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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 09-27-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By foakes
First, check other LP appliances to see if they...

First, check other LP appliances to see if they are operating properly.

Furnace is the easiest.

If — the furnace also will not work — then you have narrowed it down to an issue common to the LP...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-24-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By foakes
Not sure which toilet you have? I don’t know...

Not sure which toilet you have?

I don’t know of any water supply at the BASE of the toilet.

However, under constant pressure from City Water hookup — there could be a tiny hole or crack in your...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-26-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By foakes
Welcome aboard, Steve — According to the...

Welcome aboard, Steve —

According to the 2008 Manual & Specs — it is aluminum framed.

Of course, that is the walls and roof — the under-frame is steel.

We really enjoy our 2009 89FBS.
...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-21-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By foakes
Thanks, Eagle!! Excellent information. ...

Thanks, Eagle!!

Excellent information.

Best, Fred
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 08-13-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By foakes
What brand and size is your refrigerator? Do...

What brand and size is your refrigerator?

Do you just need the vent part that removes with a nickel?

Or the entire refrigerator outside assembly?

Photos would help.

I have a couple of...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-28-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By foakes
This is a kind of common issue with fiberglass...

This is a kind of common issue with fiberglass over aluminum framed trailers.

It is caused by either water intrusion or heat — it basically is the fiberglass skin on the front cap becoming...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-24-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By foakes
Man, I’ve got to hand it to you for being so...

Man, I’ve got to hand it to you for being so patient!

For me, I just want to know what works well when I get to a camping spot, crank down the jacks, and relax after driving and doing other setup...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-24-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By foakes
It would be good to trace, check, and verify that...

It would be good to trace, check, and verify that all is working well now.

Could be corrosion or something on a switch, plug, or whatever?

Check from the shore power source to the inside 12V...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-23-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By foakes
That table looks pretty good — We, like...

That table looks pretty good —

We, like Profdant, use cafeteria trays with 1.5” sides.

We also keep a couple of wood folding TV trays in the trailer.

They store out of sight and out of the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By foakes
Easiest way is the most direct also — Just...

Easiest way is the most direct also —

Just using a volt meter set to either AC or 12V DC — depending on where you are testing for voltage — start tracing voltage from where the power comes in —...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 07-16-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By foakes
Thanks, Dwain — But it is just second nature...

Thanks, Dwain —

But it is just second nature for me to try and be as accurate as possible about something I may have first hand knowledge about, in order to possibly help others.

I am a long...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By foakes
Yes, same here LJAZ — Always used Makita,...

Yes, same here LJAZ —

Always used Makita, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.

Makita 9.6V died a million years ago.

Every time I go to use one of my DeWalt 18V — the batteries are low or dead.

The...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-15-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By foakes
Couple of Useful Tools

If you use Ridgid battery powered products — this might be an item to consider:

175W Power Inverter with USB & “C” type & 120V outlets.

Will power 120V devices for a short while — or recharge...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-07-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By foakes
Oil will just come off. 3 in 1 is too thin. ...

Oil will just come off. 3 in 1 is too thin.

I would use a grease like you use for wheel bearings.

Yamalube Marine is good to stay on and also be water resistant.

Clean the threads with a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-06-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By foakes
Sounds good. Make sure that the scissor...

Sounds good.

Make sure that the scissor jacks are not tweaked, stripped threads, and properly functioning with a good grease on the screw mechanism.

I would also suggest getting rid of any...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 07-04-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By foakes
Photo

Photo of set-up.

Best, Fred
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-04-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By foakes
A set of scissor jacks can be had for $75 to...

A set of scissor jacks can be had for $75 to $135.

Including all mounting hardware, drill bit, hex bit for a powered-driver easier deployment, etc.

Just remove the old ones and install these on...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 07-03-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By foakes
There may be different opinions on this Weight...

There may be different opinions on this Weight Distribution usage —

For me, the peace of mind by having a weight distribution hitch, equalizer bars, and an adjustable sway bar — are one more thing...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By foakes
This may be of help? There is a good video...

This may be of help?

There is a good video on this link also.

Best, Fred
...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By foakes
Photos? Thanks, Fred

Photos?

Thanks, Fred
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-18-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By foakes
This may help. Best, Fred

This may help.

Best, Fred
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-13-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By foakes
I just meant the exterior gate release valve...

I just meant the exterior gate release valve plumbing when we dump our tanks. I flush mine with fresh water during and after dumping.

Don’t know the plumbing connections you are going to run...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-12-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By foakes
The parts holding the grey and black tanks are...

The parts holding the grey and black tanks are typically a couple of cross-members on each tank. They nest under a horizontal “shoulder” on each tank — and are attached to the inside of the frame...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-11-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By foakes
If it were me, Rip — Determine if the rank...

If it were me, Rip —

Determine if the rank is poly or ABS, first.

If ABS, any plumbing department would have the proper ABS weld.

If poly — the best bet would be a fiberglass brush-on patch...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-29-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By foakes
Thanks, Prof — I will do a little more...

Thanks, Prof —

I will do a little more research.

Best, Fred
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