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Forum: Class C 08-01-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,394
Posted By CAP
I hate to be the bearer of bad news....but you...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news....but you need new slide out gaskets. The trick to a new install is NOT to cut them at the top. Do a V shaped cut and bend the hell out of them from the top to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-04-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,631
Posted By CAP
Is the slide motor really dead or could it be the...

Is the slide motor really dead or could it be the wall switch to make it move. Those go bad and are very easy to replace. If you have more that one slide, remove another switch and switch it out to...
Forum: Class B+ 03-21-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,558
Posted By CAP
I have one also on my rig.....never used...

I have one also on my rig.....never used it.....but going back into a lot of years of memory, it has something to do with jump starting the generator with the engine OR jump starting when the inside...
Forum: Class B+ 01-03-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,883
Posted By CAP
My advise......Don't buy the 5291 get the 5290....

My advise......Don't buy the 5291 get the 5290. That atrium slide top is a total waste and it allows the inside to get VERY, VERY hot even with the shades drawn. I have a 2006 5291 and have grown to...
Forum: Class B+ 10-18-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,160
Posted By CAP
Check the switch. Unscrew it from the panel and...

Check the switch. Unscrew it from the panel and unplug the bad switch with one that works. You can get a replacement on the web, they don't cost that much. I carry a new replacement switch with me at...
Forum: Class C 10-11-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,865
Posted By CAP
It could also be the switch. Take the panel off...

It could also be the switch. Take the panel off and unplug the switch that works with the one that doesn't. It's just a plug and play switch. On one trip I had to leave my panel off and switch the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-27-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,712
Posted By CAP
I guess it depends on the model of RV you have ...

I guess it depends on the model of RV you have
I have a 2006 BT Cruiser 5291 and put mine in a small bay on the Drivers Side
I posted photo's
https://www.gsowners.com/forums/album.php?albumid=61
Forum: Class B+ 09-13-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,280
Posted By CAP
Well....I had the same problem until it was...

Well....I had the same problem until it was solved by a jet spray at a truck wash.



Where the curved front meets the windshield there is a small black gasket. I took a round tool you use to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-23-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,126
Posted By CAP
Check the wall switch to operate the slide. I've...

Check the wall switch to operate the slide. I've had two go bad for me. They are an easy pull out - push in replacement. I carry replacements for...."just in case". I have been in a situation where I...
Forum: Class A 08-23-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,753
Posted By CAP
I have a 2006 BT Cruiser and my slides won't work...

I have a 2006 BT Cruiser and my slides won't work unless the emergency brake is engaged. I don't have to move the seat forward or wiggle the arm rest. :)



I also use slide locks. They come in...
Forum: Class C 07-12-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,611
Posted By CAP
I have a 2006 and the same model as you. I've...

I have a 2006 and the same model as you.
I've never been able to get any wiring or plumbing diagram on the Cruiser.

For some of them, I took a night light and plugged it in. The other fuses...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-17-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,820
Posted By CAP
I've had good luck with Oxiclean, Dawn Dish Soap...

I've had good luck with Oxiclean, Dawn Dish Soap and elbow grease
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 03-08-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,274
Posted By CAP
WOW.....I bought mine brand new and never saw or...

WOW.....I bought mine brand new and never saw or had any smaller cushions. Who knew?
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 03-08-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,274
Posted By CAP
I have the exact same rig. Ya gotta squish both...

I have the exact same rig. Ya gotta squish both seat backs into that table space.
It's not easy....good luck
Forum: Class C 02-04-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,286
Posted By CAP
My BT 5291 Modifications

I just put four new albums with the modifications I have done to my rig.
Look for BT 5291 by CAP
Hope you can use some of my ideas.
Happy Trails :grin:
Carolyn
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 02-04-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,263
Posted By CAP
Never mind....I finally figured it out

Never mind....I finally figured it out
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 02-04-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,263
Posted By CAP
Photo's in the Photo Section

I added some photo's already in an album and now would like to add more Albums.


How do you get the photo's in the order you want them? I notice you can only add three at a time and they load in...
Forum: Class B+ 02-03-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,054
Posted By CAP
Ya gotta keep an eye on the top of the gaskets....

Ya gotta keep an eye on the top of the gaskets. Most are installed the sides first then the top horizontal one last. The sides need to be filled well as the top one doesn't cover them very well. I...
Forum: Class B+ 02-02-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,054
Posted By CAP
Another thought....when I was trouble shooting my...

Another thought....when I was trouble shooting my problem with Dave at RV One in Elkhart was he told me to look under the edge of the slide. There is a metal support that runs from the front to the...
Forum: Class C 02-02-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,224
Posted By CAP
BT 5291 Slide Leak

I have added photo's of my slide leak to albums. Look for "BT 5291 Slide Leak"
This little ditty was a $5k repair.
Forum: Class B+ 02-02-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,054
Posted By CAP
The only thing I can think of is the slide is...

The only thing I can think of is the slide is hitting a screw from the underside.
After I had the floor and slide repair done, no more shavings. I just added the photo's to the albums page. Look...
Forum: Class B+ 02-02-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,054
Posted By CAP
You didn't say what year you had and just where...

You didn't say what year you had and just where the floor is dragging on the slide. I had to look at the floor plan to see what you had.
There could be three places for the rails on that slide out....
Forum: Electrical 11-17-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,783
Posted By CAP
Look at the sink cabinet. On the left edge near...

Look at the sink cabinet. On the left edge near the floor is a black cover.
That's the breaker box
Forum: Class B+ 11-17-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,642
Posted By CAP
Welcome to the forum I replaced the locks on my...

Welcome to the forum
I replaced the locks on my BT 5291 bays right after I bought it. I got them at the locksmith and they are all the same key. The original keys are universal and just about every...
Forum: Class B+ 08-18-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,701
Posted By CAP
I have the 2006 5291 and it might be in the same...

I have the 2006 5291 and it might be in the same place as mine. Your not going to believe this one.......

It's under the kitchen sink. Take the right side panel out first, then remove the back...
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