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RE: TPMS-which works for mh & toad, then toad only?
I'm not aware of any TPMS that allows dropping the RV readings leaving only the toad to display. The TST at least, can do the reverse though, by dropping the toad readings when the toad is not brought along. In my previous toad, I installed a second TST monitor that was only programmed with the toad sensors, and just kept it in the toad. My current toad has the factory installed TPMS, so I have no need for the second display now.
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Dutch_12078
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05/25/13 09:18pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I need to know
I understood that you can get an address when joining Escapee RV Club
http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?
The Escapees RV Club does offer an excellent mail forwarding service, but it is an extra cost feature, not part of the basic membership.
Escapees RV Club
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Dutch_12078
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05/25/13 07:10am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: levelers - which fluid
ATF is primarily a hydraulic oil, albeit a specialized blend with specific friction and other characteristics to meet the needs of the clutches used in transmissions, as well as the valving, cooling, etc. Standard hydraulic oils used to operate cylinders and such are typically more concerned with viscosity and abrasion characteristics, with a bit of anti-corrosion chemistry thrown in. Hydraulic RV leveling jacks are akin to power steering in that they both can use pretty much any common ATF successfully, although vehicle manufacturers usually specify the same type as used in the transmission for convenience.
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Dutch_12078
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05/24/13 06:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gas prices
When people ask me what gas mileage my coach gets, I tell them it goes about 500 miles on a tank of gas, and the car in tow behind it goes the same 500 miles on zero gas, so averaging the pair works out to about 18 miles per gallon. That usually gets a response along the lines of, "Hmmmm, I never thought of it that way!" Others just shake their head and walk away... :)
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Dutch_12078
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05/23/13 07:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Accumulator and water pressure
The Revolution pump works fine with a 2 gallon accumulator tank. The pump cut-in pressure is about 30 PSI, and the cut-out is the expected 55 PSI with the factory settings, very similar to a standard residential pump setup. About the only difference I've noted with Revolution/accumulator installations is that the pump tends to run a bit longer as the tank pressurizes and the pump bypass valve starts to open before reaching the rated 55 PSI. The run time could likely be adjusted down a bit by raising the bypass pressure, but I don't think that's really needed.
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Dutch_12078
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05/23/13 07:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Pets in the coach
We have not taken our beloved boxers camping...yet. Up until now, we've had live-in pet sitters that always take care of our dogs and cats when we travel...but that situation is changing.
I think every campground we've stayed at has specified that pets are not to be left alone in the RV.
Are there campgrounds out there that don't have this rule?
Jim
At many campgrounds, the "No pets left unattended" rule applies to pets left tied or penned outside. As long as the pet stays inside the RV and isn't disturbing anyone, it's not an issue. Check at the campground office for specifics, as each campground can be different.
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Dutch_12078
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05/23/13 07:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Propane bleed valve
Just to add a bit to Doug's excellent post, the bleeder valve does NOT "bleed air" from the tank. A properly purged tank has no air in it. As Doug noted, the bleeder passes propane gas until the liquid level reaches the valve at the 80% full mark.
I recommend "Propane 101" to anyone wanting to learn more about their LP tank or cylinder setup.
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Dutch_12078
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05/23/13 06:55am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How high can we count in images with numbers in them?
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS1Xiega8DzYscTfPtzH6uXa1Kil0FfZBbYxRK1JrISdEkW-qZP width=400
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Dutch_12078
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05/23/13 06:08am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Accumulator and water pressure
The accumulator does not control the pressure, that's controlled by the pump. The accumulator does help maintain a more stable pressure though, along with minimizing the pump cycling. Changing to a higher pressure pump will work fine with the accumulator, although the air pressure will need to adjusted for optimum effectiveness and drawn down capacity.
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Dutch_12078
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05/22/13 08:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Pets in the coach
We've watched our 75 lb Shep/Sharp on our web cam numerous times as we left to shop or eat out. She looks out the front window and watches us drives away, and then lies down and snoozes pretty much for the rest of the time we're gone. Occasionally, a noise of some sort will get her attention enough to look out again, but even other dogs walking by don't seem to upset her. The only time she's barked more than a quick "woof" or two, was when a small kid kept running over and pounding on the side of the coach until a neighbor had a park employee speak to the kid's mother.
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Dutch_12078
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05/22/13 08:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Windshield curtain question (real dumb).. LOL
Our Coachmen has two fabric and Velcro tie-backs at each side. One is about 1/2 way down from the top, and the other about 3/4 of the way down. We do run with the windows open in moderate weather at times, and have never had a problem with the curtains blowing around. Our curtains do have curtain weights sewn into the bottom hems.
