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Here are the specs - WAN: Dual-modem capable with optional COR Extensibility Dock Integrated LP6 Category 6 LTE Advanced LTE modem (with DC-HSPA+ failover) or LP5 Category 6 LTE Advanced LTEmodem (with DC-HSPA+ failover) Two LAN/WAN switchable 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports – one default WAN (cable/DSL/T1/satellite/MetroEthernet) WiFi as WAN, Metro WiFi; 2×2 MIMO “N” 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave 2 (IBR900 only) LAN: Dual-band, dual-concurrent WiFi; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave 2 (IBR900 only) Two LAN/WAN switchable 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports – one default LAN Serial console support for Out-of-Band Management of a connected device PORTS: Power 2-wire GPIO Add more GPIO ports with optional 9-wire GPIO cable or COR Extensibility Dock (see Accessories section below) USB 2.0 Two Ethernet LAN/WAN Two cellular antenna connectors (SMA) One active GPS antenna connector (SMA) Two WiFi antenna connectors (R-SMA) 15-pin dock port for COR Extensibility Dock or 9-wire GPIO cable Here's the antenna. Just drill straight through to the attic. The antenna has a threaded connection, so it bolts securely to the hull. I ran a bead of caulk around the hole and at the perimeter. The only issue I've had is that since all the antennas are outside, the wifi signal is actually better outside the trailer than in. I suspect that the reflectix insulation might be the cause of the signal loss. But it's not terrible, and since the router also came with the typical wifi antennas, I could always replace one of the external antennas with that if I wanted. Probably the best setup is to to that, and then place the second 4g antenna on an extendable mast. I never connect to local wifi, so no point for me to try to boost that signal. Maybe I should go dig one of those antennas out of the box so I don't forget. Here's where it sits in the attic -

The idea behind connecting multiple antennas is diversity. One of the antennas nearly always receives a better signal than the other, so you combine the signal from both antennas, thus improving the received signal. Any newer 4G phone has multiple receive and transmit antennas. That is called MiMo or multiple in/multiple out. Horizontal diversity is much better than vertical diversity because the higher antenna would nearly always receive a stronger signal. That would eliminate the benefit of the second antenna as far as diversity is concerned. So if your 5 way antenna supports WiFi and 4G cellular, what else does it support and how many coax connections does it have?

Here's how to find the Dexter axle lot serial number in the following link, if you don't have the owner's manual that BHNCB mentioned. Give Dexter's service department this number and they will email a PDF copy of the axle build sheet. This sheet has dimensions and Dexter part numbers that can be crossed over to your preference of seals/bearings. We buy our axle supplies from Redneck Trailer, there's a local store. There are large industrial supply chains like Motion Industries that have an assortment of bearings and seals, too. https://www.dexteraxle.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/light-duty-axle-identificationb27a839d2ba463c18d7aff64007a4014.pdf?sfvrsn=0

To avoid further confusion, the Dexter axle owner's manual list all their part numbers for each weight axle. Take all the numbers for a 5000# axle, go to Rockauto.com, and do part number searches for each of these Dexter numbers. The returns will list comparable manufacture's parts. Most if not all the specs will list country of origin. If "Made in China" bearings are undesirable, select the US made Timken brand bearings and National seals.

Welcome back. Sounds like you live in a really nice community, with helpful vendors. Glad you got it all straight. ? The part numbers weren't on the invoice, I guess? Back in the day, we'd just get a ticket that said "parts" and a price, but excellent service. Sounds like your store...

I decided to move the remote display for the surge suppressor to under the dinette, using mountainoliver’s method. When I did this, I looked at the space under the rear dinette seat and decided that I should try to use this space for storage. There is a lot of wiring in there, so I did not want to just put stuff in there on top of the wiring. I wanted to put a container in there so as to not interfere with the wiring. I measured the area and decided the maximum for the container was 8 inches wide x 15 inches long x 12 inches high. I found that the Container Store’s web site, in the storage section, has a nice filter in the sidebar where you can put in minimum and maximum sizes for each of the three dimensions, and then they show you what products meet that criteria. Using this I found the Light Grey Poppin 3x2 Storage Bin that measures 8 inches wide x 13 inches long x 8 inches high. Pretty close to a perfect size. The container comes folded up; you unfold it and place the bottom piece in to give the container some rigidity. It fit perfectly in my trailer. Fortunately, the container is not rigid, and if the fit were a little tight, you could trim the bottom piece to make it fit. It is flush up against the surge suppressor; I checked the instruction manual for the surge suppressor, and it does not have any warnings about providing cooling space around the unit. So I think I am okay. On this trip, I am storing extra beer in this compartment. BTW, the picture also shows a flat blue tray sitting on top of the wheel well. In this tray I keep the folders Oliver sent with literature and a DVD for prospective buyers that I show Ollie to; I keep some canvas tote bags on top of the folders.

Hull #193 has about 10,000 miles on and the only off road activity it has seen has been in state park campgrounds and it has similar rub marks from the spare tire. The real reason for this post was because John once mentioned scratching the rim with the hold down ring. Although I did not share those concerns due to the fact that it was on the inside of the rim, I did know from checking the tire pressure on the spare that there was a fair amount friction on the rim when tightening the hold down ring. Thus my search for something to act as a washer and some of you may recognize my orange washer is actually a circle cut out of a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket lid. I think I get another turn or two on the hold down ring with less friction. I hope someone finds it useful.