back of the fridge. The original fridge will need the vents for both LP and electric operation. If you switch to a non rv electric only it will still produce some...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,870
Posted By memgrove2000
Well the fridge has an outside door, a vent in...

Well the fridge has an outside door, a vent in the floor , and a roof vent, at some point it will also run into the wheel well (Look in the bottom of those cabinets). Want to move those too? Moving...
Forum: Our Community 10-01-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 445,841
Posted By memgrove2000
I kinda thought it was too good to be true....it...

I kinda thought it was too good to be true....it is a beautiful specimen though.
Forum: Our Community 10-01-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 445,841
Posted By memgrove2000
````°Vintage 1967 17ft AIRSTREAM CARAVEL Travel...

````°Vintage 1967 17ft AIRSTREAM CARAVEL Travel Trailer°```` (https://southbend.craigslist.org/rvd/3309740420.html)

I just saw this and thought someone may be interested.
Forum: On The Road... 10-01-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By memgrove2000
Here is a list from the dealer locator off the...

Here is a list from the dealer locator off the reese website.

Reese (https://www.reeseprod.com/content/default.aspx)


Authorized Dealers within 20 miles of 45401
Custom Way Welding
2217 N...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-23-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By memgrove2000
They look great! But if you want them to last...

They look great! But if you want them to last wax the crap out of them! My 19 month old hubcap Mike's look like rusty junk.
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-16-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By memgrove2000
It takes a swift thump with my hand to get the...

It takes a swift thump with my hand to get the center of mine to set in. It also helps to have a helper hold the window while I thump it.
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,303
Posted By memgrove2000
Thanks for the links and the response Dan. I...

Thanks for the links and the response Dan. I will have to mull this over just a bit before moving ahead.
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-06-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,303
Posted By memgrove2000
Dan, Will this kit allow the fiber optic...

Dan, Will this kit allow the fiber optic indicators on my 71 to work? Can I cut the plug off and wire them directly because the factory plug inside the housing is rusted to the point of not working...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-14-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By memgrove2000
I am pretty sure it is the RM2820 which was the...

I am pretty sure it is the RM2820 which was the direct replacement off the Dometic chart. The trailer is 2 miles down the road at the farm house or I would run out an take a picture for you.

It...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-13-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By memgrove2000
We did not have to remove the credenza or the...

We did not have to remove the credenza or the pantry but you will have to remove a lot of screws that are in both of them. The partition wall in ours slid out twards the stove and we were able to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-06-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By memgrove2000
Pull harder! And yes replace it as it is an...

Pull harder! And yes replace it as it is an inexpensive safety item.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-04-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By memgrove2000
Did you accidently forget to open the valve on...

Did you accidently forget to open the valve on the wand handle? That seem to be an annual occurrence for me.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-24-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,193
Posted By memgrove2000
Thanks for the link, looks like I should just...

Thanks for the link, looks like I should just order the big one the first time and cover any truck we end up with.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-22-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,193
Posted By memgrove2000
Are the drop brawbars adjustable? I have an old...

Are the drop brawbars adjustable? I have an old truck and an even older hitch setup. I think the hitch setup may need replaced before we are able to replace the truck. So will the six inch drop (...
Forum: Boondocking 06-10-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,131
Posted By memgrove2000
We have a hanging strap system inside the truck...

We have a hanging strap system inside the truck cap. The straps system was bought from the bass pro catalog many many years ago designed to strech from the sides of the truck bed, but that gets in...
Forum: Boondocking 05-28-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,054
Posted By memgrove2000
On our 72 when the batteries are dead all we do...

On our 72 when the batteries are dead all we do is get the truck close enough to plug the cord into the truck. Instantly we can run the jack. We do this at least three times a year, and yes the kids...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-02-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,830
Posted By memgrove2000
What is the wood like under the front windows and...

What is the wood like under the front windows and around to the sides? I think if it is rotted away too much it will allow the shell to move up and down too much and shear the rivits also. It may...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-30-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,037
Posted By memgrove2000
TRUCK BODY | SERVICE BODIES | TRUCK BEDS |...

TRUCK BODY | SERVICE BODIES | TRUCK BEDS | UTILITY BODY | ALUMINUM TRUCK BODIES (https://www.800toolbox.com/service_body/service_bodies) These look cool but I do not believe the $6000.00 per year fuel...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-23-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By memgrove2000
On our D I Y bunk we use a large long closet bar...

On our D I Y bunk we use a large long closet bar to keep the kids from rolling out. It has a bracket on each wall and lifts out nice and easy. Stows just under the lower bed matress when not in use.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-04-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By memgrove2000
Do you realy want to trust a 40 year old furnace?...

Do you realy want to trust a 40 year old furnace? Nah. Get a new one.
Forum: Refrigerators 04-04-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Posted By memgrove2000
With our old unit I could feel the flu on the...

With our old unit I could feel the flu on the back of the fridge and tell if the electric element was warm. It was not hot enought to burn but it could get hot. This will only tell you if the heating...
Forum: Awnings 04-03-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By memgrove2000
I had the same problem with mine at the start of...