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Dutch_12078
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05/22/13 07:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How high can we count in images with numbers in them?
http://www.lukasrinnhofer.at/wow2/specimen/images/Heteronyx3554MEPLW.jpg width=400
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Dutch_12078
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05/22/13 06:51am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: What is the right way?
At the campground we're in right now, I parked far enough forward in our pull-thru site as I could and still keep the steps over the concrete patio. That left enough room for the toad to be off the road while still hooked up, so we can hook up again the evening before we leave instead of in the morning. The utilities were an easy reach from there as well. We decide at each campground what parking position we want based on the individual site characteristics, as well as how long we'll be there, etc. At one of our favorite state park back-in sites for instance, we actually park the rig crossways on the large site to take advantage of the great view. That puts the electric stanchion at the right rear corner of the coach, but still in easy reach without needing an extension. It's an electric only park, so water and sewer hookups are not a concern there. I guess the bottom line is that there is no hard and fast parking rule for us, since each site is different.
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Dutch_12078
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05/21/13 08:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Living in a Covered RV
ADCO makes covers with zippered roll-up panels on the passenger side. If your furnace, fridge, and water heater exhaust ports are all on that side, it might do what you want. The photo below shows our 33' Coachmen covered for the winter of 2010 in Upstate NY. The furnace and fridge are uncovered and useable, as well as the door, and rolling up the panel to the left would uncover the water heater, if needed. Rolling up the panel to the right would uncover another couple of windows if desired. In the cold weather, the breathable cover material is enough to allow the fridge fumes to escape the vent if it were running on LP. Either way, the small amount of heat from the fridge is not a problem. Obviously, the roof AC's were not a concern to us...
http://12078.net/stuff/rv_winter_2010.jpg width=400
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Dutch_12078
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05/20/13 05:53am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 50 to 30 amp adapter
I suggest carrying the adapter with you even if the park does have 20/30/50 amp power stanchions. It's not uncommon to find cracked or badly worn 30 amp outlets, while the less often used 50 amp outlet is in good shape. Just plug in your adapter, and you're good to go with no hassles about changing sites or waiting for maintenance to show up. I would report the problem outlet though, before I left the park.
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Dutch_12078
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05/19/13 06:52pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: How high can we count in images with numbers in them?
http://www.toybiz.cn/images/picture/bear/3549.jpg
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Dutch_12078
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05/19/13 05:46pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: How Much Stuff Do You Bring for a Weekend Trip?
The ultimate weekender... :B
http://12078.net/stuff/o8aooz.jpg width=400
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Dutch_12078
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05/19/13 06:33am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: New York State Parks
The NY State Park campgrounds operated by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) offer dry camping only, with no hooks ups. The DEC campgrounds are located in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain areas. The campgrounds operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) throughout the rest of the state, typically have electric only sites varying from 20 amp only up to 20/30/50 amp capacities, with water and dump stations readily available. A few OPRHP campgrounds have full hookup sites available.
One of our favorite NY OPRHP electric only campgrounds is Robert Moses State Park near Massena, NY on the Canadian border. Some sites there offer a fantastic view of the St Lawrence Seaway, where you can watch ocean going ships entering and leaving the nearby Eisenhower Lock. Another favorite is Four Mile Creek State Park on the shore of Lake Ontario near Niagara Falls, another electric only campground. And again, some sites have a beautiful view of the lake, with the city of Toronto skyline visible on the far shore.
Shot from our last campsite at Robert Moses:
http://12078.net/stuff/Seaway-0289.jpg
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Dutch_12078
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05/18/13 07:47pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: woman travelling alone
You might consider joining "Loners On Wheels". The members offer a great deal of information and support geared towards single RV'ers. Another good source of information and support would be the Escapees RV Club's "SOLOS BOF" (BOF=Birds Of a Feather) special interest group for single RV'ers.
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Dutch_12078
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05/18/13 06:39pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Pets are NOT to be left unattended... what??
Pet owners note well: Many states have laws against confining an animal inside a vehicle.
http://animallaw.info/articles/State%20Tables/tbusdogshotcars.htm
If I see anyone leave a dog unattended in a closed up vehicle (i.e. motorhome or trailer), I promptly call the police and animal control.
In many jurisdictions, an animal cruelty charge will result. In cases where the animal was harmed, the owner can be charged with felony animal cruelty.
Be prepared to politely get told to go pound salt when the LEO or ACO sees that the dog is safely confined in the appropriately heated, ventilated, or air conditioned environment of an RV set up in a campground.
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Dutch_12078
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05/18/13 06:13pm |
Beginning RVing
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