Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
06-14-2015, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,021
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-29-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,045
Water Pump Backflow Valve
This problem continues. After several days of steady levels at 31% in the tank I get up this morning to a level of 86% -- and we are traveling tomorrow. Guess it will be a long shower today. ...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-24-2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,045
Back filling fresh water tank .....again
I have about had it with problem of my fresh water tank filling when connected to fresh water supply. This is due to internal check valve in the pump leaking or blocked open with debris. The...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-24-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,582
Gemstone,
Good solution. I did much the same...
Gemstone,
Good solution. I did much the same but the discharge is out the side. Yours is no doubt safer. One would not want to stand in front of my pipe when opening the valve. After replacing...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-24-2013, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,089
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
08-29-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 15,047
Wheel nuts
My 5/8" inch studs with tapered lug nuts on aluminum wheels take a 1-1/16" socket. In addition to having the torque wrench be sure you have a very strong Johnson bar to remove the lugs when...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
08-22-2012, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,004
Inverter...converter...
Hey GD,
You have received a lot of advice here. Sorry to be late to the party but I have been through the experience of upgrading our Mobile Suites for off-grid use. We have the Xantrex RS3000...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
12-03-2011, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,881
Where to put the printer
Hi Kent,
Where to put the printer gives us lots to think about. I agree that the fireplace is desireable -- we love ours and it supplies good practical heat too.
I have not done this yet but I...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-29-2011, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,420
Axles & brakes for 20K rig
Joe, sorry to hear that the budget is an issue for upgrading your axle/brake configuration. If, as you say, your rig is grossing out at 20,000 pounds it is crying out for substantial axles and disc...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-14-2011, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,117
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-09-2011, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,420
Sofa - changed bedframe to storage area
Here are the changes I made to our sofa. I removed the frame/matress and built up a storage area with a hinged lid. We had no use for the bed. There was no weight saving here - the box weighs as...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-26-2011, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,420
Mattress springs eliminated
Hey Bruce,
I couldn't agree more but I am way ahead of you LOL! The sofa mattress & mechanism is long gone and I am just stalling at assembling a box to set the cushions on. Now we have a break in...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-25-2011, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,420
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-05-2011, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,420
Sofa
Buddy, I am getting old and forgetful. I would be hard to have a 96" sofa in a rig that is 101" wide. That would interfere big time with the insulation.
Your 93" is right and I have about 1/2"...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-05-2011, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,420
Sofas
Buddy,
I have the 96" sofa in my MS. I ordered it special with the end tables deleted. I would have deleted the sofa all together but I knew the depth was critical. That is one change I wish I had...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
06-16-2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,852
Slide lubricant
The guys in the service area at DRV recommend liberal application of silicone spray. Others have used candle wax. There are many posts on this in the forum. Do a search.
The bottom line is to...
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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical
06-10-2011, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,399
Shurflo Extreme 5.7 Water Pump
For sure the Shurflo Extreme 5.7 GPM Water Pump has not been a roaring success for Shurflo.
I too have had multiple failures (3) but to date I have not had to pay a nickle for replacements --...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
06-08-2011, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,566
Hehr Windows
Glenn,
Have you even talked to Hehr to see what can be done for your situation? There is no question there has been a problem with thermal pane windows but Hehr stood by their product for many far...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
04-22-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,242
Cyndy, Oh Cyndy! Where are you girl?
Cyndy and Howard are very much around. We were fortunate to meet up with them again at the Escapees Park in Yuma in March. They had just taken delivery of their new (to them) lot and were very busy...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-28-2011, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,360
Ford Tow-Haul same characteristics as Allison
First let me apologize to the orginal poster. I really try to make sure I don't hijack posts by getting off-topic in a particular post but I blew it during the discussion of the tow-haul mode. ...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-27-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,045
Propane line extended to door side for BBQ
I extended the black pipe in the low pressure line (after the regulator) over to the door side. There I have a quick disconnect and a gas shut-off valve. Works great. No more carrying propane...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
03-19-2011, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,360
Tow Haul Mode
In the days when I dealt with such things torque converter lockup meant a sliding splined gear slipped over the torque converter output shaft to physically "lock" the output shaft to the input shaft...
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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
02-16-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,779
Re: Bedrail clearance
Alright..the bedrail clearance is enough by raising it to two inches. Aside from the previous mentioned hitches. Can you recommend other cheap hitch...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
02-16-2011, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,265
Smartsensor pump
Bob,
Check the date code on your 5.7 gpm pump. If it is less than 5 years old it is under warranty and you can get it replaced. Shurflow may recommend a different model for replacement. The 5.7...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-14-2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,155
Tucson Lunch Crew
We had a great time at the luncheon too. It was great to get requainted with old friends and meet new faces too.
Mike and Nancy, we missed ya! Hope your doing better Mike. Maybe we can catch...
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