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RE: Tires
I bought my Maxis tires from Discount Tires off the Internet. They were "fresh".
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tmprkswyo
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12/02/12 02:50pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tank Flushing add ins
I have had the Tornado flush on my last 2 trailers. They work great and personally I would'nt be without one. I think I might install one on the grey tank as well.
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tmprkswyo
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07/12/12 07:43pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New Awning - power or manual
I wouldn't trade my manual awning for a truck load of electric awnings. I have had both and much prefer a manual awning.
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tmprkswyo
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07/02/12 09:48am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Temps up, how cool can you get inside?
I've pondered adding additional insulation to my ceiling. It's a 3" trussed roof with 1"x1" aluminum framing. There's basically a 1" gap between the ceiling panel and the insulation and AC duct work. If I pull the staples out of the ceiling panels where they attach to the trusses, I wonder if I can get enough room to slide in pieces of 1" polystyrene insulation? That would about double the R-value in the ceiling.
If you end up compressing the existing insulation you will be defeating the purpose.
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tmprkswyo
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06/30/12 06:27pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Adding Electric to gas hot water
They come with a "hollow" anode rod that the heating element goes through. The Lightning Rods are a nice upgrade. I have installed them on 2 of my previous trailers and had great luck with them.
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tmprkswyo
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06/25/12 09:38pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: OVEN HEAT
I use a pizza stone and it makes a huge difference.
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tmprkswyo
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06/25/12 06:07pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: what is a good smoker
I have a Masterbuilt and love it. I use it all the time!
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tmprkswyo
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06/10/12 04:49pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Graded(grated) roads
Try putting a dab of Gorilla glue on the screw before you put it back in. Works great!
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tmprkswyo
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06/10/12 01:08pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tires
Do what you want but I would buy the load range D tires and run them at 65 psi. If you are really worried about it, run them at 60psi. I would not worry about running them on a 5 1/2" wide wheel either, but that is just me. I will guarantee you someone will jump right on here and say it is a big deal! Guess what? It's not!
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tmprkswyo
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06/09/12 09:07pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: More Room for Bigger Batteries
I was able to get two 29 series batteries to fit. I had to modify the boxes a bit by gringing the molded in handle off the box. I have 2 Trojan SCS 225 on mine
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tmprkswyo
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06/05/12 01:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: MY LIPPERT FRAME REPAIR
Not to be smart but I have been welding for 30+ years and also am a certified welding inspector through the American Welding Society so welding is not new to me. The biggest problem with welding the patch all the way around is the square corner of the patch. If you radius the corner of the patch before welding it in place, you eliminate what is known as a stress riser and would be better to weld the patch all the way around. Also, I would not have cut the "window" in the patch to accomodate the repaired crack. I would have ground the weld smooth so the patch would fit tight and flush leaving the weld reinforcement on the opposite side. Many think the bigger the weld the stronger it is. This is simply not true. Excessive reinforcement leads to the same condition as the square corner of the patch and causes a stress riser. A weld with excessive reinforcement will often crack at the toe (edge)of the weld. A fillet weld generally should be no larger than 1 1/2 times the thickness of the thinner plate.
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tmprkswyo
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06/05/12 08:22am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Open Range TT
I looked them up and have to say they look excellent and have some really nice floorplans and features. Very immpresive line.
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tmprkswyo
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06/04/12 10:44am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New 24 m Battery
My first choice would be Trojan. Second choice would be Interstate. Between my trailer and boat I have been thru them all. There is a big difference in batteries. I have had great life from the Trojan's and swear by them.
Make sure you buy a true deep cycle battery, not a marine battery that is both deep cycle/starting battery. A true deep cycle will last longer in RV applications.
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tmprkswyo
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06/04/12 10:40am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: MY LIPPERT FRAME REPAIR
2 gussets would be overkill IMO, as would welding all around the fish plate, also someone posted on here a while ago that you should not weld all around the fish plates on a frame, he seemed to know what he was talking about. (He only used 1 gusset too.)
Since the newer trailers come with that little angled gusset on the frame and they're not having the cracking problems, I think everything we've done is plenty strong enough.
I asked about welding all around because the Lippert tech sheet said to do it that way.
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 11:33pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: MY LIPPERT FRAME REPAIR
Curious why you didn't weld the fish plate all the way around and just stich welded it?
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 08:13pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Solar or Generator?
But then other than for AC Solar takes care of it all. My recommendation http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/rv-solar-quick-answer
Exactly my point. The generator is more versatile.
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 08:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar or Generator?
If you are powering AC you need a generator. If not solar can work. You do not need a generator to charge batteries, you can do this by simply jumping from your tow vehicle and you are less likely to piss off your neighbors.
One major part of this equation needs to be conservation i.e. LED lights etc.
My generator is much quieter than most trucks.
OP is planning a big road trip. Noise from the truck is not an issue running down the road.
Solar works great rolling down the road also.
Looks like your solar system cost about as much as a good generator?
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 08:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar or Generator?
Truck isn't going down the road when your parked for a few days. In my opinion the generator is the most versatile option. With the twin Honda's and extra batteries he will be in good shape. I have thought about going solar, but with the generator, I can't see the point.
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 07:57pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: key Broke In Door....
You will likeley have to drill it out. I had this happen last year and drilled it out with a 3/8" drill bit. You will have to replace the lock/latch assembly.
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 06:58pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Honda generator security
I use a Toylock retractable security cable to lock mine up. I have one mounted on the fronf and rear of the trailer. I keep it covered when I am not using it and try to keep it out of sight as much as possible.
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tmprkswyo
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06/03/12 06:56pm |
Tech Issues
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