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Post by bsmall2800 on 11/26/2009, 1:20 am

Well just spoke with the dealer, and were going to take possession on our trailer on 12/05/09. I am having the dealer change out the two 12 volt batteries and replacing them with four 6 volt batteries for $150.00. That will include the four batteries, vented boxes and brackets to secure them to the floor area.
I used 6 volts in are last trailer and got about six years worth of use out of them. I never had luck running the 12 volt batteries seemed to be replacing them about every other year.
As soon as I can I will post some pics of the upgrades once we get it home.

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Post by Admin on 11/26/2009, 1:28 am

Merry Christmas, what a nice gift to yourself.



You'll have a blast in it.

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Post by Scruffy and Tater on 11/26/2009, 4:58 am

Enjoy it as much as you can.

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Post by Jim&Dianne73 on 11/26/2009, 6:37 pm

congratulations on your new wildcat , hope you have lots of fun with your family . Happy camping

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Post by oldelmer1 on 11/26/2009, 11:39 pm

Congratulations, cant wait to see some pictures.....

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Post by bsmall2800 on 11/27/2009, 7:35 am

Pictures will be posted next weekend!

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Post by Admin on 12/6/2009, 2:26 am

And its next weekend ,,, wheres the pic's ? photos

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 5:09 am

It was a great day we were at the RV dealer at 9:30 am and out the door at 2:00 pm with our new 28RKBS this also included installation of the fith wheel hitch. We love it did the PDI and just a couple of things were noted and fixed before leaving. The battery box lids for the 4 6 volt batteries were not in and due in on Monday. So I figure we will get the Cat back to them in the next couple of weeks and finish the battery box lids and LED taillights.

I will have to go and read up on how to upload pictures, be right back with the pics.

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 5:33 am

Well I down loaded some photos to my gallery but I cant figure out how to add them to a post/thread?????

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 6:00 am



Ok here is our baby!
Not sure I can duplicate how I was able to upload the pic but will try with others..

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 6:06 am



Here is where I had Forest River install my spare tire. They did a nice job on the install...

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 6:09 am



Here is my set up for the hitch. I wish I could figure out how to add multiple photos to only one post....

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 6:15 am








Ok I think I am getting this figured out on how to post photos

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Post by maxum1989 on 12/6/2009, 8:52 am

Hey Bill,

Good photos. Congrats. One note, I have the exact same hitch as you and used to put my breakaway cable where you have it (on the handle to unlock the jaws) but had it snag on the bolts that hold that handle on. With sharp turns back and forth the cable can catch those nuts. Happened to me twice. Really gets your attention quick. I now put it on the handle that makes the hitch slide and it sort of lays flatter on the bed of the truck as that handle is a little lower. Just a thought.

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Post by Admin on 12/6/2009, 3:16 pm

Bsmall,,, all i can say is SWEETTTTTTT ! ,,,

santa Clint goodjob yourock clapper

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Post by bsmall2800 on 12/6/2009, 4:30 pm

maxum1989 wrote:Hey Bill,

Good photos. Congrats. One note, I have the exact same hitch as you and used to put my breakaway cable where you have it (on the handle to unlock the jaws) but had it snag on the bolts that hold that handle on. With sharp turns back and forth the cable can catch those nuts. Happened to me twice. Really gets your attention quick. I now put it on the handle that makes the hitch slide and it sort of lays flatter on the bed of the truck as that handle is a little lower. Just a thought.


Very good point about looping the breakaway cable around the locking handly. I will change my hook up position.

You have to love this site with all of experience other have had so you can learn from others. I love the been there done that law that is so helpful for us rookies.

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Post by shooter on 12/7/2009, 1:41 pm

Nice looking rig, congratulations.

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Post by Treekiller on 12/11/2009, 10:55 pm

Looks great.
Good to see the spare tire carrier holding an E rated 16" wheel. Also good to see the exhaust vents out the rear. On mine(different model) it's on the door side right where we set up a table. Good way to catch a role of paper towels on fire.

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