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Yesterday, 08:50 PMI use these as replacements for the saddle pins & use padlocks elsewhere....9 replies | 225 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:24 AMI had a Reese 16k hitch that failed 800 miles from home. A one inch grade 8 bolt for the head pivot sheared. I couldn't trust it any more, so when I...16 replies | 685 view(s)
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05-20-2023, 10:30 PMI don't think he did the work naked:eek:I believe he did it with a Tyvek suit, gloves, goggles and a mask on. He was born at night, just not last...22 replies | 2937 view(s)
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05-20-2023, 10:12 AMGronk1 replied to a thread tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBS in Leveling SystemsI also have a B&W. Most people don't tug test, but I do. After hitching the truck to the trailer I will bring up the landing gear. As said, one will...23 replies | 1444 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 08:58 PMMy RV guy did it. When I had a leaking slide cylinder I made the mistake of taking it to a dealer as it was under warranty. They cut the coroplast &...22 replies | 2937 view(s)
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05-18-2023, 08:36 AMI believe they were. Stopped in Kingman for fuel, checked all tires with a heat gun, thumped 'em with my bat & ran my hand all around each trailer...14 replies | 1777 view(s)
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05-17-2023, 09:42 AMAfter the fact, but my coroplast was taken down twice for repair to a slide cylinder & dump valve replacement then reattached. A quality repair shop...22 replies | 2937 view(s)
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05-17-2023, 09:36 AM^^^ I blew out a Goodyear ST on my last 5th wheel between Kingman AZ & Vegas. Put on the spare to get to Vegas then bought a Cooper LT to use as the...14 replies | 1777 view(s)
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05-17-2023, 09:27 AMDon't know the year of your Solitude, but on my '18 when needed I relevel manually.17 replies | 1422 view(s)
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05-16-2023, 04:10 PMIf your tank is aluminum there is no need for an anode rod. They are there to be sacrificed in steel tanks instead of the tanks themselves.8 replies | 443 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 09:54 AMMy BIL & sister have two EV's, a Tesla & an Audi. They live in the L.A. area only charge at home and, well, basically go nowhere. He's a retired pro...84 replies | 9167 view(s)
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05-09-2023, 09:22 PMI had a HF one worked well for the trailer. Gave it to a friend that was burned out a couple years ago and bought a Husky. It reaches the torque my...28 replies | 2660 view(s)
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05-09-2023, 09:46 AMMy DW has air tags for her cats & one for the dog, not sure I would want one for our trailer. Probably wouldn't want the it back after it is trashed.40 replies | 3398 view(s)
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05-06-2023, 11:46 AMA lot of the lousy electrical here is the result of mismanagement by PG&E. It has had a threatened government takeover it has gotten so bad. I...84 replies | 9167 view(s)
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05-05-2023, 08:37 PMLIB, learn something everyday. I'm used to the old turbos that were oil cooled & fried when you shut them off hot. Probably will still idle it down...45 replies | 6233 view(s)
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05-05-2023, 08:22 PM^^^^^^That is what I've read. California has or is going to ban the sale of gas-powered small engines-think weed eaters, mowers, generators. But you...84 replies | 9167 view(s)
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05-05-2023, 07:55 PMI had Firestones on my '09 Ford. They had cages that the bags sat on that collapsed after six months, lifetime warranty is only for the bags not the...24 replies | 2101 view(s)
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05-03-2023, 10:40 AMI'll idle when I hitch, pull up landing/stabilizing gear & do walk around checking lights, bumping tires & check campsite. Truck will warm...45 replies | 6233 view(s)
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04-25-2023, 01:30 PMGronk1 replied to a thread Water Filter and a Few Questions Regarding De-winterizing New 297 RSTS in Plumbing and Water SystemsI sanitize at the beginning of the season & when the trailer sits for a couple of months between uses. We drink bottled water, but brush our teeth...12 replies | 1250 view(s)
