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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-21-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By robertsonthego
Most of those squirrel cage fans don't have...

Most of those squirrel cage fans don't have bearings, just bronze bushings. If it's been sitting, they probably dried out. You can try and relube them with a little machine oil but that doesn't...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-21-2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,215
Posted By robertsonthego
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RustyJC:
First of all, a local glass shop can replace...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-19-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,586
Posted By robertsonthego
Fantastic fans are exactly that, fantastic. They...

Fantastic fans are exactly that, fantastic. They run on 12 volts, certain models can either pull air into the trailer or blow air out, some are thermostatically controlled and some have a rain...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-19-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,435
Posted By robertsonthego
Do they get hot just driving down the road with...

Do they get hot just driving down the road with minimal braking? Or are you having lots of stop and go? The side that's cool may not even be working, they should be warm to the touch. Sounds like...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-09-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,826
Posted By robertsonthego
The most stressful times of my life have been...

The most stressful times of my life have been trying to get that danged satelite dish pointed right. I worked on it for two hours one day when finally the camper next door brought over some gizmo...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-30-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By robertsonthego
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a penetrant. The...

WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a penetrant. The small amount of lubricity it provides will evaporate fairly quickly leaving you with no lubrication. I use white lithium on almost everything. It...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,156
Posted By robertsonthego
I think when he said third brake light fuse, he...

I think when he said third brake light fuse, he was refering to the fuse for the third brake light. Normally this light is on the back of the cab or in the back window. John
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-07-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,546
Posted By robertsonthego
I have 3.73 gears and turn right at 2000 rpm at...

I have 3.73 gears and turn right at 2000 rpm at 70mph. I wish I had the 4.10's on some of the hills though. John
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-07-2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By robertsonthego
Another thing to keep in mind is that in the off...

Another thing to keep in mind is that in the off season, with a MH you still have a drivetrain that needs exercised. Registration and insurance is normally higher than a trailer. Good luck. John
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-25-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By robertsonthego
i guess i should have mentioned the other tv is...

i guess i should have mentioned the other tv is on the other side of the house and there is only 1 cable coming through the wall. Anyway I got it figured out, its working now. Thanks for the reply....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-25-2005, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By robertsonthego
I looked at the crossroads and was impressed. I...

I looked at the crossroads and was impressed. I didn't end up buying one but it wasn't because quality of the trailer, it came down to $$$. What year is your Dodge? My 03 had problems on the hills...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-25-2005, 05:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,572
Posted By robertsonthego
Well that's the first time I've ever heard it...

Well that's the first time I've ever heard it being called a "solenoid". Just be careful in the future if you ever need another one, you may not get what you think you are going to get if you call...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-23-2005, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By robertsonthego
Howdy all. I made the mistake of taking my...

Howdy all. I made the mistake of taking my receiver out of the house without making a sketch of how it was hooked up, now I can't get one room to work. Before I took it out I could watch satellite...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-23-2005, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By robertsonthego
Howdy all. I made the mistake of taking my...

Howdy all. I made the mistake of taking my receiver out of the house without making a sketch of how it was hooked up, now I can't get one room to work. Before I took it out I could watch satellite...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-22-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,781
Posted By robertsonthego
$2.95 for diesel, $2.57 reg unleaded. Good ole...

$2.95 for diesel, $2.57 reg unleaded. Good ole So Cal. Last week it was $3.15 for diesel. I haven't driven my truck in so long I don't even know if it'll start. John
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-22-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,120
Posted By robertsonthego
the click you hear is the ignitor lighting the...

the click you hear is the ignitor lighting the flame. The day you only heard one click did the fridge get cold? It may have lit on the first try. Good luck. John
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-22-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,873
Posted By robertsonthego
Just had another thought, are you sure there...

Just had another thought, are you sure there aren't 3 valves? The black tank is a big pipe, 2", the gray are only 1 1/4". My trailer has 3 drain valves. Could you have missed one valve and it is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-22-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,873
Posted By robertsonthego
Well there aren't too many steps so it would be...

