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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-27-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,967
Posted By donkris
Thanks so much LJAZ. I'll avoid the decals when...

Thanks so much LJAZ. I'll avoid the decals when using the orbital buffer. Not sure what TPO is, but I will look for cleaners at my local auto zone.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-26-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,967
Posted By donkris
What kind of wax for fun finder 160x?

Well, we've had our fun finder x 160 for almost 9 years. I have never waxed it and only wash it once a year. ( I know, I've been slagging! , but it is parked on the side of our house and mostly out...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-15-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,525
Posted By donkris
Thanks everyone for your help. It turns out I...

Thanks everyone for your help. It turns out I have two bad motors on the stabilizers. My Rv mechanic told me these jacks are sh*t and not worth replacing. Not to mention I've been chasing my tail for...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-13-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,525
Posted By donkris
Criagger: thanks for your reply. I am actually...

Criagger: thanks for your reply. I am actually considering installing a manual jack on the front R corner of my Fun Finder 160. Can you tell me the brand and number of the jack you installed? It...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-09-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,525
Posted By donkris
Thanks for your replies. I contacted the nearest...

Thanks for your replies. I contacted the nearest authorized fun finder parts outfit. They cannot find what brand or part number the power stabilizer is. I have sent them photos in the hopes that one...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-08-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,525
Posted By donkris
The weird thing is, I've looked all over these...

The weird thing is, I've looked all over these power stabilizers and can't find any brand name, parts number, or any marking at all for that matter. I've contacted the local FF authorized parts...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,525
Posted By donkris
electric stabilizer jack on FunFinder 160X dead

I have a FunFinder 160X that I bought new in 2009. Unfortunately, my right front electric stabilizer jack is on the fritz. I'd like to replace it, but I noticed CruiserRV states they do not supply...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By donkris
I ended up putting Valvoline premium standard...

I ended up putting Valvoline premium standard 10-40.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-05-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By donkris
Thanks everyone. I changed the oil, and boy was...

Thanks everyone. I changed the oil, and boy was it black. I was also surprised at how easy (and potentially messy) it is. Now it has fresh oil and I will change it every 6-12 months.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-03-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By donkris
generator question

Hello all,
I bought a Yamaha 2000 watt generator about 5 years ago. I've only put 10 - 12 hours on it. (Turns out the wife doesn't like dry docking!)
My question is: do I need to change the oil? I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-05-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By donkris
John C. Thanks so much for the info, its very...

John C. Thanks so much for the info, its very helpful. I will buy stabilizer jacks and install them in place of the current electric jacks. I hope that the holes will line up.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-01-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By donkris
I'm going with manual jacks

Ok, I can buy 4 manual scissor jacks for around $100 on eBay. I'll either remove the electrical jacks and install them, or be lazy and just carry the jacks with me and use wood over and under the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-31-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By donkris
thanks! will buy manual jacks

thanks to all who replied. I have decided to buy manual jacks, went to BAL website, found suitable jacks. I was surprised to see that each jack costs $85 on Amazon. The would be $340 for all four!...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-31-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By donkris
We just got back from San Onofre and the ants...

We just got back from San Onofre and the ants staged repeated invasions. I tried corn meal - the ground squirrels loved it! San O explicitly states not to use cleanser, so that was out. I smeared...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By donkris
2009 FF 160x elec. jacks not working, etc. and etc.

Well, after 6 years of moderate use, my 160x is starting to cause me headaches.

The latest problem happened after driving 6 hours to San Onofre. In setting up the trailer, 3 of the 4 electrical...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,730
Posted By donkris
thanks everyone! Unfortunately, the problem...

thanks everyone!
Unfortunately, the problem continues. I suspected it was the battery, so I went out and bought a new RV battery. When I connected it, I heard a pop or crack sound, possible from...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-04-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,730
Posted By donkris
thanks for your help! Actually, I had my battery...

thanks for your help! Actually, I had my battery tested and it is fine. So something in the trailer is depleting the battery. Not sure how to proceed, but I guess I will charge the battery and then...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,730
Posted By donkris
Electrical problems in my FF 160X

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone here can help me understand what the he** is going on with my trailer. I bought a new tow vehicle and had my local RV shop install a brake controller in the TV. The...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-10-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By donkris
brake controller

Thanks to all who answered this query!
I'll have to buy a controller before our next camp trip. As for installing it myself, not sure about that. I'll probably pay my local RV shop to do it for me....
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-08-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By donkris
new tow vehicle questions...

Hi everyone,
I have a fun finder 160X that I have been towing with a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder for the last 6 years. I always thought the Pathfinder was a little underpowered, so I sold it and bought a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-19-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,678
Posted By donkris
Yes, we removed the bunk bed and it has worked...

Yes, we removed the bunk bed and it has worked out fine. I bought a nice 12" wide pine plank and made a shelf. We only put light stuff on the shelf after we are parked. The bed was pretty much...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-12-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,514
Posted By donkris
Hello, I am surprised to hear that you are towing...

Hello, I am surprised to hear that you are towing your X160 with a Highlander. I also have a X160 and I am towing with my 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. Though my tow vehicle has a tow rating of 5000 lbs. ,...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-21-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,269
Posted By donkris
Unhitching trailer from my Nissan Pathfinder

I have a FunFinder 160X which I tow around with my 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. I have noticed that when I unhitch the trailer, I hear a loud clunk from the transmission. So lately I have had the wife put...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,834
Posted By donkris
I have the single battery, wasn't aware that the...

I have the single battery, wasn't aware that the 160 came with a double battery set up.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,834
Posted By donkris
charging the battery in my FF 160

Hello all,
The wife and i just got back from a fantastic (dry) camping adventure at Death Valley. We camped in Stovepipe Wells, which has no hookups. On the fourth day, my battery indicator light...
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