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    I have ads covering some of the posts now! I cannot read the posts or remove the ads. Anyone else having this problem? I’m using an iPad.
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    I wonder if a 7100BTU unit is even available now due to the size of the newer RVs?
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    Totem is Correct! He runs his AC with a 2500 watt gennie I believe. I don’t know why they put 13K BTU AC in these little rigs. I’m fortunate that mine is only an 11K unit which is also overkill!
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    A quality spring shop will make the leaf springs and will re-arch the existing springs in a forge. The 4 additional springs added to Grannie were thicker than the OEM springs and I’m sure not metric. No need for airbags now!
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    Hey stayingretired another option would be if you live close to a truck spring shop they can re-arch your springs (heat is the best method) add more leaves and replaced your bushings. On my Granville I don’t have air bags and my re-arched and 2 additional heavy duty leaf springs on both sides raised my rear end 5 inches! I used to bottom out constantly but never now. Old school spring shops are hard to find these days but definitely worth it if one is near by!
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    Hey PLT my Honda 2000i runs my 11K BTU Duo-therm AC unit on my Granville but won’t run my buddy’s 13K BTU unit on his Winnie!
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    Welcome! Any questions you may have can be answered by the Experts here!
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    If it’s roof ac I would suspect a faulty hard start capacitor. My roof air blew warm air but when I replaced the hard start cap. blows ice cold air now. Just a suggestion.
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    Camco also make a bit more rugged one.
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    Hey Rachel I agree with Derek looks like body work and a poor paint match. Unfortunately barkeepers Friend or Zep will not affect that discoloration. Maybe a paint color that matches the Rader? You can get a paint color match @ most auto parts shops like Napa. Repaint the area then do the Zep thing. A body shop will cost a small fortune! I did a paint match for my graphics (which were painted on) and it was a perfect match! Good Luck glad you found my post! For inside ideas check out my post “Grannie Got a Face Lift”
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    Hey Rachel I agree the barkeepers Friend is Amazing stuff! If you have time read my post The Magic of Zep. It has detailed information and many pictures. It will make your rig look almost new!
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    I thought the VW was. Knew a guy who had one in poor condition that he sold for 20k! Man!
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    BTW nice video and look forward for more! Good Luck!
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    Wow! Welcome! I never understand how people find rigs like this. Wondering which rig is worth more the Sunrader or the VW? You have quite a collection Man!
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    Sure wish I was your neighbor Maineah Lol! The Nova Star is my favorite of all the Toyota MH’s!
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    Hey Tim! Good luck on your search. I agree with Linda that 5K in California might be difficult! For sure 4 cylinder territory. I prefer the 4 over the 6. Like others stated Spring is the worst time to buy. The pristine ones are sold immediately! Like Fred stated there are barn finds. I was fortunate enough to find Grannie who sat for 10 years and only had 36K original miles. Paid $4500 but have spent thousands replacing all the dry rot and needed repairs for sitting that long! Grannie never had a leak so didn’t have to worry about the extensive repairs involved with that. Now 2 years later Grannie is one of those “Pristine” Motorhomes that would sell on a dime!
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    Super Cool Man!
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    Totally agree Maineah! I put one of those on my black tank vent and nary a smell in Grannie!
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    Hey RG resealing and painting my roof was the hardest thing I’ve done to Grannie but we’ll worth it! For the paint I used a product called Snow Seal. Goes on blue but dries to bright white. I didn’t remove the channel around the edges. Be very careful if you do because the channel can easily kink and bend! I took off the old vinyl insert replaced all the screws in the channel with larger stainless steel screws then put a new insert back into the channel. Also replaced all the screws on the roof with the larger SS screws. I covered all the screws with additional lap sealent. I removed all the old lap sealant and reapplied the sealent. Why’ll I was up there I also replaced the roof vent cover for the BR with a Max Fan vent cover and installed a Max Fan Deluxe unit where the coach vent was. Awesome unit. I painted over the new lap sealent. Quite a job but I don’t think you can “overkill” roof repairs! Good Luck to you.
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    Fortunately for me (like jj) my aluminum roof is not pitted and doesn’t leak. I decided to reseal and paint it anyway. The big differences I noticed was the temperature inside the coach was much cooler with the sun reflecting off the white paint and the sound of the rain was more muffled.
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    Very true Derek! Surface preparation is the key! Bar Keepers Friend (I used the powder version) will remove almost all stains but it leaves residue behind! The residue need to be completely rinsed off and the rig needs to be dry before applying the Zep.
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    Even though Dan is way more knowledgeable than me I would never use silicone on my RV. Next to impossible to completely remove! I used Pro Flex around my clearance lights.
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    Thanks Joe! Ifly if you read my post “The Magic of Zep” it details the process with pictures. Your rader doesn’t look too bad and it will shine up to the point it looks new! Highly recommended!
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    Why paint? Like WME suggested clean the rig with Bar Keepers Friend but I would avoid painting. I’d Zep it instead! My rig looked like s..t until I Zepped it. Check out my post: “The Magic of Zep” Nice rig.....Good Luck!
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    Great ideas! Nice rig Maineah! If I were ever to go solar it would be a portable setup. I can’t imagine parking my rig in the hot sun so the roof top panels will charge. How do you keep your rig cool while sitting in the sun?
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