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RE: Waste left in hose after dumping tanks
Or, you can have a macerator pump installed and make life easier for yourself. We would never go back to the gravity system ever again. Only takes a couple of minutes to dump both tanks, and it doesn't require you to have full tanks to do it.
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yizit
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04/06/13 06:35pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Its cold, can I run engine even when plugged in?
It's a RT, so it is built in....under the rear end outside of the van.
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yizit
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03/19/13 03:50pm |
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RE: Its cold, can I run engine even when plugged in?
We run our generator while driving down the road with either the a/c or a small electric heater running....depending on weather conditions. It's a good time to do it if you are concerned with disturbing neighbors when exercising the generator. Just recently we had to run the coach a/c becuz our engine a/c was inoperable. We were glad we had the generator.
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yizit
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03/18/13 11:17pm |
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RE: Its cold, can I run engine even when plugged in?
No idea but worth a try. They may charge you for the information. You can also check CarMax to see who the original owner was, and that might tell you if it was a home conversion. The fact that it is not one of the "major" Class B names, leads one to believe it was a home conversion. Good luck.
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yizit
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03/18/13 10:32am |
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RE: Its cold, can I run engine even when plugged in?
Have you tried Advance RV on Layton Ave or Hanna Trailer Supply in Oak Creek? Advance sells RT's they might be your best bet for some help in Milwaukee. Our favorite place and highly recommend is Coulee RV.
Camperland RV in Madison sells Class B's. http://www.camperland-rv.com/ You could try them too.
Another one would be Camping World in Madison.
Knowing who built your van would be very helpful.
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yizit
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03/18/13 09:12am |
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RE: Its cold, can I run engine even when plugged in?
Over load on the 15 amp circuit if you are trying to run both appliances. If you are hooked into a garage outlet, check to see if they have something else plugged into it...frig is usually a common thing. It may not be plugged in the same outlet, but in another outlet that is connected together. We use a small electric heater all the time and it heats up our RT with no problems. We have been in temps as low as in the low 20's at night keeping temps in the low 60's. It will take a while for it to warm things up inside, but once it does, it should be able to maintain it. We just dig out our down comforter on those cold nights.
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yizit
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03/17/13 07:05pm |
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RE: Overpriced Roadtreks
You'll also find that dealer prices are usually higher then buying it through a private party. Supply and demand always determines the price on anything. Used RT's with low mileage are in higher demand. Any used RT or class B are hard to find, so when one does show up, there is a big demand for it. People who own them keep them until they drive them into the ground, or until THEY are put into the ground:B
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yizit
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03/17/13 06:54pm |
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RE: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?
Ran the generator for a couple of hours. Looked around inside and thought.... I could be ready in an hour to get away from this crappy weather in Wisconsin.:h
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yizit
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03/07/13 03:54pm |
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RE: not a cover...want a carport!
Ditto on the American Steel. After a nasty storm blew though, we decided to protect our "Roada" from falling branches. Or, at least break their fall. We covered just the top, with the option to add the sides later if we felt necessary. Three guys came in the AM and by end of day it was up. We checked prices for stick built carport, but the price of steel was cheaper and we could have a bigger roof/carport. No regrets on decision.
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yizit
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02/23/13 02:10pm |
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RE: Real MPG for Class B's
We get 14-15 city....15-16 highway going the speed limit or +5. The best we got was 17 going down the mountains in Yellowstone. These MPG's are based on trips we have taken the last 3 years on trips taken to Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Zion Canyon, Vegas, Florida and everything in between from Wisconsin. These are based on a fully loaded van weighing in at 9030# with full tanks. We have not seen any better MPG's driving around town with empty tanks and less "stuff". We also put Lucas Fuel Treatment in our gas tank that was suggested to us by an auto mechanic.
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yizit
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02/11/13 08:05pm |
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RE: How to Keep Mice Out In Cold Weather???
We live in the country and the first year we had a mouse get in the fan blower and one in the engine area just below the driver side wipers making a nest. We have been fortunate not to have any inside the unit. My daughter parks their TT on a dirt road on our property and the first couple of years had mice get inside and chewed their way in from underneath that is enclosed and insulated. Last year we all put moth balls around the tires and under the units. We put moth balls in a nylon hose and laid it across the area below the windshield. Neither of us had mice. Now I know there will be people pointing out the "hazards" of moth balls with pets, etc. Our dogs and the neighbors cats won't go near them because they don't like the smell. We are more concerned about mice getting in under the carriage and chewing brake lines, wires, etc, then we are of the "hazards" of a critter eating one. If you have children, that's another concern, but we do not have young children. Our safety supersedes those of a critter....sorry but that's how we feel. The moth balls worked for us. This year, before we spread the moth balls, our dog was chancing mice and they jumped up under the carriage. So, we added mice bait to help destroy any mice nests near by. Because we did not want to take any chances with the pets eating it, we placed it in an ice cream bucket with a hole big enough for a mouse to get in, and set it next to a tire. We'll see if we were just lucky last year or if it works.:B
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yizit
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12/13/12 10:12pm |
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RE: Agile SS - Taking a shower
We much perfer the isle shower. We have the 190P and use it when needed. If the campground showers are nice, they get used. We had a wet bath in the last 2 TT's we owned. They were a little bit bigger then the enclosed shower of the B's, and we were constantly banging our elbows on the walls. Although any shower is better then no shower, we wanted to stay away from the sit down shower.
