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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-23-2013, 03:04 PM
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Posted By raytronx
You're welcome Ron. :)

You're welcome Ron. :)
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-21-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,705
Posted By raytronx
Exclamation Dexter Brake Broken Bushing on Backing plate

Just a heads up to anyone running Dexter electric brakes on their trailer. My 2 1/2 year old Keystone Cougar 276RLS needed one of the brake assemblies replaced due to a faulty bushing/shim. I'm glad...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 09-25-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By raytronx
Sounds like a great trip! Glad the Cougar is...

Sounds like a great trip! Glad the Cougar is performing well. I had my black tank extension rod break and cobbled together a replacement out of stuff at a hardware store. Since then I've checked...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-14-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,933
Posted By raytronx
I bet you were holding your breath hoping not to...

I bet you were holding your breath hoping not to hear a cracking sound. :)
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-14-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,933
Posted By raytronx
Lightbulb Waste Tank Valve Replacement Keystone Cougar 276RLS

Thought this may be useful to any forum members with the same tank valve arrangement.

My black valve cracked and needed changing but wasn't as simple as I had imagined. There was literally no...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-21-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By raytronx
Biking is very good in Victoria, It has a huge...

Biking is very good in Victoria, It has a huge biking population due to the mild weather, and many trails and bike lanes.

I'd head to Port Angeles, park the RV in a cheap park there, take the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-21-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By raytronx
Ya , it sucks, we have to add 440$ to our...

Ya , it sucks, we have to add 440$ to our snowbird budget every year just to get on and off the Island.

Here is the latest rate from BC Ferries, the COHO ferry from Port Angeles is similar cost.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-04-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,573
Posted By raytronx
I had a similar issue with my 2011 Cougar, except...

I had a similar issue with my 2011 Cougar, except it was the running lights failing and popping fuse in truck. Turned out to be a pinched wire the only acted up when hitched up.

Here is a link to...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-04-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,709
Posted By raytronx
Nice job! :thumbsup:

Nice job! :thumbsup:
Forum: General RV Issues 08-04-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By raytronx
Sounds about right, you can get a little battery...

Sounds about right, you can get a little battery operated fan to place inside, sometimes helps them cool down a little faster, and cool better due to circulating the air inside.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-02-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By raytronx
Cool, you wouldn't believe how much the city has...

Cool, you wouldn't believe how much the city has grown since the eighties. Coho is a tough ferry for semi's with it's side door loading on the front, just the other day one of them clipped the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-02-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By raytronx
You're welcome. :) The only drawback to...

You're welcome. :)

The only drawback to visiting is the costly ferry trip on an off the Island. Runs around $220 each way for my 45 feet. So if you come to the Island it's worth planning on...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-01-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By raytronx
Some info for those visiting Victoria, BC

Victoria is my home town, the other day I headed down to the Inner Harbour and acted like a tourist snapping some shots. It really is a spectacular place to visit. There is a new post on my blog...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 08-01-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,708
Posted By raytronx
That's Sweet!

That's Sweet!
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-26-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,709
Posted By raytronx
I've had mine installed like that for over two...

I've had mine installed like that for over two years using them full time and I can't find any corrosion anywhere in the compartment, so there is some real life experience.

I would only be...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-25-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,709
Posted By raytronx
A local battery place here in Victoria BC, same...

A local battery place here in Victoria BC, same place I purchased the 2 Trojan 6v batteries.

Here is a link to a similar one online.
https://www.allbatterysalesandservice.com/browse.cfm/4,576.html...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-25-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,618
Posted By raytronx
Here is a link to PI's FAQ says you can use...

Here is a link to PI's FAQ says you can use adapters and maintain protection.

https://www.progressiveindustries.net/faqs.htm
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-18-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,018
Posted By raytronx
Thanks, we are full-timing it so after a while...

Thanks, we are full-timing it so after a while I'm like dang no place for the shoes is a nuisance! Necessity sparks creativity.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-18-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,018
Posted By raytronx
Our pump is located in the back drivers side...

Our pump is located in the back drivers side corner beside the swivel rocker, it has an angled, carpeted access cover.

Video I shot of it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZmo2nGlzHA)

Ray
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-18-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,018
Posted By raytronx
Lightbulb 276RLS Mod to gain extra storage by the Door

One thing that was lacking in our 2011 Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel was a place to put our shoes. Generally they get placed by the entrance door in a heap. The other day I was exploring the space...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-18-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By raytronx
I put reflective bubble foil on all the windows,...

I put reflective bubble foil on all the windows, have the awning out to shade the rig and use vent pillows, makes and big difference. Most of the heat comes in through the vent openings and windows,...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-16-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,683
Posted By raytronx
Ya, I love YouTube, I'm a visual type of learner...

Ya, I love YouTube, I'm a visual type of learner so video works well for me. Also now I have an archive of what's in there so a year from now when I forget I can go look at my own video. :)
Forum: Towing 07-16-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,423
Posted By raytronx
It's not to bad, has some sections with hairpin...

It's not to bad, has some sections with hairpin turns and decent grades but usually it's very busy so most of the traffic is going slow. Lots of pull out are available to let folks pass. Biggest...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By raytronx
Used to blow fuses in my Cougars landing jack...

Used to blow fuses in my Cougars landing jack cct. Installed the auto res-settable type and problem went away, maybe it has a little longer delay time than the standard fuses.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-16-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,683
Posted By raytronx
Post Cougar 276RLS - some mods and tinkering this summer

Spending the summer pretty stationary so gives me a chance to do some things to the rig

Couple recent mods I did plus while I had the chloroplast bottom cover pulled down I shot video of what it...
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