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RE: Backup camera
Don't think it is bluetooth.
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Raften
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04/17/13 02:09pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Best Oil Filter
Fleetguard
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Raften
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04/15/13 05:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dogs, wll they ever quit barking?
Why the comment, it fits your thinking.
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Raften
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04/11/13 08:24pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Dogs, wll they ever quit barking?
Like another poster I also have a Cattle Dog, two in fact, that have their moments. They don't bark for the heck of it, they do their job and alert. No one would want to come close when they do their job.
As for the hill billy that wants to shoot dogs, I hope we don't cross paths, dogs would take a instant dislike to him. They know a danger when they smell one.
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Raften
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04/11/13 05:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Source for good hydrometer?
A generic refractometer can be had for around $40 and you can check coolant also.
Would appreciate some leads towards a forty dollar accurate refractomer. :)
Thank you.I was thinking the same.
The thing for me is that I'm old school and don't trust electronics when a floating tube will do the same thing. BTW, I've had my eye on a couple of military surplus hydrometers. Does age in any way effect the accuracy?
A refractometer is a passive device that just uses light and no electronics. But while talking about them, what scale do you need for battery acid? I have one for checking machine tool coolant concentration but have no idea if that scale would work.
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Raften
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04/09/13 09:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Newb question: Stranger approaches your RV
I have two male cattle dogs, they would not allow a stranger to approach. They get into it with each other as to who is going have the right to run off anyone that they don't want to approach. Just seeing that display would deter most people.
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Raften
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04/06/13 02:05am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Question about Eternabond
Good sharp sissors and keep them wet by dipping in water. Keeps the sticking down. Litle water on tape will squeeze out when applied and not effect sticking power. Randu
Keeping the blade wet when cutting rubber works well also.
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Raften
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04/05/13 11:58am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Adding cooling fan to refrigerator?
My situation is different but same idea. I think I'll make a vent plate that will mount two fans right at the top. It can be removed quickly if it does not work out. Just the air getting thru the still fans in the winter should be enough. This summer if I can get out I intend to get better cooling.
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Raften
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04/04/13 06:07pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Beware the snakes are out and about
Rattlesnakes, Water Moccasins, Coral snakes, sharks, alligators, all just part of the Florida experience.
Ya know, I don't have any desire to visit Florida. I'll stick with the odd rattle snake and earth quakes here thank you.
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Raften
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04/04/13 01:22am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Adding cooling fan to refrigerator?
So a question about putting a fan on top of the stack. Close off the opening except for a hole the size of the fan or fans?? I have one fan mounted up there and that only fills half or less of the stack opening. I have always felt it could pull better than it does.
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Raften
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04/04/13 12:31am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: EGT gauge for new silverado diesel
You have to ask yourself if you need one because of the type of driving you intend to do. Heavy and in hills, a EGT is a good idea. Things heat up very fast under hard stress.
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Raften
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04/03/13 09:45pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Schumacher SP 3 Charger/Maintainer
I don't know if 11 volts would cause a discharge but everything I think I know says 11 volts won't charge one or four batteries.
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Raften
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04/01/13 12:36pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Gas Alarm??
Good numbers Butch. The most I see these days is 12.4 volts. Not too worried about it as I purchased this Trojan in 2004 so can't expect like new numbers. I have to think about a new battery in the fall.
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Raften
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04/01/13 01:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Nothing, just looked at the sheet metal screw in my left front tire and moaned. I hate having to drive around construction sites.
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Raften
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03/29/13 12:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Gas Alarm??
I think you called it Butch. I totally missed the reefer. That is most likely the big draw.
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Raften
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03/29/13 11:46am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Gas Alarm??
In just over three hours your battery sank below 12 volts, your machine is drawing a lot of amps. If you can, charge the battery bank and let it sit overnight before running the same test. I have got to wonder if that 12.9 volts is just a surface charge. Letting it sit overnight would let the battery normalize. Or you can run a strong load on it for a few minutes to get rid of a surface charge and then test.
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Raften
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03/29/13 12:12am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Gas Alarm??
Sure sounds like your battery set is low. Those lights should not be trusted, you need to take a voltage reading of better yet a hydrometer test to know how much battery you have.
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Raften
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03/28/13 03:50pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Tires longevity question
I may have missed it if someone already mentioned it but spraying tires with 303 twice a year is a good idea.
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Raften
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03/27/13 01:17am |
Truck Campers
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RE: 5000 pound truck camper???
My '01 1121 gets very close to 5K when loaded for a long trip. I have got to start leaving some stuff home and pull that useless Generac out.
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Raften
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03/22/13 05:23pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Great Deal on Rancho 9000 Shocks / Steering Stabilizer
Put your receipt and any other papers away safe. Rancho can be hard to deal with without those. Make sure you make a note of the trucks mileage and date when installed.
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Raften
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03/21/13 01:04pm |
Truck Campers
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