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RE: Pullrite Super Glide Hitching Angle Limitation
If you go to the manufacturers website....you can download any of the product manuals...
I can not remember the exact number...but the truck and camper must be within a set number of degrees of one another. That is...in order to pull the release handle and drive away.
Having said all that...I've had a couple of occasions where my truck was about 45 degrees to the camper when I got it where I wanted it. In this situation...instead of pulling the release handle...you simply remove the two pins which retain the hitch head...raise the landing gear to lift the hitch head up and out if the pivot cradles...and drive clear. It's then easy to pull the release handle...and then support the hitch head with both arms and slide it off the kingpin. Then just put the hitch head back onto the hitch...and replace the pins. You can do the same thing in reverse IF ther is no other way to approach the camper for rehitching...
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chuggs
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10/07/12 08:57am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Video via Bluetooth?
I've not come across a Bluetooth streaming video...
You might consider the Apple TV device...it uses WIFI...and will work on a HDTV via AirPlay.
Or...they also make a wired HDMI adapter for the iPAD. I use it all the time in hotel rooms to stream Netflix movies.
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chuggs
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10/07/12 07:40am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Floor getting wet when when flushing black tank,why?
Ditto on the vacuum break...mine is under the sink in our bathroom...it became loose and started leaking too... Amazing how many have had the same problem...
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chuggs
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09/16/12 10:51am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best way to cover slideout roofs for a pernament setup
How long do you plan on keeping it there?
The tarp is a good short term solution. But after a season they will dry rot and need to be replaced.
A good longer term solution is to build a roof over it as mentioned. In Florida it shouldn't need to bear the weight of snow...just strong enough to handle the high winds. It will be trouble free for years and years.
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chuggs
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09/15/12 06:04am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: FloJet waste pumps
The limitation is related to flow resistance...if you increase resistance too much. --- you shorten the service life by overheating the motor. You can compensate a little by shortening the duty cycle...ie, pump for 3 minutes...let the motor cool for 10 and repeat.
What I did was bury 2" PVC in the ground. I have a short 6' jumper that connects the pump to the PVC. I think I calculated that it would take 5000' of 2" PVC to have the same resistance as 50' of 5/8" hose. Of course this does not account for any uphill or lift. A larger column of water ( larger diameter) would be a heavier mass to lift...so this solution is best for level or down sloping uses.
If you plan any upslope at all...you had better have a ball valve at the pump end...if you disconnect the hose without closing a valve....all the dirty water you just pumped into that long hose will come rushing back downhill and get you wet.
If you can manage keeping the run downhill...you can pump very long distances.
When you get to the point of going more than 75'...all I have to say is...where are you going to store all that nasty hose? That's another reason I use the buried PVC. It's protected from uv damage. I don't have to store it anywhere. I don't have to coil it up.
At some point you have to go back to the honey wagon or sewage tote. There are times that my campsite has been within a 200 yard distance from the dump station...but I'm pretty sure that it's actually easier to use my Barker tote-along than it would be to furl and unfurl 200ft of dedicated garden hose.
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chuggs
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09/15/12 05:37am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Is all wire created equal?
Gee whiz guys and gals...I think the point is moot given the OP is running a line in a camper to carry 12vdc...eh?
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chuggs
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09/11/12 12:59pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Is all wire created equal?
I'm sure... It's for the DC terminals..
I quote: (from label inside my distribution panel)
Output terminals: Use 10-14 AWG copper conductors rated for 105 degrees C or greater.
That's in a WFCO distribution panel.
For AC circuits...I would use THHN without hesitation.
I was under the impression the OP was wiring a DC circuit...my apologies if I misunderstood.
Are you sure about that as every low voltage i.e. 120/240 volt breaker are listed for 60 degree C wire. THHN building wire is listed at 90 degrees in dry locations and would be all you would ever need. In 40 years I have never seen a panel rated for 105 C wire.
My campers service panel specifies 105 degree C insulated wire. Home Depots wire is all 95 degree Celsius (I'm talking about the temp rating for the insulation.
I wound up going to West Marine. Thier wire is 105 degree C rated...and fully tinned to prevent corroision.
The next higher grade of wire would be the mil spec stuff used in aviation apps. Its fully tinned..LHR a very high temp rated special insulation that does not produce a poisoness gas when exposed to flames..lit's also fully tinned. That stuff is good for 30+ years.
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chuggs
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09/10/12 06:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Is all wire created equal?
My campers service panel specifies 105 degree C insulated wire. Home Depots wire is all 95 degree Celsius (I'm talking about the temp rating for the insulation.
I wound up going to West Marine. Thier wire is 105 degree C rated...and fully tinned to prevent corroision.