I had the same problem with mine at the start of last year. I thought the same thing about a broken spring. But wishing for the best I sprayed some oil in both ends and worked it back and forth a...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 03-24-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 46,679
Posted By memgrove2000
At that point I think I would have asked for the...

At that point I think I would have asked for the old guy that is sweeping the floor in the showroom.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-16-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By memgrove2000
Ours was mounted to a piece of wood, then the...

Ours was mounted to a piece of wood, then the wood had two screws holding it to the floor. They were right out front where you could see them. The wood and univolt slid out from the little hole and...
Forum: Fun & Games 03-14-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By memgrove2000
It will be a quick read. I am about 40 % done in...

It will be a quick read. I am about 40 % done in an hour. Her first try at pulling the 345 out of the yard at her parents house had me laughing out loud.
Forum: Fun & Games 03-14-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By memgrove2000
Sotry of a 345 owner. Should be a fun read,...

Sotry of a 345 owner. Should be a fun read, Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-13-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,600
Posted By memgrove2000
Is it as simple as jacking up the Argosy with the...

Is it as simple as jacking up the Argosy with the scissor jacks,


Dont do it with the stabilizers on the trailer. Get a real floor jack and a set of jack stands.
Forum: Tires 03-12-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,512
Posted By memgrove2000
I am changing also. I thought they were two...

I am changing also. I thought they were two different tires. My out of line tires looked the same all the way around the tire, not just one side top to bottom.

I would replace just the one and...
Forum: Tires 03-12-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,512
Posted By memgrove2000
It looks like mine did before having the trailer...

It looks like mine did before having the trailer axle aligned. We ate a brand new tire to the belts in less than 1800 miles. After an alignment and four new tires, 3000 miles later they all look...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-05-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,328
Posted By memgrove2000
While Early spring and late fall camping we take...

While Early spring and late fall camping we take our I-heater with us. It is the smaller of the two models. I does keep the front 2/3 of the trailer warm just fine. (We pull the bathroom door...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-01-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 32,054
Posted By memgrove2000
I like the idea of dollies under each wheel and...

I like the idea of dollies under each wheel and tongue jack. With a floor mounted winch on the wall side and a place to mount a pully in/on the floor on the other side. You could pull it both ways....
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-01-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 32,054
Posted By memgrove2000
Just build another door.

Just build another door.
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 01-08-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,886
Posted By memgrove2000
Our plates are based on value, plus a county...

Our plates are based on value, plus a county wheel tax. Then there is a personal property tax also based on value. For both of these we claim "Its a fixer-uper" for a better rate. I dont complain...
Forum: Awnings 01-02-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,856
Posted By memgrove2000
Something on yours just don't look...

Something on yours just don't look right....including maybe the fabric. It definitely looks newer than the vintage of your trailer.[/QUOTE]

I was thinking the same thing. Ours has a travel lock...
Forum: Awnings 01-02-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,856
Posted By memgrove2000
Maybe someone that is near a trailer can measure...

Maybe someone that is near a trailer can measure for us. Ours is 2 miles down the road and is working on being snowed in.
Forum: Awnings 01-02-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,856
Posted By memgrove2000
Does your pull strap attach on the top of the...

Does your pull strap attach on the top of the fabric? Ours is on the bottom side. Could your fabric be on upside down? I it looks right on the end of the tube. But the strap looks like it is on top? ...
Forum: Awnings 01-02-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,856
Posted By memgrove2000
Bart, I have to put my arms on before locking...

Bart, I have to put my arms on before locking them into the locked position. Pull out the fabric to the end. Then unlock the rafter arm put it on the roller tube end. Then while standing outside...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-01-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,914
Posted By memgrove2000
Happy New Year! I know it is early yet ...but......

Happy New Year! I know it is early yet ...but... is there a date? and will there be pudding shots?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-27-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,752
Posted By memgrove2000
We / my wife bought a universal repair kit for...

We / my wife bought a universal repair kit for the kids toilet at Menards. Then had to return it for the right $1.49 seal. Of course 1 little project TWO TRIPS to Menards! (I hate that)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-20-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,082
Posted By memgrove2000
All the 2 inch receivers say that. What did the...

All the 2 inch receivers say that. What did the door sticker say? I bet it is different. 10,000 pounds is a lot for a 5.3L
Forum: Photography 11-07-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,951
Posted By memgrove2000
With a book of checks and a full checking...

With a book of checks and a full checking account. :brows:
Forum: Our Community 10-05-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,050
Posted By memgrove2000
While on the way home from an elementary school...

While on the way home from an elementary school volleyball tourney this evening we saw 8 or 10 in the back of the Elkhart Campground. They are way off the road and hard to see. I did not get a good...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-19-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,138
Posted By memgrove2000
Is your furnace under your stove? Ours is but we...

Is your furnace under your stove? Ours is but we have a much older trailer. I think it will be the furnace vent. With a wall mount thermostat it may be trying to run,I would play with that idea...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 09-13-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,061
Posted By memgrove2000
I would like to send out a great big THANK YOU to...

I would like to send out a great big THANK YOU to all who came out to the Night of Destruction rally.

We had 7 units total with 3 Airstream trailers 1 Airstream motor home, and 3 other than...
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