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RE: Anyone found a way to bring their vinyl decals back to life?
It is odd because it is only the tan decals that are fading. I also have blue and brown decals and they still look great!
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EricGT
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10/16/12 08:28am |
General RVing Issues
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Anyone found a way to bring their vinyl decals back to life?
Mine are faded and starting to look washed out.
Has anyone found something to rub on them to make them bright again?
I have tried Armour All-type cleaners and various household cleaners and have found nothing to make them look fresh again.
They were also starting to peel on the edges, but I trimmed most of that off with a razor blade.
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EricGT
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10/16/12 06:14am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Size isn't everything. (or is it..?)
I travel I do not camp I enjoy comforts I do not need to rough it
This is a great analogy!
I never thought about it this way.
We drive our motorhome straight to our place of enjoyment. At that time, it is to enjoy where we are at, and not the motorhome itself.
Others are using their motorhomes to travel to a multi-day destination. ;)
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EricGT
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10/11/12 09:27pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Size isn't everything. (or is it..?)
I am a rookie, but have to agree with the point of how you are using it.
We mainly take weekend trips. So we spend as much time outside exploring as possible.
I find people with the large, beautiful luxury liners actually spend more time inside than out. I am sure I would too because I would have this feeling of justification for having purchased such a large rig.
The couple places we have camped had only certain areas that could accommodate the large Class A's.
I like our 25' for tailgates and weekend trips. Although would I choose to have 30' rear bed unit if our trips were longer in length.
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EricGT
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10/11/12 09:17pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Questions about the generator
I hate to hijack the thread, but do all Onan 4000's need to be primed?
There is nothing in my Onan owners manual that mentions priming. However, after setting for a month the generator can take 10-15 seconds to start.
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EricGT
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10/11/12 09:02pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
I went ahead and signed on the dotted line for a 30x40 with insulation.
As I stated before, my friend can install oil heat for $500 or propane for $1500.
The more I thought about the convenience of being able to get up in the morning and pull an already warm RV out into cold single digit temps sounds pretty nice.
Same with being able to wash it down and clean it up in a heated bay. :)
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EricGT
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10/11/12 12:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Over night at Costco?
I told him I had an appointment in the tire shop 1st thing the next morning (not true) and he said "OK" and went on his way. YMMV
Nice! :B
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EricGT
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10/10/12 01:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
IMHO It's a nobrainer
Definatly insulate & heat.
C.B.
I agree. And install some plumbing in the building while you're at it. So when it comes time to fill your tanks you have a hose right there. And you can wash it indoors too. And installing the plumbing makes it so much easier to justify the insulation and heating.
Now this is an idea!
I am really glad I read this before 'breaking ground'. He is going to run a clean out into the building that will be attached to the septic tank. For the time being I am going to use it to empty my tanks. He is also going to have a water hook up inside connected to the well.
I never thought about installing a drain in the middle of the floor for inside cleaning. That will be excellent during the winter months!
Yes, I am starting to realize from your post and W M Mitchell's that I should look at using this building for more than just simple storage!
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EricGT
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10/09/12 03:57pm |
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
Man, this truly is some great input and really has me thinking!
These trips are all going to be for football games every other week.
So here is a scenario-
Fill the holding tank.5 full before leaving for the game
Use the facilities throughout the day
Cabin heat will be on while tailgating and while attending the game
Driving home I will have the coach heat on
When I get home and park the RV in the unheated building I'll leave the cabin heat on
Next morning, empty what remains in the holding tank and empty both black and grey tanks
Use the pump and hose to suck anti-freeze into the lines and out through the sink/shower
Voila...sounds simple, and safe
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EricGT
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10/09/12 12:36pm |
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
In your rare circumstance, I would actually put in the cheap heating system and NOT insulate. If you need it warm for a few hours here and there, you would have that option. If you find you like it as a heated space, then pay to insulate it once you know you will get the payback on the heating bill.
Low cost, low risk, high flexibility.
Jim
I would try this, but with my luck it would remain in the teens for days. But then I guess I would have the option to winterize at that point.
And here is a scenario- come home from a football game in the teens in January to park the RV in an unheated building overnight to discover the pipes have burst the next morning.
So...$5000 does buy some added convenience.
If someone could just make an anti-freeze that would be acceptable to wash hands in the sink (we don't drink our water)...that would be the ticket! :D
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EricGT
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10/09/12 12:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
Please correct me if I make this sound too simple:
But to winterize could I get away with this-
Use the water pump to pull an anti-freeze solution in through the pipes and out through both faucets and shower head. When all three are shooting pink water...I am winterized. As long as I keep the holding tank less than .5 full it shouldn't burst, correct?