The next higher grade of wire would be the mil spec stuff used in aviation apps. Its fully tinned..LHR a very high temp rated special insulation that does not produce a poisoness gas when exposed to flames..lit's also fully tinned. That stuff is good for 30+ years.
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chuggs
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09/08/12 04:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: WeberQ and a griddle
They are great when you don't have electric..
Otherwise, Walmart carries an electric griddle by presto...you can run an extension cord and conserve on your gas consumption.
Thermostatically controlled too...
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chuggs
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09/08/12 04:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: shower drains into 11 gal. black tank!
About the only management technique there is...is to transfer grey water over to an underutilized black tank. Not a good idea to go the other way for a number of reasons, odor, campground restriction against black water in totes, plumbing drain diameters....
Your camper...if truly plumbed that way...is the worst possible setup.
1) you can easily overfill your tank after 1 1/2 to 2 showers..
2) when your fill gauges start to become unreliable ...the next indication will be..
3) shower water pooling at you ankles...except, instead of grey soapy water...yours will be black, pooh water.
I can't believe that the manufacturer did this. It's a serious design flaw in my opinion.
About the only suggestion I have is to...
Trade it for a camper that is plumbed properly....or never use the toilet...or never use the shower...that little 11 gal tank is best either black, or grey...but not both.
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chuggs
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09/08/12 05:59am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best RV for travelling with small children
I expressed some dismay...as within days of our purchase of a Rear Entertainment floorplan --- I find out that I'm going to be a Grandpa! --- so I was kinda wishing that I had bought a bunkhouse floorplan.
It wasn't long and everyone settled my concerns. They pointed out that kids just don't care. It's just FUN to go camping in whatever you have!!! I would imagine a folding baby crib for a while...then a bedroll when they become todlers...and they'll have a GRAND time.
I'm thinking that either plan would be great for the family. You can tow the toys behind the motorhome or put them in the garage on the toyhauler.
We like 5th wheels --- so I'd lean toward a toy hauler...but that's just a personal preference.
A general peice of advice... If you're likely to move from campsite to campsite with a fairly limited time being in one place for very long --- Motorhomes are very nice. You're getting good use of the drivetrain...and they usually have automatic levelers, which make them great for setting up and breaking camp quickly. Fifth wheels are great when you're going to spend a week or two in one location. Having the tow vehicle to run errands in...and not having to break camp to go somewhere. They take a little more to setup --- but some of the high end models have autolevelers, generators, etc...just like the Motorhomes have. I guess it depends on if you want to use a TOAD to be a sightseeing platform or the Truck that tows the 5th wheel.
Matter's not to the kids though --- they'll have a great time in whatever you choose!!!
I think another peice of advice that I've heard is --- Go with what Mama wants! If Mama ain't happy, then nobody is happy!! (TIC)
Have a great time shopping for the recreational getaway on wheels!!!
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chuggs
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08/16/12 02:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Real berry juice?
Has anyone pureed berries and what is the end result with the seeds?
Yeah...I make a green smoothie every morning for breakfast. The blackberry seeds are one tough customer. The Nutribullet whizs up flax seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, etc.. but those pesky blackberry seeds seem to come thru the process un-scathed.
The puree idea is a valid method of producing juice. They make sacks that you can put the puree in...and then press the juice out by hand or a press. If you already have a blender...then all you really need is a sack...and a bit of elbow grease to wring the juice out with.
Nut Milk Bag
If you don't have a blender...you might fill a tub with the blackberries...take your shoes off --- roll up the pant legs --- and start stomping :)
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chuggs
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08/16/12 10:19am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Real berry juice?
You might look for juice bars. They have juicers that can render the juice from your blackberries. Or, you might look for a 20% off coupon for Bed, Bath, and Beyond...and go shopping for a juicer. We have two.
On my last trip up to Georgia...I tasted my Brother-in-law's homemade pepper jelly made with jalapeno's and banana peppers... I was blown away! I never gave pepper jelly a thought until I tasted it. Phenomenal!!
Good luck with your endeavor...there will be some awfully happy folks when the jelly is done!!
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chuggs
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08/15/12 05:23pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Exterior DC Outlet
I have a couple of ideas for you to consider...
If you're running something that draws some amperage...you might consider a weatherproof outlet and a 30amp 125v outlet...just label it 12VDC! Here's a picture of the outlet under the frame of my 5'r that I use for my Macerator Pump. You might also use these for connecting a 12vdc air compressor, etc... An adapter could be made to have a cigarette outlet...
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Walmart sells a coiled 12vdc extension in their automotive department. You can cut one end off of that, and attach the 125v 30 amp plug to it...and use it with the water resistant outlet.
A couple of other ideas...
