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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-14-2024, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,671
Posted By porthole
So then that comment is a bit misleading. ...

So then that comment is a bit misleading.

Rounded numbers.
If you buy 6000 pound rated tires and put them on 4800 pound wheels, then the 6000 pounds are limited to the wheel capacity.
And one...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-13-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,671
Posted By porthole
08/2021 $1,255 for four mounted, not balanced. ...

08/2021 $1,255 for four mounted, not balanced.
FMCA price

$262 each, $24 federal excise tax and $27 to mount.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-13-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,671
Posted By porthole
Care to explain?

Care to explain?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-08-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,671
Posted By porthole
Clev I replaced my goodyears with Continentals...

Clev
I replaced my goodyears with Continentals HTL2 Eco+.
Not the cheapest but if your are a FMCA member the discount is substantial, more than enough to cover the membership costs.

Contact the...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-26-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,768
Posted By porthole
Painted steel rims???? Both toilets are push to...

Painted steel rims????
Both toilets are push to flush?

The 39DBRS3/Houston has a macerator because the lower level toilet is below the tank.
The 39 use to come with one and one, upper being a...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-15-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,768
Posted By porthole
Don't have one and wouldn't trade my 39DBRS3 for...

Don't have one and wouldn't trade my 39DBRS3 for one.

First things I noticed, at least with the early versions was the spare tire is no longer hidden up in a well and there are two sewer dumps. It...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-24-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,197
Posted By porthole
I did a similar 'update'

I did a similar 'update'
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-24-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 28,319
Posted By porthole
So you are adding a seperate 50 amp breaker.

So you are adding a seperate 50 amp breaker.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-22-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 34,051
Posted By porthole
Pull the dryer and use one of the magnetic dryer...

Pull the dryer and use one of the magnetic dryer hose connectors.
...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-10-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,197
Posted By porthole
With "proper screws" and the appropriate number....

With "proper screws" and the appropriate number. And I'll add, there should be backing under the screw location.

The 4 screws keeping my island in place were obviously insufficient in quantity and...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-30-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,197
Posted By porthole
On ours (39DBRS3) after a particularly fun ride I...

On ours (39DBRS3) after a particularly fun ride I found our center island shifted.
What I found was disturbing.
After removing the garbage bin drawer and the drawer under the dishwasher I found...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-08-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,379
Posted By porthole
Two questions you could add, did you have to...

Two questions you could add, did you have to change the from as received and would you buy it again.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-30-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,910
Posted By porthole
Did you also get the proper driver for the seals?

Did you also get the proper driver for the seals?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-23-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,910
Posted By porthole
Exactly.....

Exactly.....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-20-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,910
Posted By porthole
Did you ever see a rusty wheel bearing on a...

Did you ever see a rusty wheel bearing on a spindle that was not damaged and had a proper seal?
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-15-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,910
Posted By porthole
The "seepage" was on the outside facing side of...

The "seepage" was on the outside facing side of the wheels, and when it was an issue the white PVC caps were most prevalent. Many complaints of the the oil, which you really couldn't see until it...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-14-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,910
Posted By porthole
The bearings are the same, imitation timkin...

The bearings are the same, imitation timkin chinese cups and races.

The seals are different but our DRV had the oil bath seals which are called ‘unitized’. They are a two piece rotating seal.
...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-12-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,968
Posted By porthole
Since you have a 38 there is a slight chance you...

Since you have a 38 there is a slight chance you have 8.4K axles. You should pull the wheel to get a better look.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-12-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,968
Posted By porthole
But they were not 338HD calipers

But they were not 338HD calipers
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-11-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,968
Posted By porthole
338HD caliper is the 10 k caliper used on 8-10k...

338HD caliper is the 10 k caliper used on 8-10k axles.

That should mean, you have the 9K suspension.
9K axles with the 10k calipers have the calipers sitting at the 12 o’clock position and...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-06-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,195
Posted By porthole
Cut the counter top and install a sink that you...

Cut the counter top and install a sink that you like from wherever you buy your home supplies.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-02-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 31,364
Posted By porthole
Look behind the gray doors first, look for the...

Look behind the gray doors first, look for the the inside part of the T-handle.

Look to see if the cable jacket is attached to the handle parts. Operate the handle in and out, look to see what is...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-16-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,380
Posted By porthole
Yes Just keep tapping the zone button until...

Yes

Just keep tapping the zone button until you are on zone 1, then tap the mode button until you see furnace.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-09-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,004
Posted By porthole
Great find!

Great find!
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-28-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,849
Posted By porthole
There is at least one model year 2019 built in...

There is at least one model year 2019 built in 2018 two axle with a similar frame failure.

Ours fits that description so I’ll be checking constantly.
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