Jack, I think they were Marathon, but I'm not really sure. They were on the trailer when I bought it a year ago January and the dealer had the trailer on his lot, which was in Sandy, Oregon, for a year. I had nearly 3000 miles on the tires when I had the first separation last October and had not used the trailer since then.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Thank you Garry. I suspect they WERE Marathons and your failures were right in line with the ones I had, looking at the age and wear on them.

I will never get Marathons again. I've posted elsewhere and will say again that I'm VERY pleased with the Maxxis tires I've got on the trailer now. To be fair, they are load range D tires, as opposed to the OEM load range C tires the trailer came with, but, I've not had the slightest trouble with them.

- Jack

I know there have been several negative reports on Carlisle's, but that is what I purchased and they are also a load range D. For another $50.00 I got full replacement on any of the four tires if they fail for reasons other than a mechanical issue, so if I experienced tread separation, the tire would be replaced at not cost. And the tires were fresh, with a manufacture date of February 2015.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Today was "under the Hi-Lo" day:

Did the lift system maintenance which included inspecting and lubricating the hydraulic ram, guide rod, cables and pulleys.

Inspected the underside for any damage, leaks, things flopping in the wind, etc. Found that one of the screws that hold the strap which supports the gray water tank piping was missing in action so put in a new one.

Lubricated stabilizer jacks and entry step pivot points.

Checked and cleaned the propane regulator vent, then pressurized the propane system and performed a soap bubble leak test on all mechanical joints under the trailer and where the tubing connects to the water heater, fridge and heater.

Since I was down there, I checked all the bolts that connect the axle to the frame and back side of the wheels. Also checked the wheel torque and topped off the tire air.

At times, I found myself humming "Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters!

Thought about re-packing the wheel bearings but they were done less than a year ago and have only about 1,000 miles on them so will wait until next season.

Still need to lubricate the pulleys and cables that are accessible from inside the trailer. That's after lunch!

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Greg
2004 4x4 Chevy Tahoe
Former owner of a 2407T

When in Las Cruces last weekend we had a lot of rain and Sunday evening discovered the Fantastic Fan vent was leaking onto our bed. (We always have extra bedding) so all I could do was get the "ole" duct tape and tape all around the edges of the vent garnish and then tape plastic trash bags on top of the bed blanket. We had continued rain through Sunday night and the duct tape kept us dry until early Monday morning when it finally gave out and water started dripping on the plastic trash bags.
Bet you can't guess what I've been doing the last several days. Today I finished calking topside around the vent, after cleaning all the old stuff and I will wait a few days before I test with water on the topside.If it leaks I will pull the fan out and re-install

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Welcome back, Garry! Sorry to hear about the leaking. Thank goodness for duct tape though- everyone should take a roll with 'em when camping. Hope your repair goes well but don't let Gov. Jerry catch you "wasting" water when you test it!

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Greg
2004 4x4 Chevy Tahoe
Former owner of a 2407T

Thought I would do that after dark. I'm going to use putty tape to make a dam around the vent and then add water. Not sure if it will work but I will give it a shot. As far as the wasted water, I thought I would forego two glasses of water for the day and just drink two beers, that way the water thing should be pretty even.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Gary I got tired reading all you did. DH adjusted the new to us sway bar. Tomorrow is our last nice day...61degrees. We have plans to do several "small repairs on the HiLo.

Lowered the top half yesterday so tomorrow will be "up on the roof day". Hmmm, another song by the Drifters comes to mind . . .

