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RE: EV alternative for light/medium duty trucks
Here's All Electric Family towing their Airstream using a strategy of two EV trucks to get their camper to the campground. Unbelievable!
Link
Thanks, that was fun.
BTW for those who haven't seen this, they're taking both EVs to an EV rally and they wanted to see which truck performs better. They say several times this is just a fun experiment and isn't the way they normally travel.
That's a beautiful 30' Airstream. :-)
How does a young family afford a very expensive Rivian, a very expensive Airstream AND an expensive F150 Lightning? I also would like to see how the Rivian and Lightning do towing a conventional TT, instead of the streamlined Airstream.
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bikendan
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01/15/23 01:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: lithium batteries
Has anyone converted either engine or carriage batteries or both from lead acid to lithium ion?
There are literally thousands of lithium battery threads in the Tech Issues forum.
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bikendan
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01/03/23 12:20pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pet Peeves in RV Parks
Wow I guess I have been guilty of most of these things everyone complains about. Thank goodness we travel with a pretty big group. We go to many state parks that have horse facilities and if you encounter our group you are going to be very unhappy. We have lots of music and sometimes a PA, we have never had anyone complain most just usually join in. Let me explain why sometimes those lights are on, try carrying food between campsites or cleaning up the mess. You all fuss about not picking up after dogs, but how can you pick it up if you can't see it, plus I worry about snakes and alligators. If I had a $ for every time I tripped over a fire ring I would be rich. I turn them off when I go to bed. You all would have loved the first time I put a movie in the DVD and didn't realize I was blasting the campground via outside speakers. Thank goodness the dog had to go out. I will pay attention to my outside lights when not camping with my friends.
We have met some of the nicest and strangest people camping. One lady was very offended when my husband offered to get her fire started with a torch. We realized she was a true naturalist when she pitched her tent in the middle of poison ivy. Lots of poison ivy.
You know that using a headlamp, will solve your light problems without turning on a bunch of lights. We always use our headlamps when it gets dark, so we don't impact our campground neighbors.
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bikendan
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01/02/23 11:48am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 1992 Kit Road Ranger having electrical issues.
So imtrying to locate the converter,where could i find a manual or diagrams to assist me?
Doubt if there's a manual or diagram out there, for a 31 year old RV, from a small manufacturer that made very few units.
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bikendan
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12/13/22 12:26am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar power
Join the Forest River owners forum where you may get your answer and probably
find someone with the same trailer. You won't get it here. There are a hundred + threads about solar here, and all are a mashed up pile of back and forth arguing about things where the participants are mostly wrong to begin with, basically BS.
x2! RV.net is a general RV forum. If you want model-specific information and feedback, a brand-specific forum is a better resource, than RV.net.
Forest River Forums have sub-forums for every FR brand. The Toyhauler section has a Cherokee sub-forum.
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bikendan
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10/29/22 02:32pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: GMC Sierra EV Denali
Loved my Avalanche and the Midgate feature. I could fit my surfboard in ti and with the factory bed covers, it was secure.
If they ever figure out how to increase the range when towing, without stopping to charge every 40 miles, it could be my next tow vehicle. But I'd choose the Silverado version since I don't need all that heavy bling of the Denali.
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bikendan
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10/20/22 10:45pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Un-Even trailer
Hi.Front of my trailer is lower than the back. Should I get air bags for my truck tow vehicle or will a waite distribution hitch work.
Thanks.
Gregory. From Erie PA.
Sounds like you have a Ram 1500 with not enough payload, for your trailer's loaded tongue weight.:W
As was said, your post is way too vague and requires much more information, to give you adequate guidance.
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bikendan
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10/20/22 01:09pm |
Towing
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RE: Help with trip planning from San Diego to San Francisco
I live in northern Ca and want to take my 5th wheel on a southern CA coastal RV trip. I'm starting from the SF bay area and I'm willing to make a long, one-day trip to San Diego, staying maybe at Campland on the Bay at San Diego for a couple of nights. I'd like to start north along the coast and maybe stay one or two nights at a couple of locations on the way back north.
Has anyone made this trip and have any recommendations on where to stop over on the way back north along the coast? I know it's crowded down there and will require reservations in advance. I'm thinking my last stop might be Pismo Beach, Avila Beach or Morro Bay. Any tips or suggestions?
Where are you planning to access the coastal route, Highway 1 or Highway 101? If you are thinking Highway 1, through Big Sur, you might want to rethink that part.
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bikendan
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10/12/22 12:30pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Winter Battery Storage
I read somewhere that batteries should not be allowed to freeze.
You need to find better resources to read. As was said, fully charged batteries are fine to at least 0°F.
