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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-11-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,502
Posted By roy
I installed 2 new ones this week. One was an...

I installed 2 new ones this week. One was an original one that came with the unit. It was out of date 8-2016. 2nd one was one I had replaced back in 2013 and was only 3 years old to date and already...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-03-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,502
Posted By roy
I have two acting up now. Already replaced one...

I have two acting up now. Already replaced one about 2 years ago. I hate these things. They are not cheap to replace best I found online for combo ones is $77 each.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 11-10-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,879
Posted By roy
Mine went under cover 2 weeks ago and under a new...

Mine went under cover 2 weeks ago and under a new cover. Last one lasted 4 years. Money well spent.

I'll uncover it late feb or mid march 2017. Rodents never a problem since there's a cat roaming...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-19-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,021
Posted By roy
I just bought the 40 pack off Amazon for cheap....

I just bought the 40 pack off Amazon for cheap. Didn't expect them to be that good but not one has went out all year long. Absolutely a must when boon dock camping. Added a group 29 deep cycle...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-18-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By roy
Mine is black but that's a good starting point....

Mine is black but that's a good starting point. Yes we use Amazon for a lot of stuff.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-18-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By roy
It's a WF-8955PEC just looked. Guess I will...

It's a WF-8955PEC just looked.

Guess I will start looking tomorrow online. Or just contact WFCO.

Eagle they moved the power station mid stream at some point on 2012 models unfortunately the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-18-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By roy
WFCO door? Need one

Slide out caught the door and ripped it off. Yea I know aweful location for the power box on this model XT276. Anywho I need a plastic door and can't figure out which one I need on WFCO website. Not...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-21-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By roy
Thanks a bunch! That is the one I need. Actually...

Thanks a bunch! That is the one I need. Actually need two. Selling dealercand cruiser were no help of course.

Yes eagle I know they only go on one way. I've hated these things since day one....
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-13-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By roy
No close up pic on hand. Actually need two ones...

No close up pic on hand. Actually need two ones hanging on well but spins and always seems out of alignment with the wheel spokes. Ones totally disappeared. I will look later today for any...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 09-13-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By roy
Lost a center hubcap

2012 XT276 and I did look on cruisers website only to get a wheel provider but when o contacted them they quickly informed me they could not sell to general public. Referred me to some other vendor...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-28-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,610
Posted By roy
2016 GMC Denali HD duramax diesel gets 11-12 mpg...

2016 GMC Denali HD duramax diesel gets 11-12 mpg towing at 70 mph with cruise control set. Truck averages 19-20 mpg cummuting to work.

Toy hauler is a 2012 XT276 ...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 07-26-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,950
Posted By roy
IMO the 276 does not have enough axle under it...

IMO the 276 does not have enough axle under it when it's loaded with motorcycles or any other motorized vehicle in the back.

3500# axles is just enough to support the hauler much less adding...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-05-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,569
Posted By roy
I average 20 mpg as a daily driver to and from...

I average 20 mpg as a daily driver to and from work. We tow 8-10k miles a year so a diesel works best. My fuel cost have went way down verses the gas burner.

I have not found the operating cost...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-29-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,569
Posted By roy
On our 3k mile trip to Moab utah from ms I hit...

On our 3k mile trip to Moab utah from ms I hit 11.5 mpg as my average from the Duramax the entire trip on cruise set at 70 mph. I'll never own another gas burner to tow with. The truck was simply...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-03-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By roy
Thanks to everyone, parts arrive today, weather...

Thanks to everyone, parts arrive today, weather looks great next few days. I may tackle it one afternoon this week or wait until Saturday.

Only 2 1/2 weeks until we roll out for a 3,000 mile run...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-29-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By roy
Torque specs

I am replacing all four brake assemblies as a whole and all new on my XT276. There are 4 bolts that attach the assemblies to the axle spindle backing plate. Any one know the torque specs of these...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-20-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,569
Posted By roy
First tow with the GMC 2500HD Duramax on the trip...

First tow with the GMC 2500HD Duramax on the trip to Nola, 11.8 mpg down and 11.2 mpg back at 70 mph cruise on both ways.

Pretty pleased with the truck and mileage. I suspect I could get a little...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-28-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
Posted By roy
XT276 brake shoes?

Without pulling the wheel and hub on it are they never adjust shoes or the other option self adjust? Never adjust has a small cable running across from top right of right facing show to the bottom...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 03-19-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,569
Posted By roy
Eagle we are headed to Moab Utah for 7 days to...

Eagle we are headed to Moab Utah for 7 days to get in some dirtbike riding in the area. Been there a couple of times in the past we love the area. I'm at my happy place in the desert Southwest....
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 03-17-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,569
Posted By roy
I just upgraded my tow vehicle 2016 GMC Sierra...

I just upgraded my tow vehicle 2016 GMC Sierra Denali HD with Duramax/Allison combo. Will tow with it first time in two weeks on a 300 mile round trip then out west on a 2800 mile trip.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 03-09-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By roy
Cruiserv is not ranked highly on electrical build...

Cruiserv is not ranked highly on electrical build quality. The wiring behind my main breaker box is indescribable. It's literally a mess of wires and I have run up on many loose or bad connections...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 01-26-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,052
Posted By roy
Nice! My dad recently acquired an old 89 Chevy...

Nice! My dad recently acquired an old 89 Chevy Astro touring edition van in surprisingly good condition for the age. No rust and it cranks and runs good. Has the 4.3 Liter V6, interior is clean for...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 01-07-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,846
Posted By roy
Oil heaters work great. My wife didn't like the...

Oil heaters work great. My wife didn't like the one we had and bought an expensive Dyson vertical electric heater. It's a fancy over priced piece IMO but she likes it. It ocilates back and forth and...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 12-08-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,514
Posted By roy
I buy the foam things you wash a car with from...

I buy the foam things you wash a car with from Walmart. Cut in half and pull cover up tight against trailer. My cover is a ADCO and has sinch pull cords on each end of the trailer. I only need this...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-27-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,887
Posted By roy
Yea I figured it would be pricey. Anything with...

Yea I figured it would be pricey. Anything with LCI on it seems over priced and poorly made.
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