I will by pass the water heater and make sure the plug is out.
Once we are ready to hit the road I will fill the holding tank to full and simply turn the water on until all three are clear.
Is it that easy? If so...that's a lot easier/cheaper than 5 grand.
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EricGT
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10/09/12 11:18am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
Excellent ides. Thank-you!
rgraham, I do need to admit...your response was the best though. :D
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EricGT
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10/09/12 10:57am |
General RVing Issues
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Pole building for the RV- is it worth heating?
We are having a 30x40x15 building put up next month to house our RV, tractor, cars, etc.
The price to insulate is $5000. I can have a heat system installed for practically free from a friend in the business.
Question is- will I get $5000 value out of heating the building? I have never winterized my RV, so I have no idea how difficult it is. We do use the motorhome twice monthly during the winter months. Is winterizing a simple, quick process?
Also, are there other benefits to keeping the building heated to 45 degrees- tires, electronics, etc?
I am just unsure if it is a worthy $5000 investment to insulate and heat?
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EricGT
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10/09/12 10:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What was your biggest RV mistaake?
Spraying and scrubbing my entire MH with Awesome.
This was one of the first topics I researched in here and everyone was talking about this product and how it cleans all the black streaks off the paint.
It did not remove any of the black streaks, but did stain the white painted aluminum. I had to pay someone $300 to take an orbital buffer over the entire MH to clean it up.
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EricGT
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10/08/12 11:26am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Anyone ever get a pinch flat driving over a curb?
Yes, I do swing out into the left lane before turning in. So, I am hitting it more 70'ish degree angle come to think of it.
I would try the blocks idea, but have you ever driven downtown Baltimore before a game? I joked before, blocking traffic to throw down blocks is grounds for getting shot at! :O
I think the main thing will be making sure I keep my fronts aired up to 70 psi.
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EricGT
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10/03/12 10:22am |
General RVing Issues
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Anyone ever get a pinch flat driving over a curb?
First off- I posted this topic in another forum because it appears I am always posting off the wall topics in here and decided to give it a bit of a rest.
BUT, it appears I may need additional input on this subject, so I came back in here for more input.
The lot we park in to tailgate requires us to pull up and over a curb to get into a field. This is on a 2 lane side street in downtown Baltimore. I hit the curb at about a 30-45 degree angle. there is no option to place boards down. I merely pull up, turn in, and show my permit.
I typically pull up and drive my right tire onto the sidewalk, then my left. The back tires usually hit together.
I want to know if this is something I need to be concerned enough with in trying to find a new parking spot.
Thanks as always!
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EricGT
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10/03/12 06:35am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Turning people away from using your bathroom...
I THINK the op is refering to a "party environment" such as a football game where there is a mix of RVers and NON-RVers (they mentioned porta potties).
While you may never seen anyone ask (at a campground), I see other posts from other environments where people do ask.
You are exactly right. I think most in campgrounds have no problems simply walking to the restrooms.
However, as time elapses in a tailgating environment the porta lines get longer and people's ability to wait gets shorter.
It is funny how alcohol will take away those people's inhibitions. Heck, we had a guy ask us last year if he and his girlfriend could come inside our RV to warm up. That was an easy NO.
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EricGT
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10/01/12 10:09am |
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Turning people away from using your bathroom...
How do you guys handle the casual acquaintance that starts talking with you so they can set themselves up to ask to use your motorhome's bathroom?
It seems every time we tailgate for an event there is someone wanting to use our bathroom rather than walk to the porta-potties.
I hate to come off as a snob, but can see this becoming a serious issue if we were to start allowing people to fill our 40 gallon tank.
We have actually gotten to the point in which we are afraid to converse with people outside of our party for fear of the eventual question...
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EricGT
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09/28/12 10:17am |
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RE: Question about gas stations and propane/fridge
I would say the only was to be certain is to turn the propane off. As stated other opinions will vary some vehemently.
I thought the concern was with the ignitor, not the propane itself.
Perhaps I will just wait and open the propane tank and turn on the fridge once I pull away from the pump. ;)
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EricGT
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09/27/12 09:39am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Question about gas stations and propane/fridge
So, in other words I should push the RV away from the pump to be 100% safe? :)
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EricGT
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09/27/12 09:37am |
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