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  1. firstone

    Insurance claim setteled - I am satisified for the first time ever.

    Progressive came out right away and looked the rig over. They paid me what I had it insured for on the spot and that is all I can ask. I still lost a few thousand from what I paid for it, but only a few. It is a good thing we were not upside down in a loan.
  2. firstone

    STORM RELATED: 2 days from first trip of the year and now - No RV

    Well I don't post much, but when I do it's a big one. RV was ready to go with fresh wheel bearings, all systems checked twice, all maintenance done, inspections complete and just washed it all. Only loading and leaving was next for our first trip of the year and our annual Crater of...
  3. firstone

    Getting 30 amp and 124 V from my Gen that only has a 120/240 plug?

    RV is 30 amp and I have an adapter plug that will convert it to 15A/110 however I would like to be able to plug the 30 amp rv cord into my gen that only has 120/240volt twist lock styly plug and get the full use of 120 volt and 30 amp? Please keep it simple I don't know a whole lot here about...
  4. firstone

    How do you inspect for worn spring and shackle bushings?

    Doing my visual inspection I wonder how I inspect for worn suspinsion bushings? My book says they use bushings hat will last for a very long time, will they? Are they never fail bushings?
  5. firstone

    Can I plug into a non sine wave gen?

    I kave a non sine wave gen that puts out 6000 watt running. Has a plug that says 125/250v 20amp....Can I use it with out hurting anything? I know power will be limited but will non sine hurt the onboard converter/inverter or appliances?
  6. firstone

    Got an old sat dish from a friend, now what do I need?

    So I have a dish 500 dish from a neighbor now what do I need? Can I connect the sat dish direct to the reciever I will take on the road? It has 1-4 connections is each connection for a different TV? How do I know where to aim the dish at different locations?
  7. firstone

    My safety chains are to short, or are they?

    I have always crossed my safety chains. They are not long enough on my 2013 North Trail to do this. I also have to run them over my 4 point hitch instead of hanging under it. Where do I get extensions? Whats the best way to make them longer without welding new ones on? Where to find the...
  8. firstone

    Can I open my doors all the way?

    Both TT doors have metal loops and holders on the outside to keep the doors secured to the side of the trailer when full open. Problem is both doors have the hydraulic rods attached at the top that keep the doors from going all the way back and don't just pop off or do they? Are they made to...
  9. firstone

    Weight Stations (Arkansas) and others.

    I saw a state law list by AAA that says if your passenger vehicle or combo of vehicle and trailer had a GVWR of 10,000lb or more in AR. you had to pull in to the weight stations???????? Any other states that require this? My truck is 7200 and trailer is 8600 so combined I am well over 10,000 GVWR
  10. firstone

    Made my own slide glide sticks

    Took an office chair floor protector (Clear plastic chair mat with gripper teeth on the bottom) I cut two 6" wide x 36" for the slide to glide on when closing. Worked great!!! Put them in place and the didn't move an inch. Should save a bunch of carpet wear and marks.
  11. firstone

    Caulk the shower pan/walls at the bottom?

    My shower pan on the inside where the wall overlaps at the bottom seems to have a bead of caulk that is really not connecting the two together. Should I re-caulk so the bottomof the shower wall is sealed and attackeh t the pan. Wasn't sure if theis is supposed to be sealed as oneor left open...
  12. firstone

    Looking for good campground near Near hot springs AR

    Family friendly, things to do and see in the area, pool would be nice for the daughter and pets ok.....Ideas?????? Not too spendy:o
  13. firstone

    First rain while using new north trail and we are wet....... Window Leak on all sides.

    New North Trail first camping trip and first night we get rain. We ended up watching water pool in the window seals on the inside and stuffing them with paper towls to keep it from filling. The water was pooling in the inside window seals on all three sides, coming from only the windows that...
  14. firstone

    Any good web sites for looking into fuel prices?

    Looking for a good sight that will tell me best place to fuel up along my trip. I have one but it's limited.
  15. firstone

    2011 F150 towed just fine untill......................................

    I got to the hills. Coming back fro LA. to OK, the truck was fine except for the hills all the way back. Up an down, up and down all it did was shift up and down shifting up and down from 6-5 and 6-4. It was in tow haul mode I have the tow pack and was well under weight and 3:73? gears. I...
  16. firstone

    At what temps will it freeze? What spray foam can I use for an unsealed hole in floor.

    I want to get the rig ready for a trip. I want to hook up the hose to city water and check for leaks since we have only camped once using the water tank since purchased. If the temps drop down to 30 again will my lines freeze without the heat being on? How low of temps can I camp in without...
  17. firstone

    FREE tie down straps!!!!

    Since I started here I have asked a lot of question, so it's time to give back a little. If you use those cheap battery tie down straps with the plastic buckle throw them away. I use a ratchet strap that I get free from the local motorcycle shop. I can't remember what brand, but the bikes are...
  18. firstone

    Will the battery loose juice just sitting or do I have a drain?

