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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-13-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,905
Posted By billiards
not a real answer to problem...however we just...

not a real answer to problem...however we just found that our winter campsite in Tucson requires support OFF THE GROUND they claim it is city law..
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-15-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,595
Posted By billiards
post update on water heater.......removed old,...

post update on water heater.......removed old, measured calc. opening, I found opening was ALMOST large enough to force in the new.....BUT NOT QUITE....

I would post that b-4 the mistake to try...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,047
Posted By billiards
well.....we all know what we would like, what...

well.....we all know what we would like, what do we really need, but what can we afford.....for me and my a/s 25 footer, a 1/2 ton would do the job, pulling 6,000-7000 pds it would be working at...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-06-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,595
Posted By billiards
Water Heater Service Life?

our 2005 safari water heater died...(leaky).....I would say we cleaned in at least yearly.....5 months it was our winter home....question is what have others found was the life of water...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-07-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,377
Posted By billiards
Floor would be best choice......consider the...

Floor would be best choice......consider the bushings on the armiture of the motor,the flat surface is the long portion of the bearing.....it should be on the floor otherwise the friction surface is...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-05-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By billiards
leak at the emerg. exit rear window

I suppose all know this i didnt, soooo had a rather nasty leak all of a sudden from rear exit window 25 safari......after removing and cleaning for new D seal ......i found 3 drain holes were...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-06-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By billiards
Thanks for info........helps train loads, jack

Thanks for info........helps train loads, jack
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-26-2014, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By billiards
Thanks......a million, jack

Thanks......a million, jack
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-25-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By billiards
Help: battery terminal wire

Changed old batteries for fresh....main cables are fool proof, but forgot where the small eyelet black wire was attached.......neg or pos. Thanks
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-15-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By billiards
thanks Jammer.....I suppose it's...

thanks Jammer.....I suppose it's normal.......brand ...POWER COMPONETS....model 7300.....thanks much, jack
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-15-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By billiards
Smile Blinking lights?

Need help....from time to time my interior lights go slightly dim to bright, have checked supply to trailer at both ends, + or - vari .08 volt, cord connectors clean, refg., off on does not seem to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,243
Posted By billiards
Keep with mfg limits and you will be...

Keep with mfg limits and you will be okay.......but having worked on trucks, and auto over past years what always haunts me is the axles and components.......
The 3/4ton truck has double (2) per...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-16-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,313
Posted By billiards
install of skylight dome

Having looked and searched forum, i am thinking of installing new skylight dome (27x27) replacing my old junk orig. (22x22 frame size)......my thoughts at this time are simply attach new one to roof...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-01-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By billiards
2005 Safari rear cabinets

On our 25' there are corner permanent corner enclosed areas next to the flip cabinet doors.....has anyone attempted to remove or adapt this lost space? They seem tobe glued who knows. Thanks for the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-23-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,777
Posted By billiards
excella ...you have it correct.....having been in...

excella ...you have it correct.....having been in the lubrication bussiness for 30 years i feel i need to contribute when i feel qualified.....which is not very often....black grease typically...
Forum: Tires 07-23-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,299
Posted By billiards
thanks all of ya

well i confess on the blowout.....of course it was the right front tire......7 years old ...approx. 15000 miles.....sustained speeds many times of over 70 mph.....i guess i will change my driving...
Forum: Tires 07-23-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,299
Posted By billiards
tire life = speed

about to replace tires on my a/s 2005 safari 25'.......at what speed do you folk pull you trailer and w/water tank full or empty.....thanks a bunch (i havent paid much attention to top speed and...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-13-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,546
Posted By billiards
torsion bars

Okay i give up.....is there an adj. for torsion bars on 05 25 ft ss.....many years ago autos had torsion bars and there was on SOME =adjusters...have not found anything on web sites about...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 02-02-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,679
Posted By billiards
Exhaust fan/stove

i suppose everyone knows about the exhaust fan above the cook stove (05 safari ss 25 ft)....well waxing trlr today, up and under the vent cover i found two little locking swing levers locking the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 01-20-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,568
Posted By billiards
Mounting swing arm for t.v.

has anyone adapted the refrig. wall for mounting of t.v. swing bracket?....the hollow wall does not really turn me on to mount anything other than a small cup to hold cotton....i had put the idea on...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 12-18-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By billiards
Stove top

Have not seen a post on this ....but our 06 safari stove top rods for hold ing pans etc. has always been a testy one for keeping small size pots from falling to an angle....my fix was to weld 1/4...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-04-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By billiards
Cool 2005 Safari/heater problem

we have a sometimes no heat problem w/our 2005 safari 25 footer.....it has a lever style temp. control on themostat w/ top lever switch for heater fan.....about 50 % of the times when flipping the...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 12-04-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By billiards
have tried a couple diff. brands....incl....

have tried a couple diff. brands....incl. walbernize, the best i have found is the pink wax, found on ebay, and at truck stops...just bought two bottles yesterday 10.00 ea., 1/2 the current price on...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-27-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,600
Posted By billiards
terrific...i have always wondered about the likes...

terrific...i have always wondered about the likes of accidental pull-off.....everytime i connect the chains i am sure i will think of your posting.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-26-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By billiards
Wall /LED tv mount

i would like to mount swing out tv mount on wall next to refrig. stall.....wall = it measures about 1" in width (incl. air space i think)...wood lag screws i guess would be the used for the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-16-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By billiards
door hinges/clean up

surie wish we could get some help on cleaning of oxid. d/hinges...have tried several cleaners ..none work..:blush:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-15-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 103,792
Posted By billiards
yes..esp. bluegrass,

yes..esp. bluegrass,
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,575
Posted By billiards
well....just start the clean/waxing...

well....just start the clean/waxing w/walbernize.....in past i have used a pink wax that work nicely, however, my first try w/walbernize has left me centered in a ? mark......oh it...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-20-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By billiards
thanks Paula....ya broken spring for sure....went...

thanks Paula....ya broken spring for sure....went over a r.r. to fast out in the az. desert ...i am sure the bump was so bad the tires came off the ground ...it stretched the brake wire to the axle...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-19-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By billiards
flip up cabinet springs:?

