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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-22-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,965
Posted By fischnet
Hi there ...been off the site for a few (?)...

Hi there ...been off the site for a few (?) months & this post/question was in line with mine a few years ago for our 2012 214 WSD. I'll pull together some pics and write up what we did and has...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-22-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,751
Posted By fischnet
Yes, saw that. Still, maybe just need to have...

Yes, saw that. Still, maybe just need to have the experience driving one, but my initial reaction to the ratings on many V6 gas rigs is that the factories are 'pushing it', even if it is a Turbo. ...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-21-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,751
Posted By fischnet
Re: Considering a Larger Trailer FF 214WBS

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The trailer is a bit too small and it's time to consider a slightly larger trailer, the one in mind is a FF 214WDS which has a dry weight of about 4400 lbs. With all things being...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-01-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,933
Posted By fischnet
Smart move to replace. I can tell you that once...

Smart move to replace. I can tell you that once they start to degrade, they do go faster than you might think. Mine are 3 years old, still essentially look new. I do take care of them, treat with...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-29-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,933
Posted By fischnet
Another reason to take the load off ..

A little late to this ... but other than agreeing with all of webslave's notes, an additional reason for taking the load off the tires/axles for long storage periods is to relieve stress on the wheel...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-06-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Posted By fischnet
chily3, Sorry to hear you had that issue, glad...

chily3, Sorry to hear you had that issue, glad you caught it!

On that bracket attachment, I have never been happy with silicone's ability to hold a seal in this kind of situation ... while the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,937
Posted By fischnet
Installing Winegard on 214WSD

Forgive me if this has been addressed, but could not find a forum specifically talking to my question.

I currently have the Jensen Junk Omni disc TV antenna that is functionless and have a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Posted By fischnet
Update

Don, I realized that I've not been on the forum for a bit and never got back on this post.

My window repair (butyl tape on window frame followed with caulk around exterior) went well and seems...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,637
Posted By fischnet
Replace the jacks

We were having issues with ours 'grinding to a halt' before the trailer was solidly jacked & motors sounding a bit too labored. And we were very disappointed that we had to listen to their whining...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-06-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,126
Posted By fischnet
Bike rack / bumper concerns

Just came across this thread and for those of you still considering how to carry those bikes... I know this has been discussed in other threads as well and the points made by webslave are definitely...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-09-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,899
Posted By fischnet
Shadow, THX for the posts! We just got back home...

Shadow, THX for the posts! We just got back home after our month of travels and I'm going to 1st have the batteries dbl checked to see what their 'actual' condition is, then get into the dealer to...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-02-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,899
Posted By fischnet
THX so much Don and shadow! I have had a good...

THX so much Don and shadow! I have had a good understanding of AC wiring and only what I would call 'rudimentary' working knowledge of the finerys of these kinds of 12volt issues, so you have all...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-30-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,899
Posted By fischnet
THX for the thoughts guys. I know that my...

THX for the thoughts guys. I know that my charger, a WFCO 8955, IS a 3 stage charger (as the description says, "The WF-8955 model provides 55 amps and a clean, constant 13.6 Vdc nominal output, for...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-29-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,899
Posted By fischnet
WFCO battery maintenance issues .. I think

I'm seeking some advice ... a bit of brain picking as it were!

We do our share of dry camping and have a Yamaha 2000i gen to keep the 2 batteries up as needed. Have converted to LED lights...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-29-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,873
Posted By fischnet
I second webslave's note. I've read some rtech...

I second webslave's note. I've read some rtech eports on the Good Sam site that says it's a bad idea to put anything over the ports, but I've used the same stainless covers on several trailers and...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-17-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,774
Posted By fischnet
Webslave, so glad you caught those points,...

Webslave, so glad you caught those points, especially the flushing BEFORE the bypass valves! Good that several folks look at these! And I didn't even think about the battery shut off ... I've done...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,931
Posted By fischnet
Welcome!

Well welcome to the Forum ... take time to rummage through the many topics and get to know how the search feature works. It will often return more postings than you bargained for, but there are a...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-16-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,262
Posted By fischnet
I totally agree with LJAZ, and I salute you for...

I totally agree with LJAZ, and I salute you for looking into this thoroughly! So many folks do not and we see them merrily rolling down the road unknowingly looking for an accident! And most RV...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-16-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,774
Posted By fischnet
Hi Judy, I just flushed ours, necessary annual...

Hi Judy, I just flushed ours, necessary annual chore!

The two things you note should not be related - flushing and lighting the appliances. Have you checked to be sure you have power to the rig...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-15-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,483
Posted By fischnet
THX Ed, this was interesting. I sure wish the...

THX Ed, this was interesting. I sure wish the LED sellers would give lumens rating for the bulbs they sell, like we can now find for residential LED conversion bulbs. That would help.

I...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-15-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Posted By fischnet
THX, I'll let you know what the frame guy tells...

THX, I'll let you know what the frame guy tells me on the bumper. a few preemptive measures go a long way toward avoidance of issues!

On the window re-seal. If you have done this before, would...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-14-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,604
Posted By fischnet
Ah, you are definitely right about the advice in...

Ah, you are definitely right about the advice in these forums! Experience is SO helpful .. and as long as you can get the specs from the factory, likely the advice in the forums is better, I agree! ...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-14-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Posted By fischnet
THX Don, figured you'd pick up on this line ......

THX Don, figured you'd pick up on this line ... Appreciate your always thoughtful input!!

I was considering the same thoughts, then began to wonder WHY Cruiser shifted gears to a bumper mount,...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-14-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,604
Posted By fischnet
Congratulations on the new TT Bill!! Welcome to...

Congratulations on the new TT Bill!! Welcome to the new, frustrating, but mostly fun world of RVing!!

I replaced the Sanyo junk that came in ours with a NAXA 12 volt 24" that does have the built...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-14-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Posted By fischnet
CAUTION: Spare tire bracket LEAK into bathroom wall

This is posted as a precautionary notice to all of you who have a rear wall mounted spare tire!

So our 2012 trailer has sprung another leak ... or at least it has now made itself known. From...
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