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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-12-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,315
Posted By St8-e
Add scissor jacks on each side somewhere in the...

Add scissor jacks on each side somewhere in the middle of the frame of the camper...you can get scissor jacks from Harbor freight for like $70/each
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,026
Posted By St8-e
I have a ‘16 298RE with the same dump...

I have a ‘16 298RE with the same dump outlets...the valve with the 2 handles is the Black tank and Grey Tank 1 (Shower/Bathroom Grey water). The one valve by itself is Grey 2 (Kitchen Sink Grey tank)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-01-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By St8-e
Low intensity T10 bulbs

I have straight LED “night lights” in my ‘16 Outback 298RE...they absolutely blind you when you turn them on at night. They don’t have any bulbs...I wish I could figure a way to dim them...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-19-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,152
Posted By St8-e
Awning - Aww no

Don’t expect it to last too long if the wind is that bad...it’ll tear at the seam where it attaches along your roof line...

Once you effectively anchor the side arms down...that’ll be your next...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-15-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By St8-e
Roof Joint Sealer?

I used Eternabond tape around all seams...

I covered all of the existing lap sealant with it. My camper is 4 years old and is stored under cover when not in use. It was VERY concerning the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-13-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,943
Posted By St8-e
This is an interesting thread...I was kind of...

This is an interesting thread...I was kind of under the impression that these roof vents were coming from each of my tanks (2 grey, 1 black). I put Camco cyclone vents on all of them and it now...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-28-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By St8-e
Battery Weight - should I be concerned?

To be safe, I would have a descent weld shop put in a few cross supports underneath and have them inspect the current welds that tie the bars into the frame and reinforce them if needed...

I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By St8-e
To lube or not to lube

I lube mine and have never had any issues. I have to think that unless you are using it in very dusty conditions or constantly driving it on dusty roads that you will never see any issues. I have...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-23-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,879
Posted By St8-e
Unfortunately the seams of roof on my ‘16 looked...

Unfortunately the seams of roof on my ‘16 looked the same from the factory...my camper lives its life under cover, when not in use. I bought a bunch of Eternabond tape and went over all of the dicor...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-09-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,918
Posted By St8-e
This is what I did to mine...I actually removed...

This is what I did to mine...I actually removed the screws holding the vent to the floor and ran them through the magnet...thus, holding it into place. I painted the top part of the magnet with...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2018, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,230
Posted By St8-e
I have an Extang Encore hard Tri-fold for my GMC...

I have an Extang Encore hard Tri-fold for my GMC 2500...I would HIGHLY suggest NOT going with it. It has leaked from day 1. Countless e-mails/calls to Extang have gotten me nowhere...I bought the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By St8-e
New one yes...old one had the track type

New one yes...old one had the track type
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By St8-e
Never would have guessed the motor was accessed...

Never would have guessed the motor was accessed on the opposite side...mine are on top of each slide inside the camper...my old one had the manual crank underneath the slide on the outside...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By St8-e
Really? They put the crank/access on the...

Really?

They put the crank/access on the opposite side of the actual slide?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-12-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By St8-e
What is in the storage compartment right above it?

What is in the storage compartment right above it?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-12-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By St8-e
Is there a quick disconnect for an LP line...

Is there a quick disconnect for an LP line underneath? Maybe it’s so you can pass a hose through and hook into the LP lines on the camper to a grill
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-05-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,604
Posted By St8-e
Mine do the same on every one of my 3 slides...I...

Mine do the same on every one of my 3 slides...I have to crawl onto the top of the camper to manually pull them out...it’s annoying, but it’s now part of my set-up routine....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-12-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,204
Posted By St8-e
Agree... I bent my front stabilizers by...

Agree...

I bent my front stabilizers by trying to put too much weight on them. I actually just installed a set of stabilizers right in front of the front axel tires...ill report back after next...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-09-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,611
Posted By St8-e
I'm by no means an expert...but I ALWAYS cringe...

I'm by no means an expert...but I ALWAYS cringe when I see a 1/2 ton truck pulling a 5th wheel. That thing undoubtedly weighs close to, if not over,10k...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-05-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By St8-e
That is where your tank vents are...

That is where your tank vents are...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-03-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,544
Posted By St8-e
Hooking up Safety Chains.

As a person who has investigated a few TT's that have come uncoupled while in motion...all that happens is the force breaks the metal that the chains clip to on the hitch of the truck...

I've only...
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