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    Mods - Finishing those winter projects

    Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the portal for a long time. I hate to say it but I don't like the new format of the site so i don't use it much...
    Post by: John L, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Miscellaneous Repairs & Maintenance
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    Upgrade Stabilizers

    I have a 2002 Coleman Cottonwood with 15 inch tires. I replaced mine with 20 inch crank downs and it was the best thing I have done for a mod. I...
    Post by: John L, May 6, 2009 in forum: Stabilizing Your Camper
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    Buy Tires With Rims or Not?

    Our PUP takes 13 inch tires 6 ply.and I just bought two of them at Tractor Supply and had my mechanic mount and balance them on the old rims. They...
    Post by: John L, May 4, 2009 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    Why have I not done this before?

    Find the cheapest 1/2 inch drive about 8 inches long. Then get a cheap 1/2 deep socket that will fit into the tupe of your camper lift. Then I...
    Post by: John L, May 4, 2009 in forum: My Favorite Mods, Tips, Tricks (and Blunders!)
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    Anyone Tow with a Toyota Rav-4 ???

    It will probably do fine until you have to go up hill. Starting with the 2004 Toyota added a bit more to the engine. You have the smaller engine....
    Post by: John L, May 1, 2009 in forum: Tow Vehicles, Hitch & Towing
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    My hobby

    Those are very nice. Where do you find all the old instruments? John & Kitty (Empty Nesters)<img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_camping.gif...
    Post by: John L, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: Hobbies and Other Activities
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    cleaning the canvas

    Try using Woolite. You may be surprised and it's recommended by Coleman. John & Kitty (Empty Nesters)<img...
    Post by: John L, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Canvas / Awnings / Add a Rooms / Tarps / Tents
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    nice weekend coming

    Al & Debbie, VT has the same forcast and were gone too. John & Kitty (Empty Nesters)<img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_camping.gif border=0...
    Post by: John L, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Let me tell you about my trip
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    Prep is almost done & heading out this weekend

    Popped 'er up after work and the DW will get it ready for the Saturday trip. No sign of mice, everything wintered well. I won't dewinterize the...
    Post by: John L, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Let me tell you about my trip
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    Power roof lift?

    I agree with Yellowkayak, I've used my cordless drill for two years now and that's the way to go. It even cranks down my stabilizers. John &...
    Post by: John L, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Lift Systems
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    Electric brake system

    I have a Hayes endeavor controller and there are adjustments you can make at the controller itself that has to do with the weight of the trailer....
    Post by: John L, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    Backing up

    Don't ever be afraid to just pull ahead and get the TV and camper straight and begin again. Sure beats jack knifing or runnig the PuP into...
    Post by: John L, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Tow Vehicles, Hitch & Towing
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    Prep is almost done & heading out this weekend

    Thanks Lou. I plan to do some clean up around the camp area. Bringing the chain saw and some wood to repair the picnic table etc. That's fun work...
    Post by: John L, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Let me tell you about my trip
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    2008 Fleetwood Seapine Galley support pole

    I have a 2002 Cottonwood which became the Seapine and I have two. John & Kitty (Empty Nesters)<img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_camping.gif...
    Post by: John L, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: First Time & New Camper Owners
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    Prep is almost done & heading out this weekend

    Today I finished putting new tires on the PuP and I also cleaned, inspected and repacked the bearings. Tomorrow the DW gets the registration...
    Thread by: John L, Apr 22, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Let me tell you about my trip