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Forum: Vintage RV's 09-17-2020, 02:54 PM
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Posted By Auggie56
Resealed all four vertical corners (new putty...

Resealed all four vertical corners (new putty tape) two of which showed signs of minor water leakage. Got the trailer ready for the road only have to wash the outside.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-12-2020, 03:27 PM
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Posted By Auggie56
Lost DC voltage from the battery which is new and...

Lost DC voltage from the battery which is new and tested 12.5 volts. With the charger on I have the volts to run lights ETC, but no battery voltage with it off at the fuse block but voltage through...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-30-2020, 04:31 AM
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Posted By Auggie56
Roof Leak

Repaired the one on the left rear had to reconstruct the framing as it was rotted. The only source of the leak that was a 3/8 slit in the rubber roofing right where it curved down to the retainer....
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2020, 02:55 AM
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Posted By Auggie56
Went a head and bought a Harbor Freight stapler...

Went a head and bought a Harbor Freight stapler worked so so at least the siding is secure. Next I pop-riveted the rear sheeting to the side. Since the wood frame in the corner is rotten I'm going to...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 06:09 PM
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Posted By Auggie56
Water leak soft sheeting in two places.

Not real bad in size one the size of a mans hand the other thirty inches by sixteen inches. So far the larger one is repaired but I need suggestions for a stapler. I have an electric one used half...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-10-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Last two weeks 2005 Fifthwheel

I was ill last year and the camper sat since we last used it 5/2018.


Fixed the AC heat part of the hot water tank new heating element, controller and sacrifice rod which the previous owner...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-28-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
I have the hot water tank AC element installed...

I have the hot water tank AC element installed but what controls it? Just a switch or is there a thermostat function incorporated in the wall switch? The previous owner put a rocker switch in the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-21-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
A/C side of the water heater not working, Propain...

A/C side of the water heater not working, Propain side works great. I have voltage once I disconnect the two leads to the heating element, but none while they are hooked up. Hmmmmm? I'll get back on...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-14-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
Worked on her yesterday and finished up for the...

Worked on her yesterday and finished up for the year today. The shore power port and the freshwater port are side by side. When I bought this unit the caulk was bad on one and one's cover was...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-27-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Put the new module in and I now have a bump out...

Put the new module in and I now have a bump out that works. Spent some time removing the glue that held the old screen door gasket on. Will put the new one on later. Reorganized the from storage...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-23-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Washed the front of the camper, but didn't wax it...

Washed the front of the camper, but didn't wax it yet.

Did a troubleshoot on the landing gear not working? Disconnected the motor and hot-wired it to the battery. It worked up and down. I did a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-15-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Wow, you my man are going to town on your rig....

Wow, you my man are going to town on your rig. Keep the pictures coming.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
Have been working right along on it this week....

Have been working right along on it this week. Mostly little things but I did wash and wax the rear of the trailer. Will do the front but I'll have to find the time. The left rear quarter extension...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-09-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
Was going to take the day off today, but decided...

Was going to take the day off today, but decided to tend to some small details. Installed some LED bulbs in two odd fixtures that took a different type bulb. I bought some stailess screws to replace...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-08-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
Panting

Stripped the old paint and rust off the rear bumper, pin box and the exposed front frame. First coat of Rustoleum oil based primer today. Tomorrow a second coat and Monday will start the first coat...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-06-2018, 02:54 PM
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Posted By Auggie56
Replaced the shore power trap door and the fresh...

Replaced the shore power trap door and the fresh water door as they both leaked. The chipboard that supported these doors was rotted and I fabricated replacements out of womanized plywood. Back at it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-02-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
A couple of days latter I went inside the trailer...

A couple of days latter I went inside the trailer and found one short length had come loose. So I use short round head screws to secure it. so here is the conduit and other things you might need.

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Forum: Vintage RV's 08-29-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
While on our first trip I hadn't figured that the...

While on our first trip I hadn't figured that the seven pin cord from the trailer might have been to short for a ninety-degree turn. We damaged the male plug and I was able to patch it till I could...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-28-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Finished wiring the ceiling light fixtures to a...

Finished wiring the ceiling light fixtures to a wall switch. The last one was in the middle of the ceiling and it would have been a waste of time trying to fish a wire up to it. So I went to Lowes...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-24-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Regued a trim peice on the outside back in place....

Regued a trim peice on the outside back in place.



Tested the hot water tank.


Installed a wall swich for the bathroom fan. And a switch to turn on one cealing light. all was done as Linda...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-21-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Plained that sticky bathroom door. ...

Plained that sticky bathroom door.


Installed a manual battery cut off switch to the interior as I wanted to make it easy for her to find and operate. I added a small LED light next to the switch...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-02-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Mounted the flat screen inside the trailer,...

Mounted the flat screen inside the trailer, sorted out all the little nessary support equipment we have bought and stowed them in the storage compartments. Rain tomorrow with the possibility of snow...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6,924
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Posted By Auggie56
Packed the wheel bearings and insulated the wires...

Packed the wheel bearings and insulated the wires with black plastic flexible conduit to prevent damage. The shoes look to be about sixty percent worn. So I contacted the local NAPA. Yes they service...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-26-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,640
Posted By Auggie56
Tires And Wheels

Jacked this 8200 pound 5th today. I knew the tires were for a car as they had a 1400 lb rating with no labling stating the numbers of ply. Plus the sidewall protrudes out enough that a curb would...
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