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Hello Eddy, it's a 2 1/2" roller. Here's a link to the roller I used and below that is list of products I used in the video. I hope this helps. Mike Rubber Roller - amzn.to/3rMYvXJ Michael Bracewell "The Travel Trailer Guy" is a Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases by you using the Amazon links below at no additional cost to you. Thank you 2" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (white) - amzn.to/30FBABE 4" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (white) - amzn.to/3LeG4V7 4" x25' Eterna Bond Tape (white) - amzn.to/3IILZ2V 4" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (black)- amzn.to/3ALBfi7 Rubber Roller - amzn.to/3rMYvXJ Roller used in video - Spline Roller (Screen) - amzn.to/3tkBlrU Roller a viewer recommended - Seam Roller, Brass Press Wheel - amzn.to/3KjQZhs Dicor Self Leveling Sealant (Roof) - amzn.to/2PUIFfs Dicor Non-Sag Roof Lap Sealant (Sides, do not use on top of roof) - amzn.to/3CxSGoV Mineral Spirits - amzn.to/3NnuGrK Acetone - amzn.to/3wotLl7 Denatured Alcohol - amzn.to/3JA1ED4 EternaBond EternaClean Spray Cleaner - amzn.to/3vmGWyy EternaBond EternaPrime Adhesive and Surface Conditioner Spray - amzn.to/3cElEG7 Clear Silicone - amzn.to/30JJaeE Semi Gloss Spray Paint - www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-2X-12-oz-Semi-Gloss-Black-General-Purpose-Spray-Paint-334097/307244961

@@thetraveltrailerguy thank you sir, I placed an order for the roller and thin roller with your Amazon link.

@@eddyfeddystacks Have fun, you will be happy you did this project. Thank you

I did not use any ring terminals to connect the 10/3 wires to the inverter. Remove the cover with 2 screws under that you will 3 screws (this is where you are now), loosen all 3 screws as far as they will go, under the 3 screws on the side of this area you will see where you slide the wires into holes, then tighten the screws to hold the wires in place. Note each of the individual copper wires will need to be twisted really tight in order to fit into these holes (some people struggle with getting them into the holes so be patient it can be done). I hope this helps, can you please let me know if it does?

Hello Julie you are correct to not attach a receiver hitch to the back bumper. I mounted my hitch receiver assembly to the frame, so nothing is attached to the bumper except the bumper. Keep an eye out next Friday 10/4/24 in the afternoon I will be sharing another RUclips video showing the receiver hitch I installed that the bike rack is attached to.

​@thetraveltrailerguy thanks! We will do that!

@@JulieEmbriano I'll try and remember to share it with you here also :)

Thanks for watching and sharing Monica. I feel the same way, most RVs come with cheap quality faucets. I guess its all about money to them, if they would put in quality products we would not have to be dealing with them ourselves. This faucet will work for you. Take care

Thank you for watching and your question. Yes you can buy the ramp separate, here's a link to it. Hope this helps. Amazon affiliate links below Swagman Ramp & Bridge - amzn.to/3BvZogT Bike Crossbar Adapter - amzn.to/3zDL4m3 Kryptonite Evolution 4 Bike Lock Chain 5.25 feet - amzn.to/3ZFuyg7 Team Obsidian: Bike Cover - amzn.to/3XFL6So

Thanks for watching and your question Lee. I think this is what you are looking for? Hope this helps you out - FLOOR GASKET - DOMETIC (385311652 Mounting Hardware Kit - amzn.to/3vDwZzb

Your welcome Edward. We like this way a lot better and felt the same way you do. Amazon Affiliate Links - Swagman E-SPEC RV & EBike Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack - amzn.to/4egizdh Swagman Ramp & Bridge - amzn.to/3BvZogT Bike Crossbar Adapter - amzn.to/3zDL4m3 Kryptonite Evolution 4 Bike Lock Chain 5.25 feet - amzn.to/3ZFuyg7 Team Obsidian: Bike Cover - amzn.to/3XFL6So

Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I really like how you are loading your bikes, I wish I had thought of that. I appreciate you letting me & others know. Hopefully others will read your comment. One question for you - How are you liking your bike rack and how long have you had it?

@@thetraveltrailerguy I am thoroughly pleased with my Swagman E-Spec bike rack. We used to fold our Electric e-bikes, put them in tubs, and put them in our trailer. This is so much easier and enjoyable and we take the bikes more than previously.

Thank you for watching and appreciating my video. I'm really happy how well it turned out. It was a long video but I felt it was important to share as much as I could so others would feel comfortable taking the project on themselves instead of hiring someone to do it for them. Yep Flex Seal tape and spray is not as good as Eterna Bond Tape, its made to stick and stay in place. Thanks again.