2005 safari...broke cabinet door (flip up type) spring.....have tried to locate one from dealers but no luck..(desperate) email at :
jebcsb@hotmail.com:bb:
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-29-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,706
Posted By billiards
well....i checked last year w/my cpa, she said,...

well....i checked last year w/my cpa, she said, "its a gray area but as it is putting one up for an audit" i did not add it to my tax form for credit.....not worth it to me...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-16-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By billiards
update ...05 safari..solar wire

just posting for future ref.......to run solar panel wire down refrig. vent from roof mount solar panel, to reach factory wire connection, the vent cover must be removed (8 rivets drilled out) /at...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-15-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
Posted By billiards
wiring help/solar

i thought it would be a piece of cake....having after a year of manuel moving solar panel at ground level ...decided to mount it on roof (2005 safari 25 ft.) , forum threads have from time to time...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-27-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By billiards
3m mounting tape

while back i saw a post on the 3m mounting tape for solar panels.....in fact on post offered some short lengths for us with smaller need....any help on 3m product number and success using it would be...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-01-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,096
Posted By billiards
shower head/spray

having a very small amount of spray coming from our shower head.....thought i might share what worked for me.....after de lime a few times, turning up the water pressure, without much change to the...
Forum: Floor Finishes 02-08-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
Posted By billiards
firmness of orig floor

just how firm should the orig. floorinb be?.....my 05 safari has spongy floor....am considering laying down hardwood flooring...what do ya think?:cool:
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-07-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By billiards
the reason for removing the ribbed plastic was ...

the reason for removing the ribbed plastic was it is difficult to slide the hangers and clothes to one side for easy removing particular hanger and its clolthing....the groves hold the hanger and...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-06-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By billiards
for future ref.......the metal hanger rod does...

for future ref.......the metal hanger rod does not only go through the wood mounting brackets, it also goes through the wall....therefore there is no removing the rod as it must have been assembled...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-05-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By billiards
advice/closet hanger rod

2005 safari 25 ft. ......left closet rod has anti slide plastic wrapping...(some one had a nightmare inventing it)anyway i am trying to remove the rod which is incased by wood bracket w/whole to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,443
Posted By billiards
diesel engine/future

i dont do a lot of posting....i do visit this forum/site often....owning a ford (06 6.0 die.) die doesnt mean it has died...atleast not yet....i find it interesting that a leader in the diesel...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-30-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,149
Posted By billiards
this forum has many ideas on the solar...

this forum has many ideas on the solar panels....after digesting many we did purchase a 50 watt simply to keep the batteries up while parked at our residence.....it of course doesnt help much when...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-28-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,487
Posted By billiards
will just jump in on this forum topic and hope...

will just jump in on this forum topic and hope for tolerance......my first job, which begin in my teen years, was in a brake and front in shop (Omaha Nebraska) and considered the best but surely not...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-28-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,304
Posted By billiards
thanks for all the help on my lug nuts ....well...

thanks for all the help on my lug nuts ....well i sprayed them for a few days, worked them on/off, and did manage to get them all off, checked brakes, cleaned and repacked wheel bearings (...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 59,337
Posted By billiards
this entire thread has been interesting......to...

this entire thread has been interesting......to say the least....i bought a new 06 f250.....from the old school, a new car/truck is a slam dunk 100,000 miler w/out problems, except for the jap...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-12-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,304
Posted By billiards
lug nuts / wheel remove

Have searched the topics....need advice, new to me (2nd year) last fall tried to remove wheels and clean repack w/brgs.....with out success as i could not get the lug nuts broke loose, would like to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-11-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By billiards
we will be there....(rochester mn.) esp....

we will be there....(rochester mn.) esp. interested in the mounting ......on roof, have a portable panel now but am thinkiing about perm. mount on roof..jack/carolyn
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-08-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By billiards
kitchen draws coming apart

:bb:looked at the forum threads...i must be the only one with the problem....the front face of the pull out draws are coming loose from the side frames....glued, guess i will install a cross pin and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-23-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,158
Posted By billiards
torsion bar load levelers?

i guess thats what they are called....on my f 250 4x4, i finally have concluded that the safari 25 ft. pulls and handles better w/out the torsion bar hitch.....anyone else find that to be the case?
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-13-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,061
Posted By billiards
update on fresh water drain

earlier i posted a question as to the valve drain .....open/closed...and lack of any flow through valve.....finally opened clogged valve with air pressure...thanks a million ...jack
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-05-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,967
Posted By billiards
Brian....dont know about the suburban, however if...

Brian....dont know about the suburban, however if ya have a problem with the atwood it will test your tolerance with making phone calls followed by +#.., ==and what ever else they can dream up to...
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