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Okay, I see what you mean. I don't know if I like the idea of just skipping the corner pieces, though... Anyway, the part that's giving me the most trouble right now is the edge of the stairwell: I couldn't run vinyl completely up to the edge because there are several hefty (important) screw heads surrounding the stairwell. I had planned to wrap the entire edge with silver, aluminum stair edging, but it's not gonna provide enough "coverage." Standard metal edging is about 1 1/8" deep, and I need about 1 1/2" of coverage, in order to reach over the edge of the vinyl. Anybody have a good, attractive solution for this? I'm considering engineering a custom edging/nosing out of oak, but that's gonna eat up a lot of time...

I had initially considered running a nice shoe molding around the perimeter 'cause I've used it quite a bit with laminate floor installations. But, in my Warrior there were so many odd corners and projections that I felt it would be a nightmare to wrap everything tightly with molding. Most of the gaps I'm dealing with now are about 1/4" high and can't be seen unless you're on your hands/knees...

Spent a long weekend ripping out the old, lousy carpet in my Warrior, prepping the floor, and installing new vinyl plank flooring (three boxes). As usual, the job turned out to be more time-consuming that I expected... I did not know that every single item in my coach was installed on top of carpet! Cabinets, dinette, shower, closet, even the dang toilet flange were all sitting on top of it! This made the job difficult because my new flooring was quite a bit thinner than the original carpet, and I didn't want to leave a noticeable vertical gap around the perimeter. Anyway, I settled on cutting the carpet back as far as possible under each fixture (sharp blades for the box knife are a must), and then I'll finish it off with a tidy bead of gray caulk around the edge of my flooring. I still need to finish the stairwell, but I'm going to use some dark gray indoor/outdoor carpet for that area, cap off the edges with wraparound, silver metal trim.

Got the tires balanced over the weekend. A local shop did it for $48 and also took a look at the front-end, since the truck's been pulling a little to the right ever since I bought it. We scheduled an alignment for next Saturday morning, and that should run me about $59 (barring any unforeseen disasters). Anyway, after the balance, the drive home felt much better—smoother and quieter than it has been, for sure. So far, so good...

Update: I ended up purchasing a set of Nexen SV820 tires from Walmart for $89ea + tax. I brought my own Toyota OEM valves and had the tires mounted over the weekend at Walmart. As you can see in the photo, they were able to get the rig into the bay; it was a pretty tight fit due to the AC unit, of course. Unfortunately, they were not able to balance the tires; the rims would not fit correctly on the setup that they had, even thought they tried a few different options. No other shops were open in the area on Saturday afternoon, so I had to drive it home like that (not good!). I'll have to head back out next weekend and find a place that can balance 'em... Other than the cost of the tires, I only had to give Walmart $9, since they couldn't do the balance and because I brought my own tire valves. Pretty good deal, right?

I'd like to hear how that alignment process goes for you. I'm in bad need of a front end alignment, too, once I get a new set of tires mounted this Spring. I probably will jack up the front first and get a good look at the condition of my balljoints, tie-rods, etc.

Thanks, very kind of you. I took it really slow though...

Finished all four of them over the weekend. Here's a final photo, showing one set...

Thanks, Linda! Yeah, the fabric is upholstery grade and should hold up pretty well. I'm thrilled 'cause we found it at a 'Fabric Outlet' for like $2.99/yard—just enough left to do the four cushions. I haven't done much sewing, but I'm finding that it's similar to any detailed, hand-work: take your time, measure twice, and make sure your cuts are straight and square. Once you do all that and baste it carefully, the sewing seems to take care of itself. (This video was a big help to me, too, if anybody else wants to try.)

Closeup of zipper panel...

All winter, I've been itching to work on our 91 Warrior; I've got a long list of interior updates that I've been planning. Anyway, it's been too cold to try much, so I decided to give the old dinette cushions a makeover. The wife gave me the thumbs up on this fabric, and I'm enjoying the (indoor) project! More photos to come...

Yeah, that's the kind of chuck I use, too, although mine has a slide-out style pressure gauge built into it. I bought it the first week I had the motorhome 'cause nothing else worked well. I always keep mine in the glovebox, so it's ready to go (and cause I don't need it for my other vehicles).

Thanks everybody for the advice, sharing your knowledge. Really appreciate it! I think I am going to go head and buy a full set, probably go with the Nexen SV820. Sounds like I also need to spend some time researching valve stem options further (thanks, Jim).

So, looking forward to Spring, the open road, etc. and I'm thinking I probably need a full set of tires on the 91 Warrior I bought last September. All six of 'em look pretty much like the photo I snapped over the weekend—good tread on a quality tire... but just too dang old, right? Anyone want to weigh in on this, before I bite the bullet and drop 6-8 bills on new rubber? Appreciate it!

Gotcha, always fun to look anyway.

You thinking about popping on this one? I've got the same year Winnie and love it so far. Paid $5500 for it last summer; it's the 21-footer, but mine does need tires pretty badly. Obviously, 6-7 RV tires are a big consideration when you're talking price. I'm curious where the generator is on this thing. I don't see it on the backend, and I know mine sure doesn't have an enclosed space for one...?

I'll go head and ask the obvious, for the good of the order: What is FRP, what's it used for, where does one purchase it? (Thanks!)

Just to make it a hair easier... here's a direct link to all the 185R14C/D tires on TiresEasy.com

I'm using this cover for my 20' Warrior. It's huge on my little RV but seems like a decent product for not a lot of money. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TKJLRW/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item

Great, please make sure to post up some feedback, after you've got some miles on 'em, Vermonter. Who will you use to install/balance?

Wow, you got a great deal on the installation! You have a friend there? Yes, please keep us updated on your experience with the Nankangs, thanks.

Do you have to bring the wheels in yourself, or can Walmart put one of these RVs up on a lift and do the job?

Moses, please let us know how these tires perform for you! I'm sure that many would like to hear feedback on the ride, tread quality, etc. Thanks.

Yeah, my owner's manual (Yes, all the manuals were with RV!) said the same thing about 60K; that's what was worrying me. I'm mostly done with the job now, and I have to say that the belt wasn't in bad shape. There were no chips/tears, although it did have an reddish, discolored look about it. Since the truck has 80K and is 23 years old, t-belt must've been changed at some point after all... or maybe those Toyo belts are crazy strong! Anyway, I ended up doing t-belt, water pump, idler pulleys, drive belts, thermostat, new upper/lower rad hoses, and coolant flush. (No valve adjustment this time because, as mentioned above, that's a very different job on the 3.0.)