Does anyone else own the 2012 Attitude FL28AKLG
We finally picked up our new toyhauler. Does anyone else own the Attitude FL28AKLG I'd love to discuss the modifications I'll be doing……….
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New here but not new to Toy Haulers. My previous rig was a 1998 Prowler 26A bumper pull. Owned it since new and it was built like a tank. Really good quality and it did the job I was just ready for something bigger and more modern.
Bought my 28AKGL about 3 weeks ago off a small lot. The trailer had been on the lot for awhile and got a great deal on it. April '11 build date. 8160lbs dry on the tag.
After doing some research and talking to the factory direct. I found out a few things may be different on the same model since Eclipse doesn't wait until a new model year to make changes. Things that I know of that have changed are:
1) interior upholstry has been changed 1x and they are in the process of making another change.
2) The thermostat has been moved. Mine is on a cabinet beside the kitchen at the stairs. Some have the thermostat in the bedroom. I not sue why it was changed.
3) Mine has a switch on a panel underneath the refrigerator. I couldn't find any information on what it was, so I called. I was told this is a rapid charger for the batteries. When on It bumps the voltage coming out of the converter to 15 volts. I believe this was only on the early build dates. I'm thinking they removed it since leaving it on would increase the chances of boiling the batteries. Either that or it was cost savings change. I'm just speculating but I'm glad mine has it since it will become handy when dry camping and I go to charge the batteries.
These are the things I've found wrong so far. Nothing significant and I've fixed most of them myself to avoid the 3 hour round trip to the dealer. I've only camped 1x and had full hookups. Weekend after next will be the first dry camping run.
1) battery frame was too small to fit batteries in (really?). This was an odd mistake as the angle iron was 1/4" to narrow to accept a battery. I left them as is and modified the compartment to hold 3 batteries.they fit nicely and in the future I'll be looking for a way to get a 4th in there.
2) city water outside hookup is angled back and slightly up. This really isn't too much of an issue except the rubber cap that goes on it has tore off where it attaches around the fitting. I was going to try to fix this but found that where it hooks up inside is right in front of the wall between the stove and underneath the sink. This make the hose come into the fitting at an angle. There isn't too much that can be done about it. The whole access to the city water/ tank water should have been moved about 2" forward on the outside wall.
3) fuel pump leaked as soon as I turned it on. The 4 bolts on the head were loose. Tightened them up and good to go.
4) the little pin that holds the curtain over between the bed and shower came out the first time I used it. This isn't surprising since it isnt supported from behind in any way. Poor design. I haven't fixed it yet and don't know if I will. If I used a wall anchor and it pulls out again I'll just have a bigger hole than I have now. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
5) shower leak. I got some clear caulking and am going to try and fix this. I've tried to narrow the leak down and it seems like its coming from the left hand corner of the shower where the frame and bottom meet. It remains to be seen if I have found it or not.
6) the cabinet underneath the sink was tearing from where it mounts. If you look at it you'll see what I mean. I used a 2x4 and some shims to brace it from the bottom so it can't angle down and get pulled from its mounts.
So here are some questions I have for those of you who've got the same trailer.
1) has anyone installed an inverter? If so where did you mount it and did you tie it directly into the converter?
2) has anyone found if there is a the known spot of the shower leak? It seems like its been mention but the source hasn't been identified.
3) what's up with the huge inaccesable void above the refrigerator? It looks like the front cabinet is glued on and there is no way to get in there without destroying the front panel. Has anyone got in there and utilize the space?
4) what's up with the huge waste of space above the generator? Look up and to the left when in your battery compartment and you'll see what I mean. Has anyone found a use for this yet?
That's about taps me out as far as what I know about the trailer and the questions I have. Thanks for taking the time to read it.
Bought my 28AKGL about 3 weeks ago off a small lot. The trailer had been on the lot for awhile and got a great deal on it. April '11 build date. 8160lbs dry on the tag.
After doing some research and talking to the factory direct. I found out a few things may be different on the same model since Eclipse doesn't wait until a new model year to make changes. Things that I know of that have changed are:
1) interior upholstry has been changed 1x and they are in the process of making another change.
2) The thermostat has been moved. Mine is on a cabinet beside the kitchen at the stairs. Some have the thermostat in the bedroom. I not sue why it was changed.
3) Mine has a switch on a panel underneath the refrigerator. I couldn't find any information on what it was, so I called. I was told this is a rapid charger for the batteries. When on It bumps the voltage coming out of the converter to 15 volts. I believe this was only on the early build dates. I'm thinking they removed it since leaving it on would increase the chances of boiling the batteries. Either that or it was cost savings change. I'm just speculating but I'm glad mine has it since it will become handy when dry camping and I go to charge the batteries.
These are the things I've found wrong so far. Nothing significant and I've fixed most of them myself to avoid the 3 hour round trip to the dealer. I've only camped 1x and had full hookups. Weekend after next will be the first dry camping run.
1) battery frame was too small to fit batteries in (really?). This was an odd mistake as the angle iron was 1/4" to narrow to accept a battery. I left them as is and modified the compartment to hold 3 batteries.they fit nicely and in the future I'll be looking for a way to get a 4th in there.
2) city water outside hookup is angled back and slightly up. This really isn't too much of an issue except the rubber cap that goes on it has tore off where it attaches around the fitting. I was going to try to fix this but found that where it hooks up inside is right in front of the wall between the stove and underneath the sink. This make the hose come into the fitting at an angle. There isn't too much that can be done about it. The whole access to the city water/ tank water should have been moved about 2" forward on the outside wall.
3) fuel pump leaked as soon as I turned it on. The 4 bolts on the head were loose. Tightened them up and good to go.
4) the little pin that holds the curtain over between the bed and shower came out the first time I used it. This isn't surprising since it isnt supported from behind in any way. Poor design. I haven't fixed it yet and don't know if I will. If I used a wall anchor and it pulls out again I'll just have a bigger hole than I have now. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
5) shower leak. I got some clear caulking and am going to try and fix this. I've tried to narrow the leak down and it seems like its coming from the left hand corner of the shower where the frame and bottom meet. It remains to be seen if I have found it or not.
6) the cabinet underneath the sink was tearing from where it mounts. If you look at it you'll see what I mean. I used a 2x4 and some shims to brace it from the bottom so it can't angle down and get pulled from its mounts.
So here are some questions I have for those of you who've got the same trailer.
1) has anyone installed an inverter? If so where did you mount it and did you tie it directly into the converter?
2) has anyone found if there is a the known spot of the shower leak? It seems like its been mention but the source hasn't been identified.
3) what's up with the huge inaccesable void above the refrigerator? It looks like the front cabinet is glued on and there is no way to get in there without destroying the front panel. Has anyone got in there and utilize the space?
4) what's up with the huge waste of space above the generator? Look up and to the left when in your battery compartment and you'll see what I mean. Has anyone found a use for this yet?
That's about taps me out as far as what I know about the trailer and the questions I have. Thanks for taking the time to read it.
