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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-05-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 705
Posted By mike91eagle
It's a sad thing that the one last place honest...

It's a sad thing that the one last place honest people had is now falling away.

It used to be you could go camping and leave anything out and it never grew legs. Now if it's not locked up it...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-27-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By mike91eagle
I'm also in my 70's, bought a ProPride 3P. Will...

I'm also in my 70's, bought a ProPride 3P. Will never tow a trailer without one again. Gives new meaning to sway elimination.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-05-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By mike91eagle
EternaBond RV Roof Seal Sealant Tape. I've used...

EternaBond RV Roof Seal Sealant Tape. I've used it for years. Follow the directions and use the primer spray, lasts for years. Available at Amazon. Comes in white, black and grey.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-31-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By mike91eagle
This wifi/cell this is always an issue. Seems as...

This wifi/cell this is always an issue. Seems as though no one setup works everywhere. Sometimes just a cell hot spot works, sometimes not.

TV is another problem. OTA is spotty at best most...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-25-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,690
Posted By mike91eagle
The fact that "most buyers don't know what...

The fact that "most buyers don't know what they're getting" is the point.

And I don't buy the "weight is the driving force" bit. It's all about the bottom line. Whatever the cheaper option is,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-20-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,690
Posted By mike91eagle
Thermofoil coated MDF has been around for years. ...

Thermofoil coated MDF has been around for years. It's used for cheap kitchen cabinet doors. Lasts ok on a door but I can't imagine if on a counter top. Very susceptible to heat and if the edges...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-20-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,690
Posted By mike91eagle
Wilsonart solid surface tried something similar...

Wilsonart solid surface tried something similar years back, A thin solid surface layer over MDF, it was a total disaster. The top layer delaminated from the MDF. It cost them millions in warranty...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-03-2023, 04:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,194
Posted By mike91eagle
I own a Pro Pride 3P hitch and will never tow a...

I own a Pro Pride 3P hitch and will never tow a TT without one again. They are amazing.

Sway, even from passing trucks, is all but gone.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-14-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,555
Posted By mike91eagle
Well, I guess we can close this thread because...

Well, I guess we can close this thread because all knowing Dave has spoken.

FYI Dave, not all towing combinations work the same.

Cheers,
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-23-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By mike91eagle
A/C soft starts do work and very well. I had...

A/C soft starts do work and very well. I had them on my class A and now have one on my TT. It can actually run a 13500 a/c unit with a Honda 2200i.

This is the one I've used.
...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-03-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By mike91eagle
That's the problem, I've never been able to find...

That's the problem, I've never been able to find the rivets they use. And they need to be really strong to handle the use of a door hinge. Any standard pop rivet won't hold up the the use.

Maybe...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-03-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By mike91eagle
Aah, friction hinges, one of the worst things...

Aah, friction hinges, one of the worst things ever invented. One option is replace them. Typically just the top and bottom are friction. The other option is to drill out the "friction pin" on the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-01-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By mike91eagle
Just a couple of suggestions to add, removing...

Just a couple of suggestions to add, removing the seat make access a whole lot easier. And be very careful when removing the trim panel, it's plastic and will break. I also discovered in my 91...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-01-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Posted By mike91eagle
If you have a Fleet Pride truck parts store near...

If you have a Fleet Pride truck parts store near you, I had very good luck finding air ride and air brake parts. Just take the old part to them and they can usually match it up with something that...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-16-2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By mike91eagle
Thanks Xrated, that helps a bit in pointing me...

Thanks Xrated, that helps a bit in pointing me to the correct solution.

When I bought the trailer it had one of those MoRide fold down platforms on the rear bumper (70lbs), and because my wife...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-16-2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By mike91eagle
Need more info, what makes the difference in the...

Need more info, what makes the difference in the setup.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-16-2023, 03:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By mike91eagle
is it 10% or 15%

Ok I know, there’s been lots of stuff posted about tong weight. And I’ve read lots about it. All seem to agree 10 – 15% of GVRW is the right place to be. Ok, the question is which is it 10 or 15%...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-28-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,955
Posted By mike91eagle
20K sounds like the "go away, I don't want to do...

20K sounds like the "go away, I don't want to do this job" price. I'd be be careful of this dealer!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-15-2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,839
Posted By mike91eagle
I use one called "open signal" and it's...

I use one called "open signal" and it's free.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-06-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By mike91eagle
"Tin Foil Hat" and "Conspiracy Theory" is out of...

"Tin Foil Hat" and "Conspiracy Theory" is out of place and not appropriate. ? Really?

What's really out of place and not appropriate is a statement like "Google steals all your information".

...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-05-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By mike91eagle
So Tom, what you are saying is you never use the...

So Tom, what you are saying is you never use the internet?

Because if you do every time you open any web site someone is using your data for something and you can't stop it. Even using a VPN...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-01-2023, 04:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By mike91eagle
You Tube TV vs Dish, not a true comparison until...

You Tube TV vs Dish, not a true comparison until you factor in the cost of WiFi. Streaming tv uses a lot of data. example we were stuck in the RV for 4 days due to cold rainy weather. We watched...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-23-2023, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,885
Posted By mike91eagle
I installed a RJ45 through the wall connector,...

I installed a RJ45 through the wall connector, cut the Starlink cable and put RJ45 shielded cat6 connectors on the cable, viola, neat clean and works great. Basically a splice in the SL cable to get...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-12-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,334
Posted By mike91eagle
keeping the slinky in the rear bumper will...

keeping the slinky in the rear bumper will overtime rot out the bumper. A piece of pvc fence post works well and last forever.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-02-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,139
Posted By mike91eagle
No need to worry about the boogeyman anymore, I...