Thank you for watching another one of my videos again :) I hope you were eating popcorn while watching it :) That's great you were able to get out camping this year, we've been camping a lot this year. I'm not sure if I told you already but we went on a 10,000 mile 3 month long trip February - April with several stops from Northern California down south and along the coast to Key West Florida then up to North Carolina. It was a great trip and best of all the weather was great and it only rained a couple times in the evenings for a couple hours. Soon after we got home they all started getting hit with bad weather, lucky us and good planning by my wife (I just drive :) ). We pretty much camp year round every two weeks for 3 nights but we are home for a month trying to catch up on projects around the house.

Yes they are, I wish they would put more pride in their trailers. We have owned a 2020 Lance 2375 since last September and its quality built so not many repairs are needed. What trailer do you have?

@@thetraveltrailerguy Had quite a few over the years. Our latest TT was a 32ft Cherokee by Forest River. The build quality of it was absolutely terrible so we got rid of it. Just recently bought a 2250s Sunseeker motorhome. Same story but with the ford E series chassis, it gives me a little incentive to actually fix and upgrade many of the cheap deficiencies it the RV part of it.

And thank you for watching and your feedback. I make these videos to help others and to give confidence so people can tackle projects on their own instead of hiring someone. So its great to hear you are going to save money and tackle this project on your own. Thank you so much, you will be happy you tackled this project. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you so much Kevin, you made my day. I sure appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, this was a well worth while project - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thanks again :) life is good not having to touch up the roof seals every few months and not have to worry about the trailer being damaged from roof leaks. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment on my video, I appreciate it :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experiences. Its interesting how manufactures switched from installing valves to just placing caps on the ends (saving money). You got lucky having a trailer with drains that you can get at easily, they should all be built this way. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

You're welcome James and thank you for sharing all you do with your trailer.

Awesome, what state are you located in and what year and model trailer do you have?

@@thetraveltrailerguy​​⁠ 2021 Forest River Alpha Wolf 26dbh-l, Washington State.

@@CardelliFamof8 I just looked it up and it sure looks like a nice trailer. Last September we bought a 2020 Lance 2375 Travel Trailer that wasn't used much and was stored inside. A friend was selling it and gave us a great price. We live in Northern California

Thank you so much for watching and the compliment Bob, you made my day. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thanks so much for watching and your question. Here's a video on how I added the panel lights (sorry about the quality of the video) and links to the lights & rocker switch I used. ruclips.net/video/KDU6ekGOwpQ/видео.htmlsi=MwK6zxAoRAHmoRJH Here are links to the lights & switch I used - Michael Bracewell "The Travel Trailer Guy" is a Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases by you using the Amazon links below at no additional cost to you. Thank you Lights (Amazon) - amzn.to/38OKOAa Rocker Switch - amzn.to/3cGXZUC www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

You're welcome :)

Thank you so much for watching Wayne and for providing feedback, I really appreciate it. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

And thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know you enjoy my videos. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Hello and thanks for watching. With a single axle I would jack it up by placing the jack on the frame as close to the axle as possible. Make sure you are parked on flat ground and block the other side of the trailer tires so the trailer will not move. Thanks for asking your question

@@thetraveltrailerguy thank you Do you have a video on greasing the hub

@@TheBuddyandlilly Yes I do and I must mention how important it is to make sure you are turning the drum while slowly pumping the grease in or you can blow out the back seal which would allow grease to inter the brake assembly area. I hope this helps - ruclips.net/video/xW3GZreukuI/видео.htmlsi=i4-wLq8_s6_25Qgq

Thanks for watching and taking the time to ask your question. I thought about what you mentioned installing the tape under the trim but went the route of taping over the gutter & vinyl trim (The trim breaks down and cracks from sun damage every few years). By applying the tape over the vinyl trim it protects it from the elements and never has to be replaced again. Also applying the tape over the top of the gutter trim makes sure no water gets under it. Great question Installing Eterna Bond Tape to All Travel Trailer Roof Seams & Lots of Helpful Tips (Step by Step) - ruclips.net/video/zUxnQ6C1BlY/видео.htmlsi=3COxr51ZM01XaWnb All my other videos - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. You made my day :) I'm so happy this video was helpful. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

