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#136
Quote from: Fatdog1 on February 23, 2017, 11:58:29 AM
djsamuel, how did your solid counter top replacement go? I'm having the same problem with the laminate counter top popped up on the left side of sink, on my 2014 21 BHS. I was thinking of changing the size of the sink and replacing the counter top at the same time, with a solid counter top material. If you have any advise on material and how you did it is appreciated. 
Peter

Peter,

i haven't made the change yet.  I'm not sure what brand of countertop I'd use, but I think Corian would be a bit too heavy.  There is another brand of solid surface counter that is lighter, but the name escapes me at the moment.  I have managed to repair the counter in my camper by using good contact cement.  I place dowels under counter and spread contact cement on both surfaces.  after waiting the 10 minutes or so required by the cement, I remove the dowels and push the laminate down onto the subsurface.  This works well on the tops, but the contact cement will disolve the foam that is exposed if the laminate falls off the edges.

#137
CampLite Travel Trailers / Re: CL 16 TBS vs CL 21 BHS
February 21, 2017, 11:54:35 AM
Quote from: barb-marv on February 21, 2017, 10:19:48 AM
Appreciate your 2 cents.  The 21' model would suit our needs best as my  husband has some specific medical needs that would be much better served by the larger bathroom with counter.   I was just afraid the 21' would limit our camping options to larger spots.   Some other folks have mentioned that larger trailers are actually easier to back up than smaller ones.  I cannot for the life of me get our 6' mulch hauling trailer to go anywhere but into my bumper!

We never have an issue in regards to campsite space with our 21BHS.  The trailer is easy to tow and backup.  In addition, it is smaller than most travel trailers out there, so space is never an issue with us so far.  The biggest advantage I see is the fact that the trailers are 7 feet wide, which to me makes a big difference. 
#138
CampLite Travel Trailers / Re: Coupler height for 21BHS?
February 21, 2017, 11:52:00 AM
Not sure of the actual height, but a standard 2" drop hitch works fine on my stock Ram 1500.
#139
Product Questions and Recommendations / Re: Bent Couplers
February 21, 2017, 08:32:59 AM
After installing the kit Dan sent to me, i need to send a word of caution.  Don't blindly drill the hole at the dimensions sent in the directions.  I made that mistake the first time, only to find the bolt and nut interfered with the installation of the tongue jack.  I took a reciprocating saw and sawed through part of the nut and the bolt to shorten its length so the jack could be reinstalled.  I then moved the second bolt forward about an inch to clear the jack as well as the hitch mounting bolts. 
#140
As stated above, I would go with #1 or #4 as well.  My 21BHS fits the #1 category but the new trailers really look good and the floor seems like a big plus.
#141
Older Model Lines / Re: Camplite Fifth Wheels Topic
February 10, 2017, 06:43:10 AM
That's a nice looking rig.  I always wish LivinLite wasn't so quick to pull the plug on that.
#142
Open Discussion Area / Re: Camping starter info
February 08, 2017, 07:27:11 PM
Quote from: wakeboydb on February 08, 2017, 05:38:16 PM
The furnace will empty the tanks reasonably quickly. We camped for two nights over New Year and kept the thermostat at a comfortable temperature and burned through 1/3 of a tank. We were running it in the day for some if the time also and used the stove a couple of times. The fridge was running on electric and the water heater was not used. I'd  figure on about a tank for every 5-7 days if running the furnace.

I agree.  The furnace would be the biggest consumer of gas.  When it is cold, we use a small electric ceramic heater.  Works great.
#143
Open Discussion Area / Re: Camping starter info
February 08, 2017, 04:07:07 PM
Quote from: 7Thunders on February 08, 2017, 09:21:53 AM
Great info ...will do some testing in driveway as well.  The dealer did show us the works as well when we picked up our 16 DBS but that was back in November so i'm sure I will "relearn" it all over and yes the water system was winterized so that will be new too. 

Yes I remember the battery will charge when hooked up to a running vehicle connection

From your experiences..can you advise how long the propane will last?  We have two tanks.

I"m anxious to get out there...as you can tell i'm sure.

We purchased our 21BHS in September 2013.  We only recently emptied our first tank and are now drawing from the second tank.  Now we never use the propane heater, other than testing.  The refrigerator runs on propane while traveling and then switches to electric when we hook up.  The water heater isn't used too often since we normally use the campground's showers when available.  However, we've traveled from Florida out to Arizona and Utah as well as up to Tennessee along with many trips within Florida.  So the gas can last a while.
#144
Open Discussion Area / Re: Camping starter info
February 08, 2017, 06:22:57 AM
Quote from: BeerSnob on February 07, 2017, 11:06:52 PM
Quote from: 7Thunders on February 06, 2017, 04:37:07 PM
Ok..Yes we are new and haven't used the camper yet until spring comes but here is a few questions.

