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Forum: Tires 03-28-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 36,332
Posted By fred bartlet
Michelin 16" conversion!!!

I ran my A/S through 4 new Marathons before I had enough of the blow outs. I replaced them with Michelin LTs and new wheels. Going, going, gone. 182004

Sold the GFN's to use on a trash trailer!...
Forum: Tires 11-27-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,065
Posted By fred bartlet
Update: Mine were TST also, but no longer.

Update: Mine were TST also, but no longer.
Forum: Tires 10-23-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,065
Posted By fred bartlet
Tire monitors and gym's

Yes, I installed a set of external TPM's after several GYM blowouts but of course nothing happened the first year of use. Then the second year I blew a GYM and the alarm did nothing!! Changed the...
Forum: Tires 08-30-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,718
Posted By fred bartlet
Say, have you noticed the new A/S Eddie Bower...

Say, have you noticed the new A/S Eddie Bower edition has 16" Michelins on them.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-29-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,140
Posted By fred bartlet
A/C full of mud dobbers wasps!

I ran my A/C this spring and without trying it out, i started on a trip up north. On my first stop, I tried to run the A/C but it just bumped and jumped before tripping out.

Well, one repair bill...
Forum: Tires 08-26-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,718
Posted By fred bartlet
Gym's blow and go!

I finally had my fill of GYM's, pulling a 31 S/O over the last 8 years. Of the 8 tires, 3 blew side walls, 2 were road kills and the rest were just waiting to blow. I tried tire monitors, balance...
Forum: Doors & Locks 08-07-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,504
Posted By fred bartlet
Hinge pin movement repaired

After removing and replacing the hinge bolts in the previous post, I expected the pin problem to improve, but to no avail, it still worded out. So taking one of the fixes that were posted and I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-18-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,343
Posted By fred bartlet
Propane fueled EU200i generators!

I converted a pair of 2000's for my AS this year and just returned from a trip out west. The twin 40# fed the system fine but the load carrying capacity of the generators was not what I thought it...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-18-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,874
Posted By fred bartlet
No water needed for batteries after two years of use!

I replaced the battery burner in my AS after the first set of batteries went bad, with the new 4 stage converter, I haven't needed to add any water to the new set of batteries in two years. A big...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-14-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,524
Posted By fred bartlet
Actibrake failure on the road!

Yes, our Actibrake unit failed on an outing to the Grand Canyon but luckily it happen while the A/S was parked. The pump was full on when I returned to camp after setting on the site for three days....
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 09-08-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,708
Posted By fred bartlet
Rear vision for TT and back up camera for TV

I have completed the camera install for both units and everything seems to be in place. I chose to use the cable camera system because it's simple to connect and is interference free. This system...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 08-20-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,708
Posted By fred bartlet
Two Camera Rearview Install

Greetings, I have this project underway for my TV and 30 S/O. The fiberglass topper was easy, I drilled and mounted the backup camera and ran the cable inside to the under body cable run. The AS is...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-02-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By fred bartlet
Class V hitch important for 30 S/O!

Yes, I converted to a class 5 too, because of the OEM receiver problems. I found a Curt for less than $200 and put it right on to pull my 30 S/O. It's a real beefy receiver and holds the HA real...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-24-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,504
Posted By fred bartlet
Running gear?

Andy, the wheels have always been balanced and the new disc brakes you sold me should be good too, but I may have to use a wheel balancing system to be sure. I like the looks of the bead system one...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-24-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,504
Posted By fred bartlet
Loose door hinge repair

Hello loose hinges! I finally made the time to fix the untightenable fasteners on the door hinges on my 2001/30'.

And yes, this requires that you remove the metal trim on the inside, find the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-09-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,343
Posted By fred bartlet
Honda EU2000i Tri-fuel conversion

I just finished the first of my Honda generator Tri-fuel conversion kit by CMD and thought I'd send along my project.

For the conversion, they ask you to send in your carb to ad the gas line tap...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-09-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,368
Posted By fred bartlet
Generator Security?

