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Re: Memory Foam Mattress - Winter Storage
Original poster here, Thank you all for your responses and suggestions. I was mostly concerned with the impact moisture might have on the mattress with possible growth of mold. Mice were also a concern. Although the storage area is gravel there is grass about 50 feet away and each year I remove a couple of mice from traps set up in the fall. Have a great day and stay safe.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsMemory Foam Mattress - Winter Storage
Am considering replacing my current 'original' mattress with a memory foam type. Question for those who have memory foam mattresses? Do you remove the mattress over the winter or leave it in the unit. If it is left in the unit do you take any special precautions? I live in Southern Ontario where the temperature can drop to -20 degrees C. (-5 F). thanks7KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Brake Magnet Wire Color
BFL13, thanks for your input. It appears my response was not all that clear. My plan is to replace the brake assemblies only and not the axles. I am replacing the current brake assemblies (backing plate, shoes, and magnets) which are made for the 5.2 K axles and currently on the unit and installing brake assemblies that are made for the 7K axles on the existing 5.2K axles installed on the unit. Physically the brake assemblies are interchangeable but the lining compound on the 7K shoes is more aggressive.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Brake Magnet Wire Color
OP here, thanks for all the responses with information and experiences they are much appreciated. As lenr suggests I am attempting to increase braking action on my 5th wheel. I've had the unit since new (5yrs.) and the brakes have never been satisfactory to me. At that time I spoke to Dexter and they said there must be something wrong and I should take the unit back to the dealer. The selling dealer has checked them twice and say they are working 'as designed'!!!. The 160 km round trip gets pretty tiring when there are no fruitful results. My recent conversation with Dexter was for information only, and was told yes I can put 7K shoes on the 5.2K axle and yes it would improve the performance as the 7K shoe linings are of a more aggressive compound than on the 5.2K linings. As for the magnets, not one of the three persons I spoke to at Dexter was able give me any concrete information on magnet performance. Yes one did say the black wire one would be stronger but I've become skeptical when dealing in the RV industry, I want spec / data, he said he doesn't have any information on that. The two magnets (white leads and black leads) which appear to be used on the 5.2K to 7K axles and fit my fiver have the same resistance and draw the same current would lead you to the conclusion they are the same, but they can still vary in attraction based on the composition of the metal used in the core. So, my next step: 1) I'm going replace the 5.2K brake assembly with 7K ones that has black wires. If this doesn't improve the braking noticeably it will be step : 2) rewire the unit using # 10 wire. Thanks again for your assistance.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsBrake Magnet Wire Color
This is a question relating to the 'power' delivered by electric brake magnet. There is a lack of information on the internet or elsewhere about the strength of brake magnets. After discussions with the technical experts at RV /trailer parts suppliers I have had responses that range from 'they're the same ' ' they're different', ' manufacturers use what wire is on hand', etc. My question relates to my Jayco 5th wheel(GVWR 11,300 lbs.) which uses 5.2K axles and the magnet has white wires. I wish to improve braking on the unit by upgrading to 7K assemblies some of which use a white wire magnet while others use black wire magnets. Can anyone share any experience you may have had with this or lead me to a credible source of information as to the relative strength of brake magnets by color of the electrical leads to the unit. I have tried looking at / for government sources but have come up empty. thanks3.3KViews0likes16CommentsRe: fiat vs Cummings diesel
colliehauler wrote: 3 tons wrote: I enjoy reading all the mythology - in military speak, 'Rumors & Propaganda'...Could be too that Studebaker is coming back - LOL Better get my order in on a new Golden Hawk.:B Hey, I had a 56 Golden Hawk. Wish I still had it.409Views0likes0CommentsRe: Broken pin on steps
When a rivet broke on my fifthwheel steps it made them springy and ready to collapse. To fix this I removed the steps (4 bolts) and put on a bolt and nut , epoxied the nut, painted the nut and bolt black, and put the stairs back on. That was 3 years ago and they are still solid.249Views0likes0Comments
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