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RE: RV mobility ramps
Thanks for the advice about posting my issue on the forum for rv'ers with disabilities. Going there now.
Lacy
Where is this?
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Mushroom
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04/19/13 12:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Engine starting problem
In my diesel I have had to replace my starter battery a number of times. Each time I thought the worst...bad relay, bad starter, etc. But it seems every two/three years I was replacing the battery ( even with that really good desufinator/trickle charger )
Point is the battery may look good static (as mine always did) but could not support the load. Harbor Freight has a Carbon Pile load tester ( do NOT buy the one that looks like a cheese grater..it's just not strong enough)on sale for $55. You will be able to use it on the house as well as the coach batteries.
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Mushroom
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04/08/13 11:37pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Water leak only when connected and using city water..
I won't pretend to have the answer, but it seems the difference is that if you hook up to city water you are allowing pressure to build up in the line ( not a bad thing ) but if you are filling the tank from the same connection there is no pressure on your joints, connectors, or line.
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Mushroom
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04/08/13 11:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Troubleshooting an Onan Emerald 6500 GenSet
Congratulations, and welcome to our world. :) I started with a motorhome under similar circumstances...avoid hotels/tents. It's worth it, trust me.
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Mushroom
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03/30/13 08:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Parking on sand
Four sheets of plywood are cheaper than having to be towed out....just sayin..and yes, hi desert "sand" is much different than beach sand, and you don't have to worry about high tide...:B....Dennis
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We spent years on the Ren Faire circuit parking on all kinds of unknown soil. We learned early on to grab a 3/4 sheet of plywood and have Lowes cut into quarters. Our jacks happen of be within the 2x2 area of the wheels so the wood did double duty. Once you pull out and get on known roadbed, you can walk back and see if the plywood is salvageable.
As I said, we used that system for years in environments that the organizers planned only for tents and small vehicles.
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Mushroom
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03/30/13 08:11pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cargo shipping?
I knew about U-Ship from eBay ( looking for UTV ) but I never considered them for a replacement generator I need to get shipped. Thanks!
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Mushroom
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01/29/13 08:19pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Blowout then Insurance run around.(learned a tip)
Two quick examples, if I may.
1. My wife was hit on the front passenger side of her truck recently. As part of the repair the insurance company replaced the wheel and the tire, fearing the tire suffered internal damage. This was an educated assumption in making us 'whole' ( she was not at fault). The tire is being replaced because of the accident, not because it caused it.
2. A few short years ago we suffered a blowout of the outside rear tire on our motorhome. There was damage to the fender panels and some mechanical. The tire was 'new' and the manufacturer claimed it had sidewall damage. Since we couldn't prove either way they (Goodyear) refused us compensation. However, my job at the time required a great deal of travel and I knew where a wrecked MH sat from which used parts could be gleaned. In my duties I dropped by, picked up the parts ( the repair shop provided the wrecking yard a credit card number over the phone) and I transported the parts to the shop. I expected nothing, I just wanted my mh back. :) Progressive, as a thank you, waived my deductible AND paid for a new tire. They didn't have to do any of that. They felt we had saved enough money to justify it.
On the same visit I purchased the window awnings from the wreck and planned on putting them on when I had 'time'. The repair shop knew of my intentions but as a kind gesture installed all three of them at no charge.
The only thing that my policy required was to repair the damage. Not the tire and certainly not the awnings. It was one of those times that applying the Golden Rule had a rebate.
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Mushroom
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08/01/12 10:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Prince William Forest Park, VA, volunteer at Visitor Center
A few years ago we stayed there. It was a tight fit for our 36ft. Parking for your tow vehicle is right next to the sites. Everything was a pull through as I recall. That would be why the length is so limited. Tour companies even came out for pick ups to do the DC thing.
I think it would be a wonderful place to work!
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Mushroom
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07/11/12 11:26am |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Spilled batteries. Now what?
i would be more worried about my truck :(
Wet down and sprinkle baking soda over the spill area it will neutralize the acid. Try to get the baking soda fluid into every area that has come in contact with the acid to prevent it causing corrosion.
And battery acid from NAPA, straight from the bottle into each cell to the normal fill point (it is elecrolite and is at the proper concentration), place on charger to fully charge and you should be good to go.
X3
Water level isn't WATER anymore, it was battery acid. NAPA straight from the box and top them off. The truck bed is more important and the faster you act the better it will be. There is also battery cleaner at NAPA, but it is basically spray on baking soda.
Lots of rinsing, but without the baking soda you are just washing acid into the driveway/lawn/street it is a hazard.
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Mushroom
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06/26/12 10:41pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacing leaky water connection
Jtel is correct, as of course is Chris ( bless you sir, you have saved me a LOT of trouble in the past! )
I wouldn't snip and cap, you would never be able to completely winterize without jeapordizing an already aged plastic line. Consider a sharkbite (Lowe's calls them Gatorbite) ball valve and a bit of tubing through the foamed area for drainage.
And thanks for bringing this up. my cold water side is major pain to open when I winterize/dewinterize and I keep meaning to do something about it. I will be following my own advice.
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Mushroom
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06/26/12 10:15pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Pressure relief valve
Dusty, by opening the valve while refilling. :)
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Mushroom
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06/12/12 05:53am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Pex tubing cap?
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That was the solution I used on an issue. Home Depot had what I needed, Lowes ( at the time) didn't.
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Mushroom
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06/06/12 07:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cost to repair Norcold?
I had a Norcold die in a similar fashion.
I replaced the cooling unit with one off eBay (currently $395 shipped). Pulled the mounting screws in the back and behind the trim , laid it on the table inside the MH.
Once out I remove the sheetmetal screws for the unit and the covers. tapped out the ac element, lifted out the cooling unit, gooped up the metal plates with temp compound (included with unit), replaced unit, cover and screws. Reinstalled fridge and hooked everything back up. I let it sit for a few hours before firing it up.
My wife and I did the job in a day.
Hardest part was pulling and replacing the fridge. Shipped the old cooling unit via prepaid UPS and it's been at least 3 years now that I have had a decent fridge.
I'd do it again in a heartbeat...hiring a couple of strapping young men to do the lifting. :)
The instructions came with the unit..Not an ad for these guys, but it was pretty easy.
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Mushroom
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06/04/12 09:01pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: AC works. Lights don't. Please help.
As a precaution, drive for a day disconnect and check the battery at a convenient spot. If the voltage isn't around 12 (13.8 is optimal) then either your system does not charge the battery in transit or your battery is not holding a charge.
If the battery is more than 3yrs old replace the battery. Please remember my opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it but I have been in your shoes...sadly more than once.
My experience with Battery Tender Jr is not very good.
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Mushroom
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06/04/12 08:21pm |
Tech Issues
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