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04-19-2023, 11:27 AMGronk1 replied to a thread Location of the bedroom slide mechanism on a 310GK? in General DiscussionI wash the tracks along with the rest of the trailer, then dry them off with the rest of the trailer with a compressed air. Then I get out the bent...5 replies | 501 view(s)
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04-19-2023, 11:09 AMWe do the same as Ken. We try to stay 4-5 miles out of town(s), disconnect run to town for fuel & dinner. We b in no hurry. If we have a long run the...22 replies | 4552 view(s)
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04-18-2023, 10:38 AMI have no issues with my B&W...but I did a lot of chugging in college.:cool:42 replies | 5120 view(s)
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04-18-2023, 10:34 AMEarly on we left them in place while moving as they stayed in place on our last trailer, this trailer not so much. They are cut to loose. We now keep...26 replies | 3937 view(s)
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04-16-2023, 12:08 PMWe have an Iceco, we use it to make runs to Costco in Reno (100mi.) during the summer heat. keeps our cold stuff cold. We also keep it in the...7 replies | 445 view(s)
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04-16-2023, 11:54 AMI'm Not sure on your 303, but on my Solitude, the bathroom sink & shower utilize one tank & the kitchen sink the other. Somone with a 303 should...20 replies | 2472 view(s)
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04-11-2023, 02:30 PMRon Nash left Thor in 1993 to start Northwood Mfg. (Nash, Arctic Fox etc.) in La Grande Or. because of the junk Thor was putting out. To many private...3 replies | 566 view(s)
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04-11-2023, 01:52 PMCongrats on the new to you trailer & welcome to the forum. Lots of good info from lots of experienced members.8 replies | 497 view(s)
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04-11-2023, 10:54 AMI use sealant on tires of my bicycle, riding mower & yard trailer but not on my trailer tires. If you use those cans of fix-a-flat (do they still...5 replies | 605 view(s)
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04-11-2023, 10:42 AMMy repair facility charges about $140 per hour, $165 for mobile service & $175-$180 for warranty work. He justifies that rate as warranty providers...6 replies | 721 view(s)
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04-10-2023, 05:26 PMGronk1 replied to a thread About to be new RV owners help please in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsLike FT4NOW said, rv repair or mobile. The nearest GD dealer to me is 100 miles away. Didn't buy from them, they would take my 5th in but would put...26 replies | 3551 view(s)
About Gronk1
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About Gronk1
- Location:
- Northern California
- Interests:
- Bicycling (road, mtn) fishun, huntun, campun
- Occupation:
- retired
- Product Line:
- Solitude
- Model Year:
- 2018
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Paul, Sue & Wonder Dog Zane
'18 Solitude 310 GK
"15 F-350 6.7, DRW, CC
'18 Solitude 310 GK
"15 F-350 6.7, DRW, CC
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05-27-2023
- 06:03 PM - Mannyjt clicked Thanks for this post: tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBS by Gronk1Good morning, Did the...
05-25-2023
- 04:55 PM - retired_engineer clicked Likes for this post: California Diesel Truck Ban by Gronk1A lot of the lousy...
- 05:03 AM - IBEW Sparky clicked Likes for this post: Coroplast repair by Gronk1I highly doubt that all...
05-21-2023
- 05:16 AM - xrated clicked Likes for this post: tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBS by Gronk1Good morning, Did the...
05-19-2023
- 02:26 PM - SGT ROC clicked Likes for this post: Coroplast repair by Gronk1After the fact, but my...
05-18-2023
- 08:10 AM - Keebler clicked Likes for this post: Anode Rod For Water heater by Gronk1Good afternoon. My water...
05-09-2023
- 10:02 AM - Super_Design_16_21 clicked Likes for this post: GPS tracking device for theft by Gronk1My DW has air tags for...
05-05-2023
- 08:04 PM - Merk44 clicked Likes for this post: Air Bag install by Gronk1I had Firestones on my...
05-04-2023
- 07:17 AM - jleonard clicked Likes for this post: The scourge of idling by Gronk1I'll idle when I hitch,...
05-01-2023
- 07:41 PM - bricknhank clicked Likes for this post: Chugging Problem by Gronk1I have no issues with my...
05-20-2023
- 11:23 AM - CoChris mentioned Gronk1 in post tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBS...ks Hoopy Frood and Gronk1 nailed it. Ours wor...
03-28-2023
- 01:55 PM - dryfly mentioned Gronk1 in post Bearing Brands - are some brands really better than OEM Dexter?Gronk1 None of us prefer b...
02-24-2023
- 10:21 AM - quicksilver_rx7 mentioned Gronk1 in post 2600RB toilet water fill issue...e to the seal, as Gronk1 mentioned. You can m...
