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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-06-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,571
Posted By etischer
stripped lug nut, avoid using 12pt sockets

I decided to replace the lugnuts on the spare wheel carrier which were 13/16" with lugnuts that were 3/4" to match the rest of the wheels. I also bought a deep 3/4" socket for our tool kit.


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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By etischer
The brass bushings are 11/16" OD, this makes for...

The brass bushings are 11/16" OD, this makes for a snug fit in the equalizer, but the leaf spring eyes are a bit loose. I haven't found any bushings that would be a better fit, so 11/16" is...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By etischer
You can see some of these brass bushings are...

You can see some of these brass bushings are completely worn though. I imagine this will make the trailer tow smoother, and quieter. I've only done one side so far, but I imagine the other side...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By etischer
The shackles in the kit are easily twice the...

The shackles in the kit are easily twice the thickness of the stock ones. The pins are pressed in place, so you don't have to worry about aligning the hole where the grease to come out. The grease...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By etischer
Replacing suspension bushings

We have a FunFinder 189 with Dual axles. This project started because I noticed my rear axle tires had worn down to the wear bars, but my front tires still looked good, 50% tread remaining. Our...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-28-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By etischer
I added a bumper to mine. Brackets bolt to the...

I added a bumper to mine. Brackets bolt to the frame, then the bumper is welded to the two brackets so the spacing of the brackets fit the frame spacing.



2008 FunFinder 189X...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-20-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By etischer
Thanks! I have a website with all the other...

Thanks! I have a website with all the other projects Ive done to our FunFinder. Slide out table, rock lights, rear bumper/hitch/bike rack, roof fan, heater core for heating the trailer with hot...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-20-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By etischer
The wall paper is a pretty close match, I think...

The wall paper is a pretty close match, I think it's as close as I'm going to get. Here is a link to the paper I bought https://wallpaperupdate.com/p78733/stucco.aspx


It's not peel and stick,...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-12-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By etischer
Yea, 750' is a bit excessive, I only need 8. I...

Yea, 750' is a bit excessive, I only need 8. I was thinking I might try to make a color photo copy of the wall paper panels I've taken out, wonder how well that would work.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-11-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By etischer
I called Cruiser RV, they didn't have any old...

I called Cruiser RV, they didn't have any old stock of seam tape, but the person I talked to said the color is Stucco Stone, and they purchased it back in the day from a company called Robert Weed in...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-10-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By etischer
189FBS removing front bunk/cabinet. Need seam tape to match wall paper

We decided we needed more head room than we need cabinet space. We removed the front bunk, and want to get some extra seam tape to cover up the old screw holes. Any one have a source or ID for this...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-06-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,914
Posted By etischer
I've used a few different heaters, and finally...

I've used a few different heaters, and finally settled on using two of these. They are extremely quiet, and since they are low wattage, they just run constantly rather than clicking on and off all...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-17-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By etischer
Just took it out last weekend, super happy with...

Just took it out last weekend, super happy with how it looks, but need a dimmer. Unfortunately the remote control dimmer I have controls the negative lead instead of the positive lead, so hoping I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By etischer
Went overboard with LED lights

I bought these really cool rock lights on Amazon, ended up installing 10 on my trailer. I'm using them to light up each leveling jack, the front of the trailer, tongue, drains, and drivers side of...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,152
Posted By etischer
120v water heater indicator

After leaving the water heater on for the last 90 days, I decided to add a indicator to show the breaker is turned on. I usually turn the breaker off, rather than flip the switch inside the water...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-03-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,447
Posted By etischer
Is there enough room at the bottom to cut out the...

Is there enough room at the bottom to cut out the broken plastic, and install a bulkhead NPT fitting in it's place? These fittings are used to add NPT fittings to rain barrels, aquariums....
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Forum: Fun Finder Community 08-19-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By etischer
We have a 189FBR and tow with a 2003 Range Rover,...

We have a 189FBR and tow with a 2003 Range Rover, and it has always been great. I recently put new tires on it, I went 3 sizes up (larger diameter), basically the largest that would fit, and this...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-06-2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By etischer
Well it is quiet, but it's not very efficient. A...

Well it is quiet, but it's not very efficient. A portable electric heater would be 100% efficient. The gas furnace is fire-to-air, verses fire-to-water, water-to-air. The furnace heat exchanger is...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-06-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By etischer
Added final touches. Replaced the thermostat,...

Added final touches. Replaced the thermostat, built up the floor in the kitchen cabinet to hide the ducts, and added a switch to select Furnace/Heater. Also upgraded my battery monitor.
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-04-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,603
Posted By etischer
This is what I used on our X189. I bolted the...

This is what I used on our X189. I bolted the two arms to the frame, then welded the 4" square tube to the arms. https://www.etrailer.com/p-15903.html
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-31-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By etischer
I ended up sticking a Siemens "LOGO!" PLC on top...

I ended up sticking a Siemens "LOGO!" PLC on top to some timing tasks. I have the PLC programmed to run the pump for 20 seconds so the heater is hot before the fan turns on. The fan runs slowly for...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-30-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By etischer
I moved the non-return valve on the cold side of...

I moved the non-return valve on the cold side of the water heater so it doesn't restrict my recirc pump, and it made a big improvement. I'm now getting almost twice the heat, 20 deg F per hour!
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-30-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,919
Posted By etischer
We are using an 8" queen memory foam mattress...

We are using an 8" queen memory foam mattress from Amazon, $225. I like it better than our TempurPedic. 8" thick still leaves enough room to use the long handle that opens the emergency exit. It's...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By etischer
There aren't any light switches in our trailer...

There aren't any light switches in our trailer that our kid (7 years old) can reach, all the switches are on the ceiling. It's also annoying having to step inside, in the dark before being able to...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By etischer
It's an Amp hour meter, volt meter, Ammeter. ...

It's an Amp hour meter, volt meter, Ammeter. It's not a very good one though.
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