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RE: Where's the full body paint?
Since I RV in a cold climate, I had mine painted to absorb the heat from the sun. It's metallic charcoal from Unobtainium.
The worst part about it??? I can't find any white streak remover!
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL419/1417387/3277141/44505852.jpg
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Washboy
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12/03/09 03:05pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Clean and funny Limericks
The limerick packs laughs anatomical
Into space that is quite economical.
But the good ones I've seen
So seldom are clean
And the clean ones so seldom are comical.
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Washboy
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11/09/09 08:42am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Pex crimp rings vs. Watts Quick Connects
Quick Connects...Push-to-Connect...Sharkbite...They're all good.
I have no concerns using this type of fitting. In fact, my business has more than 130 of them in use for over 12 years. I use them for everything from city water @ 60 psi, chemical lines at 40 psi, and compressed air @ 100 psi.
They're easy to install, and the tubing is equally easy to disconnect...especially nice when trying to diagnose an equipment malfunction or when making system modifications.
I used the Watts brand when adding the accumulator tank to my coach and the AirLift system to my truck.
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Washboy
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07/30/09 12:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How does a TPMS prevent a blowout?
And finally...
Just like your fuel gauge won't prevent you from running out of fuel, it certainly reduces the likelihood.
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Washboy
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07/28/09 07:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Inside or Outside Generator
Recharging my battery bank can take up to 4 hours. When travelling between boondocking sites, I “multi-task” by running the genset while in transit.
For lunch and rest stops, the genset runs the front AC and microwave.
Hot weather travels really heat up the interior. Pre-cooling the coach an hour or so before arriving at a camp/rv park seriously reduces the “sweat factor”.
I’ve twice experienced the joy of changing a tire on the highway. The genset powers my portable air compressor so I can use a pneumatic impact wrench to bust the lug nuts in short order. (Another “sweat factor” reduction technique)
All this with the convenience of a push of the start switch…instant power…anywhere…anytime…as long as there’s propane in the tank.
No sweat!
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Washboy
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07/10/09 06:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Newmar's Website is Down
So...it wasn't a tripped GFCI?
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Washboy
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07/07/09 10:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Newmar's Website is Down
Anybody know why?
Probably a broken wire...or a tripped GFCI.
:B
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Washboy
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07/07/09 08:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Generator runs but want convert power.
My ATS uses two contactors (relays) and a sensing circuit board to determine which contactor to engage.
When connecting to shore power, I can hear the contactor engage…a fairly loud CLUNK.
After starting the genset, the CLUNK can be heard when the ATS’s on-delay timer engages the genset contactor.
When my coach occasionally wouldn’t power up on shorepower, I started listening for the CLUNK as I plugged in. When it finally quit working altogether, the lack of the CLUNK lead me to the ATS. I tightening all the ATS’s connectors.
Now, it CLUNKS everytime. :B
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Washboy
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07/06/09 11:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Very slow running shower drain
From the storage bay below the shower, take a look at the drain plumbing. It may be exposed or behind an easily removable partition.
If you're lucky, the builder used a removable p-trap...easy to disassemble for clean-out.
If it's glued fittings, you're better off trying to snake it from the shower drain...unless you want to tackle cutting it out and rebuilding it with new parts.
I've not have much luck with chemical drain cleaners...but they won't "hurt" the pipes.
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Washboy
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07/06/09 11:28am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Backflow city water to freshwater tank
Replace the pump's check valve...Shurflo p/n 94-237-00
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Washboy
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07/06/09 09:07am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How does it do it?
When working at my PC, I always know when a cell call is coming in...the PC speakers send out the following "code":
"DITDITDIT-DIIT, DUTDITDIT-DIIT, BZZZZ, DIT."
(YOU....ARE......ABOUT TO..GET A...PHONE..CALL)
Then, the cell phone's ring tone sounds.
Oh, yeah...I forgot to acknowledge my dog's help with the code translation.
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Washboy
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07/01/09 06:45pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: I just can’t feel it…
How much of it did you drink? Seems to me that is the only way to feel it.
I suppose I should have read the installation instructions! :B
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Washboy
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06/30/09 06:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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I just can’t feel it…
Pennzoil says:
“What your engine feels, you feel.”
“And, when it’s running clean, you feel it.”
“Pennzoil Platinum motor oil…our ultimate clean, for your ultimate feeling.”
