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RE: Blocks Under Jacks?
When we had a TT I used the metal jack stands like used under mobilehomes. You can get them online or at an independant RV supply store.
I was able to use these stands under the frame near each corner of the TT to get the weight off of the springs, sometimes the tires would be off of the ground on one side depending on how unlevel the spot was. I also used the tongue jack with a 6X6 block under it. Wheel chocks and the TT was very stable.
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the bear II
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05/22/13 04:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Have I plugged up my black tank drain?
You may have a heavy toilet paper user....we discovered a friend who camps with us from time to time actually lined the bowl with toilet paper and then does their business. Don't know why. It took about a half hour of jabbing with a stick to get the clog broken up to come through the dump valve.
We retrained the friend and no problems since.
Our guests are told to fill the water in the bowl to a certain point, do their business and then flush quickly. Before I dump I always run 5 to 6 full bowls down to make sure there is enough liquid to move everything along.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 03:05pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Slidout sticking or shorting out
Sounds like bad connection somewhere in the wiring at the motor.
Mine had wire nuts, one had come loose and the other was corroded inside. I stripped the wires to get to clean copper, twisted the wires back together and put on new wire nuts. Has been working great since.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 01:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: First time out!
Hopefully you've spent some time in a large empty parking lot or field getting used to your new setup. I always practice with a new RV to see how it will stop quick, backup and turn...etc. Get a feel for it before taking it out on the road.
Take your time if you have to back into a site. This trailer will take longer to turn than the 15 footer did.
Watch the curbs on the inside of turns, this trailer will track tighter than your tow vehicle when making tight turns.
Make a list of the stuff you need for the next trip.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 12:06pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Freshwater Tank Refilling - What Do You Do?
I carry a water bladder that we have refilled from campground spigots where water is on, ranger stations, fire stations, even private residence or nearby private campground (for a fee).
It holds 25 gallons, we put it on the hood of the truck and the water will flow into the fresh water fill on the trailer. I've seen others that use a pump that hools up to the truck battery.
I also have a 5 gallon plastic jug we use when a water source is easy to get to from where we are camped.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 11:58am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Travel Trailer
How about one of the toyhauler TT with the small compartment about the size of a couple of bicycles.
There are many designs on the market that provide large storage compartments or garage areas that can be converted into bunks or living space once you arrive at a campsite.
I don't like add ons... they come with their own set of problems.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 11:50am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Clearbra the front cap?
Move to the desert... no bugs.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 09:42am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Help with repairing crack around window
In the first photo it looks like there is a rusting screwhead behind the window frame to the left of the crack. To me it seems someone tried to repair a problem like delamination or ?
The crack looks like a stress crack and needs to be fixed or it may keep growing. One method is to drill a hole in the siding at each end of the crack. Sand down the area and then fill with hair bondo. It's a Bondo product pre mixed with 1 inch strands of fiberglas threads.
Last step is to finish the repair off with regular bondo and sand smooth, then paint. There are some YouTube videos showing RV siding repair.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 09:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tow vehicle upgrade
I tried most of what has been suggested above. After spending time and money, I still wasn't happy. The headers caused other problems, burnt spark plug wires, melted speedometer cable and the power wire leading to the starter had the insulation melt off so it would short against the frame.
The gear swap in the rearend increased the speed up a 6% grade by 10MPH but it lowered the MPG a little. Of course when not towing the engine was running at higher RPMs on the highway so it used more gas instead of 10 MPG I was getting 8.
The only thing that made me happy was to get a new truck. That made of all of the difference. Now I tow happy. Duramax diesel with an Allison transmission.
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the bear II
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05/21/13 09:29am |
Towing
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RE: Under Carrage Rust
You can use a rust converter. It stops the rust and provides a base for you to prime and then paint. It works great on surface rust.
If you have rust that is eating away the metal, you really need to use the rust converter, prep the site well and get some good rust inhibiting paint on it. The rust will keep eating away and weaken that area of the frame if you don't stop it in time.
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the bear II
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05/20/13 04:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Electrical Shock from Coach
There is a brief discussion about this issue on this website:
http://www.rv-dreams.typepad.com/
About mid article look for RV Doctor-
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the bear II
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05/20/13 03:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV Net Forums & Other Forums
I read the newest and most active on the forums. Sometimes you can find great tips and ideas from the other category postings.
