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What are they thinking when building NEW trailers?
Sometimes it is a bad thing to be the nice guy in the RV parks,,, Not complaining, But alot of people get the word that I work on RV's and they come knocking on my door, or catch me tinkering outside.
A *newbie to the RV world has a 2 yr old Innsbruck by Gulf Stream 28 ft bumper pull trailer that has a serious water issue. The issue is,,, City water back filling into the fresh water holding tank. This results in the tank filling up, and being under pressure balloons the tank to almost…
ContinueAdded by Lakota Wolf on April 4, 2014 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments
Time for some maintenance
Getting Tomita ready for our next trip. Engine oil changed, generator tune up and oil change, radiator flushed. Having trouble with the windshield wipers, seems the motors have given up, will have to find where they are and how to get to them, since I will probably have to remove the top of the dashboard, I will also find a way to install a new windshield washer pump system since it was missing when we got her. Probably some truck version will work, will see....
Added by rafael agrazsanchez on April 3, 2014 at 8:14pm — No Comments
A new beginning 86 Rockwood.
Hi guys, I'm Eric and I'm new to the sight. This last winter I procured an 86 Rockwood Class C MH, it's in pretty poor condition but it has a lot going for it too........ I think. It has the International IDI diesel and Ford C6 trans. After it sat for several years I started it and drove it for 400 miles to get it home without issue. This was my parents motor home and it means a lot to me to keep it now that my mother is gone and she and my dad had such a great time in it, otherwise given…
ContinueAdded by Eric Plough on March 29, 2014 at 1:55pm — 6 Comments
Our 1987 King of the Road
We have a 1987 King of the Road 32 ft 5th wheel trailer, we need to replace the refrigerator, and we would like a new awning.
Anyone out there have any suggestions? We need help. We have a trip planned for May.
Thanks
Cj
Mobile Scout. Rally Master
Added by Garfield Ervin on March 28, 2014 at 5:47am — 4 Comments
2 trucks,,2 trailers, 1 driver.
Talking with another long time RV'er, He asked me how do I get 2 trucks and 2 trailers moved from point A to point B, by myself ?.
I thought I would share my *trade secret. :-) DISCLAIMER***
This is only for the seasoned RV'er. and info on how I manage to move my equiptment around.
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I take ole Red, My Dodge 3500 and back it up to the front end of my Dodge 1500 truck. (I have a 12,000 lb winch on the back of ole red). I get out my 4 foot steel pipe and u-bolt…
ContinueAdded by Lakota Wolf on March 26, 2014 at 2:00pm — No Comments
LP Gas Detectors
So my RV is about 14 years old and I've heard those 12 VDC LP Gas Detectors need to be replaced now n then. Went to bed last night and for the first time ever in this RV the LP Gas Detector starts chirping but not long and then a few minutes later chirped again momentarily?? I go up and can smell absolutely no LP Gas, checked stove and hot water heater was off and fridge was on automatic then 120 volt (NOT on gas). I went out and turned off main gas valve at tank and opened roof vents and…
ContinueAdded by John "T" Nordhoff on March 25, 2014 at 9:45am — 3 Comments
Windows & Insulation
I put two basement thermo pane windows in the plywood walls where the original bus windows were. This required the cutting of a metal stud that supports the wall & roof of the bus. This isn't something I wanted to do as I didn't have access to a welder. I did install angle iron braces across the top of the window, supported them on either side with upright pieces of 2X2…
Added by Gus Magilke on March 23, 2014 at 7:00pm — No Comments
Smogged for one hundred
Added by Kevin wright on March 23, 2014 at 1:10am — No Comments
1988 Dolphin - Out with the Dinette - In with an Office Space, well Maybe!!! Part 1
After I retire, I knew I was still going to want to work, but work online in a creative capacity. So, creating some type of craft/office space to take my office mobile, was a priority.
The Dinette space is 6ft in length, looks out a big window, has cabinets above…
ContinueAdded by annette phillips on March 20, 2014 at 8:41pm — No Comments
Old, old truck campers Dreamer #10030, May 1970
Added by Chris Hansel on March 19, 2014 at 12:59pm — No Comments
Travco as of Today
Added by Patrick Schulte on March 15, 2014 at 10:30pm — No Comments
1966 Dodge Travco
We bought this '66 Dodge Travco 3 almost three months ago. Since then I tore out the ceiling, walls, and carpeting, and am just about finished putting it all back together. I've done a million other small projects along the way. I won't detail them here, but if you're interested you can check out my blog at www.bumfuzzle.com…
Added by Patrick Schulte on March 15, 2014 at 10:27pm — No Comments
5-lug to 8-lug conversion on Chrysler motorhomes
Anybody ever do this swap? Have a guy not too far away with the remains of a '78 Georgie Boy Country Aire motorhome (25-footer). Has the Dana 70 rear and disc brakes, both 8-lug. Was wondering if this is good, swappable pieces to take my Travco 320 from 5-lug to 8-lug. My concern is that the brakes are not the same size, being a coach that is 7 feet shorter than mine...guy isn't certain if it's an M-400, 450 or a 500.
Looking for thoughts/answers- definitely not interested in…
ContinueAdded by Fred Timms on March 14, 2014 at 9:55pm — 1 Comment
Folding shelf
This ias a folding shelf used while cooking and give you extra counter space when needed. It folds down when the Goucho bed is being used.
Added by charles stahura on March 14, 2014 at 7:21pm — No Comments
Resurrection of Lilly (1962 Friendship Vacationaire)
Just bought a Friendship Vacationaire (1962).. Am resurrecting her to the glory of her original self.. Just started since the weather in Colorado at 9000ft has been a little chilly.. :) Started on the inside and removing all the water damage and rotted floor (working from rear to front of trailer... Join me on my journey and enjoy...
Water tank - guessing…
ContinueAdded by Sara Glasgow on March 14, 2014 at 10:30am — 3 Comments
1988 Dolphin - Stripping Vinyl Graphics and Painting the Fiberglass Outside
Well, let me start out by not sugar coating it, Wow was this a big job for my husband. We are incredibly happy with the final results, but it was a big job.
Under ideal circumstances it wouldn't have been such a long process, but in reality it look a long time.
1. If he didn't have to go to work already for 8 hours each day, you can't expect him to get home at 8:00 at night then go work some more (in the dark no less).
2. If it was smaller and fit into a…
ContinueAdded by annette phillips on March 14, 2014 at 6:30am — 7 Comments
Cant keep a good man down!!
Just a quickie to say we still keep in touch with the GORV website but have moved into the 21st century with a german built 25 foot twin axle caravan ( trailer to you lot!!). Carrying on with the dream and are about to go to Morocco and dowh to the…
ContinueAdded by Michael Jolly on March 14, 2014 at 5:37am — 1 Comment
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