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just a heads up about paint over decals. my warrior had failed (cracked) decals which a PO had painted over. the cracks telegraphed through the paint. very ugly. I completely removed the affected decals and replaced with new. if your decals are not damaged or cracked you are probably good to go. joe from dover.
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Sunrader sliding window super sticky, and one broken
hunkaman replied to lexxxel's topic in General Discussion
make sure to clean the window tracks. any small amount of dirt and debris can make sliding the windows very hard. I had issues with my windows not sliding as well. I was surprised to discover the amount of dirt laying in the track. once cleaned they were much easier to slide. joe from dover. -
WME-- my rig has a frame mounted 2 inch receiver. also has a trans cooler. a larger trans cooler makes sense. I guess the brakes are what they are. not sure how you would beef up or improve on brakes. thanks for the insight, good info. LINDA -- yes a 72 Honda 600 coupe, ironically, I purchased the same car in 1972. my first new car! I was 21 years old then!!! I paid under $1,800.00 for the car then. NOW -- seen a couple on CL and other places, in good condition for 10k plus, in totally restored condition, 22 to 27k unbelievable ! if I only knew. thanks for the help. joe from dover.
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I am sure this has been discussed before, but I would appreciate input from others. I was wondering if It would be realistic/ possible (with out potential major damage to drive train) to tow a 1500 pound vehicle. the vehicle actually weighs 1312 pounds curb weight. with a tow bar I figure close to 1500 pounds. most trips would be under 600 miles round trip, local to me in the Midwest (central Ohio), and not planning to go to the Rockies or farther west. any input, thoughts, experiences, would help before I actually purchase the vehicle. thanks in advance. joe from dover
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thanks guys. that helps. will monitor next time I light it. joe from dover.
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you do excellent work. great job. joe from dover.
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the stock mirrors are available. the brand is "velvac" I believe, both curved and flat I think E TRAILER had them. joe from dover.
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Wondering if there is a "normal" duration for burner to stay on ? could not find any info regarding this in my water heater owners/instruction manual, looked at some you tube videos, again nothing to answer this question. it is an Atwood heater. Gas only operation. lit my water heater and after burner ignited, seemed to stay on for about 30 minutes. also, if the thermocouple is defective would this be cause for burner not shutting off in a timely manner? as always thanks in advance for any help. input. joe from dover.
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anyone having a Midwest ( ohio, Indiana, Michigan, pa. ) area rally ? joe from dover.
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Roof Replacement: ¼" Luan vs. ⅛" Hardboard
hunkaman replied to notbadbutgood's topic in General Discussion
what fred said. joe from dover -
just returned from 4 days at Shawnee state park, located near Portsmouth, ohio. chose this campground due to close proximity to Portsmouth (13 miles). Portsmouth has the distinction of being home to the oldest brewery (est.1843) in ohio. although not authenticated, it is rumored to be the 2nd oldest commercial brewery in the U.S., had a wonderful private tour of the brewery by the brew master. lot of history associated with the brewery. the campground was very clean, and had very recently updated all electric hook ups. a swimming and fishing lake was a short walk from our site. facilities, shower house and bathrooms were clean and functional. I plan my trips to commence at the beginning of the week and leave before the week end crowds show up. we basically had the area to ourselves, which made for a very relaxing , quite, 4 days. staff at the park were very helpful. one negative was lack of cell service. the only location where cell service was available was near the entrance. joe from dover.
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wow, so sorry for you. hope you get on the road again soon. I have seen fender flares on the internet, maybe E TRAILER ??, the ones I looked at were close in size to what you have, not an exact match, maybe someone can guide you to an original replacement. good luck, hang in there. joe from dover.
