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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-13-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By iamjiwjr
For future reference, where did you order the...

For future reference, where did you order the switch from? Thanks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By iamjiwjr
Thank you. That did it. My local RV repair...

Thank you. That did it.

My local RV repair shop told me that many led bulbs are what he called "smart bulbs." You have to cut them on and off several times to allow for the bulb to learn the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By iamjiwjr
Parkliner Exterior Door Light

I have a 2016 Parkliner. When I went to replace the exterior door light bulb, all I get now is flickering. I tried 2 bulbs - both the same. I cleaned to contact points with no change. I'm going to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-01-2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By iamjiwjr
Tom sold us our Parkliner. I sure hope he is...

Tom sold us our Parkliner. I sure hope he is well. We remember him fondly.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-29-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By iamjiwjr
Parkliner

The 15' has a single layer of fiberglass. The 16' has two.

Attached (I hope) is the 15 ft spec sheet we were sent when we bought our 2016 Parkliner -which has held up very well. I think in this...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-26-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,787
Posted By iamjiwjr
I got mine on Amazon. It self regulates. Never...

I got mine on Amazon. It self regulates. Never had problem with overcharging.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-26-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,029
Posted By iamjiwjr
Is this useful? ...

Is this useful?

https://document.resmed.com/en-us/documents/articles/198103_battery-guide_glo_eng.pdf
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By iamjiwjr
If I was going to look at a new Parkliner, I'd...

If I was going to look at a new Parkliner, I'd like to see pre-wiring to add solar. I'd like to see hinges on the cabinets to hold them open when you open them. I'd like a cover to use over the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-22-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,787
Posted By iamjiwjr
I bought a solar trickle charger. And I cut off...

I bought a solar trickle charger. And I cut off the electrical system. Keeps batteries happy year round.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By iamjiwjr
Parkliner Anti-Trolley Roof

The Parkliner has an "anti-trolley roof." Can someone explain to me what that means? Thank you.

We're also trying to figure out if the people doing a big sand and polish and wax of our exterior...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-22-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,365
Posted By iamjiwjr
We pull our Parkliner (2500 lbs roughly "nekkid")...

We pull our Parkliner (2500 lbs roughly "nekkid") with our 2021 Subaru Ascent with factory tow package. The CRV has been flawless for 45k miles. Great towing vehicle.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-25-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,642
Posted By iamjiwjr
My 2021 Ascent recall. No action needed. The...

My 2021 Ascent recall. No action needed. The dealer said they have had almost no issues. Only one car had a slight possible insulation fray, so they replaced all the recall parts.

This was just a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-19-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,777
Posted By iamjiwjr
Yes. Although I was unsure when I bought it, it's...

Yes. Although I was unsure when I bought it, it's been flawless and super smooth for the first 38k miles. It's crazy smooth.

I assumed your response referred to the early Ascent cv issues. My...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-19-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,777
Posted By iamjiwjr
2021 Subaru Ascent. Great workhorse. Tows our...

2021 Subaru Ascent. Great workhorse. Tows our 2016 Parkliner perfectly, without any wobble or tow bar.

Love me some Subie!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-29-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Posted By iamjiwjr
One thing I'd recommend is to buy a solar trickle...

One thing I'd recommend is to buy a solar trickle charger to keep your batteries charged when inactive. They're generally $50 or so. That'll also make them last longer.

We found a local guy here...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-05-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,936
Posted By iamjiwjr
I have a few friends with kia sorentos who love...

I have a few friends with kia sorentos who love them. They say the kia's of recent years are reliable and last a lot of miles. They've upped their game a lot in the past 10 yrs. It would be nice if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-30-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By iamjiwjr
Cold Outside Air Suburban NT-16SEQ

Our 2016 Parkliner leaks cold air in through the propane heater vent when inactive. It's like there's no barrier to the outside.

Result: Not happy wife.

