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RE: Tire sizes
No doubt, the dealer pirated the spare from another rig on their lot so they could get you signed and out the door...
Trouble is, they 'pirated' the wrong size.
Take it back and get the correct size to match the wheels that are on the ground.
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downtheroad
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05/25/13 07:49am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Small propane leak?
Are you sure the NEW tanks were 'purged' the first time they were filled so that you can get full fills?
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downtheroad
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05/25/13 07:42am |
Tech Issues
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RE: You cannot believe the scary towing combos I see
You know, when I'm setting there being all smug and feeling superior about myself and my 'stuff', I am sometimes forced to realize that those with all that inferior stuff and "scary combos" seem to be having a real good time.
How dare they...
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 06:17pm |
Towing
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RE: Plastic Sink Repair
Here is another option...watch the video all the way..looks like this stuff could be really handy for a lot of RV applications.
Says it's perfect for repairing sinks, hot tubs, etc.
(disclaimer: never used it.)
LINK
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 02:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Campers who bully and badger
This is exactly why I like RV'ing....There is always some kind of adventure.
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 01:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water hookup question...
Most have a ONE WAY valve from each leg (tank and City).
Here is a pretty good diagram of how it works...
http://bigdiscountrv.com/images/water_system_diagram.png
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 09:27am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: BBQ table/stand
Looks like it would work well.
Just wondering why you don't want to use the picnic table? I've been using it for 25 years with whatever grill I have (Weber Q, etc).
Simple and nothing else to lug along.
Lots of the FS CG's don't have the picnic table all that close to where you park an RV. I have often though about using the picnic table, and did all the time tent camping. I found that on rainy type days (You know Oregon sunshine:)) it's nicer to have the awning out and set up under it. As an example where we're going this weekend the picnic table and fire pit are about 20+' from the RV. Makes for too many trips when cooking. We don't pack a canopy to set over the picnic table, so we're relegated to setting up by the RV. Plus if you have a quick disconnect you stuck by the RV. I have to agree on not having to pack anything when using the picnic table. Less packing is always good.
Makes sense...
We camp mostly in State Parks (OR). All have picnic tables and we just move it to where we need it.
Especially during those rare times when it rains here in the NW...:)
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 08:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I-5 bridge collapse
One of the vehicles that went into the river was a pickup and travel trailer..guy and his wife....
They were able to climb onto the roof of the truck and were rescued after about an hour.
Not the kind of Memorial Day camping trip I'd want to be part of.
Bridge collapsed because it was somehow hit and damaged by a semi pulling an over sized container load.
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 07:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BBQ table/stand
Looks like it would work well.
Just wondering why you don't want to use the picnic table? I've been using it for 25 years with whatever grill I have (Weber Q, etc).
Simple and nothing else to lug along.
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downtheroad
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05/24/13 07:04am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: atwood 10 gallon water heater
Could be a faulty relief valve...easy to replace.
Try this first:
Re-establish an air pocket in the water heater tank.
Water Heater Air Pocket
Shut off the water supply, open the relief valve until water stop coming out, close it, turn the water supply back on.
This will reestablish the air pocket in the water heater, giving the water some place to expand to when it is heated.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 04:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water heater screen(s)
I may be confused, but I think the smaller vent you are talking about is the furnace vent - not the water heater door.
If so, yes, there are screens available for this too. They come in two styles.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/members/28337-albums800-picture4809.jpg height=250
http://media9.doityourselfrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/RV-bug-screen-furnace-vent-2.jpg height=250
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 04:28pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Moldy interior of TT - disgusting!
Gosh, that's not good....:(
I stick one of these in during storage (rainy Northwest). After a couple of weeks the catch pan is always full of water.
Walmart.
Dri-z-air LINK
http://www.drizair.com/images/bottom_bar_products/classic_design_with_tray.jpg
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 02:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Agree with others:
Collier State Park north of Klamath Falls. It's right on the river (great fishing) and has an outstanding Logging museum as part of the campground.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 02:02pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Black Tank
Climb up on the roof and check your black tank vent pipe. Make sure it isn't plugged/blocked..(bird's nest, whatever.)
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 01:58pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Upgrade WDH?
Yes,
The dual cam system works very well once you have it set up correctly and dialed in...but, you still need to get the proper size bars for your rig.
Again, I think 750's might be too light.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 10:42am |
Towing
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RE: Tire Choices
I would not go with any of those (my opinion).
With what is out there now in an ST tire, I would go with Maxxis 8008.
Your dealer can order them...Discount Tire will or you can order them on line and have them installed by any tire outfit.
Most dealers want to sell what they have in stock. If you do go with any of the above, check the manufacturer date code. Get fresh tires.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 09:09am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cold vs. hot tire pressure
Interesting that the only useful answer (so far) came from another TC owner.
Maybe because we have everything riding on 4 or 6 wheels.
My answer above was to fill them cold in the morning and get on down the road.
... just wondering???.. why that is not a "useful answer" (even though I am not a TC owner.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 09:04am |
Truck Campers
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RE: how much ice in black tank to clean sensor?
This will illustrate why ice is not really going to "clean" your sensors.
Sensors are placed at different levels on the tank. Doubt that a bag or two of ice is going to bump against and clean them all. Ice floats so it is only going to clean the sensor at whatever level the water in the tank is at..
http://www.rvprobes.com/i//Holding_Tank.jpg
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 08:43am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Cold vs. hot tire pressure
Too much technology.
Keep it simple. Fill cold in the morning and get on down the road.
Don't worry about outside temp during the day or altitude during the day, or what side the sun is shinning on or how heavy your dog is.
RV'ing is suppose to be somewhat relaxing.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 07:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Upgrade WDH?
That's the old style Dual Cam...
But, I would want heavier bars. Even at dry weight (which is meaningless) you will have around 700 lbs of tongue weight.
Realistically, you are looking at about 800 lbs of tongue weight.
Only way to know for sure is load your rig trip ready and hit the scales.
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downtheroad
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05/23/13 07:42am |
Towing
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