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Greg
2004 4x4 Chevy Tahoe
Former owner of a 2407T

Lesson learned! I removed all of the sealing tape and Dicor sealer from around the Fantastic Fan Vent frame, using mineral spirits to remove all the goop. This is where I must have had a brain fart. Later on that. After cleaning with Simple Green and then a rinse with water I let everything dry and then caulked around the frame of the fan. I then let everything dry for several days and made a dam around the fan framing and filled with water, using paper towels on the inside of the trailer to detect for leaks, which it did in a big way. Now back to the brain fart. I was using mineral spirits to clean the old tape and caulk, which also softened the butyl tape under the frame of the fan, Well duh!!! This is where the the lights should have started flashing and I would have awaken from my repair stupor. The butyl tape remained soft and did not provide any sealing capability and also affected the Dicor sealer.
So, I removed all the new caulking I had applied, completely removed the Fantastic Fan, cleaned everything again, applied new butyl tape, installed the fan and Dicor self leveling sealant. Moral of the lesson.....don’t take shortcuts.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Yep, those shortcuts sometimes become longcuts! Glad you got the leak fixed, Garry.

Victoria and I did some inside cleaning today and installed a couple of slideout racks in the food pantry cabinet. Next up is washin' and waxin' so she's all prettied up for our first trip of the season,

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Greg
2004 4x4 Chevy Tahoe
Former owner of a 2407T

DH went to the trailer and replaced a short section of exterior bumper trim.He also did the long section at the bumper. It took a long time to measure mark and drill for new ss screws. He changed out a cracked marker light and caulked a small hole. Next he removed the couch so he could start the install of a hard wired surge protector. Tomorrow the install continues. I spent the afternoon picking up paper.leaves, and roof shingles. Amazingly I filled up one contractor bag. I've lost count of how many times the lot has been picked up. I enjoyed the balmy 65degree day.

Today I removed all the vertical bracing that was keeping my just acquired 1960's era Hi-Lo from being lowered and pushed the down button. It lowered just as it should. When I pushed up, it went up just as it should! I plugged in the camper and connected a battery trickle charger to keep the new battery charged. The most major concern has been resolved. Now we begin the total renovation. Pictures to come as work continues.

Glad to hear the lift system is working properly. This is usually one of the more frustrating repairs. Lots of luck with the renovation.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Diwinterized her yesterday. Took some weight out of that we will not need for vacation also.
DH was nice enough to leave the windows open during pine pollen season, so he got to clean it out.

Vacation in T-5 days.

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TV-2012 Ford F-150
2013 Forest River Flagstaff 27RLWS
NC

Installed a new FIC door latch / lock. It appears in the original installation the factory partially disassembled the latch in order to get it to fit through the cutout, then reassembled it (leaving out 2 screws on the plate that covers the latch, spring, and mechanism for the deadbolt...because you can't reach them when partially installed). I tried this but you need 3 hands for all the parts.

I figured there has to be a better way, so I pushed the latch in as far as it would go (deadbolt mech. and cover plate hit the door frame), then took a sharpie and marked the interference area, pulled out the ol dermal and went to work. Once I was able to make one area clear, I pushed it in again...it would go a bit further, then I would mark the next area.

Once done, the complete latch goes in and out no problem and all the clearance cuts are underneath the latch flange...so they are well hidden...and no disassembly needed!

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currently own 2008 25' Hi-Lo Classic
formerly owned 1994 22' Hi-Lo
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2011 F150 Lariat w/tow package

Washed and waxed and removed the black streaks from The UFO yesterday. I found that LA's Awesome cleaning solutions work well at removing the black streaks...

Anyone want to come help clean the roof tonight??

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TV-2012 Ford F-150
2013 Forest River Flagstaff 27RLWS
NC

Pinn, the roof on my unit also need cleaning. You help me next week and I will help you the second Tuesday of the following week.

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Fantastic Wife
2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L
2705T Tow Lite
1999 21T Tow Lite

Just what is "L A s awesome cleanng solution"? I could use a new one.

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2201 TL

2010 Nissan Titan king cab SE
4x4

I think it is the stuff in a pump bottle that is sold at dollar stores.

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My Great Wife Joyce
2018 Jayco Jay Flight 21QB
Formerly owned 1705T and 2310H
2012 F150 4X4 SuperCrew EcoBoost w/Leer Cap
Reese WD Strait-Line Hitch
Amateur Radio K3EXU