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RE: pass through finally better organized
Table Thread
I created a separate post with pictures for those that were interested in the table storage.
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phenrichs
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05/15/13 02:53pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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Table stored in pass through info
I had a request from a previous thread CLICKY for information on how the plastic folding table was stored in my pass through compartment. I cannot take the credit as it was a factory option for my Keystone Sprinter but a very simple mod to do yourself.
Our table is only 4 feet long but you could fit a much longer one in here by simply moving he end bracket.
Anyway here are the photos I promised of the mount.
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l399/phenrichs78/Camper%20Stuff/IMG_20130515_151000_271_zps9987b7aa.jpg width=640
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l399/phenrichs78/Camper%20Stuff/IMG_20130515_151039_384_zps723268e0.jpg width=640
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l399/phenrichs78/Camper%20Stuff/IMG_20130515_151044_032_zpsb00dfd52.jpg width=640
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l399/phenrichs78/Camper%20Stuff/IMG_20130515_151050_025_zpsd6327340.jpg width=640
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phenrichs
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05/15/13 02:30pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Warped Attitude
FYI this is one of the opinion threads that will end up with more responses due to the range of answers.
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phenrichs
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05/15/13 09:00am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Warped Attitude
I see that most threads if they are a "how to" or advice thread are answered quickly and die off in short order. The opinion or rant threads go on longer as there is rarely a hard stop answer. Plus we are all suffering from some cabin fever due to the extended winter this year and are more than a little antsy to get out camping. I feel that is where a lot of the negative disposition over the past couple months has come from. We were spoiled by early spring last year and everyone got out camping early so we were all calm and rested.
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phenrichs
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05/15/13 08:59am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: P2 Brake Controller
The "6" setting is the maximum output that the controller will ever send to the trailer brakes. The display you are seeing is the real time output being sent to the trailer. It is a proportional controller. Or for lack of a better term, a smart controller. It adjusts the output based on incline and the amount of force you apply to the brakes. You will notice a difference in braking between a TV with no trailer and one that is hooked up. It won't, and you shouldn't be trying, to stop in the exact same manner as you would with no trailer. It will take a longer distance to stop and you should plan to start the process sooner.
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phenrichs
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05/15/13 06:57am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Good place to Fuel in/around Rapid City SD
Big D station on the corner of St Patrick & Cambell is easy and always 20 cents cheaper than at the interstate. Best fuel price in Rapid.
From westbound I -90 @ exit 61, turn left on Elk Valley Rd. ( 16 bypass) to St. Pat, then west to Cambell. Then south on Cambell back to the 16 bypass. Won't take you out of your way but a minute.
Thank You! Been out there many times but never had cause to pay attention to places for diesel or that would accommodate my rig.
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phenrichs
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05/14/13 08:21pm |
General RVing Issues
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Good place to Fuel in/around Rapid City SD
Looking for recommendations on a good RV friendly place to fuel around the Rapid City area. Coming out soon with our rig for the first time. Not first time to area but first time with the TT. I generally avoid truck stops due to the volume of traffic. I will be going through Rapid on my way to Keystone so if there is something better and can save a few pennies per gallon I would go a bit further. Or I will be coming from Sioux Falls on I90 so if there is a good one before I get to Rapid that would be good info as well.
Thanks!
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phenrichs
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05/14/13 01:28pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Organizing outdoor storage
long items like fishing poles and tiki torches are hung on the side walls. Items that are for towing and blocking and what-not are on the left side (driver side if hooked up). Other items are stored in the compartment in order of setup. Things like my cords and hoses are right by the door. The chairs and awning lights and nice to haves are in farther. Everything smaller than a lawn chair is put into a crate/box by category as mentioned already. That way as I set up I grab the next box of stuff, deal with its contents and move to the next box. For essentials only I have to deal with only 2 crates.
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phenrichs
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05/14/13 12:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Keystone decals peeling
I have a message out to a buddy that works for an auto graphics shop to get his thoughts on that very thing. Not thinking of wrapping the whole thing but a full Mossy Oak Breakup TT would be AWESOME! Oops, my redneck is showing.
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phenrichs
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05/14/13 08:02am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: The continuing Saga waiting for my new Ram 3500
Awesome idea for the plug
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phenrichs
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05/13/13 01:52pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: NC Haulers new ride
That slideshow was pure truck porn. Loved it!
Mad Norsky we should keep in mind that there is rarely any truth floating around that Billion lot. They tried to sell me an 06 that "was in an accident" and turned out to be a total salvage and a 3 year top to bottom rebuild. They took it back to the auction. I like their shop but not so much on sales.
