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Welcome to the Lockn' Forum - The home of the original Lockn' Music Festival family!
Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
RV Purchase/Renting Questions and other ramblings
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 2, 2023 19:08:56 GMT -5
It cleared the slope with no problem though. And it fits nice under the carport. The neighbors said they don't mind it back there, so thats good too.
But getting it into the driveway was a nightmare.
And I was doing it while my neighbor was having a birthday party for one of their kids.
So lots of traffic on the street, lots more cars parked on the street, and lots of observers.
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 2, 2023 23:09:43 GMT -5
It cleared the slope with no problem though. And it fits nice under the carport. The neighbors said they don't mind it back there, so thats good too.
But getting it into the driveway was a nightmare.
And I was doing it while my neighbor was having a birthday party for one of their kids.
So lots of traffic on the street, lots more cars parked on the street, and lots of observers.
Sounds like maybe you turned too tight too fast? Exactly what you think you could do. Will need to use a more gradual, larger radius turn. Glad the slope works out OK. Hopefully your repairs are not too difficult.
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Old Head
Help me scrape the mucus off my brain!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by war fart on Dec 3, 2023 8:25:15 GMT -5
5/24-27 Dark Star Jubilee Legend Valley Thornville OH
6/13-16 Beardfest Hammonton, NJ
7/7 Outlaw Music Fest Hershey PA
7/18-21 4848 Festival Snowshoe WV
8/2-3 Billy Strings Bryce Jordan Center Penn State
8/29-9/2 - Karnival of the Arts (East) Kempton PA
9/19-22 Infamous Weekend Pops Farm VA
Old Head
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Hunter S. Thompson
Number of LOCKNs attended: All of them
Post by hondo on Dec 3, 2023 9:06:15 GMT -5
A-grumbly one
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 3, 2023 9:37:18 GMT -5
It actually came off the hitch when I was backing it up the driveway and the front of it hit on the ball gashing the front of it. The plastic is torn and some of the styrofoam is pushed in/exposed.
No clue why it came off the hitch, I guess I didn't have it on there correctly.
The dealership had put it on for the drive home. After a few attempts trying to turn it in to the driveway, I just got it near the driveway. Unhitched it, moved it by hand until it was straight then backed the 4runner up to it and rehitched it.
Then it was just trying to back it straight up the hill. But about half way up it thunked, fell off and hit.
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Marcel Duchamp
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by kuriti on Dec 3, 2023 9:54:48 GMT -5
It actually came off the hitch when I was backing it up the driveway and the front of it hit on the ball gashing the front of it. The plastic is torn and some of the styrofoam is pushed in/exposed.
No clue why it came off the hitch, I guess I didn't have it on there correctly.
The dealership had put it on for the drive home. After a few attempts trying to turn it in to the driveway, I just got it near the driveway. Unhitched it, moved it by hand until it was straight then backed the 4runner up to it and rehitched it.
Then it was just trying to back it straight up the hill. But about half way up it thunked, fell off and hit.
Lockn': not dying, still Dead
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 3, 2023 10:58:09 GMT -5
No clue why it came off the hitch, I guess I didn't have it on there correctly.
The dealership had put it on for the drive home. After a few attempts trying to turn it in to the driveway, I just got it near the driveway. Unhitched it, moved it by hand until it was straight then backed the 4runner up to it and rehitched it.
Then it was just trying to back it straight up the hill. But about half way up it thunked, fell off and hit.
I've never adjusted my catch and I'm not certain if you can. I do however use a hitch pin that can't be inserted until the catch is properly engaged under the hitch ball. The latch also can't come off until the pin is removed. Glad your camper came loose in your drive and not going down the highway. I've had a UHaul trailer become disengaged going down the highway. It ain't no joke.
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 3, 2023 14:17:31 GMT -5
The damage isnt in the RV gel coat. Its on the end cap on a part supposed to look like metal but I'm guessing its some kind of thick plastic.
I'm thinking I may just use expandable spray foam to fill in the styrofoam dent and then find another piece of similar plastic and just epoxy it on there good.
It will be obvious there is a patch there, but I don't think I'm going to be able to do any kind of blending/sanding on top of that plastic.
And I'm not sure I want to try to replace the whole front of the trailer which is what the dealership would probably do if I took it there to fix it.
(dirty thumbnail for scale)
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Dec 3, 2023 14:29:45 GMT -5
It's likely you had the hitch sitting on top of the ball and not seated, flipped the latch and it seemed secure, and it came off when in motion. BTDT almost.
This is why safety chains are important even for "yard hauling" and need to be attached correctly. There are tricks to that as well.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 3, 2023 15:11:02 GMT -5
I'm thinking water would get in between the plastic and the styrofoam.
Maybe I'll just fill it in with caulk and call it a day.
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 3, 2023 19:09:44 GMT -5
I'm thinking water would get in between the plastic and the styrofoam.
Maybe I'll just fill it in with caulk and call it a day.
You might be able to use Bondo and spray paint it silver.
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Here Come the Mummies
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
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Post by slypknot on Dec 3, 2023 20:56:42 GMT -5
I'm thinking water would get in between the plastic and the styrofoam.
Maybe I'll just fill it in with caulk and call it a day.
(Or you can glue some hair and splatter red paint on it and everyone at the campground will leave you alone...)
Crickets and cicadas sing... A rare and different tune...
