What did you do to your Class A MH today???
This is always a fun thread to watch, so I thought I would start one here.
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- To folks who've given nice comments on my "Jack blocks", I surely thank you. Very much appreciated.
Craig P,
I actually thought punching a few of these out and selling them for a few bucks but, that's too much like "Work". Ha ha. In my career as a fireman, I had the opportunity to develope alternate skills. Many of which I used in "overtime" assignments. Those included wood working, welding, fabrication, "Plastic welding", and more.
It's fun to be able to do things like this. I still enjoy it. The blocks I had were, 14"x14"x 4.5", and they were made from a "Versa-lam" beam. That's a Particle board beam that was 14' long. They turned out nice but, are twice as heavy as the ones I just produced.
Wrong Lane,
I surely thank you for the suggestion. I have even better stuff than metal for the corners. I have what's called "UHMW" plastic angle that I could use, and still might. That UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight) plastic is seriously strong and durable stuff. NASA type stuff. While protecting the corners, it would not rust, or get sharp edges from grinding against rocks etc.
But, let's face it, they're blocks for jacks, not kitchen cabinets. It's the old cliche, "It's the piano CASE, not the piano". But, again, thanks for the suggestion.
By the way, the handles are made from a 120' bundle of what's called "Mule tape" that I bought at Quartzsite in one of the many tool sales vendors. It's 1/2" wide, white nylon webbing that I use for a zillion purposes. I paid $8.00 for that bundle. A great bargain for such a versitle piece of equipment. Thanks again.
Scott - The snow is finally down to only knee deep so I beat a path to the motorhome and unzipped the cover enough to squeeze through the door. Checked for weather and varment damage but everything seems perfect.
No weird smells, no stains on the ceilings or walls, no wet floors. Only issue is all the antifreeze drained out of the toilet bowl, added some more but may have a dry seal to contend with.
Should be able to move it from the back yard to the driveway in four weeks.
Scott (FIREUP) I really like the blocks you built. I may build some myself to stay busy until camping opens around here. Did you consider a 90 degree metal corner edge around the top and bottom to keep the edges from splintering? - Put new batteries (coach and engine) and got it started up and have full power again.
FIRE UP wrote:
...I knocked out some taller but, a bit smaller in lateral dimensions. They're at about 9" x 11" x 5". They're made from two, 4"x6" sections that are side by side and, sandwiched by two, 3/4" ACX plywood. They are glued and screwed with Gorilla wood glue and, 2", #10, plated, squared-drive flat head screws.
Nice! You retired firemen are good at that stuff. How about making a set for retired LASD? I only need four! :B
Craig- Installed a 32" TV in place of the old tube TV that came with the coach. Took a few hours, but came out good.
- Well gang,
I had some blocks that I use for the Jacks to they not only have a larger foot print on what could be softer soil/grass or even maybe soft/hot pavement but, also the jacks don't have to travel down so far and gives better protection against "leaning" and possible tweaking of them.
But, those blocks were a bit heavy and, I'm already at the max on the rig anyway so, I knocked out some taller but, a bit smaller in lateral dimensions. They're at about 9" x 11" x 5". They're made from two, 4"x6" sections that are side by side and, sandwiched by two, 3/4" ACX plywood. They are glued and screwed with Gorilla wood glue and, 2", #10, plated, squared-drive flat head screws.
I then sprayed two coats of sanding sealer and three of clear lacquer. I know Urethane is a much better coating for those but, I hate waiting for Urethane to dry. It takes forever. Anyway, these are considerably lighter and do the job.
Scott
- Since I did something, here goes...lubricated all seals and gaskets as well as the steps. Built a shelf in a storage bin where I keep hoses, elec etc, so they will stay organized. Started getting service plan quotes since mine expires next month...7 years old.
- After returning from a two week trip to Florida on Tuesday we took it to the dealer today to get some warranty repairs done. Waiting and planning for our next trip.
- Finally got my 2x210watt solar panels installed with solar Boost controller and remote.
Bought TireTraker TPMS and installed same on all ten tires,(sigh of relief).
Learned that all the puck lights on my ceiling (35) are already LED, from the factory (uninformed salesman).
Drove another 60 miles - have put on 3,500 miles since Nov. Its hard doing it 60 miles a day :) - Called a dealership to ask questions about a new one.
