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Forum: Travel Trailers 10-16-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,920
Posted By elmerfud
Flower, You can jack up the camper by the...

Flower,
You can jack up the camper by the frame. On ones with torsion axles do not recommend using the axle tube as a jacking point. Id replace the cupped top on the jack with something flat. A...
Forum: Class A 10-09-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,816
Posted By elmerfud
Larry, You should have a tiny filter just in...

Larry,
You should have a tiny filter just in front of the water pump. My travel trailer did not come with one and it caused to pump to fail. I installed a pre-filter with the replacement. The...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-26-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,130
Posted By elmerfud
Try sanding the sink with 320 (or whatever...

Try sanding the sink with 320 (or whatever matches the grain) grit sandpaper IN THE GRAIN of the surface. If necessary, finish with finer grit. Do it and the nearby areas with green Scotchbright. It...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 09-18-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,876
Posted By elmerfud
I'd add: Grill brush, charcoal tongs,...

I'd add:
Grill brush, charcoal tongs, newspaper, kindling wood, charcoal lighter fluid, fire grill and a tarp to cover firewood. I keep it all in a waterproof bin. I set it near the fire.
Sunblock...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-24-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,245
Posted By elmerfud
Visa Water leaks!!

My 2012 Visa 19RGU (Now called Vista Cruiser) sprung leaks a year or two ago. I saw a few bubbles on the ceiling near the partial wall on the right side. Last year I poked at them and the ceiling...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 07-05-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,639
Posted By elmerfud
Visa/Vista Axle Failures

ScottRVB,

The axle on my trailer is a torsion axle. The rubber tubes inside of the axle frayed and allowed it to sag over 25 degrees. This resulted in contact with the wheel well. The bearings,...
Forum: Electrical 05-15-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,026
Posted By elmerfud
I had the same problem on my travel trailer....

I had the same problem on my travel trailer. After much time checking outlets..... I discovered the GFIC in the bathroom was tripped. All of my outlets are daisy chained off that one outlet.
Find...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-15-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,215
Posted By elmerfud
Also put your finger on the gas solenoid and have...

Also put your finger on the gas solenoid and have someone turn on the heater. Do you feel a click? If so then most likely the tube or jet is plugged. Disassemble and clean out the parts in alcohol...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 05-15-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,814
Posted By elmerfud
Bulb Issues

I have a 2012 RGU. My outside lights are all LED's. They supposedly last forever. It would be quite unusual for many of them to go out simultaneously. One cause of multiple lights failing would be a...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-04-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,639
Posted By elmerfud
Crappy Lippert torsion axles

Dogleg,

I have a 2012 Visa. They changed the name to Vista Cruiser in 2013. Mine had a 3,500 lb Lippert (China) torsion axle. My GVRW is 3,850 lbs. Can you see the problem right away? The first...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 11-14-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,483
Posted By elmerfud
Roof

Yes. I walk on mine all the time. Watch out near the ends. It's slippery when wet!
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-11-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,207
Posted By elmerfud
PS: Since we exclusively boondock camp, I added...

PS:
Since we exclusively boondock camp, I added a second 21 gallon tank and connected the two with a valve in the pipe. That brought our capacity of usable water up to 21+21 =42. A usable amount for...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-11-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,207
Posted By elmerfud
I have a 2012 Visa 19RGU. It advertises 28...

I have a 2012 Visa 19RGU. It advertises 28 gallons of fresh water. I initially assumed that was the tank capacity. No. That is the total fresh water capacity including the water heater and pipes. I...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-04-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,453
Posted By elmerfud
Rear Bumper

If the new campers still use 6" x 2" "C" shaped rear bumper you are SOL.
It is so wimpy you can get it to flex with your own weight. I replaced mine with a conventional 4" square tube. Not only is...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-04-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,986
Posted By elmerfud
Slow parts

My experience has been the same. It usually takes 3 to 6 months to get OEM parts from Gulfstream. I had to contact the dealer multiple times to eventually get Gulfstream to actually process the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-21-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,977
Posted By elmerfud
Angle of departure

How about installing Air lift bags on the trailer springs to lift the trailer in those situations.
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-21-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,250
Posted By elmerfud
Propane Consumption

We exclusively boondock camp. In the summer propane is never a problem. We run the fridge and water heater on propane exclusively. We get at least 12 days on a 20lb tank. BUT, when cold weather...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-21-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By elmerfud
Lift

All earlier models were "low riders". The factory has a 3" lift kit. They put it on my 2012. A lot of non-slide models may be too low to avoid damage when going over humps or ditches. You can tell if...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-21-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By elmerfud
Towing 19 Vintage Cruiser

Newbie,
I own a 2012 Visa. Now named Vista Cruiser. Tow with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The shorter wheel base Suv's are not the ideal tow vehicles. I put a Curt sway control on my trailer. ...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-07-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,926
Posted By elmerfud
I have a 2012 Visa. I ripped a few boards and...

I have a 2012 Visa. I ripped a few boards and lightly glued them under the unsupported areas. The shower is solid now.
The foam might overexpand and fubar the shower floor.
I can still access the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-07-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,983
Posted By elmerfud
RGU 3rd Bed

I lengthened the couch to bring it to 75". I stored the back cushions as they were incredibly uncomfortable. We just put a bunch of throw pillows on the wall of the couch. I made and sewed a filler...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-15-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,568
Posted By elmerfud
I have a 19 RGB and walk all over the roof to...

I have a 19 RGB and walk all over the roof to wash and inspect. I weigh 170 lbs have no problems. I wanted a fiberglass roof for resistance to low scratching branches.
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-28-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,107
Posted By elmerfud
Moe, I went through the same thing after my...

Moe,

I went through the same thing after my axle on my 2011 Visa RGU failed and digested the right wheel well. Gulf stream has them and they don't cost too much. You need to contact an authorized...
Forum: Electrical 03-24-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,895
Posted By elmerfud
Generators, I bought a Yamaha EF2400iSHC. It is...

Generators,
I bought a Yamaha EF2400iSHC. It is fabulous! Super quiet. Dont be "that guy" with the Champion type. They are so loud you will drive yourself and anyone within 1/2 mile insane. Invertor...
Forum: Interior 03-03-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,778
Posted By elmerfud
If you can find a closet door the correct...

If you can find a closet door the correct thickness, you can have a cabinet carpenter cut it to height off the top and then glue in a new top stile inside the faces. No one will see the patch from...
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