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Forum: General RV Questions 09-25-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By markw
I did the floor on my 13. The top layer was bcx...

I did the floor on my 13. The top layer was bcx the bottom outer is marine grade. I bought two of each.I staggered the seams, but the bottom is in the center.
Forum: General RV Questions 09-25-2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By markw
You need to absolutely rule out there is no water...

You need to absolutely rule out there is no water intrusion. If water gets in it can't get out.
Forum: General RV Questions 11-07-2022, 03:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By markw
Believe it or not, our 2013 has been in Florida...

Believe it or not, our 2013 has been in Florida full time since 2016. The decals still look good. The front and rear caps that were painted under warranty. Not so much.
Forum: General RV Questions 09-06-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By markw
Flair Distribution looks like the kit I bought. I...

Flair Distribution looks like the kit I bought. I did mine probably 7 years ago.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 09-06-2022, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By markw
I've replaced two slide roofs on mine. Google...

I've replaced two slide roofs on mine. Google Alpha rv roofs. You can buy a complete kit. Rubber, glue, caulk and butyl tape. The rubber is 8.5 ft wide. You buy the length that you need. I still have...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-25-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By markw
We have a 13re. We went with 2 lazyboy chairs and...

We have a 13re. We went with 2 lazyboy chairs and an England sleeper sofa.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 08-21-2021, 03:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
Posted By markw
Also, the Kentucky Horse Park isn't near...

Also, the Kentucky Horse Park isn't near Louisville.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 04-10-2021, 03:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By markw
I've always used Pro Flex. Mark

I've always used Pro Flex.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 04-10-2021, 02:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By markw
Wait till you see the change on a hot day. Mark

Wait till you see the change on a hot day.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2021, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,409
Posted By markw
Ours has been in Florida for 4 summers. We leave...

Ours has been in Florida for 4 summers. We leave the ACs on set to 82. We also have someone that checks the trailer every 2 weeks.
Mark
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 02-03-2021, 02:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By markw
I am on my 2nd pair of Interstate maintenance...

I am on my 2nd pair of Interstate maintenance free batteries. The first set lasted 5 years. There is no need to ever add water. The first were put in when I got the trailer home in May 2013.
Mark
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 01-13-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,724
Posted By markw
I'm probably not going to use the strips. The...

I'm probably not going to use the strips. The original 1" material was about 10 plus. The 3/4" I'm using is 7 plys. The 1/4" is 3 plys. While not as strong as a single thickness, I feel it will be...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 01-12-2021, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,724
Posted By markw
I'm currently replacing the floor in mine. I'm...

I'm currently replacing the floor in mine. I'm also using 2 layers. 1/4" BCX and 3/4" marine grade. Just going to paint the bottom.
Mark
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 12-04-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
Posted By markw
If you go online you can find video on how to do...

If you go online you can find video on how to do this. You will have to partially disassemble the gear on the rear rack. Then push/bump the slide, 1or 2 teeth closer. I had to do this on my street...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 11-20-2020, 03:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,986
Posted By markw
We have the same in ours. We like it. And it is a...

We have the same in ours. We like it. And it is a combo.
Mark
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 11-15-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Posted By markw
I'm going to do mine sometime this winter. I...

I'm going to do mine sometime this winter. I found a source for 1" plywood, but can't find 12'. I will have to use 2 peices. I'm going to use a paint or sealer of some kind. I haven't decided about...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-10-2020, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,760
Posted By markw
If it hasn't been said, unplug the trailer. The...

If it hasn't been said, unplug the trailer. The battery disconnect is not enough. I found that out. Also I'm on my second set of Interstate maintenance free batteries. The first set lasted 5...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 10-13-2020, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Posted By markw
I would think you could get by without it. Use...

I would think you could get by without it. Use plywood instead of OSB board. Then use a good paint or sealer. Maybe a marine coating.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 08-14-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By markw
Why not remove the tanks and weigh them. The...

Why not remove the tanks and weigh them. The empty weight will be stamped in the collar at the top.

Mark
Forum: Our Community 07-08-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,473
Posted By markw
I see this same repair in the future on my 36RE....

I see this same repair in the future on my 36RE. On mine the roof leaked without it ever showing inside. Until it was too late. I replaced the roof on the slide several years ago. I've been...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-14-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,665
Posted By markw
The more pressure you run the higher it will...

The more pressure you run the higher it will raise. That's why I don't go above 30-35#. You just need enough to help absorb the jolts from the expansion joints.
Mark
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-14-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,665
Posted By markw
I installed Air Lift bags on my 08. I have about...

I installed Air Lift bags on my 08. I have about 3300 on the pin. They helped a lot with expansion joints. I only use about 35#.
Mark
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By markw
I'm comparing apples to apples. I'm not talking...

I'm comparing apples to apples. I'm not talking about sealed bearings. Virtually no one used to repack the front wheel bearings every 12000 miles. They did them maybe, when they needed new brakes....
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2020, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By markw
For any one who has pull the drums and correctly...

For any one who has pull the drums and correctly repacked the bearings, there's no reason to do this again for 4 to 5 years. As long as they haven't been under water. Front wheel bearings on cars...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-02-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By markw
Your trailer is like mine, it doesn't have full...

Your trailer is like mine, it doesn't have full body paint. While there might be a paint code, those lower panels are painted before Redwood received them. One of mine was replaced and came in...
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