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Old 01-05-2014, 07:18 AM   #81
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Can someone please direct me to definitive info about the frame reinforcement recall? I see no cracks, but it looks like some beef in that bend area would be a good idea.
It was a simple search "Trillium Recall" http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...00s-46068.html
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:38 AM   #82
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Thank you, Donna.
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:06 AM   #83
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Thanks,Donna. I had seen the older of those threads, but not the newer somehow.
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:12 PM   #84
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Well, I got her lowered 2 more inches today. I think that's just about all I can do, since the axle tube is only 1.25" from the frame and floor.

After all that, I noticed the trailer had a distinct list to the left. I guess I never noticed with it up so high. Investigated the cause and found one of the shackle holes for the retrofitted leaf springs drilled .25" higher than the other. I'll compensate with one more spacer on the right side.

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Decided on a full-length gusset to reinforce the spliced axle as well as to mount the swaybar end links.
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Old 01-06-2014, 08:52 PM   #85
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Tonight I got the axle fully mounted, and added the Acura Integra swaybar.

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It may be TOO low, time will tell. It is a lot more resistant to body roll now though.
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Old 01-07-2014, 09:04 AM   #86
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How much suspension travel do you figure you have?
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Old 01-07-2014, 10:23 AM   #87
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Well,with the current setup only 1.25". As stiff as those springs are, that may be enough. If not, then I'll at least know what NOT to do!
It will be fine for this 2,000 mile all paved jaunt to the Keys, maybe not for some of the boondocking I plan later.
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Old 01-11-2014, 05:48 PM   #88
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Those look great, Glenn- I like painted wheels!

What if anything are you going to use for hub caps? I didn't want to have to remove a 'cap to access my Bearing Buddies, but did add some bling with a couple of polished aluminum beauty rings from my local junkyard.

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Francesca, it's been awhile since you asked, and I didn't know until today! I went to a local wheel place and bought two stainless trim rings and some Ranger "dog dish" hubcabs. This Ranger clip retainer thingy mounts with original hardware

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And then the center cap clips over it. Used a 2 1/8" holesaw on my drill press to bore a hole for the bearing buddy, and voila!

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This is almost exactly the look I wanted. The only thing better would be a smooth-domed cap, but for $24 per wheel I can live with it. That's 24 including the wheel itself!
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Old 01-12-2014, 03:55 PM   #89
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Talk about value for your buck! SCORE!
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Old 01-12-2014, 07:26 PM   #90
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Well, I paid 16 for the bearing buddies, so I guess that makes it $32...

I'm having a little trouble with bearing adjustment. This axle only has one hole cross-drilled for a cotter pin, and the castellated nut has only 6 notches and a coarse thread. This leaves me choosing between too tight or too loose. I'll need to either add another hole 90 deg. from the existing one, or find a 12 point nut.

Any thoughts on that?
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Old 01-12-2014, 11:08 PM   #91
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Sounds just like the bearing buddies on my tent trailer. Hope you get an answer. My answer was to take the trailer to a mechanic, and then sell it.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:36 AM   #92
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It's been at The Mechanic's house since last March, and still not fixed! ;-)
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Old 01-18-2014, 10:46 PM   #93
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Took her out for a test drive behind Fool's GoldClick image for larger version

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My wife spent today cleaning and painting inside while I worked on the 4Runner TV for our upcoming vacation trip. 5 weeks and counting!
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Old 01-19-2014, 11:57 AM   #94
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use a washer as a spacer, you can get them in different thicknesses, find the thickness you need to get the right pressure on the nut.

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Old 01-19-2014, 01:16 PM   #95
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Thanks, Joe. I'll give that a look when I take the hubs back off to change over to marine blue grease.

Today I'm trying to repair/ replace copper LP lines. Years of road rash have left the soft tubing in pitted condition, even flattened in placesClick image for larger version

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Old 01-19-2014, 04:51 PM   #96
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Well, the hole got deeper! After looking closely at the fridge and its connections...Click image for larger version

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I decided to remove it and at least do some refurbishing. Click image for larger version

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Now I'm thinking about shopping for a new one.
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Old 01-19-2014, 10:34 PM   #97
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What is the model of your fridge? The name plate might be found on the bottom of the door frame. Kinda looks like an RM36.
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Old 01-20-2014, 04:20 AM   #98
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It says RM-24-TF. Dometic's site says the current replacement is RM2193. Does that sound about right? Do you know of other products/brands that fit or perform better?

Looks like the Dometic is roughly $600 shipped.
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:26 AM   #99
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Does the RM24 work? If so, then I would keep it. Clean out the propane lines. Spiders like to spin webs in propane lines. It has a small freezer, which a replacement would not likely have. I like ice cubes in my drink. Then I would start shopping for another RM24 that works.

The best test of functionality is to set it for AC operation, then plug it in. If it gets cold enough to freeze ice. Then the cooling unit works. Everything else is repairable.

I have two Trillium's with an RM211, and two with that have an RM36, and one that has a RM24. I also have two spare RM211's and two spare RM36's. The reason for two is, I have one to swap out, if one breaks, and one I call a bone yard unit. That is, one I take parts off, if I, or someone else, needs them. I have not yet acquired a spare RM24. Kinda running out of room to store fridges.
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It does work on AC power. I haven't tested for ice making though. The door is missing from the freezer compartment anyway.

Along with that, the door doesn't seal well, the plastic liner is swollen and cracked, the steel cabinet is rusty and has been poorly rattlecanned black etc. I was just thinking it would be better overall to replace it... Expensive, though!

How are Norcold fridges? Any other brands to consider? Any suggestions on where to shop for best deals?
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