Using the coiled 12vdc extension from walmart...attach either a 7-pole male...or 7-pole female to the plug end. Either way...your camper or your truck can be used! There is a 12VDC+ and 12VDC- ...just refer to the pin chart to see which is which. I would only use this type of adapter when drawing lower amperages... I made one for my wifes RAV4 (it plugs into the 7-pole trailer jack) we can run 12v accesories, lights, etc... off of that coiled extension adapter.
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chuggs
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08/12/12 09:18am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Bracket to carry Barker "blue tote"
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I welded one out of 1" square steel tube, and a peice of plate. The rack is attached to the bumper with U-bolts. There is a hole thru the handle and upright to pass a locking hitch pin thru to deter theft.
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chuggs
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08/09/12 11:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Husband died; four no SIX YEARS since camping OR posting!
Now that's the Scouting spirit!
Way to go Michael! Good on you brother!
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chuggs
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08/08/12 05:41am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Husband died; four no SIX YEARS since camping OR posting!
Oh...and pick a campsite with Internet connection. I can be a handy thing to be able to come back here for timely questions that arise. Once you get the hang of it...venture out!
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chuggs
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08/07/12 11:09am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Husband died; four no SIX YEARS since camping OR posting!
You can find videos of most stuff on You Tube...
IF you can't find it there...just post to this thread again...maybe one of us can go video something for you to explain a system that hasn't been covered altready on You Tube...
IF you can hitch correctly, make the umbilical connection, understand the basics of the trailer brakes. Make sure the antenna is down. Hook up the towing mirrors, and go camping. WHen you get there...just ask someone to help you park, and setup.
I had my truck parked in a position that worried a young couple with their trailer as they were about to pull out. The man asked "HOW would you approac pulling out of this site? I told him... then he asked, "Would you mind doing it for me?" --- SO, I did a quick walk around to make sure things were safe for towing,,,jumped in his Suburban, his two youngsters strapped into their car seats, a pulled out of the site for him. I don't think I'm the only old BOY SCOUT out there. Most any of us will drop whatever we're doing to help somebody else out. It's that "Do a good deed daily" mantra that we learned :)
Sorry for your loss... And good for you to get out there and live a good life with your young children! We're pulling for you!
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chuggs
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08/07/12 11:07am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Renting RV to friend to live in/Legal Issues
As I reflect on this thread...it deeply sadens me.
When did we go from a rich society where neighbors were neighbors. Getting sued by a friend never even crossed one's mind. I don't mean RICH like $$$ I mean weathly will intangible rewards...family, respect, friendship, fellowship...
Now we have billboards from sea to shining sea --- Injury Lawyer, Call 1-800 blah blah blah.
People's Court, Judge Judy, and on and on.
What happened to integrity? honesty? good will toward your fellow man?
I'm just sick of it all!
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chuggs
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08/07/12 08:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Renting RV to friend to live in/Legal Issues
I'm not a lawyer... IIRC from the one class I took in business law some 30 years ago... In basic terms...should you loan the camper to them and not charge any rent...you would be liable for "ordinary care"... so, what a "reasonable man" would consider giving them the camper in a condition that would be "ordinary". In the case of leasing the camper to them in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration...you would be liable for "extrordinary care". This could mean a "reasonable man" would consider giving them the camper in a condition that would be "extrordinary".
I really don't know how a particular jurisdiction would hold you to "occupancy" standards...like a hotel would be accountable for. They for example have to have a certificate of occupancy, yes...pay the tax, and be subjected to inspections to make sure all their "standards" are met. They may include, fire alarms, exit signs, emergency lighting, escapes, lighting, steps/handrails, material fire ratings/retardants, HVAC, Wheel chair accessibility, etc...
I personally have rented mobile homes, while attending courses while I was in the Military. I would not say that the mobile home that I rented was in "extrordinary" condition. There was no "certificate of occupancy" displayed. The roof didn't leak, the plumbing worked, and there was nothing spectacular about it. It actually had a mold/mildew condition that wound up sending my asthmatic son to the emergency room. So, in practice...I don't think most people worry about these laws to much.
You could do a little research by looking at the certificate hanging near the desk at a local hotel...and finding out where the office is that issues the certificate and ask them if they feel compeled to require a certificate for renting your camper.
Secondly, you could ask your insurance company to give you a quote on an umbrella liability policy...ask them specifically to cover the rent of your camper.
Hopefully, you can get MUCH better advice than I'm giving you --- from a REAL honest to goodness, educated Attorney. I would think it would be time well spent talking to one. They may be able to draw up a contract, and a waiver of liability --- where practical.
If you're not going to be "in the business" so to speak of renting campers. I would think it would just be easier to loan her the camper without charge. Then you would be held to a much lower standard of liability should anything happen.
ALL the best,
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chuggs
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08/06/12 06:06pm |
General RVing Issues
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