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Re: Cannot pump grease one side of Dexter axle
@Firebird_WS6, if you haven't already located them, the official Dexter video and axle service manual are posted here.
Re: 2022 320 gray water valve malfunction
My friend has a similar issue but her gray handle won't move at all its always stuck in the open position.
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Re: Damage to plywood panel in storage space under rear cupboards
I just found water in my 2018 Tab 320s in the same area.
A 10 days ago traveled in heavy rain one day and had light rain one day. Parked in my driveway since then. Did not see any sign of leaks but did not look in the storage areas until today and noticed some slight discoloration on the plywood bottom corners like you guys showed but only slight color difference.
Since I had pulled the storage compartment out that covers the rear heat exchangers to fix the corrosion on the exchanger ends, I tried inspecting under the plywood bottom of the storage area with a camera and found some newspapers that had been dropped by the previous owner behind the lower storage where the heat comes up. The papers were dripping wet.
There is no way to remove the plywood bottom of the storage area and you cannot get a hose under it to use a wet vac, I decided to use a hole cutter and drill a hole in the corner with the most sign of water discoloration. There is insulation under the plywood which does not leave any gap between the plywood bottom/insulation and apparently floor of the camper.
Currently using a wet vac to suck through the holes I drilled and put a small blower to circulate air over night from the rear opening. Very difficult to effectively get the water out but I will keep this up until I decide on another approach. A better option might require cutting a large access hatch in the storage area bottom plywood on each side. This would allow easy verification if the leak is actually found and fixed before finding the plywood rotted out.
Finding the leak point is the most important thing.
I pulled one taillight but all seemed to be sealed up good and no obvious leak point found. There are only 4 screws that could leak and they were all sealed up good and the wire connection is recessed and points downward so not likely a leak point either. Might have to use a hose to identify where the leak is.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
A 10 days ago traveled in heavy rain one day and had light rain one day. Parked in my driveway since then. Did not see any sign of leaks but did not look in the storage areas until today and noticed some slight discoloration on the plywood bottom corners like you guys showed but only slight color difference.
Since I had pulled the storage compartment out that covers the rear heat exchangers to fix the corrosion on the exchanger ends, I tried inspecting under the plywood bottom of the storage area with a camera and found some newspapers that had been dropped by the previous owner behind the lower storage where the heat comes up. The papers were dripping wet.
There is no way to remove the plywood bottom of the storage area and you cannot get a hose under it to use a wet vac, I decided to use a hole cutter and drill a hole in the corner with the most sign of water discoloration. There is insulation under the plywood which does not leave any gap between the plywood bottom/insulation and apparently floor of the camper.
Currently using a wet vac to suck through the holes I drilled and put a small blower to circulate air over night from the rear opening. Very difficult to effectively get the water out but I will keep this up until I decide on another approach. A better option might require cutting a large access hatch in the storage area bottom plywood on each side. This would allow easy verification if the leak is actually found and fixed before finding the plywood rotted out.
Finding the leak point is the most important thing.
I pulled one taillight but all seemed to be sealed up good and no obvious leak point found. There are only 4 screws that could leak and they were all sealed up good and the wire connection is recessed and points downward so not likely a leak point either. Might have to use a hose to identify where the leak is.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
Re: 2024 East Meets West Washington State Gathering Information
It was a great 2024 East Meets West Gathering at Lincoln Rock State Park! Even though it was windy and sometimes a bit cool, we had no measurable rain(Yay!) We occupied 33 sites with Tags, 320’s and 400’s! It appeared that a good time was had by all, including many wonderful pups!
Special thanks to the 2Cougs, Mary and Craig. I couldn’t do this without you both! Thanks also to our wonderful attendees who were always willing to help out. NuCamp people are very special folks!
The dates for next year’s East Meets West Gathering are May 15, 16, 17, 18, 2025. This means that Washington State Park reservations begin at 7am on August 15, 2024. I hope to see you there!
Re: Damage to plywood panel in storage space under rear cupboards
When I brought my 320S to Miller Trailer in Pennsylvania for Alde service they suggested I drill 3 drain holes through that rear panel to safeguard against standing water- no matter what our how anything leaked. This is one of my drain holes with a home made baffle. Not pretty but...
Moonshade XL Awning on my T@B
Received our Moonshade XL awning today. It's February and I'm in the Northeast but was able to set it up on our T@B in the garage to see how it fits. It's perfect for the T@B. Covered area is 12'x8' when set up (or you can turn it 90 degrees). We now have plenty of shade.
Goes just over the roof so there's no leaks and and I used a pair of cam straps to attach it securely to the front and rear handles of the T@B. Only thing I changed was I went with a pair of shorter adjustable poles to lower the angle in the front. Very happy with the initial set-up and can't wait to start using it this Spring. More expensive than the standard Moonshade or the SUV awning I've been using but it covers more area and is much higher quality. It looks a heck of a lot better also.
The XL isn't on Amazon. It's on their web site though. XL: https://moonfab.com/products/moonshade-xl?sca_ref=5458239.qAWkIBZrri
Goes just over the roof so there's no leaks and and I used a pair of cam straps to attach it securely to the front and rear handles of the T@B. Only thing I changed was I went with a pair of shorter adjustable poles to lower the angle in the front. Very happy with the initial set-up and can't wait to start using it this Spring. More expensive than the standard Moonshade or the SUV awning I've been using but it covers more area and is much higher quality. It looks a heck of a lot better also.
The XL isn't on Amazon. It's on their web site though. XL: https://moonfab.com/products/moonshade-xl?sca_ref=5458239.qAWkIBZrri
Re: 2024 East Meets West Washington State Gathering Information
Stop by site 60 if interested, I have the IRVWPC water pressure controller installed. Pricey but I appreciate the quiet and slow water flow I can achieve. There's a tread on the forum (search IRVWPC) on installation.
Re: Check/Change Your Transmission and Differential Fluids
Every 30k and I change them.
Little Giant Steps for your Tab 320
I posted some questions a few months ago about what folks were using for steps into their 320s--- as an alternative to the single step on the camper. Others may use these already, but I thought I'd share what I ended up with. Aside from being just a touch narrow (compared to the built-in step), the Little Giant Safety Step step ladder is a perfect fit for giving you two steps up to your 320 (not sure about the 400). And, as opposed to having a uni-tasker for steps, these also work great for stepping up on your truck-- or to reach things higher up on your camper. There's a back rail that flips up for leaning when you need it-- and it folds down nicely when used as steps. I thought I might have to remove that rail for it to fit close enough (because of the 320's step), but it works great as is. They are a little pricey, but worth it.
