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  1. rpsinc

    Air leak..ugh

    Yes, fits into a slight groove inside the fitting. Need oring picks to replace it. And be cautious to not leave debris inside the fitting or even a piece of the oring IF it falls apart.
  2. rpsinc

    Air leak..ugh

    May need to replace the oring on the inside of the fitting. They do wear out and/or they can be worn down by the tubing. They will have some memory, both the tubing and the oring. Can sometimes pick those up at a hose supplier or the resource guide has #s available to order by amazon etc.
  3. THANK YOU, Vern. Just as your advice about running 4 single tires on my truck is what I chose to try as it all made sense, I anxiously await your experience in my pursuit to repair what you have perhaps already tried and proven. Although, being so close to departure for WCR, I think I will let it wait till I return before I open the proverbial "can of worms". So much about why I participate here.
  4. Yep, that is the way is goes pretty often
  5. I have an '08 Experience with Lippert hydraulic gear driven slide assemblies and the kitchen slide is lower in the front when closed. It also is dragging the floor when near closed. Have tried raising and lowered the slide assembly(at the jacking bolt on the end of the mechanism) but hasnt made the right difference. It appears that the entire slide room has dropped on the hitch end and wondering if anyone has opened those up to see how they were built(its under the kitchen sink area with the WH there also). I am wondering about adjusting or shimming the assembly or slide room up. It appears from the dimensions of the room when closed that I need about 1/2"-3/4" raise. Any suggestions? I doubt that this is Teton specific but certainly is Lippert specific, I think.
  6. I saw on FB a receipt for ~337 gallons and the charge was like $1885.00. Didnt expect a house payment!!
  7. I'm in So Cal and dropped $175 on fuel 2 days ago and it got me less than 30 gallons. I am hoping that with what I had in the tanks and this added, it will get me out of Cali and to some better)maybe only slightly better prices but that will on my way to the WCR. Who knows what prices will be then. The forecasted cost of fuel to do that rally is mind shattering. But I am going to do it because tomorrow is not promised.
  8. Good idea to carry some replacement o-rings for those push fittings. They are simple to replace and often time as well as a new o-ring, it is good to cut the tubing off square to get a new area of the tubing for the fitting to seal on. It is important to also consider the comment about the strain on that tubing. That will cause a leak based on the vibration from driving. I like the idea to use a coupling and add some additional length to that tube or replace the entire length. Sometimes replacing the entire length isnt practical or needed.
  9. If using a ferrule make sure to also use a sleeve for the inside of the tube. Without the sleeve, it is more likely to have a leak since the sleeve provides some rigidity for the tube to be able to seal, since the tube, being plastic, will compress upon tightening.
  10. Nicely done Bob. I have restored different 5ers in the last decade or so. Your approach was very similar to mine. It worked for who it was for. I am currently doing my Teton, so no vinyl on this one, but on the black painted graphics, there is some heat checking. I have gotten some quotes to repaint it or repaint the graphics. Figured I would just start with a cut and buff. Well after doing the lower half, it will work for who its for. The effort has reaped some pretty good results, not a new paint job quality but satisfactory for a 14YO trailer. And getting some polish and wax on it has really made a vast improvement. I did discover a product that I am using as a top coat that I really like. Car Guys Hybrid Wax. Its similar to a quick detailer, cherry wax type product but with some carnauba and polymers in it. Applies from a spray bottle and just a quick buff. Added some shine and really compliments the carnauba wax I used on the truck and trailer. Maybe this will add some life to the wax and to my shoulders/wrists/hands. Oh and knees too, climbing up and down the ladder can be a chore.
  11. I remember seeing that you being a LEO have had lots of training in driving and traffic. I am sure that training was helpful in your "incident". I am also sure that you had some good karma coming your way with all you do for this community. It could have gone some many different ways. And to have a replacement rig available in this "supply chain" time!! I had been on the fence about spending the $ for a camera system for my truck. Well minutes after seeing that video the decision was made and the order was placed. Just another piece of equipment to help us to he safe. Thank you for sharing this with us as I know I have learned alot from that experience.
  12. I experience it too. I remember going through drivers training nearly 50 years ago and being taught that when we are driving a motor vehicle, we are in essence driving 5 vehicles. The 1 we are operating and the others that are to our side and in front and behind. That will make you tired for sure. I embraced that ideoligy and practice each time I am behind the wheel of any motor vehicle. It has kept me safe for the most part. But as I am getting older, I realize that I must pay even more attention due to my reflexes and also due to so many distracted drivers making their decisions at the very last second. I can only do my best to keep myself safe, the rest is not really up to me.