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bikendan
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10/09/22 06:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hobson Beach campground, Ventura Calif.
Does anyone know if Hobson has a dump station and/or water available? We're in one of the dry campsites and couldn't get on of the scarce full hookup sites.
TIA, Ron
No dump station.
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bikendan
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10/01/22 05:56pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: GS extended warranty
Very expensive! 3 different claims over 4 months not a dime payed by them !
Pre-Existing condition known or unknown is used the most
All together cost me about $12,000.00 , guess I’ll cancel the insurance lol !
It's all about what's in the fine print.
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bikendan
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10/01/22 05:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2004 trail cruiser travel lite
In our trailer it has a pop out on the front jand back with a place to put mattresses. On the front there is a window and blinds that are sitting about 2” above the panel so you can’t sleep on it. Is there suppose to be a panel that sits over the window and blinds in the front to sleep on it?
It always helps if you posted the model number. Then we can Google your floorplan to see what you're talking about.
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bikendan
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09/06/22 12:37am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: short term RV Parking/Storage near Mt Vernon WA?
Maybe Blakes RV Resort.
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bikendan
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08/30/22 11:03am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Portable Solar Generators
Anyone have any exsperience with solar Generators? I'm currently putting the EBL 1000watt voyager and 100watt apollo solar panel through its paces. So far so good! I spend most of my time overlanding in my Jeep. I have been able to do alot more boondocking! I will report back soon!
Have a blessed day! Stay Outdoors!
Why did you start the same thread all over again? Your previous thread is two threads below this one.
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bikendan
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08/30/22 10:43am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tongue weight limits and wdh
What happens with the tongue weight limit when you are using a weight distributing hitch?
My Tacoma says the the tongue weight limit is 650 lbs. Does that mean that if my trailer has a tongue weight over 650 I need a wdh, or that I shouldn’t pull that trailer even with a wdh?
The function of a wdh is to take weight off the tongue, right? How would you even measure the tongue weight with the wdh in place?
My current trailer has a nominal tongue weight of 380, but that is before water, a second battery, etc.
Your Taco's owners manual towing section should detail how much tongue or trailer weight, will require a WDH.
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bikendan
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08/26/22 06:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New 12 volt compressor refrigerators
During the pandemic, RV manufacturers found 12v only fridges were cheaper and easier to install, hence the change from 2-way RV fridges.
There were many issues from the start, especially with ones from Furrion.
Bottom line is that you'll needa a minimum of 200w of solar and most move to a lithium battery bank setup.
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bikendan
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08/21/22 11:25am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Few parts needed
Hey all,
I recently picked up a 2001 Trail-Lite Bantom (R-Vision).
I noticed a few things, first, that we have a soft spot in the floor near the rear table. I'm going to tackle that in the spring and rip all the flooring out, replace whatever rot is in the plywood, seal everything up and put new flooring down.
Second, the reverse lights don't work. I took the reflector off and the reverse lights aren't even connected. The wire has either been cut or has been ripped out and wrapped around the actual bulb.
Third, i'm missing the lower right marker reflector. Does anyone know the model # of it? I'm going to purchase a new one. The outside says SAE-AP2-91 which i'm told isn't the model, simply the reflectivity rating.
If anyone is in Alberta and can recommend a good parts dealer, i'd appreciate it.
C
Thanks all
Finding parts for a 22 year-old hybrid, from a defunct company, will be a challenge. You'll have to find parts that are close to the OEM ones. Don't believe that your trailer has reverse lights. The trailer's floor is constructed with luan. It's common for water intrusion to cause soft floors.
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bikendan
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08/11/22 01:43pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: MotorTrend F150 Lightning Tow Test
Here's a recent article from Mike Sokol, a well respected authority on RV electrical, about towing with an EV:
https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-el...h-ev-truck-practical-rvt-1064/
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bikendan
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08/06/22 04:22pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: MotorTrend F150 Lightning Tow Test
I am not sure if I am more shocked at the dismal range or the $92,700 price of the 1/2 ton truck.
Just saw an ad for a white F150 Lightning for $120k in stock, at the dealership I bought my used F150.
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bikendan
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08/06/22 01:03am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Hooking up to water/sewer
When you have hook ups for water and sewer:
1)Do you hook up direct to the water system or fill your tanks and drain it down?
2) Do you leave the sewer valves open or closed? What is the best way for it to properly drain?
1)Direct to city water
2)Closed until nearly full
Why do you ask? Since you've been a member here for nearly 10 years, is this the first time you are using water/sewer hookups?
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bikendan
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07/27/22 10:30pm |
General RVing Issues
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