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Forum: Fun Finder Community 10-15-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Oh, and mine is a Shadow Cruiser, not a Fun...

Oh, and mine is a Shadow Cruiser, not a Fun Finder, both made by Cruiser RV
Forum: Fun Finder Community 10-15-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Slide motor

I have a 2010 185FBS. My sofa slide only has one motor in the center of the slide. To see it I have to remove the panel at front of sofa. The slide rolls on two rollers, each near the sides, under...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 05-14-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
On my 2010 189fbs I runMaxxis radial M 8008, load...

On my 2010 189fbs I runMaxxis radial M 8008, load range C, ST205/75R14. Do not buy Carlisle tires. I am very happy with the Maxxis, have had them for 6 years, this is the last year I will run them....
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-26-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I suggest you look at the floor from outside and...

I suggest you look at the floor from outside and underneath the slideout. My slideout wasn't working properly when I bought my 2010 Shadow Cruiser 185 FBS. I found the plywood floor was soft and...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-26-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Rear cargo

It is not recommended to haul anything on the rear of a camper trailer. The bouncing will be torture on a rear hitch and any item carried there. Also 200 pounds back there may lighten the tongue...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 12-07-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,102
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Wet bolts

The wet bolts are a way to get lubricant (grease) into the shackle bushings. Many leaf springs come with plastic bushings that wear out fast. Wet bolts with the never fail bushings will outlast the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 12-04-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,102
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Leaf springs

When I replaced my leaf springs used Lippert's never fail bushings and wet bolts. I highly recommend these.
Forum: Fun Finder Community 10-02-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I own the same unit, just labeled as Shadow...

I own the same unit, just labeled as Shadow Cruiser. I love it. Perfect size goes places larger units won't fit. If your parents are ok with the bed and the compact size then it is a very good buy....
Forum: Fun Finder Community 09-18-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Sofa bed

I use a twin size air mattress on top of mine
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-04-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
My 189FBS has a piece of pvc pipe with rubber...

My 189FBS has a piece of pvc pipe with rubber feet on both ends that keep it in place on top of slideout between slideout top frame and rigid top of wall above opening for slideout. The rubber feet...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-05-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
On my 210 189fbs,, there must have been a time...

On my 210 189fbs,, there must have been a time when the previous owners had left the window open for a long period of time and as a result rain got in and into the plywood floor. This caused the...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 04-24-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,008
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I boondock alot and I use two Trojan deep cycle...

I boondock alot and I use two Trojan deep cycle motive scs225 AH batteries. I prefer the Trojan brand as I feel they know the most about deep cycle batteries since many golf courses use their...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-13-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,212
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
You do use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts. ...

You do use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts.

You do not use a torque wrench to loosen lug nuts nor any nuts as it can harm the torque wrench according to the instructions that came with my...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-10-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,212
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I run Maxxis brand tires, very pleased. I would...

I run Maxxis brand tires, very pleased. I would bet that the reason rv manufacturers use China made tires is solely based on price. Get a long black air tool socket that fits the lug nuts, and a long...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-13-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Bummer about the skylight. If it is the vent...

Bummer about the skylight. If it is the vent cover skylight, You can just replace the crank-open cover, I had replaced mine due to a crack. If it is the big fixed skylight, and I was replacing it I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-08-2022, 01:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I switched out my single folding step to a double...

I switched out my single folding step to a double step that solved that problem...and I am over 70!
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-06-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Axle

I flipped my axles in 2017 on my 2010 189FBS,. In December a spring broke!!! Lippert recommended replacing all the springs on both axles due to the age, so I did. I never noticed any sagging in the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-20-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,439
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Water heater tip

You should also unscrew the anode rod and replace it if it is badly corroded. You can also flush out the water heater while the anode rod is removed. The anode rod is sacrificial in order to prevent...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-28-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Another thing you really should do is to rotate...

Another thing you really should do is to rotate the tires once a year. This will even out the wear.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-14-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I suggest you consider a portable solar panel,...

I suggest you consider a portable solar panel, unless you usually camp in the sun. I try to put my camper in the shade of trees so it stays cooler, so I use a portable solar panel with a long cable...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-05-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,525
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
My battery disconnect on my 185FBS is simply an...

My battery disconnect on my 185FBS is simply an in-line fuse outside near the battery
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-11-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,852
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
I've tried stud sensors for the walls, no luck....

I've tried stud sensors for the walls, no luck. Solar panels on thr roof only work if you will park in full sun. I park mostly in shade, much cooler in trailer. I use a portable 100 watt panel with a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-11-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
You would be better off by using the money to...

You would be better off by using the money to purchase a tire pressure/temperature monitoring system (TPMS). I have one and I constantly know how the tires are doing.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-16-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
You could try to reinforce it with angle iron...

You could try to reinforce it with angle iron steel running from one wall bracket to the other one.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-16-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
Posted By Rocky Mtn marmot
Cover it with a decorative piece of wood trim...

Cover it with a decorative piece of wood trim painted to a close color match or complimentary color.
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