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the bear II
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05/20/13 03:45pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Exterior Lighting
I don't know if your engine has a belt driven fan, if it does you may be hearing the fan clutch engaged which causes the fan to be loud. This will happen when starting out in the morning (for a few minutes) and when hot or going up a grade. On my truck it makes a whining sound.
For outdoor lighting I have a yard type light that hangs from my awning. It uses a 15watt CFL type bulb. The light has a dusk to dawn sensor. I use this light when we need bright lighting.
I've also added some of those solar power garden lights. I place a few around the RV in areas where we will be walking.
I have a 20 foot rope light that attaches to the channel on the roller end of the awning, this provides light similar to a full moon. Between this rope light and the solar garden lights there is good lighting for getting around but not bright enough to read or work by.
We also have two battery powered LED Lanterns....these are great, very bright and the batteries last a long time. They came in handy during a recent power outage that lasted for 18 hours. You can pick these up at Walmart, Target or outdoor supply stores.
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the bear II
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05/20/13 03:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Morro Bay, CA.
http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/California/Morro_Bay.html
Try the URL above to look for spots nearby. See right side of page for nearby cities with RV Parks.
The reviews are posted by RVers so you can usually trust what they have to say about the RV Park.
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the bear II
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05/20/13 03:18pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: spray on roof
Vortex is similar to Rhino and LineX spray on liners.
I've read posts on several RV forums where the Bed Liner products including Herculiner (DIY paint on/roll on) works very well to seal the roofs and provide a long term solution as a EPDM replacement.
You can get Herculiner at auto parts stores and online.
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the bear II
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05/20/13 01:46pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Campfires...good in moderation
Also don't squirt charcoal lighter fluid on a flame or coals. I watched a guy squirt fluid on an already buring fire. The stream of fluid ignited and so did the top of the can. He ran between two RVs splashing both of them with burning fluid. Luckily he was able to dive into a lake to extinguish his burning clothes and the can of fluid. He ended up with mostly first degree burns.
The RVs both had scorched marks
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the bear II
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05/20/13 01:17pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: leveling and slide out
Either way works fine... you won't do any damage to slides or jacks.
Congrats on your new RV, Have fun in it.
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the bear II
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05/17/13 03:24pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Portable Satelite Dish, Is renting a option
I'm assuming you mean the entire service not just the satellite antenna.
I'm sure some company probably offers temporary satellite services but I bet it is very expensive when compared to the month to month services.
Your best bet is to look at the reviews and postings on RV forums for the different satellite services to see which are rated high. Then look at the packages the companies offer and choose one to fit your needs. The monthly cost is around $100 for a full package and down past $50 for basics. This will give you TV services not cell services.
For cell services you need to look into amplifiers and external antennas which may draw in or improve weak signals in an area.
Keep in mind a lot of what you watch on TV and how you communicate is now happening over the internet so it may be better to look for some sort of internet solution.
We have been using our iPads and iPhone plus Netflix, Vudu and Hulu type services for our entertainment instead of satellite lately...it's getting to the point where WiFi and 4G will eliminate the need for satellite services.
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the bear II
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05/17/13 03:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Another steep driveway question
In my opinion, with the TT in a static position you're not causing enough stress on the rear axle to worry about. If it was for weeks or months then I would look for a better solution. For a couple of days I wouldn't worry.
You probably do more harm to the suspension going over speed bumps in campgrounds or railroad tracks on the highway.
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the bear II
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05/17/13 02:23pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Roof renewal products
After 19 years of my 5th wheel sitting in the sun it's time to look into coating the roof. Like you I have found the most expensive products are the ones recommended by everyone. These products are sold as solutions for RVs.
I started looking for products for recoating EPDM membranes and discovered Henrys Roofing products has a Cool White Coating (Henrys 280DC) for use on EPDM roofs. When you read the specs it sounds just like the Dicor, Eternabond and other "RV" coatings
Henrys also has a tape for repairs Henrys 297 as well as a sealant Henrys 288
It's a lot less expensive than the "RV" coatings. I plan to give it a try in a few months.
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the bear II
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05/17/13 02:12pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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