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Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-09-16, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
Posted By Serf27

Whoa thanks for the link and reply PJmax! ...

Whoa thanks for the link and reply PJmax!

According to the wire digram in the link, can you confirm the following please.

Black wire: goes to vehicle ground.
Red wire: goes to existing 12v...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-08-16, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
Posted By Serf27

How to make interior lights dim when door closes?

Hi everyone.
Heres what i want to do: make my interior lights dim when teh doors are closed.
When i closes my cars door, the interior lights just turn off.
This is an older car, 1995 acura...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-24-15, 03:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Ahh! I will have to definitely ask the permit...

Ahh! I will have to definitely ask the permit office about this then. Building a shed with posts in the ground for tool or cars on dirt sounds like a mess. Thanks
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-24-15, 03:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Thanks handyone, yea I read I have to be at least...

Thanks handyone, yea I read I have to be at least 3 ft away from any property lines, which isn't a problem. I was planning to build it in my backyard yard about 5 ft away from my rear and side...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-23-15, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Thanks for the reply marker, I looked it up here...

Thanks for the reply marker, I looked it up here and it can't be bigger than 120 sq ft.
I will double check with the permit office here.
What do you meant permanent foundation?
As in the post has...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-23-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Thanks for the reply Marksr. So it would be ok to...

Thanks for the reply Marksr. So it would be ok to build a pole barn it would just have to be 120 sq ft or less right? Yea I'm thinking 10x12 is too small. I wanted to store my restoration mustang in...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-23-15, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Yes Ray, thank you for the reply! That is exactly...

Yes Ray, thank you for the reply! That is exactly what I am thinking of, a pole barn.
I looked up permitting laws and it states any unattached buildings/sheds not attached to a standing building can...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-22-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Yea something like that i guess. Just plywood...

Yea something like that i guess. Just plywood wrapped around 4x6 posts
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
12-22-15, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Serf27

Building car garage shed, will this work?

Hi everyone. I'm going to be building an extra garage port in my backyard in the next few weeks. I am going to lay a slab or concrete about 4-5" thick, add some rebar and anchor pots. Which I will...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-14-15, 02:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By Serf27

Wow great info both of you. Once I check all...

Wow great info both of you.
Once I check all receptacles chandler, I will continue to check other receptacles for a loose wire.

Handyone, I will swap the wire to the screws.
And I don't think...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-15, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By Serf27

Chandler, today i removed the receptacle where i...

Chandler, today i removed the receptacle where i had and extension cord plugged in that i plugged the neater into(the receptacle is behind the dresser, thats why i used an extension cord.) where the...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
11-12-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

That is some good info to know marksr, so people...

That is some good info to know marksr, so people aren't allowed to use mobile home tires on other trailers?
I thought you could use any tires if they do not exceed your load.

Since that trailer....
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
11-12-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

Oh sorry for the miss use of terms. It was a...

Oh sorry for the miss use of terms. It was a trailer. Similar to a fifth wheel camping trailer but it used a coupler instead of fifth wheel attachment.
So I think they were the original axles for...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Serf27

The wires are where the ceiling in the garage...

The wires are where the ceiling in the garage would be. So on the rafters because there is no drywall covering it up. Does that make sense?
And all the wires are spliced into their same colored...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-15, 02:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Serf27

Wiring a second light fixture to existing light fixture.

In my garage, I have the original light fixture wiring. It has been out of use for some years now, we ran the wires from in to a huge lamp outside till our front door neighbor complained about it...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-15, 01:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By Serf27

I undid the wiring from the light fixture i did. ...

I undid the wiring from the light fixture i did.


I rechecked the breakers and they are not flipped and the still no power with the garage wiring removed.
I cannot find any GFCIs. The past 15...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
11-11-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

I was able to get under the trailer while...

I was able to get under the trailer while attempting to flip the axles and just one of them has the original metal plate from factory rating each axle at 2800 lbs!
I did end up selling the trailer...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-11-15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By Serf27

Lights out in 2 rooms-What caused it?

Just today, the lights in the master bedroom and bathroom went out. there is also a connection at the end of the hallway that if something is plugged into it, it will power it up then die out. The...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

Yea I get what you mean. If it's not centered it...

Yea I get what you mean. If it's not centered it could be a serous when driving.
It has 4 leaf springs.
And I will never get close to 7200 lbs.
the truck only allows 6500 lbs and the hitch is...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

Thanks for some confirmation. That is more than...

Thanks for some confirmation. That is more than enough. It will probably never see 3000lbs loaded on it anyways.
It is a 14" wheel and about 5" wide. I would like to get 15" or maybe even 16" if I...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

Thanks for the video and specs lawrosa! Yea I...

Thanks for the video and specs lawrosa!
Yea I do plan on getting trailer tires on it with at least a 1500-1700 lb rating.
Saw some yesterday online for around 70$ with 1735 lb rating.

But back...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

The wheels look exactly like these. 4 on 9" ...

The wheels look exactly like these. 4 on 9"
http://api.ning.com/files/JLyzlitvvVe1N-MUnOoMjTWmftoFVDeVyXcU46EyVGHcgUkPalACAWHhEzJLwjQq0n1YCpckSfLOxMBdb7Scu8F8jx4T-0PJ/100_0003Largeemailview.jpg
And...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

@Pulpo If the axles are dexter axles then in...

@Pulpo If the axles are dexter axles then in guessing they made the axle. I might try to contact them later today and see if they can help.

@Chandler the truck is rated at 6500 tow rating. I don't...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-16-15, 12:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,181
Posted By Serf27

Trailer axle question.

Hello. I have some questions about a trailer I just got a couple months ago.
I am wondering what the weight capacity for this trailer is.
I did some research. I couldn't find any stamps on it or...
Forum: Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
05-19-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,598
Posted By Serf27

Thanks for the info Chandler. I am going with...

Thanks for the info Chandler.
I am going with the cover structure where the 2x6 rafters will be be screwed into the existing 2x6 rafters on the house.

I plan on attaching a board on top of the...
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