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    Road Tar Removal Products?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    @John E Davies  That 3M cleaner is the best.  It did not take much elbow grease, time, nor cleaner to complete the rear area, rims, and fenders.  I doubt I even used 1/4 of the can. I spends less than an hour.  Amazing stuff, but must use it outside, in a breeze, with a fan.  LOL

    The marks on the clean pics are pits from road debris.  I can see black Rhino-liner in the future for the lower portion of the hull.  

    Q: Has anyone protected the lower hull with Rhino-Liner like material?  Would like to see pics of that.

    #110 is coming back to life.  I'm thinking of these next few weeks as Wayfinder is in dry-dock for repairs and clean up, which basically, it is.  Great weather here in GA this week.

    Here are some before and after shots.  Thanks a bunch, again!  The starboard side not nearly as bad. 

    port-side-before1.jpg

    port-side-under-before.jpg

    port-side-clean1.jpg

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    Rim-shot-clean.jpg

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    Amber Porch Lights

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    I just put on this material on the entry way lights, on the LE-II 2016.  Real simple.  The material is quite thick and rubbery with one sticky side.  The directions said it was forgiving to move around a few times, and not to touch sticky side, duh.

    I put it on at night, not a great idea, BLINDING.  But, the bugs that were there when I started, seemed not so interested in the lights after application of material.  At least the GA bugs.

    I chose the Amber (orange) color.  It is NOT too orange with the light on.  It's a subtle change (not a drastic orange glow at all).  Quite nice.

    I "might" have had enough to do all four thin lights on the LE-II, but I would have had to cut VERY precisely.  There is not a lot of material.  I only wanted to cover the entry lights anyway.

    https://www.sailorsams.com/ITC-RV-LED-Porch-Light_p_14885.html

    Lamin-x One 4 inch x 8 inch Universal Film Cover (Color : Amber)

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    Cannot pump water from fresh tank

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    Well, the new water pump arrived before the new part for the old pump.  The pump works like a champ.  It took a while to get the air out of the lines, but finally succeeded.  

    More basic maintenance to come in preparation for Winter camping, in NC.

    Water pump model: SHURflo 12v 3.0 GPM Revolution RV Water Pump # 4008-101-A65

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TKMK4O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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    Greasing Dexter EZ flex suspension.

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    9 hours ago, mossemi said:

    The greasing discussion pertains to the Dexter E-Z Flex suspension upgrade. 
    Did you look at suspension connections from the inside as well as the outside?

    Mossey

    Hey Mossey, Yup, I felt around everywhere.  Looks like a simple suspension system.  Drat.

    I can take some pics if needed.  Or, maybe I should start a new thread.  For the poor folk with low-end suspensions.  LOL

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    Greasing Dexter EZ flex suspension.

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

     I had ordered a grease gun and grease, but did not verify that I even had grease gun points.  I was able to cancel order in time, mostly.

    I do not have any easy to grease points on the 2016 axles.  How do those points get greased?  Manually take apart?  Nope, I cannot do that.  I do not have the tools.  Maybe a break/tire shop, I guess.

     

    Thanks,

    Chris

    Anderson Hitch or Not

    in Towing an Oliver

    Posted

    Sorry I did not close this thread out.  I finally added the Andersen to the trailer.  The RAM 1500 did have a liability statement in the manual for 5,000 lbs or more.

    It also took care of the porpoising that was occurring on rougher back roads and bridges.  Well, not really bad bridges, but it's better.

    It was very easy to install.  I did get the suggested chain extensions.  I used 24 links, not 23 (just in case I needed it).  Must have a good torque wrench and some muscles, and/or a friend.

    Thanks all. 

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    Upper weep hole covers?

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    I know where there's another used Ollie, 2017.  It's in much worse shape then mine.  They still have it way over-priced for the condition.  I'm sure it might also be missing some plugs, or could be soon.  LOL

    Just kidding.  But it was a quick though.

     

    Not paying $14 for a piece of rubber plug that is 32mm by 2.x mm.  Nope  The duct tape can stay for that.

    https://elkrv.com/products/window-plug-weep-hole-for-8600-8700-8800-series-black

    EZE RV Gutters

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    53 minutes ago, SeaDawg said:

    From your photo,, it does look like your door sits a bit proud, and the latch could be tighter, or the gasket material needs replacing. Does the door move when pressed, after latching? 

    You're the first I've ever heard of with this issue. So sorry. 

    I was able to adjust the latch "shaft?" to allow the door to be much more snug.  That might do it.  I'm afraid over time however, the damage has been done to the tray.  Hopefully it has not been weakened due to rust.  I washed the trailer by and for the first time today, and when inspecting the battery hatch/door, the entire battery cabinet had a thin layer of water.  It was touch to reach with 4 large batteries in the way, but I was able to dry out the cabinet and adjust the door.  

    I'll keep an eye on it from now on.  I also cleaned and greased the battery tray rails, it was looking pretty "aged" too.  

    Thanks yet again for all the great advice and tips.  I'm trying to get ready for full-time RV'ing in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

    Chris

    EZE RV Gutters

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    32 minutes ago, John E Davies said:

    Chris, have you tried tightening the door latch? If seal is in good shape it should not leak around the door perimeter. If the seal is bad, replace it before adding a gutter. I did place a straight section directly across the top of the fridge upper vent, that looks like a place where water would enter at will. I have not needed to put any others other than around all the windows….

    John Davies

    Spokane WA

    I too added a strip above the upper fridge vent.  Thanks!

    EZE RV Gutters

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    A while back I installed the rain gutters around the windows.  Great suggestion!  However, I'm getting rain water into the battery box area; more than I would like to see.  It's starting to corrode the tray parts.  

    How bad would it look if I put a strip of gutter over the battery box hatch, and/or over the hatch vent holes? 

    The pin-striping is in the way of where I would like to place a strip.

    Has anyone come up with a better solution, or needed to?

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    Thanks, Chris

    Check all battery connections, even unseen

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    While conducting preventative maintenance, I found a couple potential unseen issues with the batteries. 

    First, there was a loose connection on the primary negative terminal where wires leave the batteries into the trailer. Could have added resistance. 

    Next, I was troubling as to why I could not connect to my Bluetooth battery monitor from Australia (POS) - came with the used trailer. Come to find out there was unseen-corrosion inside the cable connectors on the battery monitor device itself  as you see in this photo.  

    I'm hoping to change out with a victron Bluetooth SmartShunt. Seems like they are difficult to find on Amazon this week. 

    "Victron Smartshunt 1000amp/50mv Bluetooth Smart Battery Shunt"

    https://www.hodgesmarine.com/vicshu050210050-victron-smartshunt-1000amp50mv-bluetooth-smart.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwy7CKBhBMEiwA0Eb7amH5p-goWq5Zt4LI753IetrA3bdX3UP2nU4Y37hxTqzVQAvbBbS3yBoCVegQAvD_BwE

     

    When I'm on the PC next, I will search the forums to see who has experience with these Victrons.  I am trying to figure out where I'm going to put this and figure out where this yellow wire goes from the current setup. 

    Does anyone know where the yellow wire might go? This is a 2016 LE-II, not sure if the wire is stock or not. Seems like it is. PXL_20210923_154842321.thumb.jpg.717d99a58a4f467b0ab99ba4bbdb054b.jpg

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