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We purchased a 19 Flagstaff 29RKWS in 2020, but before we finalized the sale, we had to buy additional steps with one handrail and purchased a second to allow my wife to be able to get in and out. We bought a 5 step add-on which works well. Currently trying to come up with a way to mount them permanently so I don't have to go through unloading/loading them from the cargo compartment...not getting any younger. While made of aluminum, they are still somewhat heavy. The fold in the door steps are nice, but no easy or solid way to attach handrails. We have a three step, but if 5 could be placed in the same space, that may work well for us but unable to locate a 5 step. Don't know how to add a pic, below is where we purchased them. http://rv-co.com818Views0likes0CommentsRe: To a Suburban water heater from Atwood
BB_TX wrote: afidel wrote: When flushing out the anode junk from the tank make very sure you remove all debris from the threads! I failed to do so and zipped the new rod back on with my little impact, the gunk permanently sealed the new rod in place, not even my much bigger impact at home could make it budge. Impact is the wrong tool for an anode rod. It has pipe threads. Between those threads and some teflon tape it does not need more than tightening to a snug fit with a ratchet. This is not a place for "if tight is good, tighter is better". Actually few places are. An impact is a great tool for loosening bolts. But a properly set torque wrench is best for tightening them. "Tight is tight, too tight is broke"358Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tow capacity, Electric brake box inside truck,tranny cooler?
You could purchase the OE brake controller and add it to your dash to save some money on install, but you will need to take it to the dealer and have them program the truck so the rest of the computers know that it's there and will function properly. Usually everything is there but you may need to add fuses for the controller and lights in the fuse block out front.183Views0likes0CommentsRe: Best skylight shade
I put a reflective film on the inside of our skylight over the shower. Was surprised by how much it blocked out but still allows light in. Kinda tough to install overhead but I managed. Use Camco smoke vent covers and depending on the day, I will put a couple vent pillows in for added benefit.511Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pro-Pride Hitch
Yes it is correct. I do have the max tow with the 6.5 bed. I know I'm close to max limit with this trailer as I was with previous TT and my Suburban at the time. May have to keep it close to home for awhile until DW can be convinced we need to upgrade truck which I was thinking about most of the trip.845Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pro-Pride Hitch
I'm using a Reese Dual Cam with 1200lb.bars does a pretty good job over all. Most of the sway experienced was trucks and other large vehicles passing which made DW quite uncomfortable. Yeah...I know most of the jerking is from the road. Don't get me wrong...there were some rather nice, smooth roads out there also and made it nice. I've been towing a TT for just over 20yrs. now and feel I have a good handle on my setup and mainly looking to see if there is anything else out there that may be an improvement. With this trailer having a rear kitchen...I bought one of those spare tire hangers that mount under the trailer and is just in front of the door in an attempt to remove some weight off the rear. It seems to have helped. As a side note...it definitely made it easier for dealing with the one tire blowout we had. I'm still trying to decide if I like this Torflex suspension. It feels like it is a stiffer suspension than our previous trailer with leaf springs. I guess with this having been the longest trip we've had with this trailer...I still have more questions than answers.843Views0likes0CommentsPro-Pride Hitch
Recently returned from a 3000mi round trip to Texas. First long trip with our TT. DW and I have discussed some issues that arose during this trip-the two most important turned out to be sway and the constant jerking from the trailer over some of the roads we travelled. I have researched the 3P hitch as far as sway goes but seem unable to find any comments on the jerking. She asked me what I thought was more important and I said sway and she has given me the ok for the 3P come next year. Just looking to see if it may help this situation any. Thanks in advance.3.8KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Inverter to run outside fridge
Appreciate all the info. Did some more digging and found more info on fridge and it could require up to 575watts startup. With battery in the front and fridge on the rear its just not worth it for one trip from Ohio to Texas. Was talking to guy I work with and he offered a powered cooler for me to borrow so that will be the ticket for this trip. Thanks again.667Views0likes0CommentsRe: Inverter to run outside fridge
BFL13 wrote: You have a truck towing a trailer. It is just to keep the drinks and some food cold while driving till you can get 120v for the fridge. You can try the inverter route with some difficulty as others have posted. Another way is just have a "cooler" that could hold about as much as the outside fridge in the trailer does. Cooler powered from the truck's 12v system. A DC-DC converter might be useful in that role, but maybe not necessary. Cooler could be inside the cab or in the box. "Cooler" could even be another small 120v fridge in the back of the truck box with inverter, where the inverter is powered by the trailer batts on the tongue via fat- wire jumper cables. Might even be able to use the same fridge by just carrying it back and forth between the truck and the trailer if it is not installed in the trailer in an awkward way. This may end up bein they to go. Just didn't want to add more weight than necessary but it is the simplest way to do it.666Views0likes0Comments
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