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Actually Gree, not Cree:

We are happy to hear that you were all OK. We were staying a bit away from there in Bandera, in a park bordering the Medina River which also rose quite a bit, but to nowhere near a level that would have threatened us despite the campers in the lower section of the park being relocated to the upper section. It was and remains a very tragic event.

That’s been one of my only complaints on our trailer. Why would they use black material top and bottom!? It’s like an oven underneath! Even having a reflective top would be a huge benefit.

These 90+ degree days are brutally hot beneath the black fabric on the Girard awning. Googling/chatgpt reveals some options for different fabric colors. Has anyone tried a lighter color?? The main concern for me is the invitation to mildew/mold issues. I have no problems now...I think the temps on the black fabric has some effect. Any help is much appreciated. I plan to call Carefree of Colorado tomorrow and see what they have to say. Thanks, John

The unimaginable has once again, tragically, become a reality. A large number of those lost were children. I cannot imagine the grief of their surviving families. Here's how you can help, at least monetarily. Click on any one of the links. They all need your support. The needs are immediate, but I can tell you from experience, the needs will be long, for many organizations. If you feel you can afford it, click on a monthly donation. Or, just remember to contribute from time to time. My first is always Salvation Army. They were first on site, according to my mom, when our home was destroyed by a tornado when I was a few years old. And, they do so much good, in so many ways, in every community they serve. If you're still working, some generous companies do matching funds. Sometimes, for retirees, too. You can help, outside of Texas, by giving blood, as well. May God wrap his arms around the survivors, and give them solace, and peace.. Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery - CBS Texas https://share.google/mLDD7AfFVtWQ5fajI

In 3 cargo trailers I’ve owned, the breakaway had its own small independent battery and the Black wire was used to power interior lights when hitched.

Yes it seems your right, the charging is desired, but it's not explicitly defined in the regs. Years ago when I used to tow a sizable boat into Canada, I was almost denied entry one year because they had just outlawed Surge brakes. I had to replace the trailers surge coupler head with an Electric pump/hydraulic unit including a breakaway switch, battery, TV charging, and an electric brake controller. It was a unique setup because you don't want to dip all electric brakes into water when launching a boat. That expierience was burned permanently into my pocketbook and memory! Cheers! Geoff

I give up GJ

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Let it be said, let it be written, let it be etched in stone! 😂

When I had metal valve stems put on my trailer, Discount Tire used the jack points and commented it was the first trailer they ever saw with a designated spot to lift. Further comment was they wished all trailers had them, made their job much more easy.

I agree that the back and forth on the merits/drawbacks of the ALCANS has run its course so lets just let that horse head out to pasture. There may be owners who still have genuine questions and to serve them best I think we should keep this open. Mike

Thank You my port side rear is flipped and starboard side front is also flipped

Hi Tideline77....the first and only time it happened to me I didn't know what to do so I called and talked to Hannah in service. She said run the nose jack all the way down. I did and nothing happened. So she said to run the nose jack all the way up and be prepared for a loud pop. And sure enough the shackle popped back into place. Of course raise the rear jacks when you raise the nose so no binding. Good luck, John

😔 I don’t know where to start to correct my flipped shackles, the trailer is tucked in its storage spot and I won’t be pulling it out until November. i can access both sides using the jacks or I can snag the combination jack/ jack stand at HFreight

The breakaway switch and battery are required, but not the charging. I had a car carrier trailer that only had a small sealed LA battery for the breakaway system, similar to one you'd find in commercial burglar alarm cabinets. The battery wasn't connected to the TV charging line. (Oddly, that line was used, but only for the interior lights.)

The pair of PR4 springs I got to replace my failed stock springs and limp home last year had the same size bushings as my old 1,750 stock springs. Perhaps yours are different?

Dexter..... LOL Sorry, I'm 4,000 miles from my OTT or I would mike them for you. Below is what AI says. I would assume that the brass ones I and others have used are the same ID/OD. Type: 4-leaf double eye spring Capacity: 2,400 lbs per spring (Some sources list slightly different capacities) Length (eye to eye): 25 1/4 inches Width: 1 3/4 inches Eye Diameter (with bushing): 9/16 inch Eye Diameter (without bushing): 11/16 inch Bushing Material: Nylon

Which bushings do your 2,600 lb PR4 springs have?

JD and I actually see eye to eye on most topics. On the topic of this thread, we both agree it's run the course. We request you put this horse down. GJ and JD

You'll have to follow the 7-way connector cable, front to rear and see where they split the cable into the 7 separate wires, looking for the black wire. Let us know on both ends, are they using fuses or breakers? I forget if there was anything under the streetside bed when I disconnected the black wire on ours 2 years ago. I insulated the end of that wire and tucked it away in a dry spot off the floor.

Is the comparison of a 1750 pound bushing to that of a 3000 pound bushing logical?

Update: What Robert had written last week was in the back of my head, but forgotten when I made the Amazon Used purchase not first checking the Dometic website. Yesterday, Amazon notified me that my order was being delay allowing for easy cancellation. This happens more often on their used items that could be located in some remote warehouse. I canceled quickly and thought to rethink this purchase decision. I started to notice the different Dometic models, CFX2, CFX3 and CFX5 and found this paper: https://www.frigolab.eu/gb/blog/news/differences-between-the-dometic-cfx2-cfx3-and-cfx5-portable-fridges It convinced me to purchase the CFX5 model. I tried ordering on Dometic.com and their checkout would not accept payment. Tried 2 credit cards and PayPal which all failed. Then I found the same sale for a new CFX5 45L on Amazon, same 20% off. https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/coolers/electric-coolers/cfx5-45-electric-cooler--374706 The CFX5 55LIM comes with an Icemaker, interestingly, but at 1" longer and 2" wider it would not fit in the location I'm thinking of. The dual-zone 75L is priced very well while on sale! It's too big for our needs and where I need to mount it. I would make room if we made long trips often, had the need. https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/coolers/electric-coolers/cfx5/07-0703-070328-070328006-369003?v=97000050757

No prob....I've got the B5, it's the B4 I for which I am hunting.

We’ve had to figure out quite a bit over the years. I’m glad documentation is now more complete.