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RE: 7 pin connector wont fit...
You might want to take this opportunity to look inside your TV 7-pin socket. Some have flat pins (or blades), and others have round pins.
Yes, this is a rip off that should be banned. But, there are 2 different types of 7 pin connectors. Almost everyone, and their dog, uses the one style (sorry I don't remember what style that is) But, once in a awhile you get ripped off and end up buying the wrong style. It's confusing and is sucks. It gets worse and there are types that will plug into either style. I didn't know this until I found out the hard way just like you did.
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CavemanCharlie
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06/18/13 07:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: trailer noise
Um,, no. I have the noise too and mine comes from the hanger kit mounted between the 2 axels. There is no plastic bushings, just bolts stuck through piece of pipe. I've found that a drop of oil twice a year on all the points where anything can move helps a lot. But, once the oil wears out the noise comes back.
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CavemanCharlie
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06/18/13 07:29pm |
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RE: mice
I am just a weekend camper. I never have mice problems because I store my Travel Trailer in my home shed and I keep hungry cats in the shed.
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CavemanCharlie
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06/18/13 07:17pm |
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RE: Air Conditioner
I wonder why they don't put 15K in all of them.
well you don't want it too big as you want it running a lot of the time since you aren't taking out humidity when it isn't running.
bumpy
I've never seen a trailer that was over cooled by a 15K BTU air conditioner. I don't understand why the 13.5K models are used at all.
Theoretically, you can have so much air conditioning that the unit will short cycle and not dehumidify, but I've never seen that happen in a trailer. If you think you have too much AC, spend a couple of weekends on the Texas coast in August.
Ya, but you don't live in MN. Here it is very easy to have a AC that gets the house too cold and yet does not remove enough humidity to make it feel comfortable. My house is like that. It's either too cold or too humid. My poorly designed HEVAC system can never make it feel comfortable in the house. I believe the same problem could be possible in a Travel Trailer
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CavemanCharlie
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06/18/13 07:15pm |
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RE: Drip Pot Diesel Stove
Jump down off the hostility wagon guys, I have a properly functioning propane furnace but travel in the far north a lot (arctic and sub arctic) and do not generally camp in campgrounds. Here to fore I have tent camped or used a pop up where such a stove wasnt practical and I am not looking for cheap here as these are far from inexpensive.
Its clear most of you have no idea what I am talking about but these stoves are very common around the world and I even used them in the Army. They are a non-pressurized system that uses a metering valve to regulate the fuel and I have had one in a fishing boat and in a cabin and they work great.
This is a particular stove I have been impressed with in the past but there are several others of various sizes: http://www.refleks-olieovne.dk/default.asp?pagenumber=1567.
I have to say, throwing out a question and getting flak for thinking differently because I have different needs is not a very encouraging sign for this forum.
I agree, I've never heard of this before but, it looks intriguing. as long as you have a decent vent stack and enough fresh air flow coming in it can work.
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CavemanCharlie
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06/13/13 08:20pm |
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RE: fire wood
I move it within 30 miles of my house. That is illegal here now but, I take the chance. Any further then that and it's not worth the risk.
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CavemanCharlie
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06/06/13 08:44pm |
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RE: New Vista Cruiser
Looks like something I would like. I'm not sure of the Televisions location but, that would be easily remedied if it didn't work out there. I don't watch much Television when camping anyway.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/29/13 03:06am |
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RE: Options for black tank flushing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDLXXRVe2pc
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CavemanCharlie
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05/28/13 09:06pm |
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RE: Options for black tank flushing?
I'll be odd man out.
I have been RVing for over 40 year and I don't feel the need for a flusher. I dump and go. Usually in less than 1 hour the black tank is "contaminated" again anyway so I don't bother.
I have better things to do on my vacation than polish the poop tank. But then again it's your tank and your money and time.
X3. In my TT the bathroom sink dumps into the top side of the black tank. If there is no line I dump a couple of 5 gallon buckets down the sink drain when I'm dumping. If there is a line I just dump and go. Just be sure you are using the right type of toilet paper and then make sure you have a decent amount of liquid when you dump.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/28/13 09:04pm |
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RE: What do you use to stabilize when parked?
I just went through this. I used 4x4, cut in 1 foot pieces (Home Depot did this for me), each drywall screwed to a 1'x1' piece of 3/4 inch plywood. I made four of these for each of my stabilizing jacks, and I doubled up the 4x4 and made 4 of these for my tongue jack. I realized I needed more depending upon what I found when I setup. I've been to two places so far, and I was really very close to maxing out the extension on my tongue jack with only two of these. Works great, looks like I know what I'm doing, and was very easy, cheap, and felt good making it myself!!
Humm,,,I built something like this for my tongue jack. From what I have learned on this post something like this under each jack would help me out a lot. I get the wood for free from the farm and for me that would be cheaper then buying something. Thanks.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/21/13 07:38pm |
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RE: Have I plugged up my black tank drain?
You may also be using the wrong type of toilet paper. Check out this link to help in the future.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDLXXRVe2pc
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CavemanCharlie
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05/21/13 07:28pm |
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RE: We have mice....
The problem with the "green blocks" is that any thing that eats the mouse after it eats the block gets poisoned too. I don't believe in poisons when there are so many other methods that are safer. But, That is my opinion.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/21/13 07:23pm |
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RE: Freshwater Tank Refilling - What Do You Do?
This is what I do. Then I have to carry water in a 5 gallon jug to the funnel. Holding up 5 gallons is to hard for me these days so I only put 4 gallons (or so) in each jug. Then I can pour them more easily without spilling.
http://www.coilnwrap.com/products/Fresh-Water-Tank-Filling-Funnel-%252d-Easy-to-use%2C-hassle-free-filling-of-your-freshwater-tank..html
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CavemanCharlie
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05/21/13 07:17pm |
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RE: Repair or replace roof?
If you spend 7400 to replace and accept 12400 from the dealer, your really only getting 5000 anyway. I'd patch it and sell it myself.
X2 but, that's just the way I am.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/09/13 11:34am |
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RE: Average Fuel Mileage
Fighting headwinds across the great plains of SD - down to 6.78 mpg. Worst ever. Can't complain though, we made it through a snow storm in Sioux City IA and rain on the plains.
Your from Georgia and you made it through a snow storm in Iowa??!!! Good for you!!! Most drivers from the south crash with the first snow flake. I commend you for being a good driver.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/07/13 07:48pm |
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RE: Thank goodness for insurance
I hardly ever even put mine out. I did use it at a concert at the casino last year. It was a hot day, there was no shade, and it gave us all a place to set in the shade until the concert started. That's the only time in the last 5 years I was happy to have one, and about the 3rd time I even put it out. But, to each his own.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/07/13 07:41pm |
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RE: Travel Trailer creaks and cracks when moving?
My suspension creaks and groans. If I put a drop of oil on the points where the center hanger thing moves then it quits for a month or so then starts back up again.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/06/13 11:53am |
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RE: Window leak
I had a leak on the kitchen counter and it turned out to be around the exhaust fan vent for the stove and then was running down the inside of the wall and coming out under the window.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/06/13 11:48am |
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RE: Where's the floodlight switch?
It's near your dump valves. Could there be a switch near them so you can turn it on when dumping after dark? What about underneath the door for your outside shower?
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CavemanCharlie
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05/06/13 11:45am |
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RE: How to get rich and get rid of old socks
I only buy gray socks. That way I just grab two and they always match. When they are wore out I cut them open and use them for shop rags.
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CavemanCharlie
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05/06/13 07:19am |
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