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2024 Festivals & Shows
Infamous Stringdusters, Lincoln Theater, Wash, DC 4/19
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Neil Young/Crazy Horse Bristow, VA 5/11
String Cheese Incident, 5/16 Ting Pavilion Charlottesville, VA
Rooster Walk, 5/23-26, Martinsville, VA
The Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour 9/6
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Marcel Duchamp
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by kuriti on Dec 4, 2023 7:16:44 GMT -5
The damage isnt in the RV gel coat. Its on the end cap on a part supposed to look like metal but I'm guessing its some kind of thick plastic.
Lockn': not dying, still Dead
Old Head
Help me scrape the mucus off my brain!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by war fart on Dec 4, 2023 7:27:43 GMT -5
LSS: you're not alone.
5/24-27 Dark Star Jubilee Legend Valley Thornville OH
6/13-16 Beardfest Hammonton, NJ
7/7 Outlaw Music Fest Hershey PA
7/18-21 4848 Festival Snowshoe WV
8/2-3 Billy Strings Bryce Jordan Center Penn State
8/29-9/2 - Karnival of the Arts (East) Kempton PA
9/19-22 Infamous Weekend Pops Farm VA
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 4, 2023 8:13:39 GMT -5
I opened up the hatch and checked the backside of it yesterday, its not pushed in or broken. So its all just foam/plastic damage.
I'm really leaning towards just filling it with caulk now, and maybe getting something like Rubber-Cal Diamond Plate Metallic PVC Flooring and gluing a small piece on top. Just need to figure out the right glue to use.
(I read bondo doesn't stick to styrofoam, so that is off the table)
and as far as learning experience, I found this tip which I will now follow...
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Dec 4, 2023 8:23:59 GMT -5
what happens to me often is the latch inside the cup sits on the ball--this occurs when you start with the ball towards the back of the cup. my preferred method is to drop the front of the cup onto the ball then pull the trailer forward that last inch so it drops at the front and doesn't catch the latch. and I'd think if your latch is adjusted too tight you are more likely to get hung up.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Marcel Duchamp
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by kuriti on Dec 4, 2023 8:53:03 GMT -5
I opened up the hatch and checked the backside of it yesterday, its not pushed in or broken. So its all just foam/plastic damage.
I'm really leaning towards just filling it with caulk now, and maybe getting something like Rubber-Cal Diamond Plate Metallic PVC Flooring and gluing a small piece on top. Just need to figure out the right glue to use.
(I read bondo doesn't stick to styrofoam, so that is off the table)
Yeah, getting anything to stick to plastic is difficult. Since that is just a plastic sheet covering foam insulation, I like the idea of a caulk that is made to stick to plastic. Put a bunch on and level it like bondo, then spray paint it silver. I wouldn't bother trying to put another sheet of plastic over it since the only job of the plastic is to prevent water entry. then monitor it.
Lockn': not dying, still Dead
Old Head
Help me scrape the mucus off my brain!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by war fart on Dec 4, 2023 8:53:52 GMT -5
5/24-27 Dark Star Jubilee Legend Valley Thornville OH
6/13-16 Beardfest Hammonton, NJ
7/7 Outlaw Music Fest Hershey PA
7/18-21 4848 Festival Snowshoe WV
8/2-3 Billy Strings Bryce Jordan Center Penn State
8/29-9/2 - Karnival of the Arts (East) Kempton PA
9/19-22 Infamous Weekend Pops Farm VA
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 4, 2023 11:20:51 GMT -5
what happens to me often is the latch inside the cup sits on the ball--this occurs when you start with the ball towards the back of the cup. my preferred method is to drop the front of the cup onto the ball then pull the trailer forward that last inch so it drops at the front and doesn't catch the latch. and I'd think if your latch is adjusted too tight you are more likely to get hung up.
Always use safety chains and never remove them until your trailer wheels are chocked and the trailer hitch is free of the ball.
I had a friend who shall remain nameless that showed up to camp after pulling maybe 100 miles and there was no nut on the bottom of the hitch ball . I cannot even imagine how badly that could have gone...
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Dec 4, 2023 12:01:19 GMT -5
My salt water spot weld (rust) says my nut isn't going anywhere.
FBO the safety chains should be crossed, even twisted, and tight enough that if the hitch fails, the trailer tongue drops onto the chains and doesn't spike into the pavement--a big disaster. But the chains have to be loose enough for tight turns.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 4, 2023 12:06:21 GMT -5
My salt water spot weld (rust) says my nut isn't going anywhere.
FBO the safety chains should be crossed, even twisted, and tight enough that if the hitch fails, the trailer tongue drops onto the chains and doesn't spike into the pavement--a big disaster. But the chains have to be loose enough for tight turns.
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Dec 4, 2023 12:18:23 GMT -5
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Dec 4, 2023 14:20:29 GMT -5
YMMV
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Post by grumbly-one on Dec 4, 2023 14:51:43 GMT -5
7/12 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen 1973 tribute
7/24 Floydfest
8/31 Front Porch Festival
10/24 Yarnival
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Dec 4, 2023 14:52:13 GMT -5
YMMV
When I had a drop down tailgate I kept mine in b/c there was no shin problem. And it rusted in. With a lift hatch I take it out (leave it in the vehicle) in part due to theft, and I don't tow often. so yes MMDV!
PS I put it in when it snows to stop vehicles sliding into my rear.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB