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by silverloaf
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:35 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 2768

Re: Hello

Welcome Steve! I’m sure someone in this forum can help you with information.
by silverloaf
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: AC hole size
Replies: 7
Views: 11035

Re: AC hole size

Razorback wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:25 am Here you go

https://www.recpro.com/content/RP-AC350 ... Manual.pdf
What has been your personal experience with brand and model?
by silverloaf
Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 24260

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Check if the hole in the axle and the new bushing have a taper. I'm beginning to think the old Ford stamped control arms were tapered to keep the bushing snug.
by silverloaf
Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 24260

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Check if the hole in the axle and the new bushing have a taper. I'm beginning to think the old Ford stamped control arms were tapered to keep the bushing snug.
by silverloaf
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:09 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 24260

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Looks familiar. The rubber bushing is encased in a metal sleeve . It is the sleeve that is difficult to separate from the the axle. I seem to recall it may have been tack-welded. After beating my brains out to remove the old bushing, I headed to a repair facility with a press. Just a reminder the bu...
by silverloaf
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Topic: Tow Capacity and the 80% rule
Replies: 6
Views: 14164

Re: Tow Capacity and the 80% rule

Yours is certainly prudent advise.There is a tendency to think the towing specifications on the door jamb have no limitations on time in service. Many people are perplexed when their new tow-friendly vehicle takes a dump 6 years later in the mountains of Colorado. There is a lot to be said about hav...
by silverloaf
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: AC hole size
Replies: 7
Views: 11035

Re: AC hole size

I would get up on the roof, remove the cover and see if you can get any pics and dimensions. Data rules in projects like this.
by silverloaf
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Replies: 9
Views: 18558

Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own

Gotta love those barn finds!
by silverloaf
Sun Oct 03, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 6
Views: 1925

Re: New member

We had planned on installing vinyl plank in our trailer. But everything I had read recommended against it. The issue was the effect of seasonal ambient temperature and moisture change. The planking has to float (so to speak) which requires clearance set-backs. We chose a light commercial linoleum pr...