I'm so sorry to hear about all your tires blowing and all the damage caused to your trailer? I am not familiar with what tires you had on your trailer, I did look up your trailer and saw that it is made by Forest River. They used to install Lionshead Castle Rock tires on a lot of Forest River built trailers but I think they stopped around 2020. You may have had a different tire, I would call the dealer you bought the trailer from to ask them if they know. Did you get any pictures of the tires that blew up? What tires did you replace them with? I have and so many others have had good luck with Goodyear Endurance Tires. Here's a video I made awhile back showing Castle Rock Tires that have blown up on the axles and even the spare tire that was never used. I was at a campground earlier this year and I heard a loud explosion sound come from the trailer next to us. I went over to check it out and found the spare tire blew apart at the tread. Here are pictures of all the tires people have shared that have blown. Feel free to watch the whole video if you like. - ruclips.net/video/vDELBXrzldE/видео.htmlsi=7ujBfpoBJi56Ba2b&t=386

@@thetraveltrailerguy I found out thru some research and it was confirmed that it was Castle Rock tires and the data has been turned over to Federal investigators to investigate and take the appropriate action to remedy the situation. Thanks so much for your feedback , I truly appreciate it.

@@stephenmichaelgibb1354 Thanks for getting back to me. The makers of this tire need to be held accountable! Their tires have caused so much damage to so many trailers. Fortunately Forest River is no longer installing them as far as I know on their trailers, but they were for so many years even knowing the tire was a problem. I hope you can keep me updated on what happens.

Thanks for watching and taking the time to write. The 4 - 6 volt batteries have a total amp hours of 840 or 210 AH per battery but since you should only run the battery to no less than 50% you can only use 420 AH. The total weight for the 4 batteries is 232 pounds. I went this route because of limited money I had at the time. A few years later replaced the 4 - 6 volt lead acid batteries with 2 - 12 volt Battle Born 100 AH Lithium Batteries (I highly recommend going with Lithium batteries, they can be run down to 0%, recharge much faster than lead acid batteries, are a much lighter battery, and last many more years to) Here's the video - ruclips.net/video/BXyL_d34zy4/видео.htmlsi=t4uF-aXh4Txk_auF Watch this video also - ruclips.net/video/ksCivLNIzEQ/видео.htmlsi=9zZBqq7hPuE_69bh I hope this information is helpful, feel free to ask more questions if you like. Michael Bracewell "The Travel Trailer Guy" is a Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases by you using the Amazon links below at no additional cost to you. Thank you Total Cost is around $500 for everything May 2019 Here's links to most of the items purchased for this installation - 10/2 NM-B x 15' Non-Metallic Electrical Cable - amzn.to/3SvdYeH 200 amp extra fuse for battery to inverter: amzn.to/38FmZdY 30 Amp Go Power automatic transfer switch with wiring diagram - amzn.to/3vmkerD If you have 50 Amps you will need the automatic transfer switch (the 30 amp will not work on a 50 amp RV) - amzn.to/3aXesau Fuse holder with 200 amp fuse for battery cable to inverter - amzn.to/3vmkgQh Junction posts to run all your wires to that go to the battery - amzn.to/30FmYSW 2/0 wire that goes from battery to inverter - amzn.to/3eLyap4 (For 2/0 Wire) 9/16" Inside Diameter Rubber Grommet - amzn.to/3hvuAkv (For 2/0 Wire) 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Cable Clamp, Rubber Cushioned Insulated Clamp - amzn.to/3uRpwuw On off switch battery switch to inverter - amzn.to/3vjVZKR Extra battery cable lug connectors if needed - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Renogy 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter - amzn.to/2NokG7K 10/3 AC wire that goes from the Inverter to the transfer switch - amzn.to/3jCvpre 8 Gauge ground wire (green) that goes from the transfer switch box directly to the frame of the trailer - www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-SI... 15 amp use holder that goes in transfer switch box for the charger/converter - amzn.to/31DZga2 15 amp fuse that goes in transfer switch box for charger/converter (replaces 15 amp breaker) - amzn.to/38FWvsF Electrical soldier for installing 2/0 battery connectors (note: do not use pipe soldier) : amzn.to/3tjnzGe

@@thetraveltrailerguy Thank you very much for your response. I would like to take you up on your offer for another question. If I send you a short comprehensive list of appliances and then a short list of equipment that I think I should buy, would you kindly assess that list and correct me or suggest better alternatives? Regardless, I will make a point of purchasing my equipment through your links to Amazon.