“Not just oil…Pennzoil.”
With up to 46% of it’s sludge cleaned out, at least my engine feels better.
I guess my wife was right about me all along… I really am insensitive.
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Washboy
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06/29/09 10:45pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: A/C tempature drop from ambient tempature inside coach
Ahh, another chance to discuss improving AC cooling.
In ducted AC systems, the return air inlet and supply air duct are very close. If the cold air leaks into the warm air inlet the AC will not cool effectively. Fortunately, it's easy to check and correct. Remove the ceiling grille and carefully feel around inside the intake...avoiding any rotating fan blades or exposed electrical connectors. If you feel any cold air blowing into the warm air inlet, seal the leak with some quality metal duct tape. (Don't use the cloth stuff unless you want to repeat the job next year.)
This simple solution made a huge difference for me
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Washboy
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06/23/09 10:41pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: storing used frying oil
Although I have never "deep" fried at the campsite...
WHAT???
You've never fixed up a batch of the World's Best Southern Fried Chicken at the campsite? You'll make friends faster than anything...well, except for maybe that cooler full of ice cold beer.
Oooo, hot fried chicken and ice cold beer. Now that's camping! :B
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Washboy
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06/20/09 05:39pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Xantrex RS3000 install in my Toy Hauler...
The worst part about plugging into and remembering to is…
You have to plug into and remember to...
And, teach everyone in your party how to plug into and remember to.
I installed my system so I didn’t have to remember anything. Just flip the ON switch and the inverter powers the necessary circuits. If I need to recharge the battery bank, run the A/C, electrically heat water or run the fridge, I push the generator start switch…all from the comfort of the coach’s interior.
Especially nice when confronted with foul weather.
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Washboy
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06/17/09 08:37am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Smelly sink ???
Dieselgem's got the answer...it's the Air Admittance Valve (AAV).
Often used in brick & mortar homes with kitchen island sinks, they do what their name implies...admit air into the drain pipe to allow the water to drain properly from the sink.
If the AAV is stuck open, odor from the grey water tank can enter the coach via the sink drain or the cabinet.
Follow the sink drain pipe and you'll find it...typically threaded into a TEE fitting. It should be easily removed by hand or with the assistance of a pair of slip-joint pliers. The cap unscrews, revealing the rubber flap. Disassemble carefully, clean under fresh running water, reassemble and reinstall.
Or go to the hardware store and purchase a replacement.
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Washboy
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06/12/09 06:51pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anyone have an Onan generator in a fifth wheel? Need Advice
I use my 3600 LP Microquiet to:
1) recharge my battery bank when boondocking
2) pre-cool the interior for an hour prior to destination arrival
3) power my air compressor when changing a tire along the highway
4) nuking a frozen snack at a rest stop
When I was working, I used it to power the coach...providing a comfortable on-site office and break room...especially nice when working in 90* heat.
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Washboy
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06/09/09 07:18am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: draining tanks
While my fresh water tank has a drain valve, here’s my typical procedure at the end of a trip.
Prior to departure, prepare to dump the waste tanks. If the tanks aren’t quite full, turn on the water pump and block open the toilet valve to allow fresh water to flow to the black tank. Once the black tank is at least ¾ full, close the toilet valve. Add water to the grey tank as needed to fill to ¾ full. Then dump the tanks as usual…either at the site with sewer hook-up or at the camp’s dump station.
After dumping, add fresh water to the tanks with any remaining fresh water…up to 10 gallons each. Add your favorite tank chemical. (I use about a cup of Calgon Water Softener and a half cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid or Pine-sol.)
Drive home. The light charge of water and chemical gets a bit of sloshing during the drive home aiding the cleaning of the tanks.
Once the coach is “debriefed” from the trip, fill the tanks with any remaining water from the fresh water tank. Connect your water hose to your city water inlet and fill both tanks to the brim.
Drive to your local RV dump station and do the final dump. You now have empty tanks.
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Washboy
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06/02/09 09:38am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: colorado grades
...lots of guard rails.
Yeah, I prefer lots of guard rails, too. I'm hoping they'll to do a good job of slowing me down as I crash through them...reducing my velocity as I tumble down the 1,200 foot embankment.
At least someone will have visual evidence that I missed that turn and find my mangled wreckage in just a few hours...instead of weeks later.
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Washboy
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05/31/09 09:08pm |
Roads and Routes
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