aluminum

  1. larry2c

    Sealing question for sides of Cruise Lite (aluminum sides)

    Our Cruise Lite is approaching 1 year old to us and about 18 months since it was built. The dealer was in Riverside CA and we live in San Diego so the trailer has spent its life in the land of the sun (I will defer to our Arizona neighbors, they beat us out on hot sun). Looking at the "seams"...
  2. AC

    Black Water Valve Handle With Long Aluminum Bar

    Hi all, I have a Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 5th wheel. When dumping the black water I cant close the valve. Ends up there is a long narrow aluminum bar that traverses from one side of the coach to the other and attaches to the valve stem. When pushing the handle the valve the bar bends...
  3. GO

    Aluminum or fiberglass

    Returned home from our latest camping trip and noticed that the spare tire mount had loosened and at some point and caused about a 6-inch tear in the rear skin. Question is whether the skin is aluminum or fiberglass? I can handle fiberglass repairs. If it's aluminum is Eternabond the easiest...
  4. CA

    Upgrade to Aluminum Bumper?

    Has anyone installed one of these yet? https://mount-n-lock.com/mnl-cargo-products/featured/safetystruts-ultralight-aluminum-4-inch-rv-replacement-bumper-kit Seems like it could solve several issues (weight of bikes, end caps, corrosion, etc.). We have a 2018 Shamrock 183 and I am seriously...
  5. 125992

    Large sliding window latch and aluminum strip falls off

    The aluminum strip with the window latch on the large sliding window has fallen off and I can't get it back on. The latch is mounted on an extruded aluminum strip (right in picture) which goes over rubber gasket (left in picture) which is on the edge of the window. Without the aluminum strip...
  6. MA

    Metal Filings (Aluminum) Near Corner of Schwintek Slide

    Have noticed metal filings (aluminum) on the bedroom carpet. Located near the rearmost corner of the wardrobe slide, under the corner of the slide (when slide is in). Has anyone noticed the same or know the cause and/or necessary repair? Am concerned.
  7. KA

    Frame construction type? Wood/Aluminum

    I cant locate what the frame construction style is for the 2018 and 2019 Stealth trailers. Are these wood or aluminum frames? The plant being in California has no documentation or videos on thier process. Thanks, /Agent K
  8. HU

    Welding Aluminum Frames?

    Hi Gang- Just short of calling FWC and /or ATC, I'm curious to know what the weekend warriors and full scale builders are using to weld their aluminum camper frames. I'm pricing out the options for a new welder and I'd love to hear what setups folks are running for frame repair or fabrication...
  9. TX

    Mounting a Winegard Travler and flat aluminum roof

    Has anyone attempted to mount a Winegard travelr on the roof of one of these things? Accuruired one from a friend, they are 50lbs and have a fairly small foorprint. I'm scared of the roof supporting the unit and the 16 screws to fasten it down and if I'm lucky actually able to find 2 trusses to...
  10. MF

    For Sale: Aluminum King Pin Stand

    $ 75.00
  11. GZ

    Aluminum Tank Industries Aux Tank and BakFlip MX4

    I looked thru the threads and found a couple of threads about aux tanks, but none that answered my specific question. I didn't want to take the chance of hijacking someone else's thread with my question, so here goes... Has anyone installed and Aluminum Tank Industries AUX46RIK in a 2009 to...
  12. RO

    FWC Stansard Aluminum Roof Rack $50

    Going to a modern rack system, willing to ship. Located: Everett WA Seller: Hunter
  13. OY

    A-Frame Aluminum edging warps/roof panel buckled

    There is a current thread: http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f221/flagstaff-t21tbhwse-thoughts-152399.html where a poster states: "a fair number of owners claiming that the aluminum edging where the lift is attached warps badly or even worse, the entire roof panel buckled and is visible...
  14. AD

    Ford SD Aluminum Body to Steel Mounting

    I have built a bracket to mount a Viair constant air system under my 2017 F250. The bracket is steel, and it is mounting to aluminum supports under the bed of the truck. I plan to use thin Kydex between the mounting locations to prevent corrosion. I may coat the plastic (Kydex) with...
  15. milkman55

    Valve extensions for Isata 3 with Aluminum Wheels

    I got a TPMS for my Isata 3 and want to replace the valves on the inner steel wheel duals with solid valves through my aluminum outer wheels using the appropriate rubber stabilizer grommet. From prior threads, I thought the factory aluminum wheels were Hispec brand, but on their website they...
  16. hook47

    Overspray Removal on Aluminum Polished Wheels

    Finally got around to polishing the wheels on my 2018 DX3 37 RB. Surprise, paint over spray on wheels. Tried Mother's Aluminum polish and powerball and some other stuff but without any luck. Tried searching, still no real answer. What chemical will remove the over spray without harming uncoated...
  17. Custom low profile aluminum flatbed for Four Wheel Campers Hawk model on Chevy 2500HD

    Custom low profile aluminum flatbed for Four Wheel Campers Hawk model on Chevy 2500HD

    Lightweight flatbed custom built for a Hawn on the Chevrolet 2500HD platform.
  18. HA

    Aluminum Joists

    I have a 2015 Silverback 33 ik .Wondering is there is any plumbing or electrical in the basement ceiling joists. Would like to drill holes in aluminum to attach hooks for holding cables .Attached a photo with red arrows pointing to area. Thanks Doug
  19. Bianchina3

    Polishing Corrigated Aluminum Siding

    I have aluminum siding and the paint is in good shape but i think it needs to be buffed/shined up. Every spring we remove the black streaks with LA's Awesome cleaner but there are still water spots and what looks like oxidation. Is there a method to do this? It is going to be a big job even...
  20. Forester Fred

    Stand alone RV shelters - polytarp vs aluminum

    I'm not sure what the proper name is for them but I've seen two basic types of portable shelters. One is essentially a larger version of the garage in a box - aluminum or steel framing with a heavy duty tarp over it. The other is steel framing with what looks like either aluminum or steel...
  21. CA

    Removing Dent From Front Aluminum Rock Guard

    Hi Everyone, I just picked up new trailer on Tuesday and had an unfortunate incident making a relatively sharp turn at the end of my cul-de-sac. The front of the trailer contacted the back of my truck, which put a small dent in the aluminum panel (I used to be able to make this turn with my old...
  22. tohara

    Aluminum Thread Plate Propane Cover

    I have connections with a manufacturing company & a metal supplier. I am designing a Aluminum Tread Plate, Propane tank Cover. I do not like that plastic tank cover they gave me when I bought my new trailer a few months back. I am having an engineer, help design & draft the tank cover w/lid...
  23. milkman55

    Isata 3 - Factory Spare Tire / Aluminum Wheels

    I didn't even know I had a spare underneath the 3FW until I looked on the last trip. I have the factory aluminum wheel upgrade, so 4 aluminum outside wheels and two steel rears. I thought I read the studs or lugs for the aluminum wheels were different than the steel. Where will the included...
  24. RI

    Andersen aluminum 5th wheel hitch

    We just purchased a new rockwood 8289ws,gvwr 10,500 lbs. Has anyone used one of these new hitches. Cheers Rick and Diana
  25. vnichols

    HiSpec Aluminum Wheel Broken Spokes

    Upgrading tires from "E" to "G" rated and got a call from my tire guy stating the wheels on the driver side of my 2016 Wildcat 327 CK have cracks through spokes! So thankful this was discovered as I can only imagine the devastation if there was a complete failure at 65 mph on highway...I am...

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