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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-01-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By sleepy
Rear Window Changes

Great idea.

I have a 2014 5.0 TA, and when I bought it (new), the factory wouldn't install an opening window at the rear. They claimed that it would leak while I was driving. Caused by water...
Forum: Product Reviews 08-26-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,213
Posted By sleepy
Thank you for sharing. Good to know that there...

Thank you for sharing.
Good to know that there is a Canadian Supplier.
Forum: RV Parts and Camping Gear 08-08-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,596
Posted By sleepy
Sent you a private message.

Sent you a private message.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-18-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By sleepy
Thanks Dave! Your post is very helpful.

Thanks Dave!
Your post is very helpful.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-13-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,869
Posted By sleepy
Fan Location

I am not the original poster but I installed mine at the top of the 'exhaust' stack.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-13-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,869
Posted By sleepy
Anything to Improve a Dometic RV Fridge

Thanks for this.
I have left it 'on' to automatic during a very hot spell (35c).
During the day, when the sun was directly on the fridge side of the trailer, the fan would cut in and stayed on...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-04-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,869
Posted By sleepy
Settings Question?

Thanks for sharing.

I have a similar fan, mounted at the top of the fridge vent (mine to the roof).

Did you leave the fan on continuously or have it triggered by temperature, or just manually...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-16-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,002
Posted By sleepy
Great Share

Thanks for sharing this- especially the part about the width.

Mine is a 2014, and it too will need replacing.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-18-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 849
Posted By sleepy
Great solution- bolts with nylocs. A friend...

Great solution- bolts with nylocs.

A friend with a stickie had the same failure. Fixed with a similar method.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-09-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By sleepy
We have a 2014 5 TA and I have the traileraid...

We have a 2014 5 TA and I have the traileraid plus. It lifts the trailer just high enough to change a flat or turn the wheel while I'm greasing the EZ lube fittings.

I also carry a piece of 3/4 '...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-30-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,975
Posted By sleepy
Replaced my 95 Silverado

In February we replaced our low mileage 95 with a 2022 Sierra 1500 Elevation.

It has the 10 speed and tows easily.

The 95 only had 188,000 km's on it.

I don't have a lifted 5.0, and I use a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 12-01-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By sleepy
following. Thanks

following.
Thanks
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 11-26-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,689
Posted By sleepy
New Fridge Planning

Thanks for sharing all this information.

To improve performance and safety, I pulled my RMD8555, and insulated the cavity, replaced the luan with metal, extended the fridge chimney, and installed...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 11-26-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,176
Posted By sleepy
Honda=Quiet

I chose the Honda 2200 i because it's whisper quiet. I can run it in a campground and it is the least disturbing of any generator I have heard.
Forum: Product Reviews 09-02-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,735
Posted By sleepy
We put one on my MIL's walker. When she went...

We put one on my MIL's walker. When she went 'walk-about' we could find her.

Great idea about putting one in the trailer.

I too buy any electronic item in the brightest colour possible. It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-19-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,098
Posted By sleepy
2014 5 TA Door Catch Issues

My trailer had the same problem. I removed the striker plate and using a vise and lock pliers I very slightly opened it up - made it less aggressive. Before I did that, I traced the old profile onto...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,613
Posted By sleepy
2014 5.0 TA with new Tow

We are towing a 2014 5.0 TA with a 2022 Sierra. 5.3L
The trailer weighs about 4400 pounds wet.
We get 16.4 MPG (imperial gallons). We tow at about 110 kmh.

The Sierra has a 10 speed automatic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-04-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,689
Posted By sleepy
Thank you for keeping us posted. Our fridge...

Thank you for keeping us posted.
Our fridge too, will need replacement.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 06-18-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 25,406
Posted By sleepy
Outdoor Shower Notes

Per my original reply. It's still great. We use it most trips.

I bought it thru Cabela's. They no longer carry it.
Similar to this
https://www.amazon.ca/COMMOUDS-Shower-Tent-Waterproof

I put...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-10-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,501
Posted By sleepy
I have a 2014 with Hehr windows (which I think...

I have a 2014 with Hehr windows (which I think became Lippert)

I just removed mine for cleaning. Most came out fairly easily.

The ones I couldn't figure out were the awning style in the bed...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-21-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,397
Posted By sleepy
Keeping the Tank Hot

Thanks for replying Brian B-P.

I think you are right about the manufacturers warning about not using reflectix on the top of a vertical flue hot water tank. And the one in my trailer is not a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-20-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,397
Posted By sleepy
Hot Water Tank Insulation Question

Hi All,

The white foam insulation around my water heater tank is very thin in places. I'd like to improve the insulation. The compartment is warm because of this heat 'loss'

I considered adding...
Forum: Documents & Helpful Instructions 04-01-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,489
Posted By sleepy
Same Dexter Parts for a 2014 ?

Thanks too, Donna.

I have the 5.0 TA, just one before yours (#9).

Would they be the same dexter bearing parts ?
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-19-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,363
Posted By sleepy
5.0 ta 2014

We installed an Ikea bed slat system. It gives both a breathing space and a bit more spring to the mattress.
It is similar to the 'Luroy' (currently online at Ikea)

We haven't had any...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-14-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,718
Posted By sleepy
Thanks for sharing your story. Nicely told. I...

Thanks for sharing your story.
Nicely told. I could 'hear' your voice.
Great photos on top of that.

I am the son of an RCAF pilot. Your frequent postings remind me of my Father's early career....
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