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Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 01-26-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,716
Posted By Randalf
Our dealer's tech advised my wife to use some...

Our dealer's tech advised my wife to use some type of "petroleum-based lubricant" on the hinges, and she enlisted the camp host to help her work the door back and forth to loosen it up. She said they...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-23-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,856
Posted By Randalf
Last year I asked a Redwood tech about adding a...

Last year I asked a Redwood tech about adding a third unit to our 2016 39RD and was told that most Redwoods are framed for a third unit, but not necessarily wired for one. He told me to get the VIN...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 01-23-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,716
Posted By Randalf
We decided to try wintering over in SW Colorado...

We decided to try wintering over in SW Colorado without doing anything special to prep our 39RD for the cold, other than buying a heated water hose. So far, so good, even at -7 degrees.

Good,...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 02-11-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Randalf
Thanks everyone for your advice. After I...

Thanks everyone for your advice.

After I found out that Redwood was closed due to inclement weather, I texted the service department on Friday and requested a warranty extension....
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 02-09-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Randalf
I called the dealership and was told that my...

I called the dealership and was told that my factory warranty expires on Monday the 12th. Since they can't get to my trailer before then, they advised me to call Redwood and ask for an extension on...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 02-08-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Randalf
Use warranty, or not?

The factory warranty on our 38RD expires next week and I have several small issues that need to be fixed. To use the warranty, I'll have to haul the trailer 50 miles to the dealership and leave it 4...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-08-2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,073
Posted By Randalf
I would love to get to where the Travelin' T's...

I would love to get to where the Travelin' T's are! When we finally hit the road full time we plan to travel five to six hours a day maximum, be off the road by four, and spend at least two days...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-08-2018, 12:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,073
Posted By Randalf
My wife and I haven't become full timers yet, so...

My wife and I haven't become full timers yet, so for now our trips are limited to 906 mile trips from Kerrville TX to Cortez CO to visit our daughter & grandkids. That means three 300 mile legs, and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,073
Posted By Randalf
I installed the 50 gallon/tool box combo in our...

I installed the 50 gallon/tool box combo in our 2017 Ram 3500 and am happy with it. I ordered the 60 gallon model, but we got the 50 gal instead. I don't know if the installer ordered the wrong one,...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-23-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,407
Posted By Randalf
I'm with you, Jeff. Trust but verify. Before...

I'm with you, Jeff. Trust but verify.
Before our recent trip, I installed a TireMinder TPMS system on my RW, with new batteries in each transmitter. I used my traditional tire gauge to check each...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-22-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,142
Posted By Randalf
Just posted on the "Want to trust them, but.."...

Just posted on the "Want to trust them, but.." thread, and two of the eight ads at the bottom were for girlie sites-- one for Thai girlfriends & one male virility site. Beware!
Forum: General RV Questions 08-22-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,407
Posted By Randalf
Last month we picked up a nail in our RW tire on...

Last month we picked up a nail in our RW tire on the way to Colorado, and stopped in at Discount Tire in Roswell to have it fixed. The guys there were very courteous and efficient and had us on the...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-17-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,783
Posted By Randalf
Yeah, 830, what about those housecalls? Weren't...

Yeah, 830, what about those housecalls? Weren't you in Kerrville recently, staying at the Buckhorn? If so, you were only two miles away from making a new best (pest) friend!!

texastbird, I don't...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,783
Posted By Randalf
Oops, I posted those two pix before I figured out...

Oops, I posted those two pix before I figured out how to add comments!

The first photo was taken inside the return air duct, and shows how the supply duct and a bundle of wires severely restrict...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,783
Posted By Randalf
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Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,174
Posted By Randalf
Thanks everyone. We made it home, but had to...

Thanks everyone. We made it home, but had to master a special technique to get everything retracted.
My wife operated the slide switch while I operated the switches for the Level Up jacks. First my...
Forum: Welcome to the Redwood Family Tree 08-12-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 66,905
Posted By Randalf
We say two Redwoods on our ten day trip to...

We say two Redwoods on our ten day trip to Cortez, CO. We spotted one parked at the Cortez fair grounds last week, and then last Sunday we waved at the folks pulling their RW north on St Francis (Hwy...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,783
Posted By Randalf
Hi all, We're back in Texas after a 10 day...

Hi all,

We're back in Texas after a 10 day trip to Colorado, and I'm ready to do battle with the rear a/c on my trailer. I'm ready to take radical action, like trying to modify the duct system.
...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-03-2017, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,174
Posted By Randalf
Isolation valves? Manually run the pump? I have...

Isolation valves? Manually run the pump? I have so much to learn!

The hydraulic system on my 38RD is the thing I hate the most about it. No wait! The terrible air conditioning set-up is the worst...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-02-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,174
Posted By Randalf
Slide problems (& we're on the road)

Last Thursday we hitched up to our truck for the first time in a couple of months so we could take a road trip to Colorado. When I tried to pull in the main slides, only the kitchen slide came in...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 08-01-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By Randalf
We made it to Cortez without having to deal with...

We made it to Cortez without having to deal with Santa Fe traffic. We over-nighted at the Santa Fe KOA on the southeast side of town, then broke camp at 7:10 am Sunday morning and only had to share...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-31-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,351
Posted By Randalf
Thanks everyone for your input. I...

Thanks everyone for your input.

I considered the fact that it is a sealed space, but I still felt safe with the holes in the sides of the boxes because it has the top & bottom vent hoses...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-27-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,351
Posted By Randalf
Thanks, folks. I couldn't imagine how it could be...

Thanks, folks. I couldn't imagine how it could be an issue. So far that seems to be the only area on our Redwood where they got carried away and did TOO good a job when they built it!

Now I'm...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-27-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,351
Posted By Randalf
Seal the battery boxes?

I did a check on the two 31DCM batteries yesterday morning and found they were both dry and the plates looked like swollen blobs. That sort of surprised me, since we just bought the trailer four...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-27-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,783
Posted By Randalf
Is it standard practice for Redwood to run the...

Is it standard practice for Redwood to run the cold air ducts right down the middle of the return air duct? I've read complaints about how RW ran bundles of wires through the return air, and I've got...
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