Hey NC Hauler!
Just found out you have something impossible, similar to a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Stopped by Billion Dodge/Ram in Sioux Falls SD yesterday to look at the new 2013's, figured big dealer like that would have some.
Well, they had a gorgeous 2013 Laramie Longhorn 2500. Loved the interior, very nice.
Here's the problem. Guess the 3500 dually version won't be available for 2 or 3 months. Can't get them yet.
LOL, yep, gospel straight from the salesman's mouth.
Oh how I enjoyed relating that gee whiz, friend of mine just got a new 2013 3500 dually in North Carolina. He's even e-mailed me photos of it.
Of course we all realize we are acquaintances here on RV net, but I could not resist throwing the obvious lie right back at the salesman. They just want to sell the 2012's left on the lot first.
So thank you for making my day. Much appreciated.
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phenrichs
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05/13/13 10:20am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: The continuing Saga waiting for my new Ram 3500
My number one mod bar none
http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o790/Dtropnevad/2004%20Ram%202500%20Cummins/2739807720034694626MPHvir_fs_zps18e5b107.jpg height=600 width=600
OK I will bite. What am I looking at here?
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phenrichs
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05/13/13 10:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Keystone decals peeling
Here are several threads that I have been reading.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26808116/gotomsg/26809039.cfm#26809039
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26599358/gotomsg/26600088.cfm#26600088
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26180496/gotomsg/26180779.cfm#26180779
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phenrichs
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05/13/13 10:05am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Keystone decals peeling
How old is your TT? Ours was purchased last year and the decals are already peeling. We are just out of warranty. I am contemplating just calling a friend that works for a vinyl graphics company to see what it would cost too just put a non-design protective vinyl decal on it instead of replacing with the factory one. I am just wondering if the one from Keystone is lower quality material and he can get me something sturdier.
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phenrichs
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05/13/13 10:02am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Battery Box planning wisdom needed (kinda long)
yep, I need to post a pic of the front so others can see just how limited the space is. I think the AGM under the bed with a sealed box and some attached vent tube to the outside. Might be a good winter project.
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 03:42pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Awesome slide in unit at Target today
Here's the one I would like.
http://www.earthroamer.com/wp-content/uploads/wp/1/FINAL-complete-650-master-with-kelci-b.jpg height=600 width=400http://www.earthroamer.com/wp-content/uploads/wp/1/MASTER-Profile-both-550-in-front-of-650-3000px-600x264.jpg height=400 width=300
WOW!:E
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 01:46pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Awesome slide in unit at Target today
Looked like a custom hybrid Slide-in/Class C sort of thing to me. Wasn't really sure what to call it.
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 12:21pm |
General RVing Issues
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Awesome slide in unit at Target today
This was parked in front of the local target store. Awesome rig. Anyone on here? It has Montana plates.
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l399/phenrichs78/IMG_20130510_105515_455_zps39b49026.jpg height=640 width=480
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 11:58am |
General RVing Issues
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Battery Box planning wisdom needed (kinda long)
I got into a discussion recently that got me thinking about a few things and I want some group thoughts.
In my TT (in sig below) I have a full pass-through compartment, then a compartment for 2 LP bottles. There is only enough room on the hitch for one battery and in fact the dealer had to redesign the hitch to move the battery from the factory location to accommodate my WD setup. I have contemplated increasing battery potential but the conundrum of where and how to mount several batteries comes up. I have considered a 4 battery box on the rear bumper but then I have to relocate my spare and possibly remove the outdoor grill mount.
Then I came to a realization. I have considerable space in the storage compartment under the bed. Would it be possible to create a 4 battery space under there that would have enough ventilation to be safe? Granted the potential for a battery fire is always present if something should go wrong but most of us have a battery right next to the LP tanks which in my opinion is just as, if not more, dangerous. I suppose one could sacrifice part of the pass-through and put in a slide out battery tray for batteries and move some gear into the bed storage but it seems to me that in the interest of regular access the batteries don't need to be accessed and would be more out of the way under the bed.
Damn engineering background is always forcing me to solve these questions even if I never implement them.
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 08:52am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Why idle?
Depending on what vehicle it was. I have heard on some of the newer ones that they have a regen cycle to clean the DPF filter in the exhaust that requires a higher idle for a period of time. Owner might have just left it to complete the cycle and forgot. Or it was a company truck and they don't pay for the fuel.
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phenrichs
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05/10/13 07:49am |
Tow Vehicles
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