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Re: Propane pigtails leaking
Old-Biscuit wrote: There are 1 versions of the TYPE I ACME Nut Older Version the 'thermal bushing' is fully visible THEY Leak Newer Version the 'thermal bushing' is not as visible They are much less prone to leaking ACME Nuts are designed to be 'hand-tightened' to fully seal They have to be tight enough to open the spring loaded chutoff vlave inside the OPD Service Valve opening Stub inside ACME Nut pushing the valve open when properly tightened When attached to OPD there should not be any leakage from the ACME Nut If is does....try to hand tighten more But shouldn't be that hard I thought I had subscribed to this thread when I first posted it, but I guess I didn't. Then I promptly forgot about it. :S Thanks for these pics (and the other responses.) I didn't realize there were two types. Not sure which type I have, but the leaks seemed to be coming from where the pens are pointing in the pics. When I say leak, it's more like a gush. Like it's not sealing at all. I did try to tighten them more by hand, but there was no change. I didn't have a lot of time to monkey with it, and we didn't need to use the propane at the time. Sounds like my best bet is to take the tanks and pigtails to a propane dealer to let them take a look. In the meantime I'll see if I can find out which style I have now.758Views0likes0CommentsPropane pigtails leaking
We keep our TT at my parents' house near the TX coast and use it as a guest house when we visit. The trailer is about 5 years old. Back in April, we went to visit and the propane system started leaking at the tank connections. Seemed to be coming out of the green threaded fittings that screw onto the tanks. I found some new pigtails at a local propane dealer, installed them and everything seemed to be fine. We went back this past weekend and both leaked immediately. Is it common for these pigtails to fail, or am I missing some maintenance aspect of the system?3.7KViews0likes17CommentsBunk ladder/safety rail
I'm looking for a bunk bed ladder/safety rail solution for our TT. Our oldest son (almost 5) has been sleeping in the bottom bunk and our youngest son (almost 2) has been sleeping in a pack n play. We're anxious to get the little one out of the pack n play to free-up floor space. The natural progression would be for the oldest to move to the top bunk and the youngest to take the bottom. To do this, we'll need a ladder and some sort of railing to keep both boys from rolling out of their respective berths. I know there are some aluminum bunk ladders on the market, but I'm looking to make something narrower that is attached somehow to be completely vertical, not sticking-out into the walkway. The bunk access is pretty tight: What do most people do in this situation? Are these ages appropriate for this configuration, or should we keep both boys low at this point? We could use the fold-out couch, but that would be a bit of a pain to setup each evening.3.5KViews0likes9CommentsRe: TT Guest House
JoeTampa wrote: Get LEDs with as few elements on them as you can find. I used the ones that look like miniature ping pong paddles for the BR and the large rectangular ones for areas that needed more light. eBay was a good source. Here's an example; be aware that you may have to shave the sides down a tad with a knife to get them to fit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Wedge-T10-24-SMD-LED-194-921-W5W-1210-147-168-192-RV-Light-Lamp-Bulbs-White-/131676555203?hash=item1ea888c7c3:g:f24AAOSwhkRWb4KU&vxp=mtr Cool. I'll check those out. How is brightness determined with any of these RV bulbs? At home you have 45 watt, 60 watt, etc. JoeTampa wrote: When you say the TT was level - how did you measure it and where? Maybe it was really off level? Keeping the TT off level can affect the ability of some systems (I usually see the fridge cited) to run off propane, which might not be a factor for you. We've moved the trailer a few times and I've always checked level with a 4' level laying on the floor in the center of the living area. Then I'll wind up raising the tongue 2-3" or until the wife says it's comfortable. JoeTampa wrote: Only other thing that comes to mind on your post is that you may want to take the TT places occasionally to avoid dry rot on the tires. We're going to try to take it camping a time or two next year. Right now the little one is not a happy passenger.527Views0likes0CommentsRe: TT Guest House
colliehauler wrote: On the bunks you could add a cargo net. I would just get a 4 step platform type step that folds, more stable then ladder and can be stored under bed. For headboard lights you can get lower wattage bulbs or go with led's. Instead of putting dimmers in I would just get some plug in night lights. I did the same on the bed and added a longer and thicker piece of plywood, did not need corbels. Thanks for suggesting the cargo net. My wife's Camry came with one in the trunk that we don't use, and I think it will be perfect! Not sure what type of 4-step platform you refer to, but anything larger than a ladder would block the door to the bathroom and/or access to the bottom bunk.527Views0likes0CommentsRe: TT Guest House
Update and some questions about our TT guest house: We purchased the 2015 Starcraft 25BHS with the ducted AC in September of last year and have spent roughly 20 nights in it at my parents' house. It has worked-out really well for us. We're able to spend more time with my aging parents, but still have plenty of private space. In addition to our 3-year-old son, we now have a 4-month old baby boy. Having some experience under our belt, we would like to change a few things to make our TT time more comfortable. - Big brother has rolled-out of his bunk a few times. We'd love to install some sort of guard or net to keep him contained. Is there a common solution for this? - We won't need the top bunk for a few years, but the TT did not come with an access ladder, and there isn't much room to add one. What do people do with kids in this situation? Just toss them up there? - Our TT came with a short queen mattress, which we promptly replaced with a full-length queen. It overhangs the box just enough to be annoying. I plan to replace the plywood with a longer piece, and perhaps add some corbels to provide support. - If we set the TT dead level front-to back, our bed (with the head at the front of the trailer) feels head-low, so we wind up orienting the TT nose-high to compensate. Is that common? I guess we could stuff something under the head of the mattress, but it seems odd. - There are a pair of reading lights mounted under a shelf directly over the head of our bed. These are the typical incandescent C921 12V automotive bulbs. They are very bright and positioned to shine right in your face. Are dimmer bulbs available? We would like to have some dimmer lighting throughout the trailer for dealing with little ones in the middle of the night. - One feature we wish our trailer had is the swivel TV mount in the entertainment center to face either the living area or the master bed. Has anyone retrofitted this unit in a standard wall? - TT is currently at the dealership, having mud dauber nests cleaned out of the furnace. :-( I guess some screens are in order here. Any advice welcome and appreciated! Here's our floorplan:527Views0likes0CommentsRe: First tow with new TT
It's been a year since I towed my (no longer new) TT. We've been using it as a guest house at my parents' place. We plan to start taking the trailer on trips soon, so it was time to take it into town for TX state inspection, so that I could renew the registration. I dug this thread up and made some changes, based on the advice provided: - Increased tire pressure in the TV to the 44 PSI max on the tire - Dropped the hitch head down one hole on the shank - Kept my speed at or below 65 - Increased tension on the sway control The towing experience was much more relaxed this time out. There's still a bit of squirm in the TV's rear end, but hopefully some stiffer tires will solve that. Thanks for all the advice!520Views0likes0CommentsRe: First tow with new TT
jmtandem wrote: If you want to upgrade to a hitch that eliminates sway, not just mitigates it, get the ProPride or Hensley. They are in a completely different hemisphere concerning sway elimination from the Equalizer or other friction based hitches. My neighbor has already extolled the virtues of the Hensley in great detail. He loves it, towing a 28'ish Airstream behind a Tundra. Maybe when we retire in 30 years we can afford one. :-)520Views0likes0Comments
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