No need to worry about the boogeyman anymore, I shot him.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-21-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,139
Posted By mike91eagle
There's an alternative to everything. And always...

There's an alternative to everything. And always someone to point it out.

Been in campgrounds from Copper Harbor Michigan to Key West Florida and never had anything get legs. I guess I'm just...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-20-2023, 04:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,139
Posted By mike91eagle
I guess the answer to what if it's stolen is if...

I guess the answer to what if it's stolen is if your worried about don't buy it.

I've been camping a really long time and I leave lots expensive stuff outside all the time, never had anything...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-04-2023, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By mike91eagle
Does Starlink really need another Router? I...

Does Starlink really need another Router? I thought it came with everything you need.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-01-2023, 04:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,139
Posted By mike91eagle
Your thoughts on Starlink

I like to know your thoughts on Starlink? Good or bad.
Thanks
Mike
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-04-2022, 04:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
Posted By mike91eagle
If you call Spartan and give them the coach ser.#...

If you call Spartan and give them the coach ser.# they can and will give you the part numbers and even sell them to you right then over the phone.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-29-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 139,444
Posted By mike91eagle
Due to the fact that the exterior skin of the...

Due to the fact that the exterior skin of the coach is fiberglass a patch is fairly simple.
1. patch the hole from the inside with thin plywood, leaving it slightly recessed from the outside,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-19-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By mike91eagle
On mine only the upper and lower hinge was...

On mine only the upper and lower hinge was friction. Center one is a free swing.

I bought on of the ones from rvupgrades to see it before replacement, size matched pretty close but the mounting...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-18-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By mike91eagle
Here's a photo of the hinge showing the dimples...

Here's a photo of the hinge showing the dimples on the wall side of the barrels.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-18-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By mike91eagle
These may not be an exact match to the original...

These may not be an exact match to the original and the mounting points but they should work if you have a 6 leaf hinge. And they are non-friction.
...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By mike91eagle
With the friction points disabled I can park...

With the friction points disabled I can park without being concerned about the door not working properly and I don't have to worry about the door frame being destroyed by the hinge.
Pretty nuts we...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2022, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By mike91eagle
You have two choices, replace the hinges with...

You have two choices, replace the hinges with non friction ones or remove the friction points on the upper and lower hinges. I removed the friction points using a small die grinder bit on a drill...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-24-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mike91eagle
Here's what i was missing. "It is common...

Here's what i was missing.

"It is common for RV trailer manufacturers to provide a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) higher than the combined gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This is because...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-24-2022, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By mike91eagle
What am I missing? The decal on my TT says 7400...

What am I missing? The decal on my TT says 7400 GVRW, the axle rating says 3500 lbs.

2 axles @ 3500 each is 7000, seems to me I'm 400 lbs. short from the get go.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-08-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,926
Posted By mike91eagle
For the DIY'ers check this one out. ...

For the DIY'ers check this one out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vhv_b-1zAk
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-23-2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By mike91eagle
Here's the door ...

Here's the door https://shop.stoett.com/nautilus-retractable-shower-doors-for-rv/?attribute_pa_application=rv

Nice shower door, works well.

Be very careful when installing this thing, if...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,505
Posted By mike91eagle
Just wondering, how do you get the weight...

Just wondering, how do you get the weight transfer to begin without using the brakes?

And as for the open throttle, doesn't the cruise cancel closing the throttle the instant you touch the brakes?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,505
Posted By mike91eagle
What's not smart is hitting a deer at any speed...

What's not smart is hitting a deer at any speed with a vehicle. Having been in the collision industry for many years I've seen what the damage is to the vehicle and passengers. Avoid that collision...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-10-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,620
Posted By mike91eagle
Sounds to me like you have "friction hinges". ...

Sounds to me like you have "friction hinges". IMHO These things are bad news. You can get replacement hinges that are non-friction from the link listed here and then just add a "T" style door catch...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-20-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Discovery: Tire Replacement
Views: 2,483
Posted By mike91eagle
For my money it's Goodyear Endurance RSA all the...

For my money it's Goodyear Endurance RSA all the way. Put them on my Eagle and never looked back. RVtires.com
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-20-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
American Coach: American Eagle air system
Views: 1,767
Posted By mike91eagle
That looks like it may be the suspension dump...

That looks like it may be the suspension dump valve for the leveling system.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 139,444
Posted By mike91eagle
Well it sure does have one and didn't know they...

Well it sure does have one and didn't know they came any other way.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 04:00 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 139,444
Posted By mike91eagle
My 91 Eagle has a small switch inside the...

My 91 Eagle has a small switch inside the compartment where the generator battery is, flip the switch and the generator slides out with air pressure from the brake system. But you need to have brake...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-01-2022, 04:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,486
Posted By mike91eagle
Blah Blah Blah. "My experience is better...

Blah Blah Blah.

"My experience is better then yours."

Really guys.

All the talk in the world isn't going to change anything. Informative maybe, change not so much.

The only way to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-23-2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,763
Posted By mike91eagle
Sorry if I seem to hijack this thread but to me...

Sorry if I seem to hijack this thread but to me it's the right place to post my comments.

I agree, good service is more a dealer issue and yes the dealers are busy right now but, the big reason...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-07-2022, 04:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,486
Posted By mike91eagle
Isn't that great, "we want you to pay big bucks...

Isn't that great, "we want you to pay big bucks and buy our product but you can't use it too much."
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