Yoda
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Last Activity: Yesterday, 02:39 PM
Joined: 07-04-2019
Location: SW corner of Colorado
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For those reading this I ended up using the plusnuts to repair the 4 lowest screws on each back channel. This thread covers the install https://gdrvo... -
Before and after pictures of the fix.
My last step - once I have a new ladder will be to tackle fixing the striped screws in the top...Leave a comment:
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Day 3
Not the warmest morning at 45 degrees, but winds were calm.
BTW - not to self - get a better step ladder rated for my weight - old one...Leave a comment:
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Yes - I think soLeave a comment:
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The bow is gone on the right side. Surprisingly once this side was correct the left (door side) is closing further in.
Now...Last edited by Yoda; 10-18-2019, 07:15 PM.Leave a comment:
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OK - Day two
Tools you will need
9/64 and 17/64 drill bits (metal drilling)
Painters tape and sharp marking pen
Door shims or...Last edited by Yoda; 10-18-2019, 04:59 PM.Leave a comment:
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Its a shame that person is not near me to help me with my wood working skills. $60 can buy a lot of materials. Hmmmmm...the High School welding shop is...Leave a comment:
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I have started a new repair thread in the exterior forum. https://gdrvowners.com/forum/exterio...nel-screws-rep...Leave a comment:
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Waterproofing the LP bays on my 2018 220RK - Luan under door showing water damage.
I was doing a bit of winter maintenance - pulled LP tanks to check on the need for filling and discovered the luan below the door lip was showing water... -
Saddle box lip breaking - way to repair.
Well this is all my fault - well Ill start with that. I had loaded my saddle box (curb side) with a teiki oil (gallon), Colman fuel (gallon) several spray... -
Trailer Life has an installation article on Maxxair in this months issue.Last edited by Yoda; 10-17-2019, 09:36 PM.Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the tips for taking up the extra space. I like the wood block and foam as I can attach a string to the wood block for removal if ever needed....Leave a comment:
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I also used black butyl rubber tape between the backing channel and the trailer to seal the new nut holes.
This tape...Leave a comment:
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Bowed awning and striped back channel screws repair
Winds were calm today so I got a start on repairing my bowed awning. First you will find the information on the bowed awning here. https://gdrvowners...
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With as short as my 5er is I don't think there is an issue, unless I back into one of those boulders the National parks use at the end of the parking...Leave a comment:
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Here is the contact information that I have to the Dometic person that helped me.
Sarah Newton
Retail Customer Service Specialist
Phone...Leave a comment:
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If I may add - before doing step 4 release any pressure that might be in the lines. Just open a faucet.
On edit - is this on city water or...Leave a comment:
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Dometic tops in customer service - sticking awning fix
Ill give kudos to my brother for this. We were comparing trailers when he visited and when he was setting up I noticed how smooth his awning came away... -
Thanks Rob
With it extended the struts and weight of awning actually help for all but the top screws. The bow is reduced. In fact the cold weather...Leave a comment:
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