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Re: Problems with door after new steps installed
pbeverly wrote: What do you mean about "fold away". In the Lippert site I see pull out and fold down. If the stairs have feet on the ground you need to adjust them to be shorter. The first thing I do when setting up is get my stairs set properly and testing the door. Sometimes there is not a perfect leg adjustment setting for the situation so I carry some different sizes of wood to shim them so they are rock steady before using them. If the legs are too short and not shimmed you can bend the step area where they are attached to the camper where the door goes over it when closing. If you do bend it you can close the door and gently bend it back. Yes!1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Insect prevention in black tank
lane hog wrote: Sheesh, all these people dumping bleach and chemicals in the tanks... you do realize that all has to go to a water treatment plant eventually, right? I've never used chemicals. Straight water has always done the trick for us. Never had sewer flies but we never leave valves open, not even the grey. Unless you're hooked to a septic tank. You do realize that every water treatment plant uses some form of chlorine during the treatment process and that you can't use enough bleach to effect the millions of gallons being processed?1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: how long to lower temps When living quarters at 100
I've lived in Florida my entire life, camping for 35 years. The inside of my camper is usually higher than the outside temp once we stop. Here is what works for me: Travel with the vents open whenever possible (vent covers with lots of ventilation area!) As soon as we stop, I open the doors, windows and vents to let the heat out. Fire up the A/C and a fan if you have one and let it push out the heat while you finish setting up. Once set up, close everything back and let the A/C work. Sit on front of a fan with a cold drink until you cool down from all that hard work!792Views0likes0CommentsRe: Weight Distribution Hitch
Grit dog wrote: ^Hes saying once you know the setting then it doesn’t matter where you hook it up at. OP, go set it up in a flat area. You can tow your trailer somewhere close by without being all strapped up belt n suspenders (wdh). When I posted that I was the third comment. So the one I didn't understand was "no difference in flat or level when setting up". Although true, it had no bearing on the OP's question.406Views0likes0CommentsRe: Weight Distribution Hitch
Caboostanley wrote: Greetings, Hopefully, someone on here can help me. I need to install a weight distribution hitch in order to safely tow my travel trailer; however, my driveway is not long enough, so my tow vehicle is not level. My question is does the tow vehicle have to be level to install the hitch? I'm not sure how to get around this issue, assuming it's vital to setting up the hitch properly. Thanks! Chris Portland, OR Yes, you'll need to have both units level in order to properly set up the hitch. P.S. I have no idea what the previous poster is trying to say.396Views0likes0CommentsRe: Where to begin
Here is another opinion (From owning a 1980 Class C). 1 New Tires AND Brake system check. You're usually safe it wont go, never save if it won't stop. 2) Roof - clean and seal the roof even if it looks good. Once it starts moving it will flex and all that dry seal will crack. 3)Electrical System 4) Do whatever you want with the house, don't think you can only use RV stuff, make it your own to enjoy. 5) ENJOY IT!298Views0likes0CommentsRe: Odd size brake replacement suggestions
I'm confused why they consider that an odd size anyway. There are literally two choices in brake shoes. Both are normal stock at my local auto parts stores. The tires are not hard to find, heck both Wal-Mart stores near me have some in stock. I think they are just being lazy at those shops. You really can just use a floor jack, I took mine one at a time to the tire shop when I replaced them all.463Views0likes0CommentsRe: Odd size brake replacement suggestions
rambleonrose wrote: Getting our old Class C up and running again, and I've hit a brick wall with brake replacement. It's a Chevy C30 van body, 16.5 rims. One of the back brakes is seized. We've called pretty much everywhere around, and no one wants to touch it because parts would be so hard to find (odd size, apparently....) Has anyone bought their own parts and taken it to a shop before with any luck? Also, any recommendations for searching for these? That's the best way to make sure you get the right replacement parts, take the old ones with you. People take the parts to their shop all the time, but it isn't any cheaper. I deliver parts from the store to the shop, they get a discount and charge you more than we do for the part. I had the same chassis, you'll be surprised how simple it is to fix yourself (but everything is heavy).465Views0likes0Comments
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