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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By fisher99
My mistake. I had looked at the Camco magnetic...

My mistake. I had looked at the Camco magnetic cap but instead bought the Camco "squeeze grip" vented cap (2 pack). Just tested and they fit just fine in my 2013 Wind River 280RLS bumper.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-03-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By fisher99
Hmmm... I just bought the same cap but haven't...

Hmmm... I just bought the same cap but haven't taken it over to the storage area to install. I'll try to do that tomorrow and let you know.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By fisher99
Clever!

Clever!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
TJPOLSIN: Nice work!

TJPOLSIN: Nice work!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,474
Posted By fisher99
Thanks for the reply. Hope they work well for...

Thanks for the reply. Hope they work well for you as you start to use them this summer. I'd buy your old ones if we lived closer.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,474
Posted By fisher99
GP28: Are you still liking the recliners that...

GP28: Are you still liking the recliners that you chose?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By fisher99
As GPCPL says the new remote will need to be...

As GPCPL says the new remote will need to be re-programmed. The instructions that were included were vague at best and it took me a few attempts to figure it out but it is doable. The remote can...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By fisher99
I don't know enough about electronics to answer...

I don't know enough about electronics to answer that question, but I'm guessing that it could be done with some re-wiring. Maybe one of the electronics savvy people on this forum will chime in.

...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By fisher99
If you are talking about the Lippert remote...

If you are talking about the Lippert remote control, I purchased a replacement on Amazon last year. They're not cheap. Sometimes you can find used ones on Ebay.
...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By fisher99
I installed the GlowSteps a couple of years ago. ...

I installed the GlowSteps a couple of years ago. Extremely easy installation (uses existing brackets so no drilling required) and I like that they stow in the space that was occupied by the original...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,712
Posted By fisher99
Good to hear that ORV is doing the right thing. ...

Good to hear that ORV is doing the right thing. Will be very interested to hear where the water was coming from.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-11-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,712
Posted By fisher99
First of all, thank your lucky stars that you...

First of all, thank your lucky stars that you decided to do this mod and discovered this! It could have gotten really ugly down the road!

I would follow the suggestions that a call to your...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-11-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,114
Posted By fisher99
From personal experience I would recommend going...

From personal experience I would recommend going with a pickup for all of the pro-pickup comments that have already been made. Several years ago I pulled a trailer about like yours with a Tahoe and...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-30-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,931
Posted By fisher99
For my truck I'm a big fan of the Michelin...

For my truck I'm a big fan of the Michelin Defender LTX. Excellent ride and handling. Long wear. Available most anywhere if you need a tire while on the road.

I just did a quick check: I...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-19-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
Nice work Bob! Increased functionality and looks...

Nice work Bob! Increased functionality and looks great!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-04-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
That's a huge noise reduction! I didn't measure...

That's a huge noise reduction! I didn't measure mine before/after but the difference is impressive. Especially for only $85 and a few minutes of your time to install. Pretty much a no brainier.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
@oshucks: Yes, I usually would run the A/C with...

@oshucks: Yes, I usually would run the A/C with the dump vents closed for both of the reasons you give. A bit more air through the vents and a slight noise reduction. I can tell you that with the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-25-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
The 13.5k BTU A/C unit in my WindRiver 280RLS...

The 13.5k BTU A/C unit in my WindRiver 280RLS has always struggled when the temps get into the 90's. I think I really need to switch to a 15k unit but recently saw some great reviews for the KookRV...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-25-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,717
Posted By fisher99
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-22-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,717
Posted By fisher99
I think that, to some degree at least, this is a...

I think that, to some degree at least, this is a decision made by the factory to leave some of these upgrade packages as extra income opportunities for their delaers. Not only is it a good incentive...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-21-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,717
Posted By fisher99
Do you have a link to this video?

Do you have a link to this video?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-01-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,333
Posted By fisher99
@larryjb said: "There are 10 types of people......

@larryjb said: "There are 10 types of people... Those that understand binary and those that don't."

Well, between my buddy, you, and me, that makes at least 11 of us... :cool:
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-28-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By fisher99
I had this problem until I started using bamboo...

I had this problem until I started using bamboo skewers instead of toothpicks. Bamboo is much harder wood than toothpicks so holds much longer. In the 4-5 years since I started using bamboo I...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-07-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By fisher99
AHAA!! I always have to light a stovetop burner...

AHAA!! I always have to light a stovetop burner before I can get the fridge to light after the trailer has been sitting in storage but never knew the reason why. Thought it might be just something...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,110
Posted By fisher99
SkeetShtr: I'm in the same position as you. ...

SkeetShtr: I'm in the same position as you. However, I didn't want the sound going through the overhead speakers for 2 reasons: First, when watching TV I really want the voices to be coming from...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,939
Posted By fisher99
If you boondock you might want to consider...

If you boondock you might want to consider investing in the Victron SmartShunt. Provides realtime information on the state of your batteries in a way that is easily understandable by non-experts and...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
It's a bit of a stretch to call this a "mod" to...

