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RE: microwave/hood replacement
The vent fan and the light in the RV are likely 12-volt DC and the microwave is likely 110-volt AC. Any "home-style" replacement would probably be all 110-volt AC.
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Fire Instructor
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12/11/09 03:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Pressure Monitors-Ease of Applying Sensors
I use the Pressure Pro, but I also use the locking nut provided, and the little "bent" wrench, also provided. Not familiar with the TST, so I can offer no comparison.
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Fire Instructor
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12/11/09 03:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Albany NY to florida
can you tell me about construction and road surface condition on I-78? I've been beat up pretty bad in NJ and PA on 78, and so has he, and we are both a little gun-shy of it.
I-78 has been almost completely rebuilt/resurfaced over the last two or three years. Made the Harrisburg to Albany run on I-78 three weeks ago, and it was smooth.
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Fire Instructor
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12/06/09 12:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Albany NY to florida
Your proposed route doesn't make sense to me. First, starting on I-81 is nowhere near Albany. If you are talking about Syracuse, then maybe, but then you don't travel on I-88 or I-87....
If you want to go from Albany south, I would take I-87 south from Albany to I-287 South at the NY/NJ line. I-287 to I-78 West, I-78 west to I-81, then I-81 south. In this way you avoid the over-the-mountain portion of I-81 in central PA, which is under perpetual reconstruction. This also takes you around the busy traffic, etc. in the NJ/Delaware/Baltimore/DC corridor.
Your best choices to cut-over from I-81 to I-95 would be either I-64 into Richmond, or I-77 and I-26 north of Charleston.
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Fire Instructor
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12/04/09 10:05am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: axle relocation
Wouldn't it be easier, safer, and cheaper to get a larger drop-hitch?
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Fire Instructor
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12/04/09 09:52am |
Towing
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RE: Members & Groups
Well, I'm just down the road in D'ville, and had a couple of cocktails in EG just last night, after work. I'm on my 4th unit since 1992, plus before then, I used my father's PUP, so pick away any time you want! I usually check this site once a day or so, unless I'm on the road. Send me a PM if you want/need an actual email address or a tele number.
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Fire Instructor
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12/02/09 03:34pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: Members & Groups
I have a 29' travel trailer, and I live just up the road from you, in N. Greenbush. Whatcha looking for?
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Fire Instructor
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12/02/09 05:55am |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS
Wow! It seems that we are "voting" on TPMS's about once a week lately! I'm still casting my vote for the Pressure Pro. Two seasons now, and it's been flawless.
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Fire Instructor
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11/27/09 10:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gray Water Tanks
If your traps and vent are working properly, adding anything would be completely unnecessary. If you are getting a "smell" from a gray tank, then check your traps, and make sure that they are full of water. This will prevent the smell from backing-up from the tank.
Most RV toilets flush direct into the black tank. That's why some add chemicals here - to minimize smells when flushing. However, if the vent in the black tank is working properly, there shouldn't be any smell there, either.
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Fire Instructor
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11/27/09 10:37am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Only 6 pages of "Newest" posts? Why?
It's just a seasonal lag... Log onto any NA$CAR forum if you really want to see "dead until next season".... Wait until March 1, when by then, everyone will have the camping itch again! We'll be right back to 12 - 14 pages.
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Fire Instructor
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11/27/09 06:36am |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: Another TPMS Question
Most of the TPM systems mount on the valve stem. This will require that you remove them to adjust pressure. It does take a couple of secons longer than just a cap, as most have a locking nut; HOWEVER, I find that I actually remove the caps LESS often then before, because I don't have to remove them every trip just to check the pressures. I have a 10 sensor system. Five each on the truck and on the TT. Just the convenience of being able to check the spare on the P/U without crawling under the truck is worth the cost of the extra sesnor for the spare tires! I like mine so much that I leave the TPM sensors on the five tires of my P/U, so that I monitor all through the off-season when the TT is under a cover!
I have no direct experience with dual-tires...
There are some systems that require that the tire be deflated, then the sensor is attached inside the rim and tire. I didn't want to go through the cost/hassle of unmounting 10 tires from thier wheels to mount the sensors.
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Fire Instructor
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11/27/09 06:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tire Pressure Monitors
And yet another Pressure Pro vote!
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Fire Instructor
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11/22/09 08:54pm |
Towing
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RE: Hey fellow Jayco owners.
The pump generally doesn't pick-up from the city water connection. Look near the pump, and you will likely find a two position valve and pigtail hose that the pump pick's up from. The valve normally has the pump pulling from the freshwater tank. Switch the valve, and it picks up from the tube. I previously had tw Jayco's and both were factory set-up in this manner.
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Fire Instructor
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11/22/09 05:21pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Honda or Yamaha Generator?
I had thought about the 2400. Yamaha's website says it will not run a 13,500 btu AC.
My Yamaha runs my 13.5 AC as well. About the ONLY thing that it won't run is the microwave and the coffee pot at the same time... (as many times as my wife has tried!). ;)
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Fire Instructor
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11/22/09 03:01pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: What sway control device should I go with on New TT
Another vote for the Reese Dual Cam.
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Fire Instructor
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11/22/09 07:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Route 15 Corning NY to Harrisburg Pa. Thanksgiving day
Made the trip down US 15 from Corning to Emmitsburg, MD two weekends ago. Only hassle was construction on 15 in the Harrisburg area.
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Fire Instructor
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11/21/09 07:51pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Hot Water Heater
I use both the propane and the elec when I can. The propane heats the water much faster than the elec. Since I only have a 6-gallon water heater, fast heating cycles are important, especially in the morning, when there are dishes to do and folks want to shower. By leaving the elec on, it maintains the water temp, so that the propaneP doesn't cycle on and off needlessly, thus saving propane. You have to MAKE SURE that the water heater is full of water when you turn on the elec. An exposed heater element is a sure burn-out.
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Fire Instructor
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11/21/09 07:43pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Argh! mold on the fridge seal
Clorox and an old toothbrush.
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Fire Instructor
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11/19/09 09:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Solved! Clothes stay put.
Just jam a pillow between the bar and the top of the wardrobe. The hangers will never fall off...
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Fire Instructor
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10/20/09 09:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: WInterizing with the pink stuff?
There should be a valve and a pick-up tube between the fresh water tank and the pump. If it's not there, I'd install one, rather than pouring pink-stuff in the fresh water tank. I would think that next spring, you would have to take a long time with a lot of water to flush the tank clean.
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Fire Instructor
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10/18/09 07:19pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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