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RE: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Today I started the first maintenance on the Honda 3000. If anyone does their own maintenance (perhaps similar for a 2000) then would you mind dropping by THIS TOPIC and comment if appropriate.
I am going to get some parts via mail, but if I do not get the stuff in time, is it OK do you think to use existing?
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d3500ram
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05/19/13 09:33pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Honda EU3000iS oil change...?
This is an indication of the washer:
http://i.imgur.com/67PCg5T.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TchT8sp.jpg
The gen has only about 20 hours on it... spark arrestor is recommended at 100, but it is on my plate to be aware of this procedure.
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d3500ram
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05/19/13 08:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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Honda EU3000iS oil change...?
Doing first oil change/ maintenance on Honda EU3000iS. Manual say to replace oil seal washer at the drain plug. I initially thought it would be a crush washer but it looks like an aluminum flat washer (maybe a little thicker than a flat washer.)
Does this have to be replaced every oil change? Has anyone substituted a crush washer? I did not grab any of these when I had the opportunity (my bad for not reading the manual)... there are no Honda parts dealer where I am at... will need to mail order some for future maintenance, but I am wanting to do the oil change before loading it into the bed and mounting the camper.
Any comments/ suggestions?
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d3500ram
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05/19/13 06:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Could we please get some global warming over here? Thanks
Much cooler temperatures are allowing more snow to fall and stay in the High Country.
Had a little over an inch in the deck this AM... it's gone now but it is snowing out as I type. The peaks are WELL covered for this time of year. The cooler temps will keep that moisture up high for a longer stretch allowing for a late run-off. But it is extending mud season...UHG!
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d3500ram
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05/19/13 12:22pm |
Around the Campfire
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Class act by Canadian hockey fans...
Canadian hockey fans help a singer complete the national Anthem:
Singer forgets the words.
It can be a difficult song... and I don't believe that the singer intended any disrespect (like rosanne barr)... and the fact that the crowd came to her assistance made it a memorable rendition.
I would hope that she will want to try and sing it again at a futer event!
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d3500ram
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05/19/13 11:41am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Looking for portfolio presentation programs/ software...?
Thanks for the information.
I am taking an "Introduction to Computer Graphics" class at the local community college and am getting a student version of CS6. I have downloaded the trial version and will either get the student subscription of purchase outright the student edition.
Right now I am going to focus on Photoshop and In-Design and we'll see where we can take it.
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d3500ram
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05/18/13 03:04pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: The Song Title Game
White Christmas- Bing Crosby
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d3500ram
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05/18/13 02:52pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: What mistakes have you made that might help others...?
I recommend checking the size of the toilet room. Be sure of the functionality of a camper toilet by sitting on the throne with the lid UP to actually determine if you fit!.
On a previous camper when looking at it contemplating a purchase, I sat on the commode with the lid in the down position and I had barely enough knee room. I thought it to be acceptable never thinking that the "use position" would be different and bought the RV. Once it came to actual use with the lid up, my body was pushed forward more than the few inches I thought I had.
My advice to large RV'ers is to check the actual room with the toilet lid up. I think I invented new yoga positions when trying to use the smaller than desired commode area.
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d3500ram
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05/18/13 12:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Occasional Freeze Ups/Slowdown On Forum
Any update? It is kinda' getting annoying.
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d3500ram
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05/15/13 01:40pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: What RV damage has Gorilla Duct Tape repaired?
Work gloves. The repair is lasting longer than the gloves themselves.
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d3500ram
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05/15/13 10:05am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Its Official! The Wife and I Are Now Truck Campers!
Congrats...!
...and X2 on what Feet said:
...caution you on (ONE) thing, voice of experience here --- Prior to any time you use the cassette, open the flush valve prior to use --- we did experience the FACT that under changing barometric pressure that the enclosed tank can become slightly pressurised and can cause the contents above the valve to suddenly (blow back). JMHO
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d3500ram
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05/13/13 05:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Used Camper pre-viewing checklist
The phone call to the seller will also tell a lot.
Not always but generally their attitude towards your inquiry and how they react to your questions can be very telling... especially if you know what to ask. You have a long list... and unless an initial ad is not presented with a photo (a la Craig's List or the like) I would not worry too much on colors as I would overall condition. I would tend to focus on any leaks and workability of the appliances and components.
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d3500ram
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05/12/13 09:04pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Occasional Freeze Ups/Slowdown On Forum
I am noticing too what folks here are mentioning. I notice it at home and at the office starting about a week ago. I do not complain too much because it is a free site, but frustrating nonetheless. I remember this sort of thing happening a couple of years ago... very intermittent problems when surfing RV.net after log-in.
When things are OK, speeds are good... but most of the time the surfing just "hourglasses" until the page gets timed-out.
It is most certainly is an RV.net (or Woodalls) as I am able to access all other forums and websites at home and office.
