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    Can't get tongue jack apart for maintenance

    I use a 1/4" bolt course thread. I think 16 threads per inch. The the bearing washer goes on top where all of the pressure is. I dont have that...
    Post by: soft 17, Jun 23, 2020 in forum: Miscellaneous Repairs & Maintenance
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    Can't get tongue jack apart for maintenance

    Done this many times in my shop. If the pin will not come out just cut it off to diss assemble everything. When re assembling it use a bolt with a...
    Post by: soft 17, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: Miscellaneous Repairs & Maintenance
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    Camp Chef Kitchen

    Yes. We have the 2 burner one and a table top griddle. The transportation bag and leveling feet are a great addition to the stove. And a tank hose...
    Post by: soft 17, Aug 29, 2019 in forum: Pots, Pans, Grills, Other Cookware / Cleaning & Fo
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    Cross reference for national seal?

    Also look on Amazon for an SKF 16811 grease seal. $14.00
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    Cross reference for national seal?

    My cost is $16.00 for the seal. Might be worth the gamble to buy one and see if it looks correct.
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    Cooking in a Pop-up?

    Never have cooked in ours. Last month we were in Yellowstone in the show and I still cooked outside.
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 15, 2019 in forum: First Time & New Camper Owners
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    Cross reference for national seal?

    I crossed it in my Napa book to a #16811. Take it to a Napa auto parts store.
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 15, 2019 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    When closing the roof, do you undo the zippers?

    I unzip the bunk ends to prevent material from pinching into the bed slides. It just makes things easier. Also helps when pushing the canvas into...
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: General Camper Setup / Take Down
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    What do/did you folks do as your profession?

    Yup. 22 years as a heavy equipment mechanic the last thing I want to do at home is wrench!
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: The Other Stuff
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    How far have you towed your camper for a trip?

    Cayucos is a nice little town. Interesting to pronounce the name by spelling alone. We live in the area and love it here. Hope you had a good...
    Post by: soft 17, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: General Camping Discussion Forum
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    Recommendations for brake controller?

    Another happy P3 user here. Like the bells and whistles.
    Post by: soft 17, May 28, 2019 in forum: Tires / Brakes / Bearings / Axles
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    Lift effort on newer pups

    I just flip a stich and the roof goes to the top. Zero issues with my 2018 model. It was a deal breaker for me to have a power roof.
    Post by: soft 17, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: Camper Pre-Purchase Questions
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    Curious about your tow speed

    You sure can tell when the decide to enforce the 55 limit on campers at the beginning of summer! Ill do maybe 58 when towing a trailer. With a CDL...
    Post by: soft 17, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: On The Road
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    High mileage TV

    I know its not a fair comparison because its a 4Runner but our 2001 T4R has 250,000 and still towing strong and getting 20 mpg doing so. I always...
    Post by: soft 17, Feb 26, 2019 in forum: Tow Vehicles, Hitch & Towing
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    Bag awning question

    Yes we do.
    Post by: soft 17, Feb 19, 2019 in forum: First Time & New Camper Owners