- 10:03 AM - Gronk1 mentioned Maximus216 in post Would You Tow a 2022 320MKS with a 2022 F250 Lariat 6.7?...level the truck. Maximus216 I put shrader valves...
- 10:02 AM - Fsalmy mentioned Gronk1 in post 2600RB toilet water fill issue...ase to the seal, as Gronk1 mentioned. You can m...
02-13-2023
- 02:17 PM - Gronk1 mentioned Malco1 in post Greasing Jaws of B&W Companion?... to happen once. As Malco1 said, with a lock th...
06-20-2022
- 12:01 PM - Canyonlight mentioned Gronk1 in post I joined flat spring club... :doh: As Paul Gronk1 mentioned, we too ha...
01-21-2022
- 07:48 PM - uwskier mentioned Gronk1 in post New 2600RB delivered today, yaay. Super weak brakes, boooo....heated. I reckon Gronk1 is correct that tran...
11-13-2021
- 06:56 PM - CoChris mentioned Gronk1 in post Trash Cans in Solitude 310..., we do the same as Gronk1 and use the trash li...
10-30-2021
- 08:06 PM - Devanl mentioned Gronk1 in post Winter travel (2800BH)...question. Thanks! Gronk1 are you saying that ...
10-28-2021
- 11:12 AM - Devanl mentioned Gronk1 in post Rear bumper bike rackGronk1, I like that idea bu...
08-24-2021
- 02:41 PM - Canyonlight mentioned Gronk1 in post Delaminating... Keep us posted. Gronk1 - Paul you were pret...
06-07-2021
- 08:54 PM - MN-Mark mentioned Gronk1 in post Knocked myself out...her’s Day. Gronk1 “At least when...
05-30-2023
- 07:09 AM - [email protected] quoted Gronk1 in post Padlocks for B&WI use these as replacements...
05-27-2023
- 01:59 PM - GNRWhite quoted Gronk1 in post tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBSI also have a B&W. Most peo...
05-20-2023
- 10:30 PM - Gronk1 quoted huntindog in post Coroplast repairI highly doubt that all of the...
- 10:03 PM - smullinax quoted Gronk1 in post tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBSI also have a B&W. Most peo...
- 05:29 PM - huntindog quoted Gronk1 in post Coroplast repairMy RV guy did it. When I ha...
- 10:46 AM - ajg617 quoted Gronk1 in post tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBSI also have a B&W. Most peo...
- 10:12 AM - Gronk1 quoted smullinax in post tug test with front hydraulic jacks not retracting simultaneously - 378MBSGood morning, Did the first pu...
05-19-2023
- 08:58 PM - Gronk1 quoted huntindog in post Coroplast repairCoroplast is orignally install...
- 03:28 PM - huntindog quoted Gronk1 in post Coroplast repairAfter the fact, but my coro...
05-18-2023
- 08:36 AM - Gronk1 quoted Hoopy Frood in post first blowoutWere the Goodyear ST tires, the ...
05-17-2023
- 09:49 AM - Hoopy Frood quoted Gronk1 in post first blowout^^^ I blew out a Goodyear S...
05-16-2023
- 04:10 PM - Gronk1 quoted Maddgopher in post Anode Rod For Water heaterGood afternoon. My water heater...
05-10-2023
- 03:33 PM - Jerryr quoted Gronk1 in post California Diesel Truck BanMy BIL & sister have two EV...
05-05-2023
- 09:46 PM - A.Texas.Yankee quoted Gronk1 in post The scourge of idlingAnd for the Ford guys that ...
- 09:22 PM - Redapple63 quoted Gronk1 in post California Diesel Truck Ban^^^^^^That is what I've rea...
- 08:37 PM - Gronk1 quoted johndeerefarmer in post The scourge of idlingFord diesels with pilot injection ar...
05-03-2023
- 12:46 PM - ManageIT quoted Gronk1 in post The scourge of idlingI'll idle when I hitch, pul...
04-16-2023
- 01:24 PM - WhittleBurner quoted Gronk1 in post Should both gray tank equalize levelsI'm Not sure on your 303, b...
- 12:08 PM - Gronk1 quoted docque in post 12 volt cooler questionThat is one that I was look...
- 11:54 AM - Gronk1 quoted anderstd3 in post Should both gray tank equalize levelsCould it be that 1 tank is jus...
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