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Re: UCamp 18 rally ( replace your rear stabilizers with true scissor levelers)
PS: @Dalehelman, one more question..
In looking at your drawing of the steel plate, is it not important where the holes are drilled relative to the ends of the plate? They appear to be different at each end, but not sure of exact placement as shown. Thanks.
Oops, I should have said two more questions..
I'm wondering what your general approach is to leveling with the jacks, particularly left-to-right. Obviously both Jack's need to be down for stabilizing, so would you put down the one on the uphill side first, so you can then level left-right with the downhill one? Then do the tongue jack last? But if the tongue needed to go down, then you might be lifting the uphill jack if weight shifts to the uphill wheel. So, maybe the answer is "it depends", or maybe do a rough front-to-back first?
In looking at your drawing of the steel plate, is it not important where the holes are drilled relative to the ends of the plate? They appear to be different at each end, but not sure of exact placement as shown. Thanks.
Oops, I should have said two more questions..
I'm wondering what your general approach is to leveling with the jacks, particularly left-to-right. Obviously both Jack's need to be down for stabilizing, so would you put down the one on the uphill side first, so you can then level left-right with the downhill one? Then do the tongue jack last? But if the tongue needed to go down, then you might be lifting the uphill jack if weight shifts to the uphill wheel. So, maybe the answer is "it depends", or maybe do a rough front-to-back first?
Re: Acopower 120W Portable Solar Suitcase
We have a couple GioSolar panels VHB mounted on top, and with all the hail storms we may have picked up the delamination / moisture intrusion issue. After a rain I won't get back up to 20-30V for two or three days. Looked at some other Amazon offerings on flex solar panels in anticipation of Prime day. One said weather resistant for "tender rains". 
That's one of the many ways the suitcase panels are better than permanent mountings... they don't have to be out in the less than tender rain and hail.
That's one of the many ways the suitcase panels are better than permanent mountings... they don't have to be out in the less than tender rain and hail. 
Re: Hitching up?
I use this to hitch up. Pretty cool invention. Simple and effective. https://unclenormsmarineproducts.com/collections/frontpage/products/never-miss-hitch-system
Re: Security Accessories - recommendations
@SueBC, wouldn't expect you to break the bank, but if you're going to pay the price of a [email protected], why not spend a reasonable amount to protect that investment. We have the brahma lock (wheel lock). It is a Canadian product and the manufacturer claims that no trailer with a brahma lock has ever been stolen. Those yellow or orange claw or clamp types will grind off or break if thieves can drag the trailer only a few feet. A sledgehammer defeats them with one whack. We also use a hitch and a coupler lock as theft deterrent back-ups. At home, the trailer is about 10/12 feet from my bedroom window and is behind a 6' high solid wood fence. You may not feel the need where you're located, but we live in a very suburban environment, and are only 5/6 miles from the southern border of Detroit. There are videos posted here on the forum about the security of coupler, hitch and wheel locks. Good luck with all of your research. It's all part of the adventure. -Denise
Re: TAB400 Shower Faucet Leak ?
@PamandJohnUpNorth, please contact [email protected] This is a known problem and they know how to fix it, and rather quickly, I might add. They fixed mine before I left the factory, before it was a problem.
No, it is not something I can fix. Trust me, you do not want ME around plumbing......something about how my brother taught me plumbing and it entailed breaking 3 pieces to replace one;)
No, it is not something I can fix. Trust me, you do not want ME around plumbing......something about how my brother taught me plumbing and it entailed breaking 3 pieces to replace one;)
Re: TAB400 Shower Faucet Leak ?
I have had to fix this on my 400. If you are handy, and can't get in touch with warranty at nucamp, it is fairly easy to fix. You have to remove the 4 square head screws from the black panel and carefully ease the panel away from the wall. The shower valve will be attached to the black plastic, but there is enough play in the pex lines to allow to be pulled away from the wall. Inside, you will notice below the shower valve, where the pex water lines attached to the shower valve are black plastic nuts, these are actually unions, and this is where my leak was. You can slightly tighten these and the leak should stop. On thing to do before you start is relieve all water pressure by making sure the water pump is off, or if hooked to site water, turn off the hose pressure and turn on your kitchen sink and drain lines. You want to relieve the pressure, so stopping leak is easier.
Do not over tighten the black nuts, shouldn't take much to get leak to stop.
Again, do this only if you cannot get dealer/factory to fix. I am a couple hours from my dealer, so it was easier for me to fix myself.
Do not over tighten the black nuts, shouldn't take much to get leak to stop.
Again, do this only if you cannot get dealer/factory to fix. I am a couple hours from my dealer, so it was easier for me to fix myself.
Re: Effective cooling of CoolCat unit in [email protected] 400?
I think most "window unit" type A/C's that are 110V are good for cooling down 20F from outside temps. That was my rule-of-thumb in the house. I wasn't sure about the Cool Cats though. Even though they are heat pumps, I guess they may operate on the same principle as window units.
Re: Inexpensive Bike Rack
I was planning on buying a 2" receiver and a steel bracket and weld it under the tub. Then just use the bike rack I use on the back of the explorer TV.
Any reason this will not work or is unreasonable?
Any reason this will not work or is unreasonable?
Re: SYSTEM [email protected]
So scary!!! Amazing recovery story and I'm glad you noticed the wheel that must have locked up and lost tread as well.
Two things I do after hitching up. I crank the jack so the [email protected] (or the toy hauler now) lifts up the entire rear end of the vehicle. For the toy hauler I *have* to lift up the trailer tongue and TV up about 5" to put the sway/weight distribution bars on.
Go outside real quickly and check if you have a 2" ball or a 2 5/8" one.
The next step is to replace your hitch ball anyhow. Maybe your specs are off. It's rare the coupler is the culprit. Final action is to pull your [email protected] to the local trailer shop and ask what the issue could be (not ness. RV shop).
One last thing, do you have an extra long hitch or one that fits loosely into the receiver? (Mine is the way on the F150). A ball off-spec and a loose hitch could have been the recipe for disaster. A simple hitch tightener works wonders.
Again, I'm glad you are safe and I am sorry you had to go through that heart-stopping ordeal. Then you had to drive home on pins and needles wondering if it was going to happen again.
Two things I do after hitching up. I crank the jack so the [email protected] (or the toy hauler now) lifts up the entire rear end of the vehicle. For the toy hauler I *have* to lift up the trailer tongue and TV up about 5" to put the sway/weight distribution bars on.
Go outside real quickly and check if you have a 2" ball or a 2 5/8" one.
The next step is to replace your hitch ball anyhow. Maybe your specs are off. It's rare the coupler is the culprit. Final action is to pull your [email protected] to the local trailer shop and ask what the issue could be (not ness. RV shop).
One last thing, do you have an extra long hitch or one that fits loosely into the receiver? (Mine is the way on the F150). A ball off-spec and a loose hitch could have been the recipe for disaster. A simple hitch tightener works wonders.
Again, I'm glad you are safe and I am sorry you had to go through that heart-stopping ordeal. Then you had to drive home on pins and needles wondering if it was going to happen again.
Re: How do people store trash inside the [email protected]?
@BrianZ, I too soon realized the collapsible garbage was always in the way-even the small version takes up too much space. My solution is a hook stuck to the door, just below the window, where I can tie a plastic bag. Higher is better for me as I have two dogs. For outside, I still use the collapsible and a suction cup to the side of the trailer. I use clips to hold the plastic bag in place in the garbage and that would work for you too.