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Re: TV Antenna Question-Update
The antenna in question will work without the net (reflector) but not as well as with it. I'd say assemble it with the net as they are very light and don't have much wind resistance. I have two similar OAT antennas with reflectors. One for use with my camper and one on top of the garage on a 10' pole. Been up there for past 3 years without wind problems.174Views0likes0CommentsRe: Difficulty Reducing Tongue Weight
mkirsch wrote: I still don't know what your problem *IS* to even make a recommendation. "Tows poorly" is meaningless, and you *are* driving scared even if you don't think so. It's subconscious. You mentioned the accident and how it affected you. I would gladly make a recommendation, if only there was even a halfway concise description of a problem. Too much tongue weight isn't your problem, and trying to reduce it with ballast... You'll have over 2000lbs in the back of your trailer before you see an appreciable change in tongue weight. The axles are simply too far back for that to work. I still think his problem is that he is running "P" tires on his truck as I mentioned on page one. Needs to put at least LT tires on the truck. "P" tires have too much sidewall flex especially when towing.633Views0likes0CommentsRe: Difficulty Reducing Tongue Weight
What tires are on your F150? They should be LT tires at least E rating. Are they set to proper inflation? If they are "P" passenger tires that may be the problem. And as Tom mentioned trailer tires could be a problem too. especially if underinflated.228Views0likes0CommentsRe: SPARE TIRE
My spare is on the back but about 3' off the ground. That's quite high to lift a 150lb. spare wheel and tire. Requires 2 people. I like the mount you posted but I don't have space under the Class A to mount it. That would fit on my TT but not under the MH. Have you checked to see if you can mount it under yours?241Views0likes0CommentsRe: What air compressor do you carry?
I'm considering getting the 5 gallon 1.6HP 225 PSI Fortress compressor from HF. It will fit in a storage compartment in the MH. It can blow up tires, supply an air jack to lift the MH, run an impact gun for removing lug nuts. Just waiting for it to go on sale(its $379.99 now) For just a compressor for tires HF has a 6 gal, 1.5HP 150 PSI pancake compressor for about $120.252Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2 Years with a Older Class A
I too recently bought a used 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bay 35DA w/8.1L and Allison. I've only taken a couple small trips but like it so far. So far I've replaced or fixed the following. 2 front tires Dometic fridge rooftop cover Resoldered loose connections on circuit board for rear BR slide Replaced 2 house batteries Repaired engine A/C - leak checked, pulled vacuum and recharged Rewired power window on drivers exit door Oil and filter change Made new metal panel to replace broken plastic 12V panel by entrance door Rewired 12V panel by entrance door Rewired electric steps Cleaned rust off propane tank and repainted Polished plastic headlamp lenses that were fogged over Replaced BR TV Replaced broken rooftop antenna W/sensar IV Resealed rooftop seams w/ self leveling lap sealant Serviced generator Replaced RF ABS sensor Replaced gas cap Approx. cost doing my own work $1500. Still to do Replace hyd. jacks (all 4) only one retracts. Already replaced all 8 return springs and through troubleshooting determined jacks are either bent or bad internal seals Replace awning Replace brake pads - they passed inspection but was told they'll need replacing by next year178Views0likes0Comments
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