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Forum: Fun Finder Community 05-23-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By PaintyLiz
Wow! You guys are amazing! Just popped in for a...

Wow! You guys are amazing! Just popped in for a minute, I am rarely online - glad I got to see this!

You've got a typo in your Part 1 - an extra "https://" you might want to fix that :D

Here's...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,799
Posted By PaintyLiz
By the way, you can use a regular house...

By the way, you can use a regular house thermostat for the furnace. I replaced the one in our 2008 189FBR years ago. We don't use the furnace often, but it works great when we do!

(Also ran a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,799
Posted By PaintyLiz
Trace the electrical wiring and push & wiggle all...

Trace the electrical wiring and push & wiggle all connections.

We never had that problem with our 2008 189FBR Fun Finder, but our new Grand Design (which has MANY problems) had this exact thing...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 09-13-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,061
Posted By PaintyLiz
We keep our canned goods and library books in the...

We keep our canned goods and library books in the cabinets over the dinette area. ... and have for 11 years. LOL

About 10 years in, the ends looked like they were separating from the ceiling, but...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 08-30-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,061
Posted By PaintyLiz
Here is what my upper cabinets look like now. ...

Here is what my upper cabinets look like now.

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Here is the new layout with the dinette turned into a storage couch.

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Between the couch and the bed, there is an 11" x 24" rolling...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 08-30-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,061
Posted By PaintyLiz
I have that exact same trailer - I love it - I...

I have that exact same trailer - I love it - I removed the three blank panels (one on each side and one in the center) You do not need ANY tools, they are merely stapled in. If you push hard, they...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-13-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,465
Posted By PaintyLiz
well, I'm going to replace it with something that...

well, I'm going to replace it with something that will hopefully last more than four years lol. The question actually is whether I have to replace the top section or is it just a breaker box / fuse...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-12-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,465
Posted By PaintyLiz
Don't worry, I'm Frugal we've tested everything....

Don't worry, I'm Frugal we've tested everything. It's the converter. It only puts out 10 volts we've tested it with a multimeter.. Batteries are both good we only use one at a time anyway. But it...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-12-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,465
Posted By PaintyLiz
Help with Power Center / Transformer / Converter

Hi All -

HELP please! Do I need to replace the entire converter or can I get away with just replacing the transformer part. (again) Longer version - We have a 30A Parallax 7100 series power...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-09-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By PaintyLiz
Yes, most likely cost saving :/ My trailer has...

Yes, most likely cost saving :/ My trailer has solid oak faced plywood on the cabinets (I know because I drilled a bunch of big holes in the bathroom one). No chipboard at all that I have found,...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-08-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By PaintyLiz
1552 Thank you for that link. I will look...

1552

Thank you for that link. I will look into it. Possibly I can refuse delivery on the one I ordered. However, my trailer came with a Parallax converter - I am the original owner, I bought it...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By PaintyLiz
The RV refrigerator requires 12 volt to run. Even...

The RV refrigerator requires 12 volt to run. Even if it's plugged into Shore power. So in order to have a refrigerator I've got to get the power supply working. Right now it's only putting out 10...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By PaintyLiz
Refrigerator wasn't really working without the...

Refrigerator wasn't really working without the power supply, I just had to buy that one so nevermind
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By PaintyLiz
Replacing power supply ... again!

Hi all,

I'm going to have to replace my power supply again. The first one lasted 7 years this one lasted five years. It's only putting out about 10 volts.

Any suggestions? On Amazon someone...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By PaintyLiz
Safe travels! We're pretty much living full-time...

Safe travels! We're pretty much living full-time in our 18 foot Fun Finder LOL hope you have fun this summer. Hope some campgrounds open

Liz
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-15-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By PaintyLiz
Hi Cheryl, I have a 2008 189FBR (no slide)...

Hi Cheryl,

I have a 2008 189FBR (no slide) which hubs and I are living in full-time. I have totally remodeled ours, you can see the projects here (https://wackypup.blogspot.com/), don't know if...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-13-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By PaintyLiz
Thanks, that's what I was thinking too. However...

Thanks, that's what I was thinking too. However it didn't seem to make any difference when we decreased the inflation, but we weren't on exactly the same road so maybe it was just a really rough...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-11-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By PaintyLiz
Oops, I think LJAZ meant don't use silicone...

Oops, I think LJAZ meant don't use silicone caulk. You probably don't want to use latex, its not as durable but it is fairly removable and you can caulk over it. Silicone is neither. Just wanted to...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By PaintyLiz
HI Cheryl, You didn't say what model fun...

HI Cheryl,

You didn't say what model fun finder it is. I have a 2008 Fun Finder X 189FBR. I can help you if your model is similar. Is it fiberglass or aluminum sided? If it's fiberglass (smooth...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By PaintyLiz
Talking The cross-members don't have a flange. I was...

The cross-members don't have a flange. I was originally planning to just cut something and rest it on the flanges, until I saw there were none. I am not planning to go from side to side, rather,...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By PaintyLiz
Thanks for the ideas! However, since I'm a...

Thanks for the ideas! However, since I'm a carpenter's daugher, and I'm not a welder, I'm going to try the 2x4 first. I plan to go perpendicular between the existing horizontal joists (?) so it's...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By PaintyLiz
That's an interesting idea! I think the...

That's an interesting idea! I think the condensation problem is under control with the addition of the circulating fan at night.

Also, the area in the back cabinet that was getting really wet...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By PaintyLiz
Unhappy Well, not to hijack my own thread, but there was...

Well, not to hijack my own thread, but there was a leak, which caused problems with the flooring. Grand Design was good about repairing it (although I think it should have been built better and had...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-10-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By PaintyLiz
Trailair Life Expectancy

We are full-time in a 2008 Fun Finder X 198FBR. On our last trip, the trailer seemed to ride a lot rougher than previously. However, we did just install air-bags on the truck (2014 Ford F150 V-8)...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-08-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By PaintyLiz
Bracing floor in 2008 189 FBR

Hi all!

Since we are now living full-time again in the 2008 189 FBR, I have noticed that the floor in front of the bed sags a bit when you walk on it. Looking underneath there's really no reason...
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