Hi
Where I live you need a 6" to handle some of our downpours.
Harry
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- Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replacement Gutter Installation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1127
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:54 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: And what about rats or something like that...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3847
Re: And what about rats or something like that...
My bride hide the radio from me. I think she put it in a zip lock bag and stored it with the hurricane supplies. At the time I think most of the critters were getting into the ducts system via the flex crossover duct. It had a hole in it the size of a big butted recoon. Yep - owls are good and Red S...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 3:58 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: And what about rats or something like that...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3847
Re: And what about rats or something like that...
Hi I put a radio in the duct and tuned to rap music. The rodents didn't like it and my wife didn't either. So I went to HD and bought one of those silent to humans sonic devices...about 3 years ago. I think they work. Also under the MH I use several different things traps even poison. We live in the...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: I am not trailer trash, I am trailerlicious!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17840
Re: I am not trailer trash, I am trailerlicious!
This is better than any soap.
When she asks "where does everyone sleep in your trailer?"...tell her everyone sleeps on the kitchen floor with the frig door open ... been so hot lately.
Harry
When she asks "where does everyone sleep in your trailer?"...tell her everyone sleeps on the kitchen floor with the frig door open ... been so hot lately.
Harry
- Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:56 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: 1988 Prestige 16x60 water pipes leaking
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5779
Re: 1988 Prestige 16x60 water pipes leaking
Hi
If you go with the Oetiker system you may want to check out the clamp ring buster tool. I makes removing a ring easy.
Harry
If you go with the Oetiker system you may want to check out the clamp ring buster tool. I makes removing a ring easy.
Harry
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:41 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: MH photos part 6--ceiling/roof/siding
- Replies: 4
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Re: MH photos part 6--ceiling/roof/siding
Hi
You MH photos part 5 shows the ceiling trim you speak of.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sha ... s-_-Sharer
Harry
You MH photos part 5 shows the ceiling trim you speak of.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sha ... s-_-Sharer
Harry
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:34 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: MH photos part 6--ceiling/roof/siding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1877
Re: MH photos part 6--ceiling/roof/siding
Hi
Neat slide presentations.
Lots of major reconstruction.
Looking good.
Harry
Neat slide presentations.
Lots of major reconstruction.
Looking good.
Harry
- Tue May 11, 2010 7:29 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tie Downs, How tight?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1706
Re: Tie Downs, How tight?
Hi
Probably very few.
Harry
Probably very few.
Harry
- Tue May 11, 2010 5:05 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Noises when the heat is on.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1057
Re: Noises when the heat is on.
Hi
I think the noises are normal. My 1988 MH makes a variety of noises.
Harry
I think the noises are normal. My 1988 MH makes a variety of noises.
Harry
- Fri May 07, 2010 4:31 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tie Downs, How tight?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1706
Re: Tie Downs, How tight?
Hi
Taut in the summer. You'll need to loosen them in the winter in Wisc.
As for me....it's taut all year in sunny Florida.
Harry
Taut in the summer. You'll need to loosen them in the winter in Wisc.
As for me....it's taut all year in sunny Florida.
Harry
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:49 am
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: Trouble with Neighbors
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18332
Re: Trouble with Neighbors
Yep - "Trailerlicious" - Run a couple of short movies on Youtube to get started. Let us know when you do. Could be something big. Sounds like fun for sure.
Harry
Harry
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:52 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: Trouble with Neighbors
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18332
Re: Trouble with Neighbors
Hi Great photo! I lived in a park in Davie, Fl (south Florida). The owner lived in California. The park manager was really tough. I got written up all the time. This would include a fine which got added on to your rent. Lots of "palace guards" would rat me out. Wash the MH, cut the grass, ...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:15 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Leveling Questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2868
Re: Leveling Questions
Hi
First - I don't have anyone reliable around here either.
Second - I would probably jack the ends level and block leaving the base ribbon in place hoping it has settled enough for another 20 years. Your way would probably work as well.
JMHO
Harry
First - I don't have anyone reliable around here either.
Second - I would probably jack the ends level and block leaving the base ribbon in place hoping it has settled enough for another 20 years. Your way would probably work as well.
JMHO
Harry
- Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:17 am
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: Homeowner's insurance?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4139
Re: Homeowner's insurance?
HI
Did you try the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Wayne Goodwin Commissioner?
Harry
Did you try the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Wayne Goodwin Commissioner?
Harry
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:53 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: How To Jack/Block/Level Up A 38' Park Model?
- Replies: 8
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Re: How To Jack/Block/Level Up A 38' Park Model?
Hi Dave Two 10 ton bottle jacks should do it. I would use jack plates to protect the beams. Here's a copy of a popular manufacturers installation manual for single wides as it pertains to jacking. The jacking procedure is as follows: 1. After the home is located in its fi nal position, you can preli...