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RE: Water filter question
Myself I would not go to all that trouble. If you drain everything you will need to go through the sanitize process. In your statement if you go through with it do not forget the hot water heater.
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craig7h
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05/20/13 03:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: The Giant Marketing Monster
As I do understand the OP, I have to think why nobody ever says anything about the amount of junk mail AARP (if you belong) sends out every month. Again look at it and either throw it or open your choice.
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craig7h
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05/15/13 03:17am |
Good Sam Club
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RE: Interior Upgrade advice
1) Any microwave/convection oven that will fit into the space. I do not beleive you will get to pick from a large number
2) I am with the other post why the trailer?? I do not know how you cook on a grill but when I cook the grease flys everywhere. or drips down. I do not want any thing like that on my unit. Get a free standing or table one.
4) Go to a blind shop in your town with the sizes. I am sure even there the cost will suprise you.
Good luck and enjoy your camper
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craig7h
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05/10/13 03:33am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Extended Service Plan
I am a beleiver in extended warrenties. Yes all the experts say put some money away to use for repairs. Thats great if you can do that, I am the type of person who can not. Thus the extended warrenty comes into play. I have just finished using my extended warrenty on the 06 3500 ram. To have the 4 ball joints, drive knuckles, 2 drive train gaskets and one engine gasket replaced was the cost of the deductable with GS ($500). Total bill over2500. I have had the insurance for two years at a cost of 650 per year. So doing the math in my case I came out ahead.
I think alot of people end up having problems by not doing things in order. These companys that provide the service are in it to make money also. Its about the odds, you have to work within there frame work to get things done to your satisfaction. I know the shop where I have my truck work done is used to extended warrenty companies and knew what to expect from there side of the house.
Would not travel with out it
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craig7h
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05/10/13 03:27am |
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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RE: propane vs electric fireplace
I like the others have not seen a propane fireplace, but that does not mean anything. I have an electric fireplace, use it all the time when the weather is a little on the cold side. Went out for the first time this year had the fireplace on all the time. The heater part of the fireplace does keep the camper fairly warm. I just can not see using a propane fireplace all day and night. That would just take to much propane.
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craig7h
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05/03/13 02:51am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Damage from pressure washing roof?
I have used pressure washer on my roof for years, with no problem. I first rinse the roof the pressure will remove the harder to get stuff. Then I soft brush roof w/simple green. Rinse with pressure washer.
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craig7h
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04/29/13 03:46am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Biodiesel fuel vs Diesel # 2
In Iowa its been Biodiesel for some time. I add "Power Service" to the fuel, its seems to help.
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craig7h
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04/28/13 03:15am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Southern rallies
Do not know about RV.net rallies. You may want to go to the Good Sam web page, look up your state and find either or both a Good Sam chapter near you or the state Samboree (ralley).
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craig7h
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04/24/13 02:50am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Should I tow my 5er or have someone else relocate
I think there is alot of different things to look at here. I feel a women is just as qualified to drive a truck and 5th wheel as a man. Yes you will find most men at the wheel but I have known a few women who are right at home behind the wheel. The biggest problem is backing into a site but then that goes for anybody.
Truck I would not think of a truck less that 1 ton for your size unit. That would be for both safey and comfort pulling. I would get a diesel w/exhaust brake, standard box.
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craig7h
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04/17/13 03:21am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Simple Green
I have been using Simple Green on the same roof for some time. I do dilute it down very well, use a soft brissel bush. Once done with wash I put protect all on. Make sure to wash the sides of unit after the roof, just to get roof run off off the sides.
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craig7h
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04/15/13 03:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need to carry a ladder?
I carry a 6' alum. ladder attached to the rear ladder of the unit. The true only reason is for my awning. Other than that I would say no.
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craig7h
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04/13/13 03:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hitch Height
Its one of those things you will have to hook up to see. My curt is in the middle bolt holw. Now I will ask what type of king pin do you have, and is there adjustment on it. I feel you are better off to ride alittle nose high than to worry about hitting the rails.
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craig7h
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04/08/13 03:26pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Truck
My first truck I made a big mistake on the rear gearing. Make sure your rear gearing is 4:10 or better. This will make for a more pleasent towing experience.
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craig7h
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04/08/13 03:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: bathroom sink
On my "5er" I have 3 tanks thus the bathroom is on its own. I can however put extra water in the black by attaching a hose to the tank clean out jets. Have never concerned this a problem.
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craig7h
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04/08/13 03:00am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Cardinal 3450RL or 3800FL?
If you have not talked to the folks at www.cardinalrvclub.org you should. Lots of good info.
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craig7h
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04/04/13 10:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: LOVE this new estates floorplan by DRV...
I liked the outside, not much about the inside. Could not figure out why they tried mixing cabinet colors. Where did or does the main tv go could not see. Sure would need more than a 1ton to pull.
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craig7h
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04/04/13 04:01am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Newbie from VA
Welcome
If I may suggest! take your new truck and camper to an wide open parking lot somewhere. Get some road cones and pratice, turning, backing, and anything else dealing with driving the unit. Thats of course if you have never driven truck and camper before. I would spend as many hours as needed. I have found one of the hardest to back into are some of the older campgrounds. Most are not set up for the larger units.
enjoy
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craig7h
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04/01/13 02:41am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: electrical
Will try and at least get you headed in the right direction. More info on unit where pluged in that kind of stuff.
If you are plugged in at home on the 120 outlet make sure that outlet is hot. Most are tied into a GFI and that may have tripped. Make sure your units main breaker is not tripped.
Lights are about all that work on battery. Although there are a lot of 12v operational boards in the unit. The refegerator has a 12v pannel, your tv ant. has one and the list goes on.
Yes your slide should go out if there is enough power in th battery.
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craig7h
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03/31/13 03:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: AC height
My Cardinal has a low profile AC up front. I would have been over 13'6" total height if a normal AC unit would have been used.
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craig7h
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03/28/13 01:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New low end TT vs. used mid/high end TT???
Leaning toward a used unit would be well worth the money. I would first find a dealer you feel comfortable with. Check them out to see if they stand behind what they sell. Then start looking around to see whats out there in your price range. Do not go to old of a unit I would not look to much before 05. As you are moving from tent to trailer there will be a learning curve, it will not take long to figure out the "we should have" part of getting a camper.
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craig7h
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03/20/13 02:50pm |
Beginning RVing
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