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d3500ram
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05/12/13 05:27pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: How good are you at Geography, traveled much?
Very cool link!
I wish the game had the ability to narrow the game down to a specific continent or region or category (like National Parks!)
I am am lucky if I guess the correct county!
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d3500ram
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05/12/13 01:20pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: DIY Stable Loads?
Home made version for bottom overload spring:
Wood splitting wedge-
http://i.imgur.com/UzkDCQe.jpg
(photo is courtesy of Turbo Diesel Register)
Home made version for top overload spring:
Custom perches fabbed from 2-1/2" TS to extend the rubber bumps that allow the overload springs to engage sooner:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2e3q1qr.jpg
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d3500ram
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05/10/13 07:02pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: New Lance, Refused Delivery; Your Opinions Please
Agree with all others... walk away from this.
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d3500ram
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05/08/13 06:01pm |
Truck Campers
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Secret to long life: Bacon
...and no one believed me on this :B (LOL)
Secret to long life: Bacon
A 105-year-old Texas woman has earned a place in almost all headlines by revealing the most unlikely secret to her long life.
A 105-year-old Texas woman has earned a place in almost all headlines by revealing the most unlikely secret to her long life.
Strangely, her key to longevity is bacon. Yes, you read it right; 105-year-old Pearl Cantrell loves to eat bacon and feasts on it almost every day. Her story, for sure, will be a subject of research for most health scientists.
Pearl Cantrell, who's mostly referred to as the '105-year-old bacon woman', said in an interview with a local NBC station, "I love bacon and I eat it everyday. I don't feel as old as I am, that's all I can say."
Resident of Central Texas, Cantrell, a mother of seven, has outlived three of her kids, as well as her husband. Her recent 105th birthday bash was a three-day affair that included more than 200 guests.
Reports according to KRBC state that Cantrell's love for bacon grabbed the attention of the American meat and cold cut production company Oscar Mayer. A representative of the company was present at Cantrell's birthday. The spokesman reached her home in a Wienermobile and gave the 'bacon woman' a ride in the hot dog-shaped truck, gifting her tons of bacon, with more to come in the future.
"We've seen a lot of stories on the road, but nothing quite like this one, so we're excited to be here," Abraham Luna, one of the representatives, told KRBC, of the 105-year-old bacon woman. "Pearl is an inspiration for the community, and her friends and family, so we had to make a special stop here for her today."
Cantrell's daughter Anno says that her mother taught them to work hard and think about living everyday they woke up. She never spoke about dying. She is very active and still loves to dance.
This story comes as a challenge to the latest study conducted by the University of Zurich, which clearly states that eating too much bacon elevates the risk for bowel cancer.
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d3500ram
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05/08/13 10:32am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: I'm a retired salesman
I believe that sales people do not know their product. I feel that the consumer NEEDS to be educated to some extent on the product that they wish to purchase... ESPECIALLY if it is a high dollar item.
If I've done my homework and understand what I'm purchasing I'm confident I could determine if I'm being bamboozled by asking the pertinent questions.The above quote rings so true. I was at a few dealers in the past couple of weeks looking at trucks. In one instance I asked about carrying capacity for a TC application . The salesman did not know so he asked the next person higher in the chain-of-command. I told him that I was looking for something with a "payload" rating in the 3,500# range. The man behind the desk said, "Don't worry- those are rated for 25,000#."
To me, an answer like that tells me either one of two things: The person did not hear or understand my question, OR he does not know the difference in specifications and is trying to snow the buyer. This person even got a little defensive when I mentioned that I was referring to payload specifications, not towing/ combined ratings. He made a snide comment back by saying that "you can't have it all, in order to get one, you have to give up another."
My advice to salespeople: Never insult your customer's intelligence.
A buyer NEEDS to know and educate himself before making a purchase!
If you find a salesperson ... misrepresenting a product or service you have every right to diplomatically correct their actions and not tolerate their behavior.I went to another dealer, again with my main criteria being that of a truck which could carry my camper. The salesman kept trying to steer me towards a 2500 series truck (I asked to look at the 3500's.) He told me that all I have to do is add air bags and it will work. When I asked about this particular truck that had tires whose Load Index was not as high as other ones, he reiterated that the air bag will take care of that.
I opted to not politely correct the misinformation and just walked out.
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d3500ram
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05/07/13 04:21am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bed Liner Material?
There was THIS THREAD discussion a while ago about something similar.
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d3500ram
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05/04/13 08:23am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Could we please get some global warming over here? Thanks
I have not seen the local news yet (just got finished snow blowing the drive way) and do not know what Castle Rock got today, but in the High Country we got over 12" and it is still coming down.
http://i.imgur.com/vm3ni8I.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fIePM2x.jpg
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d3500ram
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05/01/13 08:23pm |
Around the Campfire
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