    New battery, old batter 6 months old and had bad cell. New one installed and charged. Used a light in the trailer for a little while but not long. Other than that it has just sat for about a week. Checked batter and it was at 11.95 V Do I have a drain problem or will it draw pawer just...
  19. firstone

    few simple question (New Owner)

    The fittings that screw on to the WH and out side shower as well as others will work there way loose. Whats the best way to stop this so I don't find leaks? I thought about safety wire or some kind of RV goo on the threads? Should I go ahead and pull the outside shower as well as other...
  20. firstone

    Is there roof sealent under the ac on the roof?

    What seals out water on the roof where the AC is mounted? I have looked all over and cant find anything, even on mounting videos. If there is sealent, how do you get under the sucker to inspect it? I sure cant see it from the top side. Sorry for the dumb question just got to know.
  21. firstone

    Want to wire my own PC fan in the fridge?

    Have a small 12v 0.19ma fan I want to wire to the fridge so it is on either when I want or when the fridge is. Want to wire it to the inside light wiring if possible? Can I do it so it's on when the fridge is on? Ideas????
  22. firstone

    Is it EPDM or TPO?

    2013 North Trail 26LRSS. What room does it have? Also wondering about a list of the sealents to use for the roof and sides? Wash roof and condition with???? Book says just soap and water?
  23. firstone

    Fold out couch/bed rocks.........moves

    North trail 26 LRSS The couch folds out into an air bed. With the couch in it's normal location I unfold the couch and extend the legs. The couch however rocks or moves front to back because the couch sits higher on the back rest side than the foot side. I have extended the feet on the...
  24. firstone

    Why doesnt Heartland tell you that you have a water heater by-pass???

    I pulled the side panel off in my front storage that houses the WH in order to do a spring time water leak test, and cut an inspection window in the panel. I found that I have a by pass set up that they don't tell you about when you buy the unit or in the info guides. Also have a question? -...
  25. firstone

    Extended warranty $5000.00

    Thats right thats what my dealer tried to stick us with. So, who has the best bang for the buck? What price range should I expect and what items are a must cover?
  26. firstone

    Works great no yelling!!

    I just bought my first RV, and from experience just backing the bass boat in the garage and other item I knew communication was the key to an easy parking job. I rememberd I had a set of two way radios in the closet that haven't seen day light in 10 years. When we went to squeeze the rv...
  27. firstone

    New to the basic RV oven What the hole for?

    Looking in my oven I notice the square hole in the back top section. Looks like it goes straight up to the vent area on the top burner plate? If this is so how do you keep from loosing all the heat?
  28. firstone

    If it wasn't so crazy it would almost be funny

    My new trailer came with a bad deep cycle battery and I have been on the phone all morning trying to find a local dealer. No luck gonna cost me $100.00 Well next was the smoke decector that didnt work. I called the MFG of the detector and told them the problem. Then the problems started. It...
  29. firstone

    2013 North trai l26LRSS Where are the slide bulb seals that are supposed to be there????

    Brochure and web page makes a point to tell you about the two wiper seals and inner and outer bulb seals. I have no inner bulb seals just two wipper seals. The outside bulb seals are out of place and need to be moved so the slide does not close dead center on them leaving half the seal under the...
  30. firstone

    Looking for decent 30 amp surge protector

    Didn't realize after spending all this money on the new North Trail I would need all these expensive extras. Bad move on my part. You would think surge protection would be built in, learned something new again. Looking for 30 amp surge and reverse polarity check if you have one that works...
  31. firstone

    Spare bearings or more?

    (Spare) I have always carried a spare bearing set and hub for my single axle non brakes boat trailer. What should I carry for my dual axle with brakes? I have the Lippert brand 4400lb axles with 3500 lb bearing and seals. Should I buy a spare set of just bearings and a seal or more such as...
  32. firstone

    pre-made air slots in all windows??

    Why does my TT have pre-made slots in the bottom part of each window frame? Most of the frames have several that are there for a reason, is it to improve the insulation value....LOL RRRRRR What would happen if I plugged them or stuffed them with a breathable foam to stop dust from coming...
  33. firstone

    No flex shaft????

    I did not get a 1/4 drive flex shaft with my North Trail 26LRSS. Could it be in the unit some place???
  34. firstone

    Can you give me the basics?

    Just bought a North Trail 26LRSS. What do I need to know about axles and suspension. I am pretty familiar with wheel bearing but do I need to do anything to the suspension? What axles do I have? I got not paperwork on the Axles, suspension, brakes. Thank you in advance.
  35. firstone

    Circuit breaker didn't kill the power???

    Got the TT sitting in the yard and was in it today preping it for the next trip. Had the radio on and when I was ready to go to the house I decided to turn off all the breakers, but when I turned them off the radio was still playing? Also, have a breaker listed as GP or CP and have no idea...
  36. firstone

    How many times has this been asked? Sorry!

    New to the sight an RV. Want to carry a weapon when I travel just to protect us on the road. I don't have a conceal carry. Want to keep the weapon in the TT only. What are the rules? Different in every state? If while mobile and the weapon and ammo are seperate am I good to go? Thanks...
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