Your right, but I would only use this while I'm in the trailer and using the generators as it's power source. It would on take me a second to know if they were disconnected and I would be out the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-09-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,368
Posted By fred bartlet
Dual propane tap for 2 Honda EU2000i generators

Hi, this is a follow up to many questions I've had to make a tap for a dual propane generator connection. I made up the first of my propane (Central Marine Diesel Tri-fuel kit) conversion but still...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-04-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,275
Posted By fred bartlet
CDM Conversion for Honda Eu 2000i

I used the CDM conversion and in the process of removing the carb from the gen. set, I removed the small throttle controller on the top of the carburetor and sent it in for conversion. Well, when it...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-04-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,299
Posted By fred bartlet
Hydraulic Brake Line Problems

I installed a disc brake kit using the Kodiak brakes and a universal line kit. Being a manufacturing engineer might have helped but first, the flex lines on this kit used a ridged 90 on the end to...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-04-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,504
Posted By fred bartlet
Smile Hinge bolts have nuts on inside with lose glue!

Hi, I have the same problem on my AS and yes, you have to remove the trim ring around the door frame on the inside. I ask an AS repairman, so this is the fix! Then locate the center of the bolt and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-02-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,792
Posted By fred bartlet
Setting on blocks with Stablizers down.

I use the stabilizers down method, but I'm up on blocks( cement block/2x6's) with the weight off the axles. I like to store this by cus it's quick maintenance in the spring, no flats on tires from...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-02-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,756
Posted By fred bartlet
Axles and storage?

I jack up the trailer on my 30' and use a cement block with 2x6's on top to shim to the bottom of the frame on each side. This takes the weight off the tires and axles. This allows me to do my axle...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-28-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,321
Posted By fred bartlet
Question about the thread sealant used on my AS...

Question about the thread sealant used on my AS gas lines? When I broke a flare fitting lose, it had a solid sealant on the threads and not pipe dope or tape. Is this to make it shake proof? I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-28-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,860
Posted By fred bartlet
Tom, with Tri-Fuel conversion I will carry a gas...

Tom, with Tri-Fuel conversion I will carry a gas can backup to my propane on the RV, but hopefully they won't need to run full time/full load, or(33 hrs of full load run time). Luckily, my two week...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-27-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,860
Posted By fred bartlet
Question Propane feed for Dual Honda Generator set from dual 40 tanks

I am converting two Honda 2000 generator sets to run on a Tri-Fuel Kit from CMD in Mane. I want to use my dual 40# propane to feed them and have the quick connects to make it removable. My kit...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-17-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,335
Posted By fred bartlet
40's and loving them

Handing those big tanks takes a talent I learned moving large (100 #) units farming. One never carried these but rolled them by handling them from the top and turning them to move them. Then to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-26-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,430
Posted By fred bartlet
Best Tow Vehicle?

My Chevy HD250, CC. Diesel, 4X4 is the best in it's class. Tow a 31' and get 12-13 MPG, with lots of storage in my covered box. I have a roof rack to carry the canoe and the bikes hang off the back...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-10-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,874
Posted By fred bartlet
Ricky, I don't think they vent through the fill...

Ricky, I don't think they vent through the fill tube, but it's a good question to ask the manufacture about, as he's right here in Michigan.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-10-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,874
Posted By fred bartlet
Thanks for the input, but the AGM solution is...

Thanks for the input, but the AGM solution is good but expensive. The flooded cell are cheap but require lots of maintenance and watering is one I can solve,plus the 3 stage charger to keep them...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-09-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,874
Posted By fred bartlet
New battery watering systems?

I have to replace a set of group 27 batteries, but I am looking into adding a watering system, like the Qwik Fill, to service the batteries. It's a little expensive ($60), but it will allow me to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-09-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,430
Posted By fred bartlet
GM Duramax and 31' Excella

I've driven this unit over 55K in four years and it's just now broken in. Pulls like a mule, gets 10-11 towing, and rides like a dream. It pulls my Excella with a HaHa like it wasn't there but...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 12-07-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,014
Posted By fred bartlet
P-3 for Hyd/disc brakes?

Lew, I had the same Prodgy NC problem last year after I changed brakes to Hyd/disc's on my 2001 31'and then l installed the P-3. And vola, not a single problem in a whole year of towing with the new...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,461
Posted By fred bartlet
PS, lengthening the pig tail on my AS is more...

