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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-23-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,001
Posted By stanleyz
First rule of online RVing with a fifthwheel....

First rule of online RVing with a fifthwheel. Never as a weight question.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-09-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,503
Posted By stanleyz
I have an 05 TK3. Every time I get the urge to...

I have an 05 TK3. Every time I get the urge to upgrade I go over on the DRV forums and read about the quality of the newer DRVs, then I look at the prices. That is usually followed by washing mine.
Forum: New Member Intros 08-09-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,025
Posted By stanleyz
Made that trip about 15 years ago. Great trip...

Made that trip about 15 years ago. Great trip but you are starting a little late. We had a great experience ant the road was fine. Plenty of stopping places although the Yukon is a bit lonely. Have...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-09-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,480
Posted By stanleyz
I just got some. Im on the road right now but if...

I just got some. Im on the road right now but if you dont have it by Thursday Ill check the paperwork and respond here. But try trailers.net or Amazon. Thats where I get mist things.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-29-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,939
Posted By stanleyz
Hey thanks. That helps. Any idea what it was...

Hey thanks. That helps. Any idea what it was called or how it was installed.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-28-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,939
Posted By stanleyz
2011 is probably too new. The dip occurs when you...

2011 is probably too new. The dip occurs when you press the extend switch for the landing gear. The front of the RV dips several inches before it starts up. The early models 3,4and 5 were repaired. I...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-27-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,707
Posted By stanleyz
If you find the switch is not the problem there...

If you find the switch is not the problem there is a way to test the internal seals which can be leaking without leaving and visible sign. You can find it on the Lippert web page. Or you can email me...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-19-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,939
Posted By stanleyz
hydraulic delay timer

Back a dozen years or so Lippert or DT invented a cure for the dip the early units took when the extend switch was pushed. I think it was called a delay timer. Does anyone remember those and what...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-24-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,016
Posted By stanleyz
Turn wide, take your time. Don,t do anything in...

Turn wide, take your time. Don,t do anything in a hurry. Signal and take a minute to know you are clear when changing lanes. Be careful when in campgrounds. Get the copilot out on walkie talkies or...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-20-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By stanleyz
Been thinking about your problem. I think if I...

Been thinking about your problem. I think if I had to repair an area that big I would look for someone that made fiberglass panels or go to an RV salvage yard and cut a panel out with a saws all or...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-19-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By stanleyz
Six ft square, I've never done anything that big,...

Six ft square, I've never done anything that big, see what you can find on line, maybe some thin plywood glassed over would work. An area that big will need some kind of support, is there a frame...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-19-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By stanleyz
Fiber glass is pretty easy to work with if the...

Fiber glass is pretty easy to work with if the area isn’t too large. Are you delam on the side or the rear? How big is the area? You probably won’t know until you open it up. And thats the problem....
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-19-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By stanleyz
Thought I sent a long reply on my phone. If it...

Thought I sent a long reply on my phone. If it don't show I'll try again
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-19-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By stanleyz
Fiber glass is pretty easy to work with if the...

Fiber glass is pretty easy to work with if the area isn’t too large. Are you delam on the side or the rear? How big is the area? You probably won’t know until you open it up. And thats the problem....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-23-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,149
Posted By stanleyz
Old bird and I have antiques. Our fuses for...

Old bird and I have antiques. Our fuses for polarity are in the power converter
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-23-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,077
Posted By stanleyz
Just to close this out I went the easy route. ...

Just to close this out I went the easy route. Opened the bottom up and checked it where the hose enters the ram. Seal is good. So I guess its just a lazy slide of some air got in,
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-23-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,951
Posted By stanleyz
I sounds like the internal seal is worn out but...

I sounds like the internal seal is worn out but you are 100 percent sure they were rebuilt so here is the test, Retract gear, hold one in retracted position if necessary, With gear fully retracted...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-29-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,077
Posted By stanleyz
2005 Hydraulic question

I tried a search with no luck, and yes I can figure it out by trial and error, but if someone knows the answer it would get me to the golf course quicker.

My lippert Hydraulic manifold has three...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-23-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,173
Posted By stanleyz
I tried to get the sink out of my 05 and it is in...

I tried to get the sink out of my 05 and it is in to stay, don't know if the factory or the PO did it but must be some kind of epoxy.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-13-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,237
Posted By stanleyz
36 TK3 refloor BR part 2

Here are some more pictures for the installation. There may be a way to put more in the post but then computers are not my strong suit, hope these help someone,
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-13-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,153
Posted By stanleyz
36 TK3 refloor bedroom

I started this an hour or so ago. I had written a good bit and tried to insert a picture and lost everything. So, the pictures will be at the end. Last year I re-floored my downstairs. We are...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-09-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,143
Posted By stanleyz
I’m not sure what you got from lippert. If is the...

I’m not sure what you got from lippert. If is the whole thing, the square housing and the round internal I guess you will need a welder to cut the old one off and weld the new one in. If you are just...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-18-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,191
Posted By stanleyz
I don't know about the weight. The flooring is...

I don't know about the weight. The flooring is heavy but so was the nasty carpet we took out. As heavy as these trailers are a hundred pounds or so is not much impact. Now as to furniture sliding...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-27-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,191
Posted By stanleyz
It has been a year. Thought I would update and...

It has been a year. Thought I would update and bump this. We are very happy with the flooring. We used the 5er about 5 months during the year. The carpet pads worked very well and there are no new...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-17-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,146
Posted By stanleyz
Just to close this out, I finally got around to...

Just to close this out, I finally got around to cleaning the roof again. I added a small amount of bleach to the Murphys and the roof cleaned up white as can be. Thank you all for the help.
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