Is that normal. When I look at the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-30-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By iamjiwjr
Parkliner Blinds

We need to replace several ends on our 2016 Parkliner Bali blinds.

The parts are replaceable, but they come in several sizes. As with many things Parkliner, we can't find the model number or other...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By iamjiwjr
Thanks to everyone. You have helped me immensely....

Thanks to everyone. You have helped me immensely. 'preciate it!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-07-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By iamjiwjr
I ordered this one. It was a lot smaller than the...

I ordered this one. It was a lot smaller than the one I have now. About half the diameter, if not more. Was that your experience?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-02-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By iamjiwjr
Question Parkliner Interior LED Light Bulb/Element Replacement

My wife and I just returned from a month long trip in our 2016 Parkliner. While traveling we experienced our first interior LED light go out.

Have any of you replaced the bulb/element (whatever...
Forum: General Chat 02-15-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,762
Posted By iamjiwjr
Any word Aaron?

Any word Aaron?
Forum: General Chat 10-16-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,762
Posted By iamjiwjr
Terrific News!!! Thanks for the update! ...

Terrific News!!! Thanks for the update!

Aaron, you da man!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By iamjiwjr
I sent him a pm in this forum. Otherwise, once...

I sent him a pm in this forum. Otherwise, once regular business hours start Monday, I'm going to search the RV dealerships in the Piedmont Triad area until I find where he's working. I figure he...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By iamjiwjr
Remember that we Parkliner owners always have a...

Remember that we Parkliner owners always have a resource in Aaron McGhee, the former operations mgr at Parkliner, who built our Parkliners. He's a good guy. He now works at Camping World in Colfax...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,180
Posted By iamjiwjr
Thanks y'all! I really appreciate the ideas. I...

Thanks y'all! I really appreciate the ideas. I think we've got a plan now.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,180
Posted By iamjiwjr
Where Do You Put Your Trash Bag?

My wife and I love our 15 ft 2016 Parkliner. BUT.... we are stumped in one area. We've tried a multitude of places and methods to store our inside trash bag. But none seem to be practical and out of...
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 993
Posted By iamjiwjr
A partial information answer: You should be able...

A partial information answer: You should be able to fill up in Western Virginia. We get our gasoline from both Colonial and other sources. Contrary to the other day, while driving around today in my...
Forum: General Chat 04-22-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
OBX
Views: 629
Posted By iamjiwjr
We had our Parkliner in Nags Head about 3 weeks...

We had our Parkliner in Nags Head about 3 weeks ago. We stayed at OBX Campground.... right next to a cemetary. Great spot (the neighbors were very quiet :D)
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By iamjiwjr
I shuddered and twitched all over during the hill...

I shuddered and twitched all over during the hill climb scene. I read that they pulled it with a 200 hp Lincoln, using a road that runs up to Mt Whitney.

i don't know if I'm man enough to attempt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By iamjiwjr
Aaron McGhee was the Production Development...

Aaron McGhee was the Production Development Coordinator for Parkliner for many years. Aaron now works at Camping World in Colfax NC. If you get him on the phone, he would know the answer in a minute.
Forum: General Chat 12-27-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By iamjiwjr
The Long Long Trailer Movie

I've heard about it. I've been told you must see it if you have an RV no matter what kind of RV.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long,_Long_Trailer

I just watched it on TV. They were right. i...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-19-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,426
Posted By iamjiwjr
My wife and I were encouraged to be very patient...

My wife and I were encouraged to be very patient with each other during our initial backing up, setting up, and taking down forays. It's certainly within the bounds of "normal" to see an argument or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,176
Posted By iamjiwjr
Do you have the Parkliner manual? One of the...

Do you have the Parkliner manual? One of the owners created it. It's awesome in my opinion. If you'll pm me your email address I'll send it to you.

Re torque settings, the manual mentions lug nuts...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-25-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,357
Posted By iamjiwjr
This from the Escape site re the 17A: ...

