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08-21-2015, 12:04 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
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TM Major Damage Repair Journal
I picked up an insurance-totalled TM 3023 with cosmetic hail dents for a "you can afford to mess it up" price. I've started a blog of what I'm doing with it at http://perens.com/rv/
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08-21-2015, 05:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
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Welcome to the forum, Bruce (from a long-time Linux advocate)!
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TM: 2005 2720SL -- lift kit, 15" Maxxis, LEDs, Husky ejack, GenPro soft start, 2300W gen, "H-Bridge", 1.44 cf Edgestar frig/freezer, 2xGC2, 1KW Inverter w/auto xfer switch, Trimetric Batt Monitor, 300W Solar (1 glass & 2 flex panels), EP Solar MPPT, Thetford Curve
TV: 2021 F-150 PowerBoost XLT Hybrid -- 7.2 kW Onboard Generator Option
Previous TV: 2012 Traverse -- "Stockton" 24V Boost Device
Map of where we've camped in our TM:
http://visitedstatesmap.com/image/IAMNMONEsm.jpg
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08-21-2015, 09:08 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
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BTW adding two solar panels to my rear module did not change the lift weight much.
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Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.
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08-21-2015, 12:14 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Solar Panel weight
Hi Padgett, I do see that there is range on the rear torsion bars, and I am going to try cranking them up to see how much weight they will lift.
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08-21-2015, 12:16 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by klpauba
Welcome to the forum, Bruce (from a long-time Linux advocate)!
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Hi klpauba, I was wondering how much time it would take for someone to recognize me. No time at all :-) Either the Open Source fans or the radio hams (I'm K6BP) were going to do it.
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08-21-2015, 03:51 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Posts: 919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrucePerens
Hi Padgett, I do see that there is range on the rear torsion bars, and I am going to try cranking them up to see how much weight they will lift.
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You may find that by cranking up the torsion, you may have difficulty closing down the roof.
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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08-21-2015, 06:45 PM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas
Posts: 1,089
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If you are thinking about acquiring a wardrobe to replace the one you are missing, we don't use ours and I removed it from the trailer years ago. Shipping costs would be high but if you ever pass through SE Texas, keep it in mind.
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08-21-2015, 10:04 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 893
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Thanks for the offer. I am getting to DFW for business. How far are you from there?
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08-22-2015, 07:36 AM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas
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We're in Houston. Send me a private message if you are considering it seriously.
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08-23-2015, 12:34 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 893
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvcycleguy
You may find that by cranking up the torsion, you may have difficulty closing down the roof.
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Well, I am figuring that I can temporarily duct-tape between 2 and 5 solar panels to the roof section, and figure out how many it will lift with the torsion bars cranked higher than at present. So, the added weight should make it possible to close the trailer.
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