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yizit
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12/09/12 05:46pm |
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RE: Temporary or permanent bathroom in a RT 190?
I think it's interesting that some people do not like brushing their teeth in the same sink they use for washing dishes, because they find it unsanitary, yet you are OK with washing your dishes, flatware, etc, that you had in your mouth in the sink. Just wondering what the difference is, since the purpose of soap (toothpaste contains soap) is to clean things. I find it more difficult to wash dishes in dirty dish water sitting in a sink. I much prefer to wash dishes with running water then to have them sitting in dirty dish water. Of course, that is not an option when you are trying to save water.
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yizit
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10/26/12 09:19am |
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RE: Temporary or permanent bathroom in a RT 190?
I place my vote for the isle shower. Had a couple of TT's with a small wet bath, and as nice as an enclosed bath might be, hitting the walls with your elbows and having no room for your feet to move around, it was not to our liking. The soft shower curtain allows you to move around and bend over, and the open floor allows you to move your feet around. If I didn't have a choice, either one would do. Any shower is better then NO shower. We do however, use campground showers if they are clean and pass the inspection of privacy.
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yizit
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10/25/12 06:56pm |
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Wilson Antenna
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 26459825
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yizit
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10/14/12 09:45pm |
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Wilson Antenna
I was wondering if anyone has one or knows someone, who has or used a Wilson Antenna or equivalent? And if you have one,
Which type or set up you have?
Do they work well if you are in motion?
Is the reception good/better in areas where towers are limited or non existence?
We are always in area's where the service is not the greatest and have heard the Wilson Antenna does a great job....according to their web site. We want it to be portable so we can use it at home and on the road.
I am not interested in what type of phone or service plans people have. I'm only interested in the Wilson antenna or equivalent to bring in cell tower signals.
Thanks,
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yizit
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10/14/12 09:45pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Winterizing and Winter Camping. How do you handle it?
There are 2 ways to winterize:
Winterizing
We have done both. If we are at home, we use the compressor to blow out the lines. If we are heading back home, we use the RV antifreeze. If it is a one or two night adventure, we leave it winterized, carry water and put bags in the toilet. We've camped with tempts in the 20's without heat and with heat, with our fresh water tanks full. If you are going to be without heat, empty your outside fresh water tanks, make sure your refrigerator and water heater are turned on. If you have heat open cabinet doors under the sink. Pour antifreeze down drains...don't forget floor drains. Stay warm. We keep a down comforter for those nights without heat.....so cozy warm. Enjoy the peace and quiet of winter camping.
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yizit
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10/14/12 09:22pm |
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RE: Frustration, Exhaustion and finally Success
Love all the responses to the OP. We have a 04C190P Roadtrek that we refer to as our motel room on wheels. We moved a couple of hours from friends and family, and wanted to travel more when DH retired, so the RT was our answer. We had a small TT and sold it. Prior to getting our RT, we would stay in cheap/cheaper hotels due to cost and having a dog. The last couple of years we would head for FL for 4-6 weeks in January. We love the RT for the ease of driving and parking. Some days it can feel a little cramped. We are always looking for something just a LITTLE bit bigger (22-24'). We talked about when we are done traveling we'll go back to hotels. Then we come to our senses and ask ourselves why? Our little 190 is perfect for getting around. We have no worries about bed bugs, do they allow dogs, dragging our luggage back and forth, listening to people walking and talking in the hallways, worry about someone entering your room, walking on filthy carpeting, worry about how they cleaned the room, well you get the idea. Now if I could only get maid service in my RT to make the bed I would be one happy camper:B
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yizit
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10/14/12 08:30pm |
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RE: "Going stealth"
Having sold my share of condo's with "rules", you could try taking a picture of your RT parked in front of your garage or where you will have it parked, with the front facing the street. It looks "less" RVish that way. Present this picture to the board and ask them if it would be a problem or if anyone would object to the RT parked there. You could try avoiding telling them it is a RV, and that it is a conversation van with a high top. Once they approve it, get it in writing. That way when a neighbor comments on it, you can show them it was approved.
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yizit
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10/02/12 09:55pm |
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RE: pleasureway "pursuit"
As told to me by an RV dealer, the difference between a B+ and C, is the over head bed above the driver/passenger compartment. They like to call them B+ to attract/draw in people interested in a B, but offer more room. It is nothing more then an advertising gimmick. A true "B" is a converted van.
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yizit
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09/09/12 10:05pm |
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