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Re: Bubble/bulge on side of trailer
Even Without seeing it, I’d be about 99% sure it’s delamination. The exterior “skin” has lost its bond to the substrate. Delamination in RVs is very common. Is it a problem - well it’s not a good thing. It could be a minor problem, it could be a serious problem, and it can become worse, a lot worse. I would suggest start reading up on “RV Delamination” and go from there.29Views1like0CommentsRe: Furrion Oven Goes Out
Clean the thermocouple with very fine grit sandpaper or emery cloth. I have done this many times with furnaces, stoves, water heaters, etc. You’re not going to hurt it. Secondly, a universal thermocouple for a gas oven “should” work, but sand the old one first, what have you got to lose. Emery cloth or 0000 grade steel wool is actually better than sandpaper. You can also test the thermocouple with a voltmeter, look up “how to…” on the internet. Does it have a Type “?“ letter code on it? If so, match the type and you’re golden.71Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converting two 30amps to one 50amp for RV camping
The answer is, it depends on how they are wired. If wired the same the neutrals should cancel each other out. Actually they should not be “wired the same”. The two hot legs need to be on opposite legs (L1 and L2) of a split phase service. Otherwise you could overload the neutral, possibly resulting in melted wires and/or a fire. This is why I’m shocked that the facility would even allow this device without some way of ensuring the two 30A receptacles being used are not on the same leg (L1 and L1).44Views1like1CommentRe: 26' Camper Sway Issue
I’ve never heard of a hitch with stabilizer bars, a link to what you are describing would be helpful. Anyways, for a 26-foot trailer, a weight distribution hitch and sway control would be highly recommended (maybe less so if you are pulling with a F350/3500 truck). As previously pointed out, the percentage of hitch weight and total loaded trailer weight is critical. That along with info about the tow vehicle would be absolutely necessary for us to know in order to help you out.68Views0likes1CommentRe: Thor quantum kw29
The problem here is no one knows where you are starting from and what route you may be taking. For instance, I may recommend something in Albert Lea, MN when you might be starting out from Savannah, GA and never be within 1500 miles of MN. So lets let’s not waste each others time.72Views0likes2CommentsRe: RV tire covers
I’ve got two complete sets of 4 tire covers. I’ve never used any of them. I got 10 years out of my last set of tires at which point I changed them; not because there was any signs of any need for new ones, but because I was going on an especially long road trip and I felt i shouldn’t tempt my luck. That being said, if you have tire covers and want to put them on - do so; there is nothing wrong with that option. In my particular case, I have them and don’t bother using them - nothing has seemingly been wrong with that option either. I would guess that it all would depend on your particular circumstances. Some may need them and some may not. I may live in a place where the sun is far less of a damaging factor than where you live.58Views0likes0Comments
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