Jack, I think they were Marathon, but I'm not really sure. They were on the trailer when I bought it a year ago January and the dealer had the trailer on his lot, which was in Sandy, Oregon, for a year. I had nearly 3000 miles on the tires when I had the first separation last October and had not used the trailer since then.
I know there have been several negative reports on Carlisle's, but that is what I purchased and they are also a load range D. For another $50.00 I got full replacement on any of the four tires if they fail for reasons other than a mechanical issue, so if I experienced tread separation, the tire would be replaced at not cost. And the tires were fresh, with a manufacture date of February 2015.
When in Las Cruces last weekend we had a lot of rain and Sunday evening discovered the Fantastic Fan vent was leaking onto our bed. (We always have extra bedding) so all I could do was get the "ole" duct tape and tape all around the edges of the vent garnish and then tape plastic trash bags on top of the bed blanket. We had continued rain through Sunday night and the duct tape kept us dry until early Monday morning when it finally gave out and water started dripping on the plastic trash bags.Today was "under the Hi-Lo" day:
Did the lift system maintenance which included inspecting and lubricating the hydraulic ram, guide rod, cables and pulleys.
Inspected the underside for any damage, leaks, things flopping in the wind, etc. Found that one of the screws that hold the strap which supports the gray water tank piping was missing in action so put in a new one.
Lubricated stabilizer jacks and entry step pivot points.
Checked and cleaned the propane regulator vent, then pressurized the propane system and performed a soap bubble leak test on all mechanical joints under the trailer and where the tubing connects to the water heater, fridge and heater.
Since I was down there, I checked all the bolts that connect the axle to the frame and back side of the wheels. Also checked the wheel torque and topped off the tire air.
At times, I found myself humming "Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters!
Thought about re-packing the wheel bearings but they were done less than a year ago and have only about 1,000 miles on them so will wait until next season.
Still need to lubricate the pulleys and cables that are accessible from inside the trailer. That's after lunch!
When in Las Cruces last weekend we had a lot of rain and Sunday evening discovered the Fantastic Fan vent was leaking onto our bed. (We always have extra bedding) so all I could do was get the "ole" duct tape and tape all around the edges of the vent garnish and then tape plastic trash bags on top of the bed blanket. We had continued rain through Sunday night and the duct tape kept us dry until early Monday morning when it finally gave out and water started dripping on the plastic trash bags.
Bet you can't guess what I've been doing the last several days. Today I finished calking topside around the vent, after cleaning all the old stuff and I will wait a few days before I test with water on the topside.If it leaks I will pull the fan out and re-install
Thank goodness for duct tape though- everyone should take a roll with 'em when camping. Hope your repair goes well but don't let Gov. Jerry catch you "wasting" water when you test it!Thought I would do that after dark.Welcome back, Garry! Sorry to hear about the leaking.
I'm going to use putty tape to make a dam around the vent and then add water. Not sure if it will work but I will give it a shot. As far as the wasted water, I thought I would forego two glasses of water for the day and just drink two beers, that way the water thing should be pretty even.
Lesson learned! I removed all of the sealing tape and Dicor sealer from around the Fantastic Fan Vent frame, using mineral spirits to remove all the goop. This is where I must have had a brain fart. Later on that. After cleaning with Simple Green and then a rinse with water I let everything dry and then caulked around the frame of the fan. I then let everything dry for several days and made a dam around the fan framing and filled with water, using paper towels on the inside of the trailer to detect for leaks, which it did in a big way. Now back to the brain fart. I was using mineral spirits to clean the old tape and caulk, which also softened the butyl tape under the frame of the fan, Well duh!!! This is where the the lights should have started flashing and I would have awaken from my repair stupor. The butyl tape remained soft and did not provide any sealing capability and also affected the Dicor sealer.When in Las Cruces last weekend we had a lot of rain and Sunday evening discovered the Fantastic Fan vent was leaking onto our bed. (We always have extra bedding) so all I could do was get the "ole" duct tape and tape all around the edges of the vent garnish and then tape plastic trash bags on top of the bed blanket. We had continued rain through Sunday night and the duct tape kept us dry until early Monday morning when it finally gave out and water started dripping on the plastic trash bags.
Bet you can't guess what I've been doing the last several days. Today I finished calking topside around the vent, after cleaning all the old stuff and I will wait a few days before I test with water on the topside.If it leaks I will pull the fan out and re-install
Lesson learned! I removed all of the sealing tape and Dicor sealer from around the Fantastic Fan Vent frame, using mineral spirits to remove all the goop. This is where I must have had a brain fart. Later on that. After cleaning with Simple Green and then a rinse with water I let everything dry and then caulked around the frame of the fan. I then let everything dry for several days and made a dam around the fan framing and filled with water, using paper towels on the inside of the trailer to detect for leaks, which it did in a big way. Now back to the brain fart. I was using mineral spirits to clean the old tape and caulk, which also softened the butyl tape under the frame of the fan, Well duh!!! This is where the the lights should have started flashing and I would have awaken from my repair stupor. The butyl tape remained soft and did not provide any sealing capability and also affected the Dicor sealer.
So, I removed all the new caulking I had applied, completely removed the Fantastic Fan, cleaned everything again, applied new butyl tape, installed the fan and Dicor self leveling sealant. Moral of the lesson.....don’t take shortcuts.
Glad to hear the lift system is working properly. This is usually one of the more frustrating repairs. Lots of luck with the renovation.
Pinn, the roof on my unit also need cleaning. You help me next week and I will help you the second Tuesday of the following week.Washed and waxed and removed the black streaks from The UFO yesterday. I found that LA's Awesome cleaning solutions work well at removing the black streaks...
Anyone want to come help clean the roof tonight??