Well there aren't too many steps so it would be hard to miss one. I always hold the hose under the cap 'cause I always have some fluid there plus I wear disposable nitrile gloves whenever handling...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-19-2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,417
Posted By robertsonthego
you can get the adapter at home depot, that's...

you can get the adapter at home depot, that's where I got mine. Just go to the tool section and ask. it should be where all the drill bits hang on the wall. Also I went to College with a Tom...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-19-2005, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,284
Posted By robertsonthego
Just in case you didn't know this but you don't...

Just in case you didn't know this but you don't have to take your trailer to the dealer for this problem. You can take it to any "authorized" repair center. Look on the manuf. website for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-19-2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By robertsonthego
Don't worry about the polarity of the circuit...

Don't worry about the polarity of the circuit breaker, it doesn't matter how it's hooked up. Of course I would have to change it if it was backwards cause I'm kinda anal about those things. Some of...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-23-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,776
Posted By robertsonthego
I asked a CHP buddy of mine about this and he...

I asked a CHP buddy of mine about this and he actually knew about it but in the 17 years he had been on the job had never ticketed anyone for it, nor knew any other CHP that did. John
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-23-2005, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,585
Posted By robertsonthego
most dealers will turn up there noses when you...

most dealers will turn up there noses when you mention a brand they don't carry, they want you to buy something off their lot, don't they? Anyway I almost bought a cougar, did lots of research and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-23-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,373
Posted By robertsonthego
i agree with cybervet, something is going on in...

i agree with cybervet, something is going on in the trailer while you are towing. If the charge wire isn't working and the fridge is on 12v your battery will be dead pretty quick. I bought a rig...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-23-2005, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,895
Posted By robertsonthego
I have an 87 HR Alumalite with the aluminum skin,...

I have an 87 HR Alumalite with the aluminum skin, no problems with the rivets. John
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-21-2005, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,527
Posted By robertsonthego
I am extremely satisfied with my 05 Wildcat...

I am extremely satisfied with my 05 Wildcat (Forest River) and would HIGHLY recommend this manufacturer to anyone. Just make sure that you do a thorough PDI before you take delivery. If there are...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-20-2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,725
Posted By robertsonthego
Thanks RV Wizard, that's kinda the advise I was...

Thanks RV Wizard, that's kinda the advise I was looking for. The camping world techs don't get much respect around here so the RVSA sounds better to me. The word prestige isn't the one I was...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-20-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,468
Posted By robertsonthego
First off I don't know anything about that brand...

First off I don't know anything about that brand of surge protector, sorry, but I have seen several trailers with all the electronics, including microwaves, furnaces and refers, destroyed by a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-19-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Posted By robertsonthego
Glad to hear you got everything fixed without...

Glad to hear you got everything fixed without major injury. John
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-19-2005, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,898
Posted By robertsonthego
Ivory Snatcher, I too am with USAA and am very...

Ivory Snatcher, I too am with USAA and am very satisfied. I am not sure exactly what you meant in your post, USAA wouldn't cover your new home while it was under construction but would when you...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-18-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,725
Posted By robertsonthego
Thanks for all the replies. Question, which...

Thanks for all the replies. Question, which school, camping world or RVSA, has more prestige? (I can't think of the word I'm looking for). Thanks again. John
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-18-2005, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By robertsonthego
Although I don't have any experience with the...

Although I don't have any experience with the Safe-T-brake, I do have with Brake Guard which appears to be pretty similar. The brake guard salesman came to my lot (I sold trailers) and offered to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-15-2005, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,725
Posted By robertsonthego
Thanks all for the replies. Hitchhiker, thanks I...

Thanks all for the replies. Hitchhiker, thanks I forgot about that one. The good thing is that we are moving to the Nashville area in the next couple of months (waiting for house to sell). So if I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-14-2005, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,725
Posted By robertsonthego
Hello All. I am just starting the thinking...

