Help with 19' build

[cpaharley2008]

What about the MaxxFan remote upgrade, gives you a smoke lens that allows more light as well as not having to get out of bed to operate the fan, similar benefits to the digital thermostat option. I'd drop the the 12v heat pads, but ask for an exterior 120v outlet on the street side by the water hookup, for plugging in a heated water supply hose for winter use in stead of the 12v pads, your furnace and foam will protect your tanks.

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

... all the way around Ten Forward (landing strip!...

Landing strip

Don't you mean "docking ring?

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

What about the MaxxFan remote upgrade, gives you a smoke lens that allows more light as well as not having to get out of bed to operate the fan, similar benefits to the digital thermostat option.

Two separate upgrades right?

1. One to change the cover from white to smoke (just a colour choice, or buy a replacement cover)
2. The other to add remote control (the MaxxFan Deluxe (Remote Opening) model instead of the MaxxFan Deluxe (Manual Opening) model)

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Two separate upgrades right?

1. One to change the cover from white to smoke (just a colour choice, or buy a replacement cover)
2. The other to add remote control (the MaxxFan Deluxe (Remote Opening) model instead of the MaxxFan Deluxe (Manual Opening) model)

No, the deluxe remote upgrade comes with the smoke lens upgrade

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

No, the deluxe remote upgrade comes with the smoke lens upgrade

Ah, okay, the products are unrelated but ETI is offering them together. Too bad there's no description from ETI, because it's entirely missing from the option list.

[cpaharley2008]

The model #7500K which comes from factory with smoke cover and remote, sorry for any confusion Airxcel | Maxxair | Maxxfan

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

The model #7500K which comes from factory with smoke cover and remote, sorry for any confusion Airxcel | Maxxair | Maxxfan

As the table shows, the 7000K and 7500K are the same product - MaxxFan Deluxe (Remote Opening) - except for cover colour; the 7500K is the one with the smoke cover. Now, wouldn't it be nice if something like this appeared in the option list:

MaxxFan model 7500K - remote opening, smoke cover (replaces stock MaxxFan)

... or even better, to offer a choice:

MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote Opening, choice of white (model 7000K) or smoke cover (model 7500K) (replaces stock MaxxFan)

[MacMan]

I got the screen which comes down from the awning which will, essentially, give me a screened in back porch and extra room. Will come in handy when the mosquitos are bad.

Why the aluminum wheels? Curious.

[56reader]

'Aluminum wheels'

Well they may be easier to take care of, though I have read much back and forth on this topic.

So mainly I just like the way they look....

[cpaharley2008]

Get 5 aluminum wheels, that way the spare will match...I'm sorry I did not think of this on my 21' BlackJack.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Get 5 aluminum wheels, that way the spare will match...I'm sorry I did not think of this on my 21' BlackJack.

I agree. At first we thought we'd just get the steel wheel spare since it will be covered, but by getting a 5th aluminum wheel we can use the spare as part of the rotation.

[tractors1]

Can't really see a good reason to rotate tires on our 21 - none of them are driven tires. I would expect them to age out before any wear issues are a concern.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by tractors1

Can't really see a good reason to rotate tires on our 21 - none of them are driven tires. I would expect them to age out before any wear issues are a concern.

Good point in that most folks would have them age out before wearing out, but rotating tires on a tandem axle trailer helps prevent uneven wear. They do wear even though they are not connected to the drivetrain. Typically, the front ones wear a bit faster than the back ones. You probably shouldn't switch sides when rotating them, since they have a unique wear pattern from being on that side, and switching sides can actually increase tire wear. Of course, it's really only applicable if you put at least 8-10k miles on the trailer per year.

[padlin]

I asked ETI about rotating a while back and was told front to rear only, no side to side.

[56reader]

Thank you for all the help.

I have noted multiple changes on my build sheet based on these suggestions!

[markvt]

Originally Posted by tractors1

Can't really see a good reason to rotate tires on our 21 - none of them are driven tires. I would expect them to age out before any wear issues are a concern.

Charlie I agree with for the most part but ! Some people store their trailers in a matter where one side will get more UV exposure then the other. This to me would make a good reason to rotate your tires.

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Get 5 aluminum wheels, that way the spare will match...I'm sorry I did not think of this on my 21' BlackJack.

Ditto that. Have a flat spot on passenger side rear due to wheel lockup during braking. Not sure yet what is causing it after 2000 miles. Tried adjusting it with no luck yet. Checking for grease contamination tomorrow.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by markvt

Charlie I agree with for the most part but ! Some people store their trailers in a matter where one side will get more UV exposure then the other. This to me would make a good reason to rotate your tires.

Seems to me it would be better to keep the tires covered.

[bdornbush]

I believe tires need to be covered and the weight taken off them to keep them round.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by bdornbush

I believe tires need to be covered and the weight taken off them to keep them round.

Nah, they'll stay round on the ground. You might crack or distort the sidewall if they stay for a long time and are under inflated, but otherwise you're fine. The flat spot Rossue described was from a skidding tire/locked electric brake.