Tankless hot water heater=12V 3.8A Fridge=12V 5.6A Electric kettle 120V 1100W Microwave 120V 900A Toaster 120V 1000W. Lights are all LED. Portable A/C unit 120V 1100W Intend to buy; 200A Lithium (2x100A) or 1x230W 2000W Renogy inverter 2x100W Solar panel with Bateria Solar Charge Controller 20A (max 300W ) Renogy 500A Battery monitor Go Power TS-30A Auto Transfer Switch.. A inline 30A fuse 12V. between the battery and inverter. I thought I would retain the existing 12V/120V fuse/breaker panel and add a fuse block with bus bar for future minor expansion such as 12V radio. The camper has a 30A 120V extension cable for shore power. Please offer any advice/suggestion you deem necessary to help me avoid any mistake. Thank you in advance. Wolfgang

@@montwolfman Sounds like you have a fun and worth while project on your hands. Couple questions: 1) Do you have a link to share with me to a trailer that is like yours so I can see exactly what you have (maybe there is a video on line showing one)? 2) How often do you you plan on going camping where you have no hook ups? 3) How many days per year do you camp? 4) Do you have a generator? If so what one do you have? 5) What state do you live in? A state you can camp year round or just during the spring and summer months? 6) What brand batteries are you looking at? I'm thinking you should buy this set up if you can afford it, it may be a little more money but its worth it and if you don't you will wish you did later. The solar charge controller is very efficient and you can see what everything is doing your smart phone. I originally bought 2 - 100watt panels and later added 2 more because I found I could get better charging of the batteries on not so clear days. amzn.to/3zgGM3X Have you watched these videos? ruclips.net/video/3lDVBU4CFMM/видео.htmlsi=2dyEmQQs1TctPGVm ruclips.net/video/BXyL_d34zy4/видео.htmlsi=gkLwHFVizrmPFkoE

@@thetraveltrailerguy Hi Michael. Thank you for your reply. 1) Sorry no link but it's a 1987 Bigfoot 19ft. Worth the investment because of the single seam in the middle design. 2) Have not been camping but plan to 4 or 5 times a year, 3 or 4 days at a time from late spring to early fall due to Utah's harsh winters. We live in N.E. Utah...a long days drive takes you to sunny Az. N.M. 4) I own an Onan 3.5kw. Prefer to use it only when all else fails (lack of Sun etc. 5) Considering LItime 23ah or DCHouse 200ah or 2x LItime100ah. Not sure what to choose. Prefer slight overkill to allow for future expansion. Thanks for the video links. I'll watch them shortly.

Your welcome and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. So are you saying you are filing a claim with Lippert for the problem with the Dexter Axle instead of Dexter directly?

No, I have lippert Axles. I just did not realize it. It was your video that made me contact Lippert. Just got the claim approved they are actually replacing both axles. They should ship out next week.

@@CardelliFamof8 That's great news, I'm so happy for you Cardelli. I love to hear news like this, So many people have watched my video and have received replacements. Its good to hear Lippert is replacing them also. You just saved a lot of money getting them replaced for free. Thanks again for letting me know

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. You made my day. I really like the outcome of this project. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Awesome, what RV's have you been looking at?

Thanks so much for watching Colleen. If you would like to share this video with Brown Edward Taylor Kimberly Clark Nancy you will need to copy and paste this link where you can share it with them - ruclips.net/video/re5UDfc2tnA/видео.htmlsi=OgX5lv4CNFTz91i5

Thanks for watching and your question. I hope this answers you question: Play this video to see were the wires come from that power the inverter - ruclips.net/video/rkRzH0Ay1z0/видео.htmlsi=xXCqRSfAzSrIR43o&t=324 Play these videos to see the wires going out of the inverter to the transfer switch - ruclips.net/video/rkRzH0Ay1z0/видео.htmlsi=qWjY7r_k-YeMOUVr&t=361 ruclips.net/video/rkRzH0Ay1z0/видео.htmlsi=_nqbvW9q1DJELQeJ&t=765 Play to watch where the ground wire goes from the transfer switch to the frame - ruclips.net/video/rkRzH0Ay1z0/видео.htmlsi=5CtOP-xN5zzJjV3Q&t=1353

Hello Heather, sorry to hear your having trouble with installing the weight. Please open the attached link below to open the instructions and look at the bottom of page 5 and look at the #6 instructions. The instructions say that you turn the weight counter clockwise to open the weight, slide it on and the tighten clockwise until it is tight on the hose. (They must have changed the way the weight is installed for your set up) Please let me know if this works for what you have? pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/b61f84d0-46a4-42b9-a1cd-93315f73cd7b/10782429.pdf?_gl=1*1fu0ezu*_gcl_au*MTUzNDE3NzY2My4xNzI1MTQ1NTA0

I just found this on the internet, this may be the weight you have? ruclips.net/video/N3zmvVUr0ZM/видео.htmlsi=IPuJngWayiXcI-cc

Thank you, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. This is one of my favorite projects and is used every time the trailer is unhooked from the truck. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you for the tip and for watching a commenting.

