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RE: which end to have lower?
I would have the front end higher, just because the front bunk seals seem to be more problematic due to the angled door. Tilting it back would cause less water to run off the front when any snow melts. Also, if you get those vent covers installed and want to leave a vent open, you'd be better off tilting back. As for the battery...if you do take it out, do not store it on concrete. I've always been told that concrete will cause the battery to self discharge quicker. I've always put mine on a shelf or a piece of wood.
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Rookiecamper
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10/10/08 03:14pm |
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RE: About air compressors for blowing out for winterization
You could use just pink stuff method and then just use bottled water for drinking for that last minute trip. You could still use the water system for washing and toilet use without flushing multiple times....just a thought.
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Rookiecamper
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10/10/08 03:06pm |
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RE: Tow Vehicle for HTT?
We have the 5.4 in our Expy...fantastic engine. You'll probably get better gas mileage both towing and not towing with the bigger engine since it won't work quite as hard. We get better with the Ford than we did with the 6 cyl. GMC Envoy.
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Rookiecamper
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10/04/08 07:43am |
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RE: battery discharge on gauge
You need to keep the battery connected while towing. In fact, it may be illegal not to because of the break-away switch for the brakes. Should the trailer come unhitched from the tow vehicle, the break-away switch activates the electric trailer brakes. Without the battery connected correctly, the brakes would not work. As for the gauge showing less than normal, I've not noticed it in my vehicle while towing.
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Rookiecamper
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09/28/08 06:22pm |
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RE: Hot water...
If it were early in the season, I would say that maybe all of the valves were left open on the by-pass if you had the 3 valve system. That could allow for some backflow.
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Rookiecamper
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09/22/08 05:29pm |
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RE: air compresor winterization
What sort of adapter do you use to keep the pressure on the city water connection? Did you build something out of the brass plumbing parts at the hardware store?
Here is the adapter that is available from Camping World or any other camping store.
Blow-out Plug
http://images.campingworld.com/is/image/CWI/4000/4410nUPDATE.jpg? width=200
I actually found a nice brass one at Walmart for under $5. Don't waste your time trying to build one from other parts. Depending on how well you can control your compressor's pressure, you can use one of the air chucks that clips on. Leave it attached and walk around opening every faucet until the air comes out, without walking back outside every time. Also, don't forget the outside shower!
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Rookiecamper
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09/13/08 07:17am |
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RE: flush king boo boo
All the flush king did was fill the tank. That could have happened from just regular, heavy use. It could have been an even bigger disaster with a half or three/fourths full tank bouncing down the road. I don't know the age of your trailer, but perhaps the straps or attachment points had begun to rust. Simply filling your tank full should not cause that to happen.
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Rookiecamper
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09/03/08 06:44pm |
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RE: Tire covers
If you plan on using "between the wheel" chocks, you might be better off with the tandem covers. I have the single covers. I also use "between the wheel" chocks so my choices were to not use the covers or cover the tires and then chock. Since my covers were already a little beat up from the previous owner, I put the covers on and then chocked. It really hasn't seemed to damage them at all. This does mean, also, that there is no chance of them blowing off no matter how strong the wind is!
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Rookiecamper
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09/03/08 06:36pm |
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RE: What to Do About Going to Florida and Winterizing!!!!
I would winterize as you normally would. De-winterize at your first or second stop, depending on the weather and your location. Winterize at the same point on the way back home. It might be a little inconvenient, but much better than doing damage. Remember that because of the motion, the moving air will pull any residual heat away quicker than if you were sitting still. In other words, where 28 or 30 degrees F might freeze your tank in a few days while sitting, moving down the road could make it freeze much quicker.
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Rookiecamper
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09/01/08 08:19pm |
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RE: New HTT owner
I use the GEO method...I don't treat it as quite so much of a science. Generally, I add a cap full of Calgon liquid, maybe a little more, with some water after every dump. Every so often, I dump in about a cup (unmeasured) of bleach and some detergent. That's about it. I think the most important thing is to make sure your tank is filled, or close to it, before actually dumping the tanks.
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Rookiecamper
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08/29/08 08:02am |
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RE: How long does it take to set up your HTT?
To me the big time saver is the fact that everything is pretty much in its place as far as the inside it concerned. With the pup, we always had to slide out totes and unpack stuff to set up the inside. As most others have said, backing, leveling, opening the beds, setting up outside stuff is still the same, but we save time and work with the HTT. Also, the awning is much easier to deal with on the HTT...that saves time also.
