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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-15-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,444
Posted By Kenny Strong
Tom there is an axle co in Calgary named...

Tom
there is an axle co in Calgary named Standen's axles. they may help you.
They replaced my sisters boler axle a few years ago. She lives in Canmore.
In the USA, Salt Lake City Ut. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-11-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,444
Posted By Kenny Strong
I replaced my axle a year ago, maybe more ??? ...

I replaced my axle a year ago, maybe more ???
leading link axles are not manufactured. I used a dexter trailing link. it is mounted about 17 inches forward of the original. the spindle of the...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 01-10-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,043
Posted By Kenny Strong
A chemistry professor at, Utah State University...

A chemistry professor at, Utah State University did analysis of the chemistry of skunk spray. His research revealed that other chemicals, when combined with, the skunk spray changed the chemistry of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-26-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Kenny Strong
Lisa if you took a circular saw, set the blade to...

Lisa if you took a circular saw, set the blade to not go thru the plywood cut lines 6 inches apart in both directions it will allow you to break out smaller pieces.
does the whole floor have to come...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 10-27-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By Kenny Strong
Walt mine also ended . I noticed that they...

Walt mine also ended .
I noticed that they were on an opening page when I clicked on chrome icon.
i have a page that lists often used links Gmail ,Yahoo , Facebook, YouTube, google etc.
and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By Kenny Strong
Cori You can also buy a small battery operated...

Cori You can also buy a small battery operated fan to put on a shelf in the fridge to move the colder air around.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,975
Posted By Kenny Strong
It is called 1/2" ridged it comes in cream color...

It is called 1/2" ridged it comes in cream color not black.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,975
Posted By Kenny Strong
As Joe states remove the black stripping inserted...

As Joe states remove the black stripping inserted in the aluminum frame. new replaced vinyl stripping can be bought from All-RITE.com


Later Kenny
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,780
Posted By Kenny Strong
I think traveling with the top down is common. ...

I think traveling with the top down is common. Mine is down most of the time.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kenny Strong
pour a little water in the track on the inside...

pour a little water in the track on the inside see if it flows out the weep holes. push the wire thru the weep holes, compressed air yes ( from inside to the outside )
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-29-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kenny Strong
Willy, the windows I drilled out the frame, to...

Willy, the windows I drilled out the frame, to make weep holes, were the front and rear.
I forgot the side windows have large weep holes
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-29-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kenny Strong
I have taken the sliding glass out of the frame, ...

I have taken the sliding glass out of the frame, I cleaned out the track, I didn't think about replacing it. It was not warped like yours. SUN-VIEW INDUSTRIES LTD. box. 1229
Summerland , B.C....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-29-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kenny Strong
Willy Yes, wash over windows with hose no...

Willy Yes, wash over windows with hose no leaks. I don't force water where the windows overlap,
Also drilled holes in front and back window frames.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-28-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kenny Strong
I drilled weep holes in the outside window frame....

I drilled weep holes in the outside window frame. the frame is poorly engineered, for water removal.
water collected in the frame thru condensation internally goes thru weep holes to the outside...
Forum: General Chat 05-12-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By Kenny Strong
hi When you flipped the axle did you reverse...

hi
When you flipped the axle did you reverse the brakes, "THEY" say they are set up to work in one direction; try to get a brake specialists opinion, I just thought I read that about the brakes...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-13-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,026
Posted By Kenny Strong
What Does T@B stand for ?

What Does T@B stand for ?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kenny Strong
Dino, where are you thinking of using the...

Dino, where are you thinking of using the plumbers tape ? Anything spacing the aluminum frame from the body inside or outside WILL NOT stop the aluminum and glass from getting cold. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,857
Posted By Kenny Strong
Deb I have had this experience. If the...

Deb I have had this experience. If the battery is low the heater motor comes on and blows and stays on. I can charge the battery and the flame will ignite. Or hook the 7pin back to the tow...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-18-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,819
Posted By Kenny Strong
Deb the motor should just wire right in. I think...

Deb the motor should just wire right in. I think wiring color was different, determine what is positive and negative. I took a photo of motor wiring before I took it apart. The aluminum fan (...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-11-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,767
Posted By Kenny Strong
hey Ellpea our trailer model Number is B13.5 We...

hey Ellpea our trailer model Number is B13.5 We call them "lil" Bigfoot as a special tease.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-24-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,609
Posted By Kenny Strong
I have a set 0f rims with no tires on them. ...

I have a set 0f rims with no tires on them. Takes a few minutes in the drive way to change .
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,180
Posted By Kenny Strong
I meant if it needs support at those points where...

I meant if it needs support at those points where rivets have failed then 1x2s could be used.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-30-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,180
Posted By Kenny Strong
mitten I have gaps like yours. they are not...

mitten I have gaps like yours.
they are not seen when the pads are in place.
I have taken foam, and pushed pieces of it into the openings just to keep loose things from falling thru the...
Forum: General Chat 12-11-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,244
Posted By Kenny Strong
I bolted an extension on my 4runners existing mud...

I bolted an extension on my 4runners existing mud flaps
The extensions came close to the ground.
The Alaska trip was great.
Cow eye rock chip in northern BC on a main road.
I did not...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-01-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,288
Posted By Kenny Strong
I travel at 65. in 2 lane areas if I am blocking...

