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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-22-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,894
Posted By Red Ram
It is sad to read that the commitment to quality...

It is sad to read that the commitment to quality is still not where it should be with the Mobil Suites. I bought a new 36SB3 Mobil Suites in 07 and traded it off in Dec of 11. I now drive a class A...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-28-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 25,627
Posted By Red Ram
I also experienced the slide roller problem, but...

I also experienced the slide roller problem, but I had a different approch to fixing it and issues with the Lippert frame..........I traded for a class A motorhome, now I have a different set of...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-11-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 33,408
Posted By Red Ram
Bucky49, I was 1 month out of warrenty and had...

Bucky49, I was 1 month out of warrenty and had the same problem as you. They said that I was probably running the tires at a low pressure, idiots. My tires consistantly are right up to 120psi and...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-05-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,295
Posted By Red Ram
One of our Millwrights had a set of Snap-on flare...

One of our Millwrights had a set of Snap-on flare wrenchs, but I didn't know if they went upto 1-1/8 till I looked at the Snap-on web site. They list a combination flare wrench of 7/8"-1-1/8' for...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-04-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,295
Posted By Red Ram
Glen, if you couild see where he has to get into,...

Glen, if you couild see where he has to get into, you would agree that he needs a tubing wrench. I put my 1-1/8 wrench on the nut and can barly turn it till you hit interferance. The piston rod rides...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-03-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,295
Posted By Red Ram
Mine is an 07 but should be the same. It is...

Mine is an 07 but should be the same. It is 1-1/8" and it is a tight fit. I think you are right in thinking of a tubing wrench. You might be able to rent one at a tool rental place rather than buy...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 06-06-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,059
Posted By Red Ram
You are right, it shouldn't take a pull or push...

You are right, it shouldn't take a pull or push to get it going. Mine extens and retracts just by pushing the button. Mine however is not perfect. I have to guide the front arm into its resting...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-27-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,882
Posted By Red Ram
I have had them on my last two 5th wheel...

I have had them on my last two 5th wheel trailers. I have the CareFree of Colorado with the metal covers that enclose the fabric when they are in the closed position. I like them, the only down side...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-15-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,310
Posted By Red Ram
I for one would like to see them put a spin on...

I for one would like to see them put a spin on filter to filter the fluid. With over 38 years in maintenance, all the systems that I seen that were operated by hydraulics had filter systems on them....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-30-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,611
Posted By Red Ram
I have done the hinges on mine also, but I think...

I have done the hinges on mine also, but I think if it happens again I will go to a mill supply store and buy some conveyor belting that is made out of rubber. It is stiff enough but is flexiable...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-15-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,747
Posted By Red Ram
I have often wished that DRV would give us an...

I have often wished that DRV would give us an option of having a good 120 volt water pump plumbed in Parallel with the 12 volt water pump. I know for myself that the only time that I use the on board...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 03-10-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,527
Posted By Red Ram
I have a 4" air operated one on my Dodge diesel....

I have a 4" air operated one on my Dodge diesel. Works good, but are not cheap, but the way I look at it, "you get what you pay for".
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 02-17-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,786
Posted By Red Ram
quote: " unhappy that the dealer told him that...

quote: " unhappy that the dealer told him that the extra height would not matter"

It is unfortunate that this happens all too often. I have learned over many years that taking their word for...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-09-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,214
Posted By Red Ram
Bill, the same guy that installed your axels must...

Bill, the same guy that installed your axels must have done mine too. Only the rear axel was way out of alignment. It wore the two rear tires nearly bald before I noticed them. We were on a 3500 mile...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 02-09-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,704
Posted By Red Ram
The only thing that I would add is, whatever...

The only thing that I would add is, whatever brand you buy you should probably consider a gas powered unit rather than diesel. For the size of trailer that you have a gas truck should handle it OK....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-02-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,695
Posted By Red Ram
Hydraulic pump base

Since I have not seen this mentioned in the past 3 years of reading this forum, I thought I would give you guys a heads up on this.

While doing my monthly battery check and service I found that...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-16-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,549
Posted By Red Ram
I have put the hinges on three years ago shortly...

I have put the hinges on three years ago shortly after buying it. Has worked everytime with no problems.
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 08-16-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,978
Posted By Red Ram
Besides the circuit breaker in the panel, I have...

Besides the circuit breaker in the panel, I have one in the bathroom where the hair dryer is mounted. That is the only one on the unit.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-08-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,997
Posted By Red Ram
One other thing that has not been touched on is,...

One other thing that has not been touched on is, when torquing you should use an even steady pull on the torque wrench. I cringe when I see the tire jockey's jerking on their click over torque wrench...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-17-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,350
Posted By Red Ram
Ken, I can tell you what worked for me on my 07,...

Ken, I can tell you what worked for me on my 07, and I didn't use any kind of adhesive. I fabricated 4"x4" x1/8" stainless steel plates with 8 equally spaced holes around the edges. In the center of...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-10-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,479
Posted By Red Ram
I might add while you have the drawers out, it is...

I might add while you have the drawers out, it is a good time to reinforce the bottoms. They have only a thin peice of vener wood that will come out of the groove in the side of the drawer if you...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-13-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,003
Posted By Red Ram
Don't know about the 06, but my 07 has two of the...

Don't know about the 06, but my 07 has two of the fans below the upper vent. Remove the upper vent cover and look down inside, if you don't have any, it would help if you installed a couple. They...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-15-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,401
Posted By Red Ram
Motor31 said, "Check the sides of the rig for...

Motor31 said,
"Check the sides of the rig for broken screws on the trim strip that goes on the mating surface of the cap and sidewalls. If there is a crack in the caulking there or the strip is...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-23-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,784
Posted By Red Ram
I had the same trouble trying to find the G116 on...

I had the same trouble trying to find the G116 on the internet. I finally went to my local tire store and they got them from their supplier the next day. I believe that I paid a little more doing it...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-22-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,956
Posted By Red Ram
Your GE Advantium Oven will come with a detailed...

Your GE Advantium Oven will come with a detailed book on how to use it and what is compatable as far as cookware. I am not a cook either, I just use mine to heat stuff up.
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