If we were to find a campsite WITHOUT electric, how would one camp ? The battery would run basic lights right? and help the propane operate  refrigerator. what else would you use as far as the electric goes...water pump, hot water heater?  Powered Jack on hitch! Canopy! Radio? Tv?   So do those that camp this way use a solar charger to keep battery charged? I am just assuming that as we travel there may be times that we won't have an electric hookup so I want to understand and know what/how to operate..

just pondering......... LoL
Rob

I'm barely more than a newb myself but having camped 2 seasons with a bare bones LL and just upgraded to a new 16TBS I think I can answer a couple things. We've boondocked (no hookups) a few times for up to 3 days with no problem. With our old camper we only needed power for the lights and water pump.

Check your owner's and appliance manuals but I don't think you need any power to run the fridge or water heater - just propane. I did find out on our new camper that you need battery power for the furnace ignition and blower.
Our old camper had a manual awning and I haven't yet read the manual for our power awning but I'm assuming you run it off the battery.
Obviously all your electronics will need power. Our old camper did not have any entertainment systems.
With some planning you won't need much power for the basics - jack/awning/slide/water pump/fans. You can always use flashlights to minimize using your lights. But you're out of luck (or will drain your battery) if you need climate control or entertainment I think.
I know quite a few use solar, we haven't. I've also read and assumed that you can hook up to your running vehicle to charge your camper battery.

I highly recommend testing a lot of this out in your driveway if you can. Or at a campground near home for a first run. We're lucky that our camper is in the driveway so I've been testing all the systems except water to make sure I understand them before our first outing. As soon as I can de-winterize I'll be testing that system out too. Of course our dealer showed us all was working (except water because it was already winterized) but they did it all and I don't learn anything until I do it (wrong) myself!

Good luck and happy camping! You're gonna love it!

Some good thoughts here, especially regarding camping in your driveway.  However, power is required to run the refrigerator and hot water heater, but only for the control system and propane ignition.  Other than that, the propane handles the rest.

Like was stated above, you can get a few days from your battery if you are not using the furnace and use everything else (lights, radio, slide, etc.) sparingly.  Some people change their battery configuration to increase capacity (such as 2 6 volt golf cart batteries in series).  Others use solar to charge, or a good inverter generator. I'm sure others with more experience boondocking will chime in.  My experience is limited to the overnight stops in rest areas/Walmarts while on our way to our destination.
#145
CampLite Travel Trailers / Re: Propane generators
February 06, 2017, 09:56:38 AM
If your battery can't run the refrigerator (using propane as well), there is an issue.  The battery should be able to do that for many hours.  If you are trying to run the refrigerator in elctric mode from the battery, then you're correct, that can't be done from the battery.  Propane mode uses the battery to power the refrigerator control system.
#146
Got the email.  Thanks Dan.  :)
#147
Quote from: Dan Miller on January 09, 2017, 12:01:53 PM
wakeboydb - You unit was produced right at the same time we made the side bolts standard across everything. When we made the change we also added them to units in the yard.  So even though I have a starting VIN # which a bit after yours, yours may have already had that done.

djsamuel - I sent some out before I left for the holidays.  (15th December until the 3rd of January.)  When I got back .... we had the old forum deal going on so I very well could have missed yours and when it was taken down (not by us).....  I could not get to my personal messages. I expect if you had not gotten them yet, yours was missed along with possibly others.

For any other owners (21 and up Camplite travel trailers only.)  Please send me a message requesting them along with your VIN number and mailing address.

Dan,

i wanted to let you know I received the side bolts last week.  Thanks for your help.

Doug
#148
Quote from: Dan Miller on January 25, 2017, 01:28:22 PM
Unfortunately there were a few changes in the sink and the drop in cooktop that have changed.
I can send you an email containing the prints of what I believe you have in your camper.
You could confirm those were correct and have some made, or possibly make them yourself.
Can I use the email address you used for registration on the forum?

-Dan

That would be great.  Would you be able to let me know the type of solid surface used?  I know there are several types, some much lighter than others.   The email I used in registration is good. Thanks Dan
#149
I have a 2013 Camplite 21BHS.  I am just curious of it is possible to purchase the solid surface counter tops (including the fold up as well as the dinette table) to replace the laminate tops LivinLite used to sell.  I'm still using contact cement when the original counters delaminate, but am curious in case the future requires a replacement.

If they are available, are they dimensionally the same as the 2013s?

Thanks.
#150
Forum Recommendations / Re: Bring back the old forum
January 24, 2017, 11:05:00 AM
Quote from: Dan Miller on January 24, 2017, 08:35:18 AM
As some members here know.  We were NOT given access to the data to import into this forum.
That was the one of the reasons, along with eliminating the advertising and data not being held hostage to a service,why this forum was put together.
We wanted something that would be here tomorrow and not an investment in time that we had no control over.

Questions posted in this forum are monitored and answered normally 5 days a week.
Paul at Aluminum Camper Forum was given access to the old data and has restored that archive.
Paul is a great guy and possibly to clear the air..... ACF is NOT Paul.

Happy Camping!


Thanks for posting this Dan.  I noticed my message providing the link to the archive was deleted.  I hope my post was not construed as an attempt to direct people away from this site (like ACF).  Paul's site is a great complement to this one, as it pertains to several brands of aluminum trailers, and I was not attempting to minimize this one.