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I have found leveling blocks a must. maybe off topic of "essentials". I also take a 10' x 10' pop up since I have no attached awning. provides protection from rain, sun etc. it is not an expensive one, about $60.00 on sale from HF, also from HF, I carry a poly tarp and some bungee straps. maybe some difference of opinions on this, but I use the RV toilet paper only. this is only my third year owning a toya MH, I find that the process of what I take is always evolving. I started with a standard drip coffee pot, I now have a small (4 cup ) model, similar to the ones you find in motel rooms. saves a lot of space and weight. just one example, as you gain more experience, you learn. lot of great tips and ideas I have adopted from the "old timers" here. good luck. happy camping. joe from dover.
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beer. joe from dover
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I can tell that was a TON of work. thanks for the pics, they really help as a resource for future "rebuilders", the pics also confirm what a great job you did. good luck, best wishes and hang in there. joe from dover.
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the lexan poly carb material I am familiar with is formable with heat. joe from dover.
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yes it is as good as advertised. working in a retail and commercial cabinet shop, I have used lexan poly carb sheets in making high end display cases. it will adapt to many uses that previously only glass was considered. has many additional benefits as well. (I.E. bendable.) joe from dover.
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look great. really nice. joe from dover.
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depends on how much you want to invest in time and money, as with everything. you could put a fiberglass patch on the inside to cover holes, then use "bondo", or a product ( sorry the name escapes me at the moment) that applies like bondo but is actually metal rather than plastic or whatever bondo is, it sands the same and is paintable. available at auto body supply stores. the rotten wood should be easily replaced from inside. complete agreement with fred, stay away from silicone. use rv specific caulk, and seam products. good luck with the rebuild. keep us posted. joe from dover.
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hi and welcome. the locks you are trying to locate can be found at rv supply stores. such as camping world. also look online. another choice is to find cabinet locks, 3/4 to 1 inch dia. hole with straight or off set striker. trying to find some replacement parts ( door handle ) can be challenging. some of these parts are not available new, and you may have to find used, or innovate. the plumbing may or may not have by pass valves to the hot water tank and the pump. by pass valves typically make winterizing easier. posting pictures of the areas of concern really helps. good luck. joe from dover.
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i believe the valve adjustment is at 60k intervals. you will find this forum a blessing. any question has probably been asked here already, but feel free to ask away. all the people here are helpful and some are very knowledgeable, the "been there, done that", experience is through out any topic. welcome and good luck. joe from dover.
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please post pics after install. i admire your problem solving AND saving a bunch of money. great work. joe from dover
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is the price of $118.00 each or a pair ?? could not tell from link posted. thanks. joe from dover.
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While cruising CL, found a 92 warrior "DL". I have a 92 warrior. was wondering what the difference was between a warrior and a warrior DL. tried to google info for a DL model, and could not find anything. the CL listing had interior and exterior pics. the interior appeared the same as my warrior other than different color scheme for upholstery , carpet, etc. the exterior had the graphics that identified the model as a "DL". also my rig has the exterior shower option located on the very back of the rig, above the tail light assembly (pass. side), the DL has the shower hatch on the passenger side near the rear. the only other noted difference is the wheels are chrome and the front bumper is chrome as well. was just curious as to any info on this model. I am always surprised when I come across a "new" model of these really cool rigs. anyone out there have one of the DL's ?? or know about them???. thanks. joe from dover.
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yes, mark and I went to the AEP land together in my Winnie, shortly after I purchased the rig. . our trip was a wet one, rained from the time we left my house, all the way there and while we there. we finally gave up hope of dry weather , said enough is enough and returned to my house the same day. not a good first trip for my Winnie. but I plan to return this year, now that I am more familiar with my rig and have had time to become more experienced. like you I camp during the week to avoid the crowds. AEP, is free and there are "resident" campers at certain areas that act as "hosts" that offer info, maps of the area , etc. there are many small fishing lakes and ponds, some areas have swimming lakes and picnic shelters, but mostly it is primitive camping with no hook ups for water or electric, or dump stations. I live about 30 minutes south of canton, good luck and welcome to the group. joe from dover.