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Old May 7, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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Good morning thinkers!- MS, L, G, A, ...
Geek speak... lol! Good for you guys, im a dinosaur, most of this stuff goes over my head like a Phantom jet!- ( but that stuff is not part of my job description, so...)
Hope you fellers have a good weekend!- ill check in next week!
Cheers!!

Old May 7, 2021 | 06:09 PM
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Good to see you, Bear!

Brew... AZ, O'Reilly, and Napa all had high shine only. Right now, I've done nothing to the tires. One thing I did find interesting whilst reading the cans was on this can particular of tire shine made by Superior (think it was called Cover All Shine). I am literally standing in an Autozone in UT reading a can saying it can't be sold in UT.


Old May 7, 2021 | 06:23 PM
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Whitemeat,
You best not buy the tireshine. Probably breaking a bunch of laws that will suddenly be enforced retroactively in the future.


Anybody have a got how to on headliner repair? Mine was perfect until it warmed up this spring, now it has cracks forming all over it and looks quiet bad.
Old May 7, 2021 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ultimatenoobie
Whitemeat,
You best not buy the tireshine. Probably breaking a bunch of laws that will suddenly be enforced retroactively in the future.


Anybody have a got how to on headliner repair? Mine was perfect until it warmed up this spring, now it has cracks forming all over it and looks quiet bad.
I will soon, LOL. I can just tell you what NOT to use. Do not use the 3M Super 77. It doesn't stick long enough. I got my material at Joann's. Probably paid about 20 dollars for it. I have some real stuff for it now. The headliner isn't that old, So I am hoping can peel it and re-tack with this stuff I got. Great reviews.

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Old May 7, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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Old May 8, 2021 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
The side or the trailer that's exposed to direct sun light browned the tires.
Forgive me... but - trailer or not, in this case maybe rotate the tires such that they are equally due for replacement due to sidewall cracking all at the same time...?
Old May 8, 2021 | 06:47 PM
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Just got back from a really, really good show. I think everyone was so excited to get their cars out this year, and that made it a good turnout. As I mentioned, my friend DJ'd it (with copyrighted music), so in order for me to post anything, I am going to have to strip it of the audio. I'll just go ahead and leave this here... I think I've talked about this car before on here.


Old May 9, 2021 | 01:18 AM
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Geez... it doesn't take me all night to edit a 15 minute video. Oh wait, yes it does.

I didn't take nearly as many pics as it felt like I did....





Old May 9, 2021 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BillSF9c
Forgive me... but - trailer or not, in this case maybe rotate the tires such that they are equally due for replacement due to sidewall cracking all at the same time...?
Correct , and that's a good thing to do regardless. It's really not as bad as I might of made it sound. It's parked in a tree'ed/ shaded area most of the day. At a certain part of the day , it's exposed to sunlight on that side for 3 or 4 hours. The tires are Westlake brand , made in China. Less than a 1000 miles on the TT. Most will have them replaced on their own, -or the trailer manufacturer will do so if they blow. The manufacturer (Grand design), has stood behind this TT replacing anything that breaks. It's been that way since I purchased new in 2018. They offer to repair at a facility of my choosing , or send me the parts to do so if I choose. Yea, very cool, so this thing is working out in that regard.

I rented it out part of the summer last year to someone in need. I know, sounds like a bad idea. However, it was for a good reason and it was someone I trusted. That trust wasn't misplaced...specially after what he went through. He was very clean, responsible and appreciative. On top of that, he ain't a idiot lol. Those traits aren't easy to come by sometimes.

Anyway, I began going through the RV this weekend. Knocking the dust off, giving it a checkup. So far, one of the AC units has an issue. The roof needs repairing again. One minor leak at the antenna and 3 cracks in the sealant in various other areas. This is more less normal wear and tear from exposing these things to the elements 100% of the time. I don't store it inside anywhere, it's a little to pricey to do so. But man, it seems to be aging quickly lol.
Old May 9, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
This is more less normal wear and tear from exposing these things to the elements 100% of the time. I don't store it inside anywhere, it's a little to pricey to do so. But man, it seems to be aging quickly lol.
Dang is that what Ive been doing wrong my whole life? If I just stay inside will I age slower!? LOL



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