I don't think I have posted a picture of the trailer with the new TV since we got it...
Steven
Steven
Here's the new rig, finally together.
I took the trailer in for little warranty items in early April, a couple of days later bought this F150. 6+ weeks later I finally picked up the trailer and the dealer adjusted the hitch and swapped brake controllers.
The reason the work took so long was mainly because of the microwave. It was getting condensation in the door glass, meaning it wasn't sealed properly. They duplicated it and said it should be replaced. The replacement unit didn't work, and then Rockwood decided to completely replace this brand (Hamilton?) with Magic Chef, which took at least 3 weeks to arrive.
On the upside, while it was sitting there I had them reroute the water line to the bottom of the fresh water tank (I had written previously how the bottom 1/3rd was wasted and not sucked into the pump), which they did a great job - at no expense!
On the downside, the heated mattress was replaced due to the door under it tearing the bottom (sharp edges). They didn't soften those edges much and it ripped on the first time it was raised and lowered - right at the dealer! Another mattress on the way, and this time they put in foam sticky tape at least.
I took the trailer in for little warranty items in early April, a couple of days later bought this F150. 6+ weeks later I finally picked up the trailer and the dealer adjusted the hitch and swapped brake controllers.
The reason the work took so long was mainly because of the microwave. It was getting condensation in the door glass, meaning it wasn't sealed properly. They duplicated it and said it should be replaced. The replacement unit didn't work, and then Rockwood decided to completely replace this brand (Hamilton?) with Magic Chef, which took at least 3 weeks to arrive.
On the upside, while it was sitting there I had them reroute the water line to the bottom of the fresh water tank (I had written previously how the bottom 1/3rd was wasted and not sucked into the pump), which they did a great job - at no expense!
On the downside, the heated mattress was replaced due to the door under it tearing the bottom (sharp edges). They didn't soften those edges much and it ripped on the first time it was raised and lowered - right at the dealer! Another mattress on the way, and this time they put in foam sticky tape at least.
I want one as well! That's a great setup.
scaredsilly wrote:502_Jimmy wrote:Mike E. wrote:
Want to know where he got the A-framed reciever hitch assembly on the front of that Lacrosse. Very interesting!
Mike
I built that myself. It was made from necessity. Bad mojo is heard about the hitch on the bumper, and I did not want to add more length to the tow vehicle, so I made this one.
I also did not want to void the frame warranty. It is not bolted through or welded to the frame at all. There are two 3/8" plates, one at the top and the bottom, with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side. It sandwiches the TT frame. The "receiver" frame itself is made from 3"x3"x3/16" tubing. My friends call it my motorcycle rack.
It works great. I even had an engineer friend stamp and seal my drawing before I made it. I can see the bikes in the mirror and there is no bouncing at all.
The bike rack itself is a Hollywood Racks 4 bike hitch rack.
Here is another picture of it.
John
That is awesome. I want one. :C
FerrickFamily wrote:502_Jimmy wrote:Mike E. wrote:
Want to know where he got the A-framed reciever hitch assembly on the front of that Lacrosse. Very interesting!
Mike
I built that myself. It was made from necessity. Bad mojo is heard about the hitch on the bumper, and I did not want to add more length to the tow vehicle, so I made this one.
I also did not want to void the frame warranty. It is not bolted through or welded to the frame at all. There are two 3/8" plates, one at the top and the bottom, with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side. It sandwiches the TT frame. The "receiver" frame itself is made from 3"x3"x3/16" tubing. My friends call it my motorcycle rack.
It works great. I even had an engineer friend stamp and seal my drawing before I made it. I can see the bikes in the mirror and there is no bouncing at all.
The bike rack itself is a Hollywood Racks 4 bike hitch rack.
Here is another picture of it.
John
Build one for me! ๐
Great idea and great job.
You could make some serious money with that idea!! I want to say "NICE RACK!" ๐
502_Jimmy wrote:Mike E. wrote:
Want to know where he got the A-framed reciever hitch assembly on the front of that Lacrosse. Very interesting!
Mike
I built that myself. It was made from necessity. Bad mojo is heard about the hitch on the bumper, and I did not want to add more length to the tow vehicle, so I made this one.
I also did not want to void the frame warranty. It is not bolted through or welded to the frame at all. There are two 3/8" plates, one at the top and the bottom, with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side. It sandwiches the TT frame. The "receiver" frame itself is made from 3"x3"x3/16" tubing. My friends call it my motorcycle rack.
It works great. I even had an engineer friend stamp and seal my drawing before I made it. I can see the bikes in the mirror and there is no bouncing at all.
The bike rack itself is a Hollywood Racks 4 bike hitch rack.
Here is another picture of it.
John
Build one for me! ๐
Great idea and great job.
502_Jimmy wrote:Mike E. wrote:
Want to know where he got the A-framed reciever hitch assembly on the front of that Lacrosse. Very interesting!
Mike
I built that myself. It was made from necessity. Bad mojo is heard about the hitch on the bumper, and I did not want to add more length to the tow vehicle, so I made this one.
I also did not want to void the frame warranty. It is not bolted through or welded to the frame at all. There are two 3/8" plates, one at the top and the bottom, with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side. It sandwiches the TT frame. The "receiver" frame itself is made from 3"x3"x3/16" tubing. My friends call it my motorcycle rack.
It works great. I even had an engineer friend stamp and seal my drawing before I made it. I can see the bikes in the mirror and there is no bouncing at all.
The bike rack itself is a Hollywood Racks 4 bike hitch rack.
Here is another picture of it.
John
That is awesome. I want one. :C
Mike E. wrote:
Want to know where he got the A-framed reciever hitch assembly on the front of that Lacrosse. Very interesting!
Mike
I built that myself. It was made from necessity. Bad mojo is heard about the hitch on the bumper, and I did not want to add more length to the tow vehicle, so I made this one.
I also did not want to void the frame warranty. It is not bolted through or welded to the frame at all. There are two 3/8" plates, one at the top and the bottom, with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side. It sandwiches the TT frame. The "receiver" frame itself is made from 3"x3"x3/16" tubing. My friends call it my motorcycle rack.
It works great. I even had an engineer friend stamp and seal my drawing before I made it. I can see the bikes in the mirror and there is no bouncing at all.
The bike rack itself is a Hollywood Racks 4 bike hitch rack.
Here is another picture of it.
John