PS, lengthening the pig tail on my AS is more work than installing the HAHA but I checked into that one also. The pig tail is run down through the frame at the A frame, into to the belly pan, out...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,461
Posted By fred bartlet
Chains and Brake Safety Cable on HaHa

Sean, I got out the Hensley Install instructions and they say adjust for the added 12 inches of hitch length. But what are you adjusting to? I added a new chain because the OEM was too short to...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-13-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,461
Posted By fred bartlet
Chains on HaHa

Hi, I too installed my Arrow and found the OEM safety chains too short. I bought a new larger set with hooks and installed them by cutting off the originals. But now the new chains are too long(4-5...
Forum: Excella slide out models 08-19-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,903
Posted By fred bartlet
Vinnie, I might try using something in front of...

Vinnie, I might try using something in front of the slide before you move it in. Because I didn't remove the carpet in front of the slide, my wood floor has remained purfect and no slide roller...
Forum: Excella slide out models 06-10-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,903
Posted By fred bartlet
Wood floor for galley area

After five years of camping, the fully carpeted floor in the galley area has gotten very dirty and never has worked well. So I shopped for a natural maple flooring to match the maple cabinets and...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-07-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,020
Posted By fred bartlet
Angry Skylight replacement

The skylights are both replaced on my 2001 31 Excella for the same reason, AS does not know how to mount them. When I discovered the cracking around the mounting screws on the rear skylight, I took...
Forum: On The Road... 03-17-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 371,006
Posted By fred bartlet
Tim, I can't beat the 299.9 but diesel in Grand...

Tim, I can't beat the 299.9 but diesel in Grand Rapids, Mi is now 4.19!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-05-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,935
Posted By fred bartlet
Towing with 04 D/A

Bill, I've had 4 years towing with my 3/4T with a 31 Ft, 10K AS in tow. And the only draw back I've discovered, was the fact that I forgot I was towning something until I had to stop. Then I found...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-12-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,920
Posted By fred bartlet
Jackl, I'm ready to update my Glass Box too but I...

Jackl, I'm ready to update my Glass Box too but I noticed that the Wingard ant. needs to be upgraded for the new digital TV. Did you do this monification?

Fred B.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-16-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,588
Posted By fred bartlet
Question Rear Vision for 30' Trailer!

Hay, this post caught my eye, as I've been trying to find someone that has tried to use the wireless Swann 3 camera kit sold at Costco. I want to use the wireless cameras to give me rear vision...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-16-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,950
Posted By fred bartlet
ARE MX series Truck Topper!

Bill, the ARE model MX is the only truck topper with that rear lift door option. I love the way it works, a step from the hitch stepper and your in the bed.50996 The bed rug mat inside makes working...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,950
Posted By fred bartlet
6.5 bed for CC DA

My dealer talked me out of the 8 ft box when I ordered the truck. GM was suppost to have the 4 wheel stearing in the 3/4 T 4x4 trucks by then, and I would have ordered the long bed with that combo.....
Forum: Awnings 11-17-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,465
Posted By fred bartlet
Screened porch for sleeping the grand children?

Our previous trailer had a screened room but it had roll down curtins for privacy so one could sleep out in it. And of course, we thought that this would be a nice addition so our growing grand...
Forum: Awnings 11-17-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,506
Posted By fred bartlet
Better safe than sorry!

I was aware of most the safety concerns for awning use, but one sunny day I left it up to do some local touring. But when I returned to the camp site, I found that a small cloud burst had filled the...
Forum: Awnings 11-14-2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,094
Posted By fred bartlet
No trim??

Lew, if AS knows this the correct way to mount the Zip-Dee, then why didn't they finish the job at the factory????? Is it to make the curved section of the end replaceable with removing the window...
Forum: Awnings 11-13-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,094
Posted By fred bartlet
Awning mount custom trim install!

The Zip-Dee awning mounted on my, 2001 30',on the rear bed room window has always presented a cleaning problem because of the mount. The stright mounting hardware is attached to the end of the...
Forum: Tires 10-30-2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,706
Posted By fred bartlet
Hi, I looked at the web-site and they only...

Hi, I looked at the web-site and they only deliver to Canadian addresses. How would a state side AS get some of these units?
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