Re: is there a good Instructional on how to replace springs with gas struts for lifting roof?
Here
are two photos of my repairs. They are working fine. Carl.
On 9/26/2023 3:17 PM, Brian Hovander
via groups.io wrote:
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If you store the trailer with the roof panels lowered you speed
up the weakening of the dangerous torsion springs that can blow
out the end panels.? The most important thing is to keep the
flimsy plywood used to secure the lower part of the torsion
springs DRY!? Once wet the springs can blow out the end panels.
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I would need a picture explaining what strengthening you
envision accomplishing to comment.
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Re: is there a good Instructional on how to replace springs with gas struts for lifting roof?
If you store the trailer with the roof panels lowered you speed up the weakening of the dangerous torsion springs that can blow out the end panels.? The most important thing is to keep the flimsy plywood used to secure the lower part of the torsion springs DRY!? Once wet the springs can blow out the end panels.
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I would need a picture explaining what strengthening you envision accomplishing to comment.
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Re: is there a good Instructional on how to replace springs with gas struts for lifting roof?
Brian - Thanks for the time in putting together that extensive write up. Before you posted that link, I already found that article perhaps 2 weeks ago and found it very thorough. I appreciate so much time and explanation that went into the piece. In the idea of replacing the springs, I still think that eventually my walls will fail and i'd rather beat them to the punch. I store my Aliner opened up, which should eliminate alot of the pressure the walls would have applied if it was stored down, which hopefully will extent the time until the walls blowout. I don't have any difficulty opening the roof and lifting the roof panels at this point - I'm tall enough where getting them fully open isn't a challenge. I think when i do replace the springs, I'll add some additional support for the struts somewhere on the sidewalls. it seems like adding a diagonal beam from the frame to the corner (or something like this) for the strut to mount to would be a good idea to prevent introduction of more issues or just moving the blowout place from the corners to the sides LOL. I've got some time to think about stuff and the trailer certainly is holding up well and functioning great for us at the moment. I appreciate all the responses that everyone has provided.
John
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The best step we've found for our camping
trailer:
Camco Adjustable Height RV Step Stool (43676)
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Hi M.F.
I use
these exercise steps around my train layout. I found my at
Goodwill for a few bucks. Most have adjustments for height,
might be useful on a hill side.
Carl.
On 9/23/2023 8:24 AM, M.F. PERRY via
groups.io wrote:
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Dear A-frame Owners :
????????? My sister-in-law has a 2005 A-liner Expedition ; up
until recently , she has been searching for an additional step
to supplement the factory installed one . Her solution finally
resolved itself when she purchased what is called a "Yoga
Exercise Step" ; it is light weight and cost was less than $40
at Walmart ; she is very happy with it .
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Perry
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Dear A-frame Owners :
????????? My sister-in-law has a 2005 A-liner Expedition ; up
until recently , she has been searching for an additional step
to supplement the factory installed one . Her solution finally
resolved itself when she purchased what is called a "Yoga
Exercise Step" ; it is light weight and cost was less than $40
at Walmart ; she is very happy with it .
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? M.F. Perry
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Re: Remove adhesive from exterior
The warnings for methyl hydrate:
Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs (kidney, liver, eyes, and central nervous system) via inhalation, ingestion, and adsorption through skin. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources
The warnings for acetone:
Breathing moderate to high amounts of acetone for a short amount of time can irritate your nose, throat, lungs and eyes. It can also cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, a faster pulse, nausea, vomiting, effects on the blood, passing out and possible coma, and a shorter menstrual cycle in women.
I'd stick to the acetone.? It removes adhesive very well.? The warnings for methyl hydrate are scary, even if you do use protective clothing.? But you should still use heavy dishwashing gloves when using acetone.? The thin disposable gloves break up pretty quick.
The really old (2005?) Aliners had a paint on them that washed off with acetone.? The newer ones hold up to acetone well.? But test on a small patch before you start wiping on large quantities of solvent.
If you're removing weatherstripping that has an adhesive backing, be aware that the adhesive is actually a layer of two sided tape.? To remove it, you have to peel up the edge of the tape with a razorblade, then slowly pull it off, pulling gently so you don't break the tape.? The older the adhesive is, the harder it is to peel up before the tape breaks and you have to start over.
If you get the tape off, the sticky residue left over cleans off fairly easily with acetone.? If you don't get the tape off, the plastic of the tape does not dissolve with acetone and the adhesive just won't come off.
Alcohol doesn't remove adhesive very well and I wouldn't recommend using it.
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Re: Remove adhesive from exterior
Applying heat can helps as well. -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Remove adhesive from exterior
Marika,
I thought I was familiar with everything that was a cleaner, thinner, stripper, etc.? But this is a new one to me.? I always start with the least volatile, alcohol or mineral spirits.? When all else fails, I use xylene, with all appropriate precautions.?? -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
Dan, I was referring to your link.? The Shurflo is what I have. -- Don DeRyke Sunrise, Florida 2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.? Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: Remove adhesive from exterior
Hello
Marika:
I like
Goo-Gone and a putty knife. Even better is the scraper in an
oscillating tool, these take gunk off like butter with a hot
knife.
I think
Goo-Gone is a oil / citrus based solvent and hasn't etched
anything plastic I've used it on.
Carl.