I travel at 65. in 2 lane areas if I am blocking traffic, I pull over at a wider part of road or intersection; yes it takes time, I think it is a "Pay it forward "type of thing, I feel more relaxed....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,719
Posted By Kenny Strong
amazon has a viair RV winterization kit for your...

amazon has a viair RV winterization kit for your compressor
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,018
Posted By Kenny Strong
Dub Measure the position of the axle...

Dub
Measure the position of the axle placement on the frame , take a tape measurement from the center of the axle spindle on both sides to the center of the hitch; they should be the same, a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-12-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,439
Posted By Kenny Strong
Phil my thinking. Red color when spraying. ...

Phil
my thinking. Red color when spraying.
color depth or intensity lets one know how much has been applied to the surface. spraying the inside of our egg shells with a color close to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-10-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By Kenny Strong
Wendy I just reread it is a torsion.

Wendy I just reread it is a torsion.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-10-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By Kenny Strong
Wendy Torsion axles and spring axles are not...

Wendy
Torsion axles and spring axles are not the same. Most trailers will function with one or the other. Which do you have ? How is it mounted ?
I don't know if there are trailers that will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-10-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,439
Posted By Kenny Strong
Phil I bought spray can 18 oz. 3M Headliner...

Phil
I bought spray can 18 oz. 3M Headliner Adhesive on Amazon
It states on the can;;; " Exceptional strength bonds heavyweight automotive fabric and foam headliner materials ".
I looked for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By Kenny Strong
the adhesive is contact cement. Comes off with...

the adhesive is contact cement. Comes off with lacquer thinner.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,072
Posted By Kenny Strong
I worked for a entrance and interior door co. I...

I worked for a entrance and interior door co. I customer said our double door was leaking. it had vinyl foam seals. I went to the site, examined it for set. how the doors closed etc. I had the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,439
Posted By Kenny Strong
Phil remove the old sticky red contact cement...

Phil
remove the old sticky red contact cement with lacquer thinner rather than spray over it. Old contact cement should be dry to the touch, and it can be sprayed over. New spray should be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,426
Posted By Kenny Strong
Ben I bought a new trailing link Dexter axle. ...

Ben
I bought a new trailing link Dexter axle. our original axles are leading link. We cannot buy a new leading link. If we try to convert a new trailing link axle to work as a leading link; (in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-27-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By Kenny Strong
Dexter axles have about a 10 year life span,...

Dexter axles have about a 10 year life span, depending on use. Mine was hitting the top of the wheel well. I have dimensions and what one needs to do if you need a replacement.
I did not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,304
Posted By Kenny Strong
Pierre It took about 6 weeks to receive it.

Pierre It took about 6 weeks to receive it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-21-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,304
Posted By Kenny Strong
Pierre My brother-in-law ( lives in Canmore )...

Pierre
My brother-in-law ( lives in Canmore ) had his axle replaced on his boler, in Calgary
Standens axle manufacturing. Standens.com 1222 58th Ave SE Calgary Alberta
CA T2H 2E9 1 800 663 7800 ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,304
Posted By Kenny Strong
Hi guys I just received my Dexter 3500 with 10...

Hi guys
I just received my Dexter 3500 with 10 inch brakes. Can not get 7 inch on a 3500. I had it detuned to 2500. no problem. Just order it from a Dexter distributor, and tell them what you...
Forum: General Chat 09-15-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,452
Posted By Kenny Strong
What if you wire around the GFCI to see if you...

What if you wire around the GFCI to see if you have power to the following outlets. Is the wire hot going to the GFCI ?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By Kenny Strong
Can you glue it back together ? is core worn out...

Can you glue it back together ? is core worn out ? Take picture of knob.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By Kenny Strong
Ben mine was just like that. Take a picture of...

Ben mine was just like that. Take a picture of the threshold as I posted earlier.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By Kenny Strong
Ben Can you take a picture of of your...

Ben
Can you take a picture of of your threshold on the strike side ? Pointing down, also one up under the left corner.
Threshold looks bent down to allow the door to close. Maybe fiberglass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Kenny Strong
Sorry all I read was door plate.

Sorry all I read was door plate.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By Kenny Strong
Ben My 93 B13.5' lil Bigfoot entrance door...

Ben
My 93 B13.5' lil Bigfoot entrance door was like yours. is there a shim on the threshold on the strike side? To raise the door and screen as they close (put there at the factory because they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Kenny Strong
Ben Do you mean the strike plate ? Where the...

Ben
Do you mean the strike plate ? Where the latch from the door lock mechanism goes and holds the door closed. ( along with the deadbolt )

Later Kenny
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-27-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,690
Posted By Kenny Strong
Hey all I have used this brand connector...

Hey all
I have used this brand connector for inside wiring. Look up WAGO electrical connectors.

Later Kenny
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-22-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,477
Posted By Kenny Strong
ArriveCanada filled out correctly for my wife and...

ArriveCanada filled out correctly for my wife and I. It would not work at the Coutts Montana border crossing.
We had to go inside the Border control center. An agent had to connect my Android...
Forum: General Chat 08-11-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,351
Posted By Kenny Strong
I am planning to go into Alberta on the 16th Aug....

I am planning to go into Alberta on the 16th Aug. there is a shortage of tests available (Rapid). I am looking for sites here and up thru Montana online. can't set up an appointment earlier than 2...
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,351
Posted By Kenny Strong
$24.00 Amer. will buy two tests, at Walgreens,...

$24.00 Amer. will buy two tests, at Walgreens, over the counter test. If worse comes to worse. You can't take it at home and expect to pass thru the border, NOT ACCEPPED . It takes 15 minutes...
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