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Re: A persistent smell - anyone have similar experience
Okay, I just received a note back from the factory and this is what their recommendations are as follows:
Not any glues...it is 100% the finish on the cabinetry.
when they come off line, the unit is locked up...if the dealer doesn't open it up and let it breathe, the finish will bake into the unit more than it should...first thing to do is to get some coffee beans/grounds in a cup/bowl and set it on a shelf/counter and it will help to eat it up.
I wonder along with the above advice if you also place a couple of boxes of baking soda open in the unit, if that too would help suck up the odors? Interesting stuff for sure!
Re: Axle maintenance--greasing or repacking?
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Many posting in this thread comment " there wasn't much grease in there" or some similar remark about how much new grease had to be added. Those comments imply or suggest we were towing with poorly greased wheel bearings.
I do not believe that is the case. Dexter is a major trailer axle producer and they would not be shipping this many poorly greased axles. Also if lack of grease was an issue our roadways would be full of broken down trailers and the US DOT would be recalling/investigating Dexter.
What is happening, again IMHO.
What is happening, again IMHO.
Dexter builds the wheel hub assembly with pre-greased wheel bearings; most likely packed on a automated assembly line at the original bearing factory.
We user/owners at first "time to replace grease" point then must add grease to:
A] Replace all the Wheel Bearing Grease
B] Fill for first time the EZ-Lube system with grease.
Our wheel bearings are not low on grease . . . the EZ-Lube channels are just empty.
Light Blue = Original factory Packed Wheel Bearings
Red = All the grease we must add the first time the EZ-Lube is used.
Red = All the grease we must add the first time the EZ-Lube is used.
Dexter Drawing
Side Note:
Added grease to my hubs this spring at 12-months and 8,000 miles. Old grease looked good and extra new grease was needed to fill the EZ-Lube channels.
Re: Axle maintenance--greasing or repacking?
My take on this is if you are going to pull and repack @ 12k miles then it is likely no grease will be needed in between. That avoids the risk of greasing the brakes. If the grease didn't leak out, then the bearing still has grease. A person doesn't constantly have to pack automobile bearings at least not since the 1960's, I think a high quality grease should easily make 12k miles on a trailer axle. At 12k tear down, inspect, replace seals, adjust brakes and be good for another 12k.
Re: Victron Controllers now installed in '20 T@b400's
Is nucamp using the Smart Solar mppt 75/15 now?
YES! They started using that mid 2019 builds.
YES! They started using that mid 2019 builds.
Re: Alde Freight Train (Alde 3010 model)
@JohnDanielsCPA...Someone else posted a picture of that coroplast pulled back and it was awfully dirty as well. I'm thinking I'll peek in there once a year to see how dusty it's gotten. Like you we travel a LOT of dusty roads!
Interesting comment from NuCamp...that the underbelly protector was installed to protect the tank level indicators.
Let us know how the new regulator works. At least at 7,000ft our Alde now purrs...and doesn't emit black smoke (one of my concerns was about running the Alde so rich for so long, but probably less a problem with propane than with other fuels).
Interesting comment from NuCamp...that the underbelly protector was installed to protect the tank level indicators.
Let us know how the new regulator works. At least at 7,000ft our Alde now purrs...and doesn't emit black smoke (one of my concerns was about running the Alde so rich for so long, but probably less a problem with propane than with other fuels).
Re: Alde Freight Train (Alde 3010 model)
@ericnliz, I’d love to, but the Verna-do list is getting quite lengthy at home. As much as I’d love to keep playing, I must now go play adult and work on that list......
Re: Alde Freight Train (Alde 3010 model)
Agree that @Normfun's idea is very intriguing (and
way quicker/cheaper). For the shut-off valve, would you use a ball or
needle valve? 1/4-turn ball valves would
be harder to dial in, but seem (at least to me) less prone to leaks. Anyone know if ball valves are OK for long-term use in a "partially open" position?
Re: T@b 400 Spare Tire Cable
Well, nuCamp said to bring it to a dealer. Even though the trailer is under warranty, it was my fault. It wasn't defective.
Don't be me. Don't use a drill on the spare tire.
Don't be me. Don't use a drill on the spare tire.
Re: Newbie Definitions
Hi @Awca12a , I own a T@B 320S, but since you have put so much time and effort into your unofficial T@B 400 guide, which I believe we ALL greatly appreciate and benefit from, I have attached some suggestions for your list. They may not necessarily be accurate for the 400, or your specific needs, so please feel free to use, tweak or ignore any of them. I would include them in this post for others to read, but I was unable to use the "strike-out" function, or put the changes in "red" as I did in the attached document. However, others should be able to open it up at their end if they are interested in reviewing the document. Good luck, and THANKS!
Re: Axle maintenance--greasing or repacking?
Realize this is an old thread but very important! Last year our 5 year old f/g trailer suffered both wheels failing (one in Arizona and one in British Columbia) bearing and brake failure (Dexter axles), even with annual maintenance (obviously badly done by a different shop than I normally used only a month before that 3 month road trip). Our new 2019 400 is now home after 3000 mile trip and I note that one side is beginning to run warm/hot...not super hot, but warmer than the other. This would be the brake not the bearing as the hub is cool. So in to a (what I consider reliable trailer shop) for a repack and brake adjustment inspection. At $150. that is cheap assurance.