It's a bit of a stretch to call this a "mod" to the trailer, but I'll post it anyway because it made a big improvement in the enjoyment of the trailer.

My older Jensen TV has really bad, very...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-12-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By fisher99
Is the first picture showing the circuit breakers...

Is the first picture showing the circuit breakers that you mentioned? It's kind of dark and I can't quite make out what it is showing. This was under the coroplast at the front of the trailer?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,700
Posted By fisher99
No test track needed. At least where I live there...

No test track needed. At least where I live there are plenty of low traffic back roads where you can safely conduct a 30 mph test. If the TOAD/trailer brakes lock up, then back off the gain. If they...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,700
Posted By fisher99
That's definitely better than what I have on the...

That's definitely better than what I have on the boat trailer, but still, it only shows you that it is attempting to apply the brake. It doesn't tell you how much braking force is actually being...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,700
Posted By fisher99
It's really pretty simple. Drive along at, say,...

It's really pretty simple. Drive along at, say, 30 mph, and manually apply the electric TOAD (or in my case trailer) brakes (without applying the tow vehicle brakes). If you don't get enough stopping...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,700
Posted By fisher99
We have surge brakes on the boat trailer and...

We have surge brakes on the boat trailer and electric brakes on the travel trailer (no, we don't pull both at the same time). On one particular long, windy, steep downgrade the truck (diesel with...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-14-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By fisher99
Welcome back to the ORV fold Bob! Since I'm your...

Welcome back to the ORV fold Bob! Since I'm your neighbor over here on the left coast I don't have any Wheel Bearing Packer Person recommendations in Missouri but you might try a Yelp search. Yelp...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-26-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
Nice setup! Color me envious!

Nice setup! Color me envious!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-03-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By fisher99
Rattlesnake Canyon is really fun on a motorcycle!...

Rattlesnake Canyon is really fun on a motorcycle! Very tight and twisty and, as Cumminfan stated, significant elevation change. I haven't pulled my travel trailer on that road but it should be...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-02-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By fisher99
Greg: Thanks for posting that video on fixing...

Greg: Thanks for posting that video on fixing the window regulators. I have one that needs repair and this is just the info I need!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,015
Posted By fisher99
Speaking of tire rotation: What is the...

Speaking of tire rotation: What is the recommended pattern? Just front-to-rear? Cross pattern? Concerns with swapping radials to different sides of the vehicle?

Also, for those of you...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-22-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
I think I explained why the RapidJack is my first...

I think I explained why the RapidJack is my first option in my post #23 above. But I fully recognize that everybody's situation and comfort level is different and I am in no way meaning to imply...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-21-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
I will quote your statement in your previous post...

I will quote your statement in your previous post (which I agree with): " it sounds like what i mentioned with running one tire up a ramp to pick the other tire off the ground. if thats the case,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-21-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
Exactly the opposite. RapidJack is my plan A and...

Exactly the opposite. RapidJack is my plan A and the conventional jack is plan B. If you can simply pull the trailer's good tire up onto the RapidJack, without having to get down on the ground and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-17-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
My experience exactly! My trailer used to sit a...

My experience exactly! My trailer used to sit a few inches "nose down" and while the RapidJack worked perfectly for changing the rear tire it couldn't get the front tire off the ground. Leveled the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-16-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
Good addition. I was just thinking "lifting...

Good addition. I was just thinking "lifting equipment" when reading the OP's post but yes, I also a large 4-way wrench, DeWalt 20v 450 ft/lb battery impact driver (with impact sockets and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-15-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By fisher99
I primarily use the Andersen Rapid Jack (I also...

I primarily use the Andersen Rapid Jack (I also use the Andersen levelers for leveling). But I also carry an aluminum floor jack as a backup. Along with some short lengths of 2x6 and 2x10 in case...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-11-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,810
Posted By fisher99
I think that I have the best mouse protection....

I think that I have the best mouse protection. The RV storage where our trailer resides is home to a bunch of feral cats. Whenever I am down there I can hear them and sometimes I even see them...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-12-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
The exterior light does actually work with the...

The exterior light does actually work with the switch but ONLY if you have activated it first with the remote. Once you turn the light on with the remote you can then turn it off/on with the switch....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-11-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 1,015,003
Posted By fisher99
Yeah, I've always thought that the light switch...

Yeah, I've always thought that the light switch location was in an odd place in my 280RLS, but never thought about moving it. I've gotten used to climbing into the trailer and reaching up and around...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,851
Posted By fisher99
Nice. My Honda 2000 will only run about 4 hours...

Nice. My Honda 2000 will only run about 4 hours on a tank. But then again I've never needed to run it even that long. The coldest I've camped (and ever hope to camp) has been in the low 20's and my...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,851
Posted By fisher99
I'd hate to draw the short straw and have to go...

I'd hate to draw the short straw and have to go out in the middle of the freezing night to re-fuel the generator... :eek:
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-03-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,658
Posted By fisher99
Geez! That thing is a monster! What's the...

Geez! That thing is a monster! What's the weight?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-13-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By fisher99
Looks fancy enough to me! Thanks.

Looks fancy enough to me! Thanks.
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