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RE: Fridge?
You might want to consider getting a Fridgecool Fan to keep the air circulating so the temperature is evened out in the box.
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CactusJohn
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06/01/08 01:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Camp Club USA
We've been very happy with our membership, which paid for itself on our first campground stay. Each member campground has its own restrictions, but this information is listed in the annually printed guide and the Camp Club USA website. To see the restrictions, you have to look at the individual campground’s listing. Some campgrounds have no restrictions, other limit the number of nights per stay or the months of the year or the days of the week.
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CactusJohn
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06/01/08 12:53am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lifting 5er to change tires
I use the Bowser SmartJak. It’s a ramp and makes changing a tire easy. If you use a bottle jack, place it under the frame, so that you don’t bend or crack your axle. My axles are made by Lippert Components and their manual says, “Warning: Lift unit by the frame and never the axle or suspension.” (Presumably, that includes the U-bolt.)
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CactusJohn
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06/01/08 12:25am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Proper procedure for plugging into a 50 amp service
I agree with yakman. I always test the park pedestal with my Digital AC Voltage and Polarity Tester before I start leveling and setting up my 5er. When I’m ready to connect my cord, I turn the pedestal breaker off until I've connected both ends.
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CactusJohn
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05/31/08 02:01am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: trailers a rockin' ???
Here's the way I make my 5er rock solid every time: after I’ve leveled side to side, I tighten my BAL Deluxe Locking Tire Chocks between both sets of tires, level front to back with the landing gear, install my tripod stabilizer, and then lower the rear stabilizers.
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CactusJohn
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05/28/08 12:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slider hitch needed with extended pin box?
It depends on what price you put on piece of mind. I have a short box and an extended pin, and I use mine all the time. For my money, it’s cheap insurance, as is a BedSaver.
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CactusJohn
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05/28/08 12:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Drinking water hoses
I use Water Hose Storage Caps that I bought at Camping World. They are designed to fit on both ends of the hose and have small holes to allow it to dry out.
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CactusJohn
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05/27/08 01:26am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: new to calgon
Hi, I can't seem to find calgon in my area (SE MO) what does it look like, in what section of the store/walmart can it be found. is there another name for it?
thanks!I bought it today at my Super Wally World for $4.27, but it wasn't easy to spot. I found it in the area with fabric softeners. It's a white, plastic container with a blue label that has a rainbow on it. It looks like this. Happy hunting!
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CactusJohn
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05/27/08 12:56am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: rear stabilizers
Mine were not standard equipment, I paid extra for them.
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CactusJohn
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05/26/08 11:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ameri_Camp Fifth Wheel Trailers
I believe Ameri-Camp is a rental trailer...
I’m not sure where you got that idea, but it's not correct.
My Ameri-Camp 5er was highly rated by the RV Consumer Group, which is an independent, nonprofit organization that's been rating RVs for over 20 years. So far I’ve been very happy with it.
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CactusJohn
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05/26/08 11:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifthwheel Hitches; Maintenance and troubleshooting
I had the same problem the first few times I used my 16K. Sometimes it would open with almost no effort, other times it wouldn't. I called Reese and was told that the jaws are designed to stay shut if there is any forward pressure on them. I was told to chock the 5er tires, put the truck in reverse, lightly touch the gas, and then put on the brake. This takes the forward pressure off and allows the jaws to open easily every time. I've never had another problem since that conversation. BTW, Reese also said that taking weight off the hitch by lowering the landing gear has nothing to do with opening the jaws--it’s all about relieving the forward pressure.
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CactusJohn
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05/26/08 10:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Electrical question
This is what I use: Digital AC Voltage and Polarity Tester
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CactusJohn
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05/16/08 12:02am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What kind of wheel chocks do you use???
If your only concern is to keep your 5er from rolling away, the plastic wedges will work for you. However, if you also want to stop the movement inside your 5er, then I suggest using the BAL Deluxe Tire Locking Chocks between each set of tires. (As you’ve seen, others swear by the Roto-Choks, which I’m sure work well also.) Before I got these, I used the plastic wedges, but when I made the switch, the movement in my 5er was eliminated. I was amazed how well they worked.
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CactusJohn
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05/15/08 11:49pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: King Pin Lubrication?
Fifth Wheel Lube Plate
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CactusJohn
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05/15/08 11:16pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking to purchase a fifth-wheel
One of the resources I used when I was looking was the RV Consumer Group, which is an independent, nonprofit organization that's been rating RVs for over 20 years. I found their information to be very helpful.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 04:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: US Sticker Map
Everyone has their own rules, so decide what yours are and have fun with it.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 12:48pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Decrease in travel? Nope!
I'll be out there too, but based on what I've seen on this forum, I think many will be taking trips closer to home this summer.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 12:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Travel America Pay at the Pump Limits
It's not the station, oil company, nor the credit card issuer that sets the limit--it's the company that processes the credit card transactions. That's why it's so inconsistent.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 12:41pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RV Buying Guide
I used RV Consumer Group, which is an independent, nonprofit organization that's been rating RVs for over 20 years. I found their information to be very helpful.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 08:05am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Awning tube snapped in half !
I'm glad you weren't badly hurt. This is one of the reasons we rarely use our awning.
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CactusJohn
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05/13/08 02:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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