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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-22-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,118
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: 5
Views: 660
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: 5
Views: 660
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: 13,921
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: 14,840
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: 14,840
Posted By porthole
Exactly.....

Exactly.....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-20-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,840
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: 14,840
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: 14,840
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: 1,784
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: 1,784
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: 1,784
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: 1,547
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: 21,356
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: 1,831
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: 7,051
Posted By porthole
Great find!

Great find!
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-28-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,467
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.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-02-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By porthole
We did ours on the build and it really wasn’t a...

We did ours on the build and it really wasn’t a question or discussion with my wife.
Had we not ordered that way, well……….

Our first ‘hot trip’ was to Gettysburg for 8 days.
Every day over 95....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-02-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By porthole
That’s the thermostat. The same will happen when...

That’s the thermostat. The same will happen when I first turn on the HVAC with all 3 set to cool.
With ours it seems to be in this order, 3-1-2
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-01-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By porthole
On 50 amp service all three AC's can run,...

On 50 amp service all three AC's can run, continuously if needed.
Having all 3 compressors start at exactly the same time while other loads are active might put strain on the system. On really hot...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-01-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By porthole
All 3 AC"s will run at the same time when on 50...

All 3 AC"s will run at the same time when on 50 amp service and the EMS only load sheds on 30 or 20 amp service.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-01-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,353
Posted By porthole
What year and model? Most if not all the newer...

What year and model? Most if not all the newer models are already built for a 3rd AC, wiring and ducts in place. Sounds pricey, but if they are using a 3 times the cost of parts for the total it may...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-12-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 37,806
Posted By porthole
Yours look better than mine and almost the same...

Yours look better than mine and almost the same age.
I have two that look good and two the a cupped and questionable.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-09-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 37,806
Posted By porthole
Last year two of my GY tires cupped like many...

Last year two of my GY tires cupped like many I’ve seen recently.
Had alignment checked at MOR/ryde (no issues)
Replaced with Continental’s, not taking a chance with another blowout.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-05-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,467
Posted By porthole
They seem to have covered it in spades for the...

They seem to have covered it in spades for the mouthpiece on the facebunk group the pretends to represent DRV owners.
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