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RE: Dumb question alert!!!!
However, you might want to wait until you need it before you buy. We've been camping in trailers nearly 30 years--all over the U.S., and I've yet to have a situation where I had to have a 50amp-30amp connector. I think you'll find this situation mainly at resort-type places where they cater mostly to big rigs. Those are not our cup of tea, so we've never had the problem.
Most RV parks today offer either only 30amp service, or have a post with both 50 and 30 amp outlets. If a site is advertised as 50amp, it usually means it has both 50 and 30 amp outlets.
A few older places still only have 20amp (regular houshold plug). You'll be more likely to need a 20-30amp adapter, which is much cheaper.
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rscraig
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06/29/09 12:44pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Nissan Titan + Fith Wheel
I suspect you'd be OK. Some of the Flagstaffs have pin weights of under 1000 pounds. A lighly-loaded 1/2 ton should be able to handle that. Weigh your truck fully loaded, add 150 pounds for the hitch and subtract from your truck's GVWR. If the number is over 1000 you're in the ballpark.
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rscraig
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06/29/09 10:28am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Anyone know of good sites around Austin Tx
Check out RV Park Reviews. Its a free site with reviews of lots of parks in the area. Also take a look at the Texas State Parks website. There are several nice ones in the Austin area.
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rscraig
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06/29/09 10:15am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Location of switches on a dual fuel HWH?
I think it varies. Mine came from the factory with the electric switch in the outside compartment and the gas switch on a panel inside. The electric switch has a safety pin through it so when you drain the tank it doesnt accidently get switched on. That may be the reason for the outside switch--to make it less likely that someone will turn it on with the tank empty.
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rscraig
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06/29/09 10:07am |
Tech Issues
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RE: porta potti deoderizers???
We had one of the Thetford cassette toilets in our pop-up and we used the Aqua-Chem with good results, but I think any black tank chem would work. We emptied at either the dump station or in the toilet, whichever was easiest. The Thetfords are designed to empty into a toilet without making a mess. If you visit the Thetford website you'll find manuals for most of their models.
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rscraig
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06/28/09 05:40pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: 30AMP or 50AMP Question?
Your are essentially correct. A 30 amp would handle just about everything except the second AC and an electric dryer. However, if you're going to the trouble and expense of installing, why not install the 50 amp if you believe you may need it in the future? I cant believe the cost would be much greater--just heavier gauge wire and a bigger breaker.
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rscraig
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06/28/09 06:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: cleaning bug stains
Bug remover has always worked for me. Just takes a lot of elbow grease. You might also use a stiff nylon-bristled brush and one of those plastic dish scrubbers for the tough spots. Once clean, apply a couple of coats of good car wax to amke it much easier to clean next time.
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rscraig
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06/28/09 06:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: TV Channel scan results in 0 channels analog or digital.
Try switching the antenna amp on or off (try it both ways). The other thing is that when some stations switched to digital, they relocated their antennas, so you may need to point the batwing in a different direction than previously.
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rscraig
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06/24/09 03:49pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: First Purchase-Jayco EX-PORT 17C
I'm not sure about the 17C, but I used to own a 23B and Jayco's recommendation was not to tow with water in your tank. For an ultra-light, a tankful of water can make a big difference.
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rscraig
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06/21/09 07:08am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Summer Heat A/C and Refrigerator Performance ?
We've owned several types of trailers over the years and found that fighting the heat was always a problem in our pop-ups and hybrid. When we moved up to the fifth wheel, we paid attention to the insulation R-values in the ceilings and walls and ordered a unit with the 15,000 BTU AC and tinted windows. Now we no longer have heat issues, even in our very hot Texas weather.
As for the refrigerator, we only had problems in the pop-ups with the small (half height) refrigerators which may require extra ventalation for optimum cooling. The full-size refrigerator in our fiver is great. It's smaller than a home unit but seems to keep everything just as cold.
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rscraig
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06/21/09 06:53am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV/campgrounds?
RV Park Reviews lists state, then town. It also gives links to nearby towns that also have RV Parks.
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rscraig
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06/21/09 06:34am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Who checks their tire pressure?
I bought a portable compressor a few years ago and it was one of the best investments I ever made. I always check truck and trailer tires cold before a trip. On longer trips, I take the compressor along and check pressure every few days.
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rscraig
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06/21/09 06:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Questions
As for the truck, check the owner's manual or call your local dealer's service department since recommendations vary. On my Dodge 3/4 Ton, the owners' manual recommends the rear tires carry 40 lbs for light loads and 70 pounds for heavy loads.
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rscraig
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06/21/09 06:21am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Gas or Electric Water Heater
I've had both types and frankly cant tell much difference. They dont seem to use that much propane, although I suspect this varies with the outside temps. As the other poster mentioned, having both is convenient, but certainly not a deal breaker.
My first PUP had a HWH you had to go outside and light manually, and even that was no big deal.
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rscraig
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06/16/09 07:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Badlands to Black Hills via BIA highways
We drove over some of them a year or two ago and they were pretty good for unpaved roads. We were just in the TV, though, and not towing at the time.
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rscraig
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06/09/09 04:50pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: minivan pulling trailer
I've pulled a pop-up with a minivan and a hybrid with an SUV. IMHO, pulling a hybrid with a mini is not a good idea. Not only is the towing rating on them marginal, but a hybrid has more wind resistance than a pop-up and this is a big factor with a small tow vehicle. Remember that your mini-van's tow rating is probably based on a vehicle with just the driver's weight. Adding passengers and cargo will reduce what you can safely tow. Either stick with a small pop-up or upsize your tow vehicle.
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rscraig
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06/08/09 06:44am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Traveling with fridge running
Having the fridge on going down the road is a great convenience. I turn mine on the day before we leave to get cold then load it up with cold drinks, lunch items, and frozen foods from home. When we pull over for a break, we raid the fridge just like at home.:)
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rscraig
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06/06/09 06:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: dallas area camping
The park is right off I-35E, but a bit hard to find and the signage is not very good. I lived in the area for years before I even knew it was there. It might help if you went to Google Earth and plotted out your path visually. I find this to be very hepful whenever I'm going to a new location. Location is 33 degrees 6'34.44"N 97 degrees 2'44.18"W.
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rscraig
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06/05/09 05:43am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: How to get better HD reception with current electric antenna
Have you tried rotating the antenna for the maximum signal strength? Most of the crank-ups can be rotated from inside and most digital converter boxes and digital TV's have a built-in signal strength meter. Rotate the antenna while watching the meter. You may need to realign your antenna when you change channels depending on the direction of the station you're trying to receive.
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rscraig
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06/05/09 05:35am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Hitch height - will I be ok?
Your trailer tongue needs to be pretty much parallel to the ground for the most stable and safest tow. Are you sure the hitch head is not adjustable? Most of the Reese's I've seen have an adjustable hitch bar like this. You can flip them over and get a considerable amount more drop. Reese also sells longer drop hitch bars if needed for higher rear end vehicles.
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rscraig
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05/29/09 07:45am |
Towing
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