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RE: Resealing Roof Joints and Penetrations
All,
Keep in mind Eternabond might be a great option for certain seams, but I'd never use it on a vent cover or anything like that that I might replace some day (antenna, sewer vent, etc) getting that stuff off would be a real pain.
Dicor for me, thanks.
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pdogg
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05/09/13 01:22pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Why 6V battery instead of 12V?
Guys, this isn't the 1800's anymore, can we stop calling batteries - jars ??
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pdogg
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04/26/13 04:21pm |
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RE: 6 volt batteries
Question was asked of me and I had heard the reason a long time ago but forgot. :-)
Some 5ers / trailers us 2 - 6 volt batteries connected to get the 12 volts. Others use a 12 volt battery.
Why are the 2 6's used? (That is what I have)
Thanks.
Lauren
I have asked this question many times without a good answer. what do you do to get the slides in after one of the 6 volt batteries is dead and only 6 volts are left. running the truck was one answer but it has to make 12 volts though the dead battery so what is that doesn't work. Really can't see why I would want 2 6 volt batteries if this is a problem.
chevman
Clearly Chevman, you didn't read any of the forum threads on dual 6 volt batteries, and the Deep Cycle advantage.. you should probably search on the forums and read about it some?
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pdogg
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04/24/13 02:10pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water filters - bestest & cheapest
I fought with my "whole house" filter in our fifth wheel for many camping trips, changing out the filter for the one that would not kill the water pressure entirely.. I even resorted to removing the filter when the family wanted showers, etc..
I scrapped that system entirely and put an under-sink single cartridge filter with separate spigot sold by culligan. They have different grades of filtration available, and we're happy as ever now.
I do keep my system sanitized as recommended, so I'm not too worried about the quality of the water here in the US.
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pdogg
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04/24/13 10:30am |
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RE: Rear view camera with iPad
Found this:
http://www.idronecamera.com/Home.html
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pdogg
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04/17/13 11:08am |
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RE: Help for very harsh ride on gravel roads?
Forget the shocks, your problem is your tires... like others have mentioned, try airing down about 20-30% of your max, so if you're normally at 80PSI, try 55-60PSI.. the thing to remember is to not drive too fast or too far in this situation. When you hit pavement again, air-up to normal and you're back to normal. This advice comes from my experience in the AZ 4x4 world.. The most expensive shocks in the world do nothing when your tires are too hard.
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pdogg
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04/04/13 09:27am |
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RE: Absorbtion refrigerators in Hot Weather
But it's a dry heat... we don't start complaining until it goes over 100F
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pdogg
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04/04/13 09:07am |
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RE: Absorbtion refrigerators in Hot Weather
We live in Phoenix, and while we tend to not camp in this weather, we often prep our trailer during these times for trips up north.. Some of the claims made in this thread do not coincide with my experience with my last 2 5vers. While the refer tends to struggle some in the weather, it's nowhere near as bad as some have stated. I could get mine to 40F no problem.
It's clear there's HUGE variance in personal experiences..
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pdogg
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04/03/13 03:52pm |
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RE: Product to "weld" white plastic door shelves?
Hi,
Make that $25 for mine.
Oooooor.... buy a new shelf..they're all of about 10 bucks..
You're in Canada? well, that explains the 2X price.. I can get them here for about $13 all day long..
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pdogg
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04/01/13 10:54am |
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RE: Product to "weld" white plastic door shelves?
Oooooor.... buy a new shelf..they're all of about 10 bucks..
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pdogg
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04/01/13 09:02am |
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RE: 50 amp rig with 30 amp service
Seriously guys, this is simple... the 50amp service is to run 2nd AC, pretty much.. no need to worry about running anything on propane or freaking out needlessly..
relax... don't use your 2nd AC and you're fine.
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pdogg
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03/13/13 11:18am |
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RE: LED question
while they are not the cheapest option by far, they have been good to me.
www.ledwholesalers.com
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pdogg
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02/11/13 01:28pm |
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RE: Water heater leaking at valve (kinda long post)
I had an Atwood in my last rig that did that.. couldn't figure it out..
My current trailer has a Suburban W/H and it is pretty stable..
Not saying one is better than the other, just relaying my experience..
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pdogg
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02/05/13 11:14am |
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RE: Locking Adapter-15 Amp 125 Volt Male Plug To 30 Amp Female
They make Dogbone adapters specifically for this purpose for RV's..
LINK
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pdogg
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01/18/13 10:12am |
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RE: Time to replace propane tank
There's nothing unique about exchange tanks other than they are a rip off..
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pdogg
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01/03/13 09:17am |
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RE: Help! Major water leak...behind the shower!
I've dealt with a few leaks also, and removing the shower is not as big a deal as you might think.. look it over and see how big a deal it might be...
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pdogg
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11/19/12 12:39pm |
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RE: Charging golf cart batteries
If you can't get a full night of battery use, your batteries must be discharging to below 50%. I have been told that discharging the batteries to below 50% will lower their life and also won't charge or hold a charge as well.
you need to learn the concept of "deep cycle" somewhat.. you can safely take a golf cart battery below that magical 50% that marine batteries are quoted for. Some say as low as 20%..
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pdogg
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11/08/12 08:06am |
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RE: Fantastic Fan - rain shut off?
I had one in my last trailer, and it worked flawlessly for 2 years (sold trailer), although we don't get much rain here in AZ... The downside is when you want it to open and the lid is sweating from dew, the dew will fall on the sensor and trick it to think it's raining when it's a beautiful blue sky. Have to turn the rain sensor off to open it.
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pdogg
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10/31/12 11:22am |
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RE: How do I get to my furnace fan to oil it?
I swapped motors on my last Rig with an Atwood furnace. It was relatively easy to get to with the external access panel. My current rig has a Suburban furnace with no outside access panel, only two small vents. Doing an R&R job on that furnace motor is going to be a major pain, since it sits just below my oven and the whole lot needs to come out to get the furnace out... ugh!
For now my blower noise is minimal, but I know it only a matter of time.
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pdogg
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10/30/12 01:55pm |
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RE: Insulation R-Value How Well Are Rigs Insulated?
I've had our fifth wheel in the mid 20F's at night and the furnace runs ALL night to try to keep it 65F inside... our trailer documentation states R10 walls and R15 ceiling.. single pane windows and air leaks are another matter.
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pdogg
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10/30/12 09:19am |
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