Hello All. I am just starting the thinking process of considering starting my own trailer/RV repair business. I have worked as a tech in the past and really enjoyed it. I guess I am looking for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-14-2005, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,725
Posted By robertsonthego
Hello All. I am just starting the thinking...

Hello All. I am just starting the thinking process of considering starting my own trailer/RV repair business. I have worked as a tech in the past and really enjoyed it. I guess I am looking for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-14-2005, 05:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,703
Posted By robertsonthego
The fantastic fan is 12V not 120VAC. If you are...

The fantastic fan is 12V not 120VAC. If you are prewired for a second A/C then the jbox may have markings on it but you should have a spot in your breaker panel for a second a/c. Sometimes they...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-13-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
Posted By robertsonthego
Rick A, I have the exact same problem.(Wildcat...

Rick A, I have the exact same problem.(Wildcat 29BHBP) I wanted the jacknife sofa instead of the sofa sleeper but the dealer didn't want to swap. I've folded it out once, it was very uncomfortable...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-22-2005, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,448
Posted By robertsonthego
Are those pictures of the completed job?? I only...

Are those pictures of the completed job?? I only see the frame bracket welded in two places, one in the front and on on the back. The weld on the back looks very pitted, could be just an optical...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-07-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,052
Posted By robertsonthego
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Posted December 12, 2004 11:12 AM
Or come to WA...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-23-2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,035
Posted By robertsonthego
We bought a 17" LCD for our camper. I didn't...

We bought a 17" LCD for our camper. I didn't like the pop-up shelf so I bought the kit to hang it on the wall. Looks great, real sturdy. I'm going to use the pop-up shelf somewhere else in the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-03-2005, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,219
Posted By robertsonthego
So are you going with the companion? Or a...

So are you going with the companion? Or a gooseneck adapter? I would highly recommend that a gooseneck adapter NOT be used, it puts severe stress on the frame of the 5ver. JMHO John
Forum: Southwest Region 05-01-2005, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,478
Posted By robertsonthego
We're interested but need to be able to plan way...

We're interested but need to be able to plan way in advance. I'm on call almost 365/24, need to give plenty of notice to get a weekend off the phone and I'm only allowed one a month! We're already...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-01-2005, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,943
Posted By robertsonthego
At the dealership I worked at, using the...

At the dealership I worked at, using the facilities in a new trailer was grounds for dismissal.(*) Your trailer was used when you received it, the price should have reflected that. The appliances...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-20-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,346
Posted By robertsonthego
How about calling the factory rep and seeing if...

How about calling the factory rep and seeing if anyone local is authorized to do warranty work. You may be suprised to find there is one or two. Good luck. John
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,150
Posted By robertsonthego
I like the rubber chock idea but where did you...

I like the rubber chock idea but where did you find them for $20??? Around here they run $60/ea. Thanks. John
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2005, 05:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,581
Posted By robertsonthego
hometowngal, I understand completely what you are...

hometowngal, I understand completely what you are saying about size, but I don't really think the class 6 tractor will be much bigger than the 4500. I'm thinking of the Volvo 610 single driver in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-21-2005, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,899
Posted By robertsonthego
I personally stay away from ANY Fleetwood...

I personally stay away from ANY Fleetwood product. It has been my experience that they are more concerned with how many trailers they can manufacture, not the quality of them. Getting the dealers...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-21-2005, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By robertsonthego
On My wildcat, the black tank "quickie" flush is...

On My wildcat, the black tank "quickie" flush is mounted just above my city water connection so I'll just say "ditto" to what Ken said. John
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,581
Posted By robertsonthego
I really like the looks of that medium duty Chev....

I really like the looks of that medium duty Chev. but for less money you can get a Class 6 tractor, license it as a motorhome, and it'll pull almost anything out there without knowing it's there. ...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-14-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,970
Posted By robertsonthego
I am so glad you posted pictures also as I guess...

I am so glad you posted pictures also as I guess I really didn't understand the concept while reading your post. Awesome Idea!! Going on my to do list! John
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