  13. Or stash some cash in a box in the truck and pay cash IF you have to be towed. Cash often will get a discount.
  14. We have a 2004 Kountry Aire that we bought from SKPs but it has sat for a few years. I am considering selling for cheap but because of comments like yours, I see the opportunity to have a special coach. It does have the dually axle setup, 38', but needs updating and a paint job.
  15. Camping World is popular only because they advertise like crazy but I have yet to hear positives about their RV sales and service departments and work. I stay away from any ad that is from CW. No thank you. When I have looked for 5ers, I have spent ALOT of time looking for quality brands with good reputations and most of those havent made 5ers for 10+ years, so that means considering something a bit older but needing some TLC. It also means that with a better built rig, you can customize it your way. Colors, furniture, flooring, etc. without worrying about losing out on the design choices that were included in what ever rig you buy. Those design choices are somebody elses choices not mine, but with the cost of those rigs, who would want to remove what was so expensive to buy in the first place. FB has some RV remodeling pages and it amazes me to see how creative people can be and how their rigs turn out.
  16. Have you checked etrailer.com for springs? I have bought some in the past from them.
  17. I am aware of those options but I have seen them needing periodic maintenance and burnishing. Not what I think I need.
  18. I've been looking for this product and cant seem to find it, unless I am not looking for the correct product. I had some that I used to wax a new VCT floor in a rental unit and it worked well, but used it all. I wanted some to try on my current 5er. Anybody have a link??
  19. I think you have found an alternative to a process I used some years back with a product called PoliGlo. They supply a mild acid based cleaner and the finish is applied just as you indicated. When I was using it, it reminded me of liquid Johnson Floor wax. I found it to work well and yes, several coats were required for best results. I did not discover how long it lasted as the results were so good on that trailer(2004 Alfa) that someone took note and bought it from me at a profit on my end. I have read about this product and have wondered about its durability. Thanks for answering that question esp now that I am in the process of doing some restoration to the exterior of my 2008 Teton.
  20. I have completed the install of my DROM. Started loading it up yesterday. Love the room and the ability to organize it. [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/9lHIiiOl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/R8wbneAl.jpg[/IMG]
  21. Another follower here. I plan on "stealing" your rear design. I like it. Mine is in need of some improvements and lengthening as I have NO underbed boxes but need them. I got my DROM mounted and the doors for it as well. I have taken photos and attempted to post on this topic but cant seem to figure out how to get them to a size that will allow for posting. Seems all my pics at more than 1.2. Is there another way? I am glad to have you all share your ideas and handywork. It all looks good from here.
  22. I think you did a very good job, but perhaps, for me, that included my own circustances. I am not 70, have my wife of 44+ years and am STRUGGLING with IF we can do some long trips. We arent on SS yet and so wondering how to have the income to live and travel too. I feel some uncertain apprehension for sure. I get you. I believe it will fade once we make the first stop and smell the air of that place. Like most challenges, getting started is usually much harder than continuing. Try to enjoy your journey, even while planning. There can be so much excitement in the preparation.
  23. As to singling, I am considering this option but dont really want to do it for many of the reasons shown above. The factory went to a lot of work to get that driveline to work right and my truck is an '08 with only <84K miles, so parts are NOT worn out. I did see though on a FB page where a few owners have run single tires(not super singles) on each instead of duals. This is interesting to me mostly due to my tires are OEM('07) and while not a lot of miles the casings are showing some cracking. The input from those running single tires was positive and I like the idea of buying 4 tires instead of 8(which I will NEVER wear out)
  24. I've been a mechanical contractor for over 30 years and while I have a mix of different brands of tools from Snap-On/Mac/Matco to Harbor Freight, my criteria in selecting them has always been buy for the intended purpose. As an example, I used to install pallet racking in LARGE warehouses and some of what we installed used 1/2" structural hardware as in bolts and Whiz nuts. After the assembly process was completed it was necessary to go back with 1/2" electric impacts(Black & Decker now DeWalt outperformed the rest) and tighten all the fastners. I tested all the above mentioned brands of impact sockets and found Harbor Freights 1/2"D-3/4" sockets outperformed the rest without it even being close. Keep in mind we tightened 1/2" bolts for 10-12 hours a day, many days in a row, and continously during those days. Those guns and sockets would get hot but the combination of the B&D with the HF sockets have worked for me for over 20 years. I bought a bunch of spare sockets back then and some are still in their packaging as the original sockets are still being used today. Gotta field test the tools and decide for yourself where that VALUE scale fits for you.
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