Gary,
Thanks for the response. We also experienced a little water coming in on the side of the slide which wet the carpet after a real downpour. I blamed the leak on the fact that the camper was leaning a little to the right and little low on the front. I think you are correct that the seal leaves something to be desired.
Went to the salvage yard and got a heavy duty scissor jack and the lug wrench/pry bar that comes with a stock 1 ton Chevy pickup. Seems to work okay. A little afraid to do without a spare. Like your idea of borrowing a tire from the duals temporarily.
Have also thought about using just hooks for the towels. Did see a rather compact 4 towel rack on the inside of the bathroom door in another brand. Do not remember which brand. We looked at Coach Houses, Gulf Stream BTs, Chinooks, Europas, and Rialtas. The rack consisted of two parallel vertical strips of wood fastened to the door with screws. Then bridging across were four wires shaped a little like this --|_____|--. Was going to order from the factory, but don't know which one to go to.
Gene in Ne
2002 Model 211S w/5.7 Chevy