On 9/22/2023 11:52 AM, Marika
Stephenson wrote:
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I'm replacing the rubber gasket on my Aliner exterior and have
seen suggestions for acetone and isopropyl alcohol for removing
the old adhesive. ?Has anyone used methyl hydrate? ?I find this
the best product to remove adhesive but I'm not sure if it will
damage the finish.
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
Hello
Bill:
I'm not
familiar with your faucet. Potential causes: 1) The faucet is
damaged and needs repair / replacement. 2) The seals dried out
in storage and shrunk until they leaked, if this is the case
the leaks might seal them selves with time.
Do you
know the brand / manufacturer of the faucet? They might have a
rebuild kit.
The kit
and time might be more trouble than just replacing the faucet.
You might check marine supply stores, expensive boats often
have better quality fittings, they are always more expensive!
Carl.
On 9/22/2023 12:25 PM, William Balassi
via groups.io wrote:
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Hi, Carl. ?Here's a picture
of the faucet (without the swing arm). ?It's leaking in two
places: between the on/off handle and the body and from the
faucet. ?I was on city water with a pressure reducer.
Does this faucet have a
gasket? A ball mechanism? Both? ?In either case, how do I
access the inside of the unit without damaging it? ?Does the
on/off handle pop off?
Thanks, I appreciate whatever
help you can offer.
Bill?
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
Hi, Carl. ?Here's a picture of the faucet (without the swing arm). ?It's leaking in two places: between the on/off handle and the body and from the faucet. ?I was on city water with a pressure reducer.
Does this faucet have a gasket? A ball mechanism? Both? ?In either case, how do I access the inside of the unit without damaging it? ?Does the on/off handle pop off?
Thanks, I appreciate whatever help you can offer.
Bill?
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, 05:14:02 PM MDT, Carl <carl.blum@...> wrote:
Hi
Bill:
Can you
send us a photo of the faucet so we know which one is leaking.
Is it leaking on city pressure, or just the pump?
We had
a leak in ours after a freezing camp out. The faucet
manufacturer sent us new parts that fixed it.
Carl.
On 9/21/2023 6:31 PM, William Balassi
via groups.io wrote:
I have a leaking sink faucet
in my 2015 ALiner Expedition. ?How do I determine why it's
leaking and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
Bill Balassi
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Remove adhesive from exterior
I'm replacing the rubber gasket on my Aliner exterior and have seen suggestions for acetone and isopropyl alcohol for removing the old adhesive. ?Has anyone used methyl hydrate? ?I find this the best product to remove adhesive but I'm not sure if it will damage the finish.
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
No pic came across or link, but I think I know the type of faucet your referring too.? My aliner came with the kind of faucet that doesn't swivel. The faucet I referenced was the same model that was in my 2016 scout minus the electric switch (just don't use the switch part).
On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 6:04 AM, Don DeRyke via groups.io <DERYKED@...> wrote: Dan, this is what came with my 2009.? I am planning to redo the counters and was going to replace mine because it's discolored.? But I may try to clean it up somehow.? I couldn't find anything I liked better, and it the process I discovered it swiveled in 3 directions, not just 2.? Perhaps you missed that feature as well.
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Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida?
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
Dan, this is what came with my 2009.? I am planning to redo the counters and was going to replace mine because it's discolored.? But I may try to clean it up somehow.? I couldn't find anything I liked better, and it the process I discovered it swiveled in 3 directions, not just 2.? Perhaps you missed that feature as well.
--
Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida?
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
Previous TV 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 ltr EcoBoost engine.
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
My faucet started leaking a few years ago, I found a replacement on amazon.? It has been working for the last 4 years no issues.
I also use a pressure regulator (25psi) model
SHURFLO (94-009-10 White Electric Faucet
On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 4:14 PM, Carl <carl.blum@...> wrote:
Hi
Bill:
Can you
send us a photo of the faucet so we know which one is leaking.
Is it leaking on city pressure, or just the pump?
We had
a leak in ours after a freezing camp out. The faucet
manufacturer sent us new parts that fixed it.
Carl.
On 9/21/2023 6:31 PM, William Balassi
via groups.io wrote:
I have a leaking sink faucet
in my 2015 ALiner Expedition. ?How do I determine why it's
leaking and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
Bill Balassi
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Re: How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
Hi
Bill:
Can you
send us a photo of the faucet so we know which one is leaking.
Is it leaking on city pressure, or just the pump?
We had
a leak in ours after a freezing camp out. The faucet
manufacturer sent us new parts that fixed it.
Carl.
On 9/21/2023 6:31 PM, William Balassi
via groups.io wrote:
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I have a leaking sink faucet
in my 2015 ALiner Expedition. ?How do I determine why it's
leaking and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
Bill Balassi
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How to fix leaking sink faucet in ALiner
I have a leaking sink faucet in my 2015 ALiner Expedition. ?How do I determine why it's leaking and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
Bill Balassi
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Re: is there a good Instructional on how to replace springs with gas struts for lifting roof?
There are several articles on this subject.? I was asked to write a how-to article and agreed if the request person would proof read it until it was clear and easy to understand.? It is in the group files at:
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?Adding Gas Spring Roof Panel Lift Assistance.pdf (groups.io)
You might want to read this file as a starting point.
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Carl
Brian Hovander
Don DeRyke