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Rookiecamper
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08/27/08 01:43pm |
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RE: Did you go from Coleman/Fleetwood to hybrid?
I went from a 1989 Coleman Laramie to my HTT...Wow, so much easier. Of course you still have to level, but no need to crank it up. The beds are about the same...flip them down instead of pulling them out. The awning is much easier to deal with. The big thing is that just about everything is already set up inside. No need to transfer things from the Tow vehicle or move a bunch of stuff out from the camper like we had to with the pup. I'm sure many others will chime in also, but that is my basic take on the deal.
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Rookiecamper
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08/27/08 09:01am |
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RE: A new one joins the ranks
Congratulations from one 2002 Palomino owner to another. Ours has the same graphics (see my signature) but the door is toward the front because we have bunk beds in the back. We love ours and have had no problems at all. You said the tires are in great shape. If they are the originals, I would replace them. Most have to be replaced because of age, not because of wear. Best of luck to you.
Jim
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Rookiecamper
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08/26/08 10:22pm |
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RE: Camping nights per year
No need to justify the price...it's camping, it's family, it's fun!!! Of course I'm not loaded with $$, so we bought used. We went to Disney during the first summer we had it. We figure with the money we saved on airfare for 5 and hotel accommodations, factoring in the $700 gas and campgrounds on the way, together with selling our old pop-up, the HTT was half paid for that season. It is like golfing or any other recreational activity...some think it is a waste of time and money, others can't live without it. If you enjoy it, it's justified.
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Rookiecamper
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08/23/08 08:32am |
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RE: Suburban / Expidition MPG
Umm...What Daryl above said!!! We had an '03 GMC Envoy XL (Same as the trailblazer EXT) with the inline 6 and then moved to the '05 Expy with the 5.4. We love the change and get better gas mileage overall. I agree with the OP that the motor was undersized...adequate, but should be better. Our mileage with the Expedition is pretty much exactly what Daryl said, but with much more power and definitely more interior room than the GMC.
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Rookiecamper
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08/22/08 07:50am |
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RE: Help with choosing a HTT
Hi Brett...I'm just north of you in Wyoming, PA. We have an older Palomino Stampede. It's bigger than what you are looking at, but we have had virtually no problems with it. We love it. Are you looking for new or used? The thing is, ours was made by Vanguard Industries. At some point, I'm not exactly sure when, Palomino was bought out by Forest River. I believe they are still produced in the same factory as they had been, apart from most other Forest River lines, but I'm not 100% sure. I don't know if that would make the build quality better or worse...I'm just tossing it out there. Good luck with your search. Keep us posted.
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Rookiecamper
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08/12/08 12:47pm |
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RE: skid plate rollers
I bought my trailer used, and it already had the rollers on it. As far as I'm concerned, they only cut down clearance. I had to remove them to make it easier to get mine in and out of the driveway. Without them it cleared the sidewalk. With them on, they hit and rolled, but damaged the "seam" where the sidewalk transitioned from the flat walkway into the part that slopes to the street.
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Rookiecamper
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08/10/08 08:15pm |
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RE: Towels beside the toilet issue???
We just started using yellow towels!!:E I love this forum!:D
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Rookiecamper
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08/06/08 05:15pm |
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RE: Think this is a typo?
As of 12:25am: "This posting has been flagged for removal". Obviously it was some sort of scam. I didn't even get to actually see the original ad.
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Rookiecamper
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08/05/08 10:32pm |
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RE: Equalizer towing system
I've never used the Equalizer hitch, so I won't speak for or against it. I try very hard on this forum to only speak about things I've directly experienced. I am always amazed at the level of supposed knowledge you come across on here. Responding to every topic does not make you an expert. That said, I have gained tremendous information from this forum and enjoy being part of it. Now, on to the hitch. I have the type with the chains and anti-sway bar. I've never had a problem with it. Once it is set up, you can forget it unless you make any major weight changes. I don't use the bar to attach the chains. I use the electric tongue jack to lift the truck/trailer, similarly to what has been explained with the Equalizer. I guess I must have installed my sway bar correctly, because I have never had a need to remove it while backing. Any turn that might cause a problem for it is too tight as far as I'm concerned and would probably cause other, more expensive problems. I do see the minor disadvantage of having to put on the sway bar in addition to hooking up the load bars, but that's only two pins. Either way, if I were to invest in an Equalizer, I might be impressed. At this point, my hitch is solid, very stable, and doing its job as it should.
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Rookiecamper
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08/02/08 03:45pm |
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