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10-11-2014, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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ParkLiner upgrades
A few pics. First is stainless 5/16" X 3/4" fine thread fasteners for the battery cover. I drilled and tapped the holes in the frame for them. Stainless flat and lock washers as well. Makes it much easier to get to the batteries.
Next is a pic of my new wheels...
Last is my new step. White sand on top with the final coat of paint.
Gotta run. Going camping.
Frank
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2012 ParkLiner #006
2013 4wd 4 door F150 3.5L Ecoboost with 9200# tow package
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10-11-2014, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,026
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The PL's beginning to work out better for you? Nice wheels.
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10-11-2014, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Looking good Frank!
Enjoy the trip then post some pics!
Sid
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10-12-2014, 03:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Conrad
Trailer: Bigfoot 3000 & Barth "slide-in" truck camper
Connecticut
Posts: 958
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Looks perfect. Nice work. Proof that when you do it yourself is it better than a paid professional.
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10-12-2014, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Name: deryk
Trailer: 2012 Parkliner 2010 V6 Nissan Frontier 4x4
New Jersey
Posts: 2,085
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Nice work!
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deryk
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.... J.R.R. Tolkien
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10-12-2014, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: '88 Scamp 16, layout 4
North Florida
Posts: 1,547
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Gee, thanks for reminding me I still need to build my new step. Nice call on the fine thread bolts. That is a something I often forget but necessary on thin metal (11 gauge) like the frame material of our eggs.
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10-13-2014, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tab
Trailer: ParkLiner
Tennessee
Posts: 128
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Looks great Frank!
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10-13-2014, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Good for you Frank! Isn't it fun making your trailer uniquely your own Thanks for sharing the pictures
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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11-04-2014, 03:05 PM
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Member
Name: John
Trailer: Parkliner
Kentucky
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frank_a
A few pics. First is stainless 5/16" X 3/4" fine thread fasteners for the battery cover. I drilled and tapped the holes in the frame for them. Stainless flat and lock washers as well. Makes it much easier to get to the batteries.
Next is a pic of my new wheels...
Last is my new step. White sand on top with the final coat of paint.
Gotta run. Going camping.
Frank
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Frank,
I really like your battery modification. Think an average bloke could do it?
John
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11-04-2014, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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John, which battery mod do ya mean? The box and cover was done at the factory. The cover was mounted like nobody at ParkLiner knows how to level stuff, that's what got me going originally. I like stuff to look good, meaning level. I drilled and tapped for 5/16 fine to level the cover. Using regular bolts sure makes it a lot easier to get at those batteries!
The external posts were a bit more of an effort, but suffice it to say I didn't have to run out and buy anything to mount those. I had the tools and scrap aluminum angle around to do it, plus all the 10 gauge wire I needed.
Frank
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Originally Posted by Justabob
Frank,
I really like your battery modification. Think an average bloke could do it?
John
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2012 ParkLiner #006
2013 4wd 4 door F150 3.5L Ecoboost with 9200# tow package
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11-04-2014, 03:25 PM
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Member
Name: John
Trailer: Parkliner
Kentucky
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frank_a
A few pics. First is stainless 5/16" X 3/4" fine thread fasteners for the battery cover. I drilled and tapped the holes in the frame for them. Stainless flat and lock washers as well. Makes it much easier to get to the batteries.
Next is a pic of my new wheels...
Last is my new step. White sand on top with the final coat of paint.
Gotta run. Going camping.
Frank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frank_a
John, which battery mod do ya mean? The box and cover was done at the factory. The cover was mounted like nobody at ParkLiner knows how to level stuff, that's what got me going originally. I like stuff to look good, meaning level. I drilled and tapped for 5/16 fine to level the cover. Using regular bolts sure makes it a lot easier to get at those batteries!
The external posts were a bit more of an effort, but suffice it to say I didn't have to run out and buy anything to mount those. I had the tools and scrap aluminum angle around to do it, plus all the 10 gauge wire I needed.
Frank
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Yup, the external posts. Not sure I have the right drill(s) to penetrate the frame.
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11-04-2014, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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Did not penetrate the frame for the posts John, made the holes in some scrap aluminum I had around. Used a big step drill bit I got at Harbor Freight ( Titanium Nitride Coated High Speed Steel Step Drill Bit Set 2 Pc) for that. To mount the aluminum angle to the frame, I used a couple of the self tapping metal screws I took out of the battery cover.
Frank
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Originally Posted by Justabob
Yup, the external posts. Not sure I have the right drill(s) to penetrate the frame.
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2012 ParkLiner #006
2013 4wd 4 door F150 3.5L Ecoboost with 9200# tow package
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11-05-2014, 06:05 AM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Frank,
You all need to balance those shiny new wheels, will make towing nicer.
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Jim
Never in doubt, often wrong
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11-05-2014, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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Gee, thanks Jim, but I can assure you, new wheels or new tires, I always get them balanced. Nothing different with these!
Frank
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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Frank,
You all need to balance those shiny new wheels, will make towing nicer.
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2012 ParkLiner #006
2013 4wd 4 door F150 3.5L Ecoboost with 9200# tow package
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11-05-2014, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dale
Trailer: 2010 EggCamper; 2002 Highlander 3.0L; 2017 Escape 21'; 2016 F-150 5.0L Fx4
Colorado
Posts: 746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Frank,
You all need to balance those shiny new wheels, will make towing nicer.
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Tire shops that know what they're doing put those ugly lead wheel weights on the back side of fancy custom rims - out of sight so as not to distract from the pretty sparkle and shine you've paid extra for! We put very similar bright aluminum rims on our all-aluminum Xtreme boat trailer. Love the look!
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