Recent content by Wendell-R

You can also use an X-Lock to shorten an extension cable. Both the recommended "shortening" configuration of the XLock and the daisy chain have limits though - can't easily shorten it to less than 1/3 of its overall length. Instead, use the X-Lock in "belay (lowering)" configuration but...

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It's also completely usable with the top down. I can sit up and use the table as well as sit up in bed and read or use the laptop. I was going to get the canvas insulation package until I realized that it would be a lot easier just to drop the top if it's cold out. Mine is 7' 5" with a fan and...

Interesting question! I don't remember asking if there was a warranty and still don't know to be honest. The only issue I've really had was a problem with the Dometic furnace sail switch. They offered to swap it out, but I opted to upgrade it to a Truma because of the variable fan speed. To be...

Timbrens have some pretty specific needs about mounting them to handle the twisting loads exerted on the frame rails. You'd probably need a special cross member independent of the existing frame at least. Some discussion of this here.

I had ours built with USB accessible on each side. It came with 1 double USB and 1 12v CLA. I did swap both the USB outlets and the 12v CLA for Blue Sea Systems models which support higher current than it came with to charge the tablets. That gives me 4 USB ports per side. Turned out to never...

Given the tight, right-angle bends in the wires in the boxes, I'm thinking that they're using solid wire, not stranded as I don't think stranded would hold that shape? I'm assuming that RV's are the same as boats where the ABYC doesn't allow solid wire because the vibration will eventually cause...

It locks in place by "lowering" it all the way - the pin (blue arrow) will fit into one of the holes (red arrows) - after the load is off, you can spin it around to select the hole corresponding to the angle you want it locked at:

I've got the Truma instant option. It recirculates so you don't waste the significant water volume in the piping. There is a supply side water line and a return side for hot water plus a supply side cold line. Highly recommended.

I built them - they are extremely handy! They fit on the lower front shelf when the bed isn't setup. They have slots for an iPad, a phone, a coffee mug, glasses and a catchall space. Initially, I thought of them to keep the two sections of mattress together, but with a fitted sheet, it probably...

If it's got that right angle bracket, that probably meets the reinforcement requirement - sleeving is probably just one option.

While this won't help Dale, it appears that the Timbren itself didn't fail and that the newer Summits don't have the design flaw that his has. Timbren says there are 3 acceptable ways to handle the torsion that caused Beastie's failure - the first 2 require use of the inboard mounting holes -...

Ouch! This looks like beastie: It doesn't look like this early trailer has the structural crossmember shown here: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/mission-overland-trailer-owners-page.205103/page-59#post-2830697 A lot of collateral damage somehow? Did the frame get all twisted as...

Sorry, I'm no help around Bend. Is your trailer stranded out in the boonies or did you get it to Bend somehow? Do you know if you had the HD 3500 lb axles (same design as the 5000 lb axles, just with a softer damper) or the regular ones? Pics will definitely be interesting.

Need better chocks for sure: It has a compact design for easy storage; folds to 14.5" X 12.75" X 4.5" with 1 pin making it very easy to use. The Scotch & Snatch has corrosion resistant zinc plating and doubles as a wheel chock. It's made in the USA, start to finish. It was developed for...