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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,378
Posted By looking4fun
I'm assuming golf kart batteries are the same but...

I'm assuming golf kart batteries are the same but for car and deep cycle batteries, normal volts is 12.6 volts. Charging volts is between 13.5v and 14.5 volts. After charging, your battery will read...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-19-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By looking4fun
I like the tire jack I got. Slide it under the...

I like the tire jack I got. Slide it under the low side tire and raise the tire until the camper is level. Also acts as a wheel chock for that tire.
Forum: Fun Finder Community 01-14-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
Posted By looking4fun
I tow a 189fbd with a 2011 1500 silverado and I...

I tow a 189fbd with a 2011 1500 silverado and I love it. I literally forget its behind me at times. My uncle has the same truck and he tows a 25ft (bumper to tounge) non funfinder camper. No wdh or...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-14-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By looking4fun
https://www.funfinderclub.com/forums/f11/lots-of-wa...

https://www.funfinderclub.com/forums/f11/lots-of-water-damage-in-ceiling-1639-8.html
I build a carrier for my camper. This is the link for my thread. Its on the second to last page.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-01-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,453
Posted By looking4fun
I have one battery in the back (oem location) and...

I have one battery in the back (oem location) and I added 2 batteries to the tounge. To run the wiring I used 10 gauge wire. Positive wire ran back to the a/c panel and ground wire was grounded right...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-30-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,202
Posted By looking4fun
Well I took the plunge and replaced bot sets of...

Well I took the plunge and replaced bot sets of wheel bearings in my camper. Only took about an hour and the wheel bearing packer tool I got made packing the bearings so easy! Also purchased a spare...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-10-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 38,597
Posted By looking4fun
I made a diagram of where all the studs are but...

I made a diagram of where all the studs are but since I got all the walls back up I lost it. Not worried though. If I ever need to find a stud I can find the finishing nails or use my stud finder. I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-10-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 38,597
Posted By looking4fun
Re: Water damage and totally rebuild of your trailer

Not a problem. I had a fun time repairing my camper. I hope your repair is alot simpler then what I went through. Try to fix one problem and then you find 5 other problems.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 08-08-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,096
Posted By looking4fun
Idk if it will help but I'll tell you my...

Idk if it will help but I'll tell you my experience towing my 189. I had a jeep Cherokee rated to tow 5000lb. I had my camper weighted when I purchased it. Empty it weighted 2600lbs. If I stayed on...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 08-04-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,874
Posted By looking4fun
I have a 2011 silverado 1500. And it doesn't...

I have a 2011 silverado 1500. And it doesn't drive like a work truck and I have been in some trucks that could rattle some teeth out. But even with leafs in the back I would compare it to a car for...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 08-02-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,874
Posted By looking4fun
IMO if your not doing alot of city driving or...

IMO if your not doing alot of city driving or stuck in traffic all the time hybrids aren't worth it in general. As yoly said once you go over roughly 25 to 30mph the electric assist motors turn off...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-23-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,989
Posted By looking4fun
You didn't mention what year 1500 you have. But I...

You didn't mention what year 1500 you have. But I have a 2011 1500 silverado. For mine it is a 5000lb weight carrying hitch and 9000lb with a wdh. With a cvwr of 15000lbs. I have a 189fbd and I don't...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-14-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,202
Posted By looking4fun
ok I used punches to remove them but never to...

ok I used punches to remove them but never to install them. I always had a press available at my shop. So i always used that to make sure I didn't damage the race and to make sure it's seated...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-13-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,202
Posted By looking4fun
Just something to think of. All the hubs that i...

Just something to think of. All the hubs that i have seen the races are pressed into the hub/drum. If you have a bearing failure it will at the very least damage the race if not totally destroy it. I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,202
Posted By looking4fun
Glad to hear the only thing hurt was your wallet....

Glad to hear the only thing hurt was your wallet. Fires are not good and can cause a lot of damage REALLY FAST!!! I hand packed my bearings before my first trip like 2 years ago but not since....
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-01-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,313
Posted By looking4fun
I wouldn't worry about the trans fluid getting...

I wouldn't worry about the trans fluid getting too thick. All auto trans missions have a "cooler" in the radiator. It doesn't only cool the fluid down when it's too hot but warms it up if it's to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-29-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,313
Posted By looking4fun
Honestly I think you would be fine pulling an 189...

Honestly I think you would be fine pulling an 189 as long as the Tahoe is solid mechanically and has been we'll maintained. But if you want to help it out more then you could add an oil cooler (if it...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-26-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,697
Posted By looking4fun
Just clicked on that link. I have installed kits...

Just clicked on that link. I have installed kits just like that one on trailers at work. Simple to install and use. But if you want to save money, you can tie the switch part into your camper...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-26-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,697
Posted By looking4fun
Yup I got one set up on my camper. I hope I never...

Yup I got one set up on my camper. I hope I never need to use it but it's just one of those "Just in case" things IMO.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,221
Posted By looking4fun
Sounds like he might of been an electrican. To...

Sounds like he might of been an electrican. To automotive guys black 95% of the time is ground or negitive. To an electrican black is always your hot (or positive in this case) wire. Idk why but my...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By looking4fun
Man that suck. I hate when people take stuff...

Man that suck. I hate when people take stuff that's not theirs. But to answer your question on my camper white is ground. Idk if yours is the same, if you have extra wire and an ohm meter you could...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-06-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,662
Posted By looking4fun
If it was caught early then the damage shouldn't...

If it was caught early then the damage shouldn't be to bad. My leak was so bad and gone on for so long it rotted the roof and the floor (where it puddled). Lucky I've always been handy when it come...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-05-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 38,597
Posted By looking4fun
Welding is an art. When I weld I feel like it's...

Welding is an art. When I weld I feel like it's the equivalent of finger painting. Lol but I'm a lot better then I used to be. If your interested I see mig welders on Craigs list a lot and some times...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-03-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,662
Posted By looking4fun
O boy.... Rebuilding the roof. It is so much...

O boy.... Rebuilding the roof. It is so much fun!!! smh. Don't ask me how I know. Lol
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-01-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,662
Posted By looking4fun
Quick easy test to isolate your problem to your...

Quick easy test to isolate your problem to your camper or TV. if you don't have it pick up a 12v test light it's sold at any auto parts store. Or even if you have a dc volt meter would work. Find out...
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