This from the Escape site re the 17A:


"With a dry weight of only 2190lbs (Plan A) or 2540lbs (Plan B ), the Escape 17 has been designed specifically for mid-sized vehicles such as mini-vans,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-18-2019, 05:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,796
Posted By iamjiwjr
Bike Rack Weight

I have a 15' Parkliner TT. It is ready for a bike rack to be attached to the rear bumper.

Any suggestions about the max weight that it can hold? We're looking at e-bikes and don't want to buy...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-31-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,299
Posted By iamjiwjr
I copied this from an earlier post: How to...

I copied this from an earlier post:

How to Winterize Your ParkLiner:
A Step-by-Step Procedure

For those of you who have decided to park your ParkLiner for the winter, there are some easy...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,373
Posted By iamjiwjr
Remember that we always have a resource in Aaron...

Remember that we always have a resource in Aaron McGhee, the former operations mgr at Parkliner, who built our Parkliners. He now works at Camping World in Colfax NC. If you get with him he can...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,729
Posted By iamjiwjr
Thanks. I sent them a pm and asked about plans to...

Thanks. I sent them a pm and asked about plans to re-introduce Parkliner. I figured the odds were slim to none, but I thought I'd ask. Alas, they said they have no such plans.
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2019, 04:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,729
Posted By iamjiwjr
Yeah, you're right. On the Parkliner video that...

Yeah, you're right. On the Parkliner video that Chandler did, he instructs us to jack from the rear bumper.
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,729
Posted By iamjiwjr
I'd love to hook up with other Parkliner owners....

I'd love to hook up with other Parkliner owners. Maybe a fall weekend at one of the Virginia State Parks or somewhere else.
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2019, 05:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,729
Posted By iamjiwjr
Parkliner Web Site

Just in case anyone needs to reference it, I ran across a link that still connects to the old Parkliner web site.

Parkliner – Take me somewhere fun! ™ (https://parkliner.chicagoips.com/)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Posted By iamjiwjr
I received a dvd when I took delivery of my 2016...

I received a dvd when I took delivery of my 2016 Parkliner. The dvd was Chandler going over the Parkliner inside and out. It's not a manual but it contains a lot.

I can't attach the dvd video, ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,215
Posted By iamjiwjr
If you'll pm me an email address, I'll attach it...

If you'll pm me an email address, I'll attach it to an email for you.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-03-2019, 03:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,215
Posted By iamjiwjr
I received Chandler's DVD going over the...

I received Chandler's DVD going over the Parkliner inside and out. I converted it to a 2.8 mb .mp4 video that I can attach it to an email to you if you want to pm me your email address.

ps - In...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,805
Posted By iamjiwjr
Ok, let's reopen this door hinge wound. What an...

Ok, let's reopen this door hinge wound. What an Achilles heel this issue is for the PL!

On my 2016 Parkliner, the door hinges can't keep paint on the hinges. It flakes off in short order whenever...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-26-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,834
Posted By iamjiwjr
My Acura MDX has a 5000 limit. With a 4500 GVW...

My Acura MDX has a 5000 limit. With a 4500 GVW baseline, I wouldn't think the Pilot (MDX's honda peer) has enough towing capacity for it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-15-2019, 02:28 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,278
Posted By iamjiwjr
Honda Pilot with 5k tow package.

Honda Pilot with 5k tow package.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-31-2019, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By iamjiwjr
Tire And Loading Sticker Info - Parkliner

This is an fyi post -

I own a 2016 Parkliner. It was recently pointed out to me that the Federal tire load sticker information did not match the actual tire (still the factory ones) size on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-18-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,427
Posted By iamjiwjr
Aaron McGhee worked on Parkliners at the factory...

Aaron McGhee worked on Parkliners at the factory from day 1 until the end. He works at Colfax Camping World in NC. He has posted in this forum that he is available for consultation if us Parkliner...
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