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Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Last camping trip of the year. Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Newnan, GA
Campsite set up after windy & rainy morning.
Chattahoochee River - view from trail tower.
Sunset over walking trail.
Nice park - newest park in Georgia - nice campsites, most fairly private. Great walking trails.
Chuck & Carol
Campsite set up after windy & rainy morning.
Chattahoochee River - view from trail tower.
Sunset over walking trail.
Nice park - newest park in Georgia - nice campsites, most fairly private. Great walking trails.
Chuck & Carol
400 mods
added shelving to the closet it gives you five shelves 16 7/8 x 26.5 an amazing amount of storage that's removable and adjustable.
Color Matching Trim
The stock white plastic and metal trim on the gray walls always bothered me. TonyD inspired me to paint all trim to match the factory gray accents. I think its one of the better mods I've done. All the trim was easily removed except for the water inlet to the fresh tank. Had to very carefully mask around it. The square port to the left of the shore power inlet is for an additional coax cable.
Note the missing grab bar:
The factory white grab bar did not want to accept the gray paint, so I searched for the stock bar in gray. After several hours on the Internet and phone calls to the manufacturer, I took a chance on the Camco 42173 from Camping World. Photo of the holes for the factory handle:
The Camco unit fit almost perfectly (use the old screws from the factory grab bar as they are slightly smaller). BTW, it also comes in black for those of you who might be interested.
I also painted the two Norcold vents in the front of the trailer so they too match.
Note the missing grab bar:
The factory white grab bar did not want to accept the gray paint, so I searched for the stock bar in gray. After several hours on the Internet and phone calls to the manufacturer, I took a chance on the Camco 42173 from Camping World. Photo of the holes for the factory handle:
The Camco unit fit almost perfectly (use the old screws from the factory grab bar as they are slightly smaller). BTW, it also comes in black for those of you who might be interested.
I also painted the two Norcold vents in the front of the trailer so they too match.
Re: Avia Owners...?
I think the Avia is going to be a stretch for most tow vehicles that are NOT full framed trucks. The Colorado qualifies, BUT it needs to have ratings for 700 pounds of hitch weight, check that and you will have your answer.
My personal opinion is full sized trucks only for safety with some margin and it probably is best with a 3/4 ton rather than 1/2 ton rating and of course some sort of sway control if not a full WDH.
My personal opinion is full sized trucks only for safety with some margin and it probably is best with a 3/4 ton rather than 1/2 ton rating and of course some sort of sway control if not a full WDH.
Re: Winter Use of our [email protected]
Please note this rock guard is not intended to protect the pipe/valves from direct contact with a solid object (the ground). This will only protect the Flex Seal covered insulated tape from road debris during transit. I sit back now and contemplate all the hours and frustration experienced during this project. Will it work? Time will tell. Could NuCamp have designed a truly 4 Seasons trailer? Absolutely yes. There were so many unexpected problems that cropped up based on factory design considerations. The bottom line is I love my trailer. I love the craftsmanship of the wood cabinets. I even love the fine, thin lines of caulk throughout the cabin. This is a great trailer right off the dealer’s lot. If we can make it better with a little of extra effort, let’s go for it.
Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, @TerryV6! I hope all is well on your home front. This week I’ll be moving into my new home with not only a large workshop, but also a heated and air conditioned 24x36 barn for [email protected] storage and other play toys. There should also be the addition of a senior rescue cattle dog snuck into the mix😉. After a few weeks of hard work, I’ll finally be able to get back into a slower lifestyle which will include my woodworking.
Re: Frame cracks where tongue bolts to frame
I have a 2015 [email protected] 320 which I bought used a year ago. I had no idea to look at the frame for cracks until reading about it on this forum. I contacted Pleasant Valley who told me to contact NuCamp. NuCamp shipped out two steel reinforcing brackets that required 10 bolt holes to be drilled in the frame to reinforce it. It took a lot of time laying on my back and side to drill a total of 20 holes, 10 on each side. The drivers side required I remove the plastic cover for the shower trap which was no big deal. It is now all done and looks very strong. I live in California so a trip to Ohio was out of the question. I appreciate NuCamp sending the brackets.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon coast. Thanksgiving dinner at the beach.
That is as high as the Sun gets this time of year. Looking south.
That is as high as the Sun gets this time of year. Looking south.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! Part 2
Beaver’s Bend State Park, Oklahoma. It’s good to live in the south in November. 70 degree days, 40 degree nights. Trout weren’t biting much, but still a nice weekend.
Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
And, just when you thought you'd never hear from me again....HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Travel safe & eat way too much! 