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Re: Yersterday was a good day.
It is always a good time going to the RV shows just to see the new floor plans and new TT's especially when you live in the Midwest and it's 15*F and you have the camping bug. I've been forbidden by my wife to go to our local RV dealer's shows that are in the summer time. I seem to buy a new TT each time I go. :)264Views0likes0CommentsRe: Question on Smart Tiles or Flex Tiles for TT
bcsslc wrote: This is what we did in ours. Easy installation and wound definitely recommend the stainless steel. I bought mine from homedepot and it was just a stock item As in no cutting. As far as the tiles go ... make sure the you clean the surface the very best you can,and let it completely dry. While it is drying layout a large section of your tile. .. about two sheets wide x four or five long. Notice how they lock together. They are designed to from left to right and from bottom to top. As far as cutting the tile, I started out with a utility knife and quickly moved to scissors. One last tip.... remove as much of the wall plates, blinds, towel rack etc. ..... as you can And then reinstall on top of the tiles. Good luck. Not sure others are referring to the same tile that you have inquired about. So to be clear. .. the tiles I used are a peal and stick. No setting material or grouting required. I bought all of my supplies from HD. Nice Job! That turned out looking very sharp. What did you use to adhere the tile panels? *EDITED* Sorry I didn't see the peal and stick. What size does the tiles come in?391Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
Hoosier Daddy wrote: After putting up a closet rod at the DD's new house I had an idea on a ladder for the Grand-kids to access the top bunk in the TT. While originally thinking of doing it all in PVC, I was using a length of vinyl coated wooden closet rod from Home Depot that looked about the same size.... Hmmmm. On the way home I picked up a single 1" PVC "T" from the local HWI to take home and test fit onto my scrap rod... sure enough, even though the Rod is 1-1/4" a 1" PVC "T" had nice snug fit! (stay with me here...PVC pipe is measured by it's ID while the closet rod is by it's OD.) Did the math and next time I was at Home Depot picked up enough of the closet Rod, two 1-1/4" rubber feet and two 1" PVC Caps and their 1" PVC "T"s to tackle my project. I cut everthing to size for 12" wide treads, and at a shorter 10" rise for the Tots little legs and started assembly. Here is where I ran into a snag. While the rod did have a snug fit it was a little too snug to put all the way into the "T" by hand so I used a mallet to fully seat it. While assembling the rungs I broke the "T"... I noticed the single test "T" that I had bought from HWI had molded in gussets in the corners and seemed to be better material. So back to HWI for their superior pieces. Having already commited myself to a bunch of cut up closet rod, I even took an extra precaution and warmed the PVC in hot water while putting it all together. That worked like a charm! The hot water bath expanded them and probably softened them just enough to make assembly much easier. I put the two rubber foot caps on the bottom to keep it from sliding and the PVC caps on the other to give it a finished look. Final outcome holds my weight with little flex so I think it's going to be fine for the Grand-Kids to get in and out ofthe top bunk on their own Nice ladder! Looks a lot better than the one I bought for my previous TT and probably cost you a lot less.490Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Trailer - Now time for a WDH
Pat in Speedway wrote: Thanks or the Blue Ox suggestions. I've been eyeballing those on etrailer.com. Couple of more questions: Is the clamp on or bolt on type better? In regards to the hitch, what TW rating should I go with based on the TW of the trailer, which is 530lbs? Etrailer has carries Blue Ox for $599, but I haven't checked on Amazon to see if they carry them cheaper. I prefer the bolt around the frame style (clamp on). The clamp on style prevents you from having to drill into the tongue/frame. Also, when you sell your TT, you have the option of keeping your Blue Ox and the clamps can be removed without leaving exposed holes in the tongue. As far as which size bars to go with, I would recommend calling Blue Ox at 1-800-228-9289 and have all of your TT specs and info available for them to determine what you need. I have dealt with them and they are very informative and helpful.340Views0likes0CommentsRe: What's the worst storm you have been in while camping?
oldmattb wrote: mabynack wrote: I guess my worst camping experience involved sleeping in tents in the desert and having the local populace shooting at me. Iraq sucked. Best post today! Matt B mabynack, Thank you for your service to our country!172Views0likes0CommentsRe: What's the worst storm you have been in while camping?
janstey58 wrote: Re: your 1st picture, you had your awning out? I sure did! :E We had just finished eating inside the TT when I came out and saw the sky. Grabbed the camera and took some pics and then put the awning in. You can see in the rainbow picture that it's in. :)155Views0likes0Comments
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