You're welcome and thanks for watching and your question. I must be honest, I'm really sure how coating products stick to EternaBond Tape or how Eterna Bond would stick to coatings. I would recommend you contact Eterna Bond and ask them and the company that supplies or manufacture the coating to ask them for some correct answers. I've watched lots of videos on RUclips where people have applied coatings over Eterna Bond but have not seen follow up videos to see how it holds up. Here's a few videos you can watch that may be helpful: ruclips.net/video/40qB7W2jzk4/видео.htmlsi=CwifgH0dqeyjIbEy ruclips.net/video/bOXUsgqJPWQ/видео.htmlsi=-SqrXspXyjCCyuNM Here's what another viewer asked similar to yours and my answer: Viewer - "You did a fantastic job on that roof. I'm in the process of doing mine now and learned a few tricks. After taping with the Eternabond I will use a product call Tropi-cool to coat the TPO in between the tape. Would go over everything but from what I've been reading the coating will not adhere to the tape." My Reply - "Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment and share what you are doing. You're going to be really happy you taped the roof like so many others have done. I've also heard that Tropi-Cool will not stick to the tape so your plan should work."

You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. This is a pretty easy project and can be completed in a few hours :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you I sure appreciate hearing this, you made my day. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thanks so much for watching and sharing. That's great you found the problem, it makes a big difference in airflow and properly heating. You might need to replace the high limit? I hope you can let me know how your repairs go. I'm happy you found me. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

@@thetraveltrailerguy It's funny that I'd found the knockout plate just before I found your video. I originally thought that it was part of the cold air return, then upon seeing the plate realized what you confirmed for me. I was able to run the furnace for a while last night after putting everything back together. Sadly, it overtemped again, though after several cycles. I have replaced the high limit switch. Not sure where I'll go from here. The symptom is the circuit breaker above the control board trips and I get a single flashing light on the control board.. More to come today or tomorrow. I may look at replacing the circuit breaker.

@@rhalloff Here's a couple Forums & a video I found that may help you figure the problem out? www.keystoneforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46751 www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/furnace-circuit-board-blinking-red-light-24134.html www.airforums.com/forums/f287/dometic-atwood-furnace-circuit-breaker-238476.html ruclips.net/video/0t8vRuGdZLw/видео.htmlsi=l0NlLyyURVgdG--x

Here's some more Furnace videos to watch - www.youtube.com/@MyRVWorks/search?query=dometic%20atwood%20furnace

@@thetraveltrailerguy thanks again for the vids. I’ve been following My RV Works Channel for a while. I’ll check the others. Got another step closer today by replacing the reset switch above the control board. It would flip whenever the high limit would open. Now, when the high limit pops, the fan stays running, high limit will close and the furnace starts back up

Can you share what you see that is unsafe?

@@thetraveltrailerguy extension cords are not meant to be used for perment installations, lack of bushings in your holes.

Hello Michael, thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Sounds like you have a good plan :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I agree that they both need to be looked at every year or even every time you get on the roof or 6 months. Personally I feel the tape is a better option over the Dicor since it lasts much longer. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

I installed on/off switches so if I need to replace or work on something I can isolate the device instead of disconnecting the batteries and killing the power to everything in the RV while doing so. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

Thank you. Are you asking “Leave of Absence” ?

@@thetraveltrailerguy Lance Owners of America

@@ZAR66 Yes :)

What brand of seal are you replacing the failed one with? Some people have said they have used the less expensive one and it will leak, but switching to this one like I used in the video works. Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux Here's some things you can do if you haven't done so already: 1) Remove the seal and examine very closely in the toilet where the seal seats in place and where it can rub against and make sure the surfaces are completely clean, if not water will leak by. Tip: push the pedal down while inspecting for debris, there could be stuff hiding in crevices that need to be cleaned. Then examine the gasket very closely to make sure it is smooth (If not wipe it down with a cloth and silicone grease to clean the area and hopefully smooth out the rubber). Also check for any damage on the seal 2) Check the Toilet Flush Ball amzn.to/3SVOzLc to make sure its clean and is aligned so it will seal against the rubber seal. 3) Make sure you using plenty of the silicone grease on the seal and reapplying it if you feel the seal is drying out? I hope you keep me posted on what you find after doing a close inspection. Thanks www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

I agree with you 100%, it would be so easy

I'm so happy you heard me mention this :) Thanks so much for sharing and commenting. I hope you can share how your project went here in the future.

Good point. Sometimes a fuse can be overloaded and just blow. In this case after I replaced it it never blew again and all the wires and motors are good.