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RE: Connect RV to 20a outlet
Try turning off all of the circuit breakers in the trailer. Then plug the shore power cord in. Does the GFCI still trip? If not, then turn on one breaker at a time until it trips. The last breaker you turned on is the problem circuit.
Also, a defective water heater element can cause a GFCI to trip even though it doesn't trip the circuit breaker. Disconnect the water heater 120 connection and see if that keeps the GFCI from tripping.
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wborst
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05/07/13 09:28am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: electrical
When you stored the rig for the winter, did you disconnect the battery? If you did, have you reconnected it CORRECTLY? If the battery cable were accidentally reversed, your converter could be damaged. Just something to check.
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wborst
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05/06/13 10:50am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What a bummer!!!!!
Is the pin sticking down behind the kingpin the only thing that keeps the pin box from pivoting in the hitch? If so, then just use a torch and remove that pin. Leave the rest of the capture plate alone until you get your new pin box.
Just a suggestion. :B
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wborst
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05/06/13 10:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th wheel keys for main door
We went to a locksmith shop at South Myrtle Beach and had spares made. They had the blanks and the cost was very reasonable. IIRC, it was $5 or $6 each.
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wborst
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04/05/13 09:32am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What size Bottle Jack is appropriate?
Thanks all!
I'll plan to get a 12 Ton Bottle Jack.
May also get the semicircular accessory to go on top of the jack to better hold the axle (costs almost as much as a the Jack!).
I have plenty of blocking including 2 12" square Engineered Structural Lumber Beam scrap pieces from a volunteer Church construction build I worked on.
25" breaker bar socket wrench and deep well socket for the wheel lug nuts.
Now maybe I can go another 4 years without a tire failure...
Where can I purchase the device mentioned above???
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wborst
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04/02/13 09:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: age
Bought our first RV (in sig) at age 59. I sure wish we had done it years ago. :B
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wborst
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03/28/13 11:19am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Am I weird?
While you are at Lakewood, look up my sister and brother-in-law at site 5522. Tell them that brother Bill says hi! :B
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wborst
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03/26/13 10:22am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Hello from North Carolina
Welcome to the forum, neighbor. We are here to help. If you have any questions or need help of any kind, (except marital), give us a shout. We'll be glad to assist. :B :B
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wborst
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03/22/13 12:01pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Shower head
I added this to my Oxygenics shower head. I have the earlier version with the twist type shutoff. I could not operate it with soapy hands. This works much better.
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wborst
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02/12/13 11:36am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Campers Invited
We are also in your situation. I am still working(63 weeks until retirement)so we have limited camping opportunities. We go to Myrtle Beach a couple of times a year. Usually in October then again after Christmas. We camp at Lakewood Campground there.
We also take a few long weekends and go to some nearby campgrounds. If you would like to get together sometime for a weekend, PM me. We would love to meet you somewhere.
Bill
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wborst
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02/08/13 11:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Portable air compressor
This Craftsman fits my needs for a reasonable price. Fills my tires to 80# quickly.
We really like our 150 PSI Sears compress too. Saw the same compressor it at Lowes for same price with Porter Cable label. The closer to 2x of PSI needed by the tires the better I like it. Cycles between 125 to 150 PSI.
X3 on this Craftsman compressor. Has been working great for me for 3 years now. :B
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wborst
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01/28/13 12:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Heating Bed
We use a heated mattress pad (120V). Since heat rises, it makes the best use of the heat generated. Set it on 1 or 2 about 15 minutes before bedtime. Bed is nice and toasty when we climb in. :B
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wborst
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01/24/13 10:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: how to - sewer hookups?
One other point that needs to be mentioned about using a black tank:--- Always add a LOT of water after using the toilet. Ta least another bowl full. Water in the black tank is your friend. This will assure that everything empties out when you dump.
Happy camping with your new TT.
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wborst
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01/23/13 09:43am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: adding lights question
That should work just fine. Be sure that the light you add has it's own switch.
:)
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wborst
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01/10/13 09:56am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: NASHVILLE END OF MARCH
My DW and I went there last summer. Stayed at Two Rivers Campground on Music Valley Drive. This is very close to the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland Hotel, (go to visit the atrium and park at the mall to save the parking fee.) and Opryland Mall. I would highly recommend this campground. Easy to get to, clean, very helpful staff. A shuttles are available to take you on tours right from the campground.
Hope you and your family have a great time there.
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wborst
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01/09/13 09:37am |
Family Camping
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RE: One license plate!! (long rant!)
How do LEO's in MO identify a stolen pickup with only a front plate if this is the criteria that most LEO's use? Just curious.:h
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wborst
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11/26/12 10:42am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking to upgrade
Most warranty issues have more to do with the dealer than the manufacturer. If you have a good dealer with a good reputation for service, they will take care of any warranty problems. As stated earlier, the warranty is only good for the first year. After that, the manufacturer warranties for the appliances are all you have left. They are generally dealt with by the appliance manufacturers themselves.
With the number of Keystone products on the road, they must be doing something right.
JMHO :B
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wborst
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11/13/12 10:31am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Servicing bearings and races
If a roller bearing is in need of replacement because of broken or pitted rollers it would likely have already damaged the races. Why would anyone replace a roller bearing without replacing the race? :h
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wborst
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11/12/12 09:43am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: divorce imminent...bedroom slideout and bed are separated
Remove the mattress from the bed. Remove the hinged part of the platform top that give access to under-bed storage. Remove the fixed piece of the platform near the headboard. You will probably see where the frame of the platform sides are screwed to the floor of the SLIDE room. It is only attached to the movable part of the slide. Not the floor of the bedroom.
This is how mine is assembled. I know because I had to disassemble mine to replace the floor of the bedroom slideout.
Hope this helps.
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wborst
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10/31/12 10:47am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Verison Wireless "At Home Service"
I replaced my AT&T land line with Verizon Home Connect about 18 months ago. I kept my old phone number and now take my phone wherever I travel. You can connect up to 5 phone "loads" to this unit. I have a base with 3 hand sets as well as 3 other phone and an answering machine connected to mine.
It DOES NOT work with home security systems, dial up computer modems or FAX machines.
It does come with voice mail, call forwarding, and several other features.
I have been very happy with the service at home and on the road. The sound quality is sometimes not as good as a land line but acceptable.
In my opinion, it is a great value.
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wborst
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10/26/12 12:44pm |
Snowbirds
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