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LOAD LEVELER BARS ?
How do they actually work? Do they ever temperarally overload either trailer or TV say when driving through a dip? I am asking as my Firestone air bags have blown out three times in 5 years. I inflate to 30 PSI and have a tongue weight under 300 pounds. I am towing within KIA specs. Any thoughts?
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Oasisbob
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04/06/13 03:58pm |
Tech Issues
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POSITIVE COMMENTS
When we first bought our slightly used HTT I was skeptical of the quality and have remained so ever since giving up a well crafted 1958 Oasis TT. It was a cheap assembly line styrafoam box. Now after 9 years I am starting to realize she is holding up pretty well. Bunk ends, cabinets, appliances all in good shape and working well. This is due to routine care and maintenance. I still thinik it is cheap in many ways compared to old school RV's. But maybe, perhaps, it is not so bad. I will update you in another 9 years. LOL.
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Oasisbob
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03/23/13 10:05am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: tank sensor accuracy
Sadly the guages lie like politicians at budget time. I have found after installing permanant sprinkler like tank flushers the readings are more truthful. Problem is they seem to get gunked up. best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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03/21/13 10:43pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Recommendations for 3 bed floor plans
We have four children and often bring along their friends. When my boys reached about ten something unexpected began happening. They wanted to sleep in their own tent which seems to be the norm now as they are teen age. As a former pop up guy like you you realize the importance of setting things up at home to dry if any dampness happens. Do you have the space to do that with a side bunk? We do not. Just some food for thought. Best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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03/21/13 10:37pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Black Tank when not in use.
I use a flush type sprinkler I installed on tank wall and flush while dumping. I then leave tank empty and have never had trouble. Keep valve closed when not dumping to avoid solids building up in the valve area or hose and flush with grey water last.
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Oasisbob
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03/11/13 09:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Security while boondocking with hybrid tt
Had no break ins in our nine years with the hybrid though it is always a possibility. Honestly I doubt anyojne would be interested in what we have aside from the generator or Television perhaps. We do boon dock and do USFS camp grounds. Best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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03/04/13 08:54pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Break controller: Prodigy P2 or P3?
We have found the P2 on Ebay for $100 with free shipping about a year ago. We have found this controller to be super sweet. Very adjustable and truly a pleasure to use. As far as installation I did my own and it took a few hours mainly due to determining the best routing of the wires. It was easy. Best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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03/04/13 08:51pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Propane quick connect question
Good question. I have never seen a "T" quick connector. I tried a multi tap tree on my home barbecue for the purpose of using a propane lantern on top. I found the smaller openings did not allow enough volume of propane through for my home grill and lantern due to small opening. For what it's worth. Best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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03/04/13 08:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Adding a shelf ?
I appreciate the advice. I now have a few new thoughts on this project. Thanks to all for your time.
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Oasisbob
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02/20/13 03:28pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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Adding a shelf ?
The cabinet over our range is frustrating in that I have to take out five things to retreive one. There is room on both interior side walls in front part ot HTT over dinette and couch. My question is how do I locate wall studs? Will a stud finder work given the styrafoam insulation? I believe the wiring runs along the center of the ceiling. Thanks for any thoughts.
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Oasisbob
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02/18/13 09:07pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: HTT for family of 5 - Starcraft 229TB, or Shamrock/Roo 233S?
I agree with previous posts. A smaller HTT will be doable.. Our family of six camps in the HTT listed in our signiture. Ready to camp weight is 3,490. We have a black lab as well. Best of luck.
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Oasisbob
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02/18/13 09:03pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: MPG hardside TC vs popup TC?
We have always towed with a mini van. Our old pop up weight was 1.580 and had barely any affect on gas mileage. Our current hybrid weight is 3.490 loaded and cuts highway mileage from 24 (not towing0 TO 14mpg pulling our HTT. The HTT has more weight and wind drag so not really a fair comparison. Interesting side note was the previous TV was a Dodge caravan and the owners manual expressly forbid trailer from exceeding 32 square feet of frontal area which is to exclued a regular TT or HTT for that matter. So there is something to be said of wind drag.
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Oasisbob
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02/09/13 06:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: LED LIGHTS
You have already got some veryt helpful info. May I just add that adding LED panels to my existing fixtures was the best mod I ever did to my camper. If buying on line Start with one or two so you get the range of light you want then swap em all over. I did and they are truly amazing, battery effecient and much better lighting all around.
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Oasisbob
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01/28/13 09:28pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Bathroom Door Locks
Our bathroom door has a lock that my youngest can lock then close. Nothing like having the wife wake me to pick a lock in the dark so she can use the facilitits. What memories. Easy to open with a butter knife. One time I was glad for poor quality. LOL
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Oasisbob
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01/28/13 08:05pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: HTT for family of 5 - Sharing my research...
Great research. Our family of six is fine in what we have. We are finding our boys often set up their tent and prefer it. We had a weight limitation so had limited choices and bought used. Pretty happy with what we have. Best of luck to you and yours.
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Oasisbob
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01/27/13 10:03pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Can/should I tow this?
You are within factory specs. Tow away. Wish I had your capacity. Happy Trails
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Oasisbob
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01/25/13 06:37pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Expandable in Cold Weather
We are year round campers who live in Portland Oregon.Set up as you are you should be o.k. Road conditions in higher elevations would be a possible concern. My other thought is that we tried leaving vent or window cracked to minimize condensation and it seemed counter productive. You want to stay warm so you open a vent after insulating the bunks? Really? I know many do this. Our solution to condensation is a small electric water collecting dehumidifier which we can move about. Often kept in shower. We set desired humidity level and keep everything closed. We even dry cloth's in the bathroom over night. It totally works for us every time. Obviously dry camping will not fly. We can pull four gallons of water from the air in less than twelve hours. PM me for more info. Happy trails.
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Oasisbob
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01/12/13 08:38am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: LEDs...flat panel vs tubular
I have bought both. Flat panels more effecient putting out much more light. I ordered a few panels to try. Liked them so much converted entire trailer over. As previously suggested checik lumen measurement for brightness. I learned that more LED's not always brighter. I got a 36 next to a 24 and thought it was about the same. Be sure you get the kind of light you want in regard to tone.
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Oasisbob
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01/12/13 08:28am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Window condensation
Electric water collecting dehumidifier. Nothing else will work as well. I have tried. We have totally eliminated the problem. And we have a hybrid. We even put it in the shower and hang wet cloths to dry over night.
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Oasisbob
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12/31/12 08:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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BUNK END COVER ?
I have had pop up gizmo's bunk end roof covers for probley eight years now and they work well and show no signs of wear which is surprising as we camp alot. Anyway I am considering making a new back bunk cover out or my front end cover and using extra for sides if that makes sanse. My goal is to keep fabric dry enough to avoid settin up at home after campin in the rain. So my question is how difficult is it to sew this material together? Will a regular sewing machine work? Thanks.
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Oasisbob
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12/25/12 09:35pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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