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RE: Dirt road travel
We took our Outback tt across the top of world highway as well as gravel and dirt roads around the western US. I’m not endorsing Keystone or Outback and I don’t think most are any better or worse. What I did figure out is bring a compressor of some sort with you. When you get on one of these rough roads, deflate your tires on trailer and tv and go slow. Deflate makes a huge difference.
Reinflate when you get back to a real road.
I like fiberglass siding for a bunch of reasons.
Happy travels!
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campigloo
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11/20/20 06:22pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tranny overheated
Also keep in mind the only thing a trans flush flushes is your wallet. Just have a proper fluid and filter change
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campigloo
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11/15/20 04:12pm |
Towing
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RE: RV Flag Pole
I made a mount for mine. I use a ***** head in the inch and a half receiver in the back of my trailer. I welded a 1 1/2” nipple to it and screwed a 3’ x 1 1/2” pvc pipe to it. I stuck my 20’ alum paint roller extension handle in the tube with a plastic washer on the handle for a snug fit. I used 2” fender washers on the top end with shower curtain hooks to make a 360* swivel. It works pretty good for my 3x5 flag.
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campigloo
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11/15/20 03:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Generator use during travel
I have an Outback like yours. I put solar on it and occasionally needed to run the gen while on the road on a cloudy/rainy day. I cut the ends off of a typical 30a extension cord and connected in line with the shore power and through the underbelly to the front of the trailer and long enough to reach the bed of the truck with lots of slack. I slipped the tonneau cover slightly rearward and put wedges under the lid to create a draft of cool clean air. I use rubber bungees to stabilize the gen.
I’ve run it for several thousand miles like this from Alaska to Florida and points around and it works great. No carb or oil or overheating problems.
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campigloo
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11/15/20 03:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Books for first time RV owners?
Most of the rv stuff is not that complicated. Help them buy a set of basic hand tools and show them how to replace a tire. I barrel jack is really handy if they have a trailer. Rv tire changes are a little different than on a car. Mostly get them to understand that if they don’t get scared of a problem and think they can’t handle it, just stop and look at it and think it through. They can probably do more than they’re giving themselves credit for.
They also might enjoy a subscription to trailer life or motor home life magazine. There are some informative articles on maintenance and just plain fun stuff, especially for a beginner.
I hope they enjoy the new toy. Happy Travels!!!
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campigloo
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11/02/20 08:30am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Looking for fellow RVing writers
Tried to PM you ellenbehr - you don't allow PM??
I would if I knew how... Where's this setting? Or maybe I was offline?
Sorry... I went in a matter of seconds from feeling fairly web-savvy to web-idiot :o
It's great to see there are so many fellow writers here!
Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger. I call myself a proud techno dinosaur!
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campigloo
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11/02/20 08:20am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Books for first time RV owners?
Most of the rv stuff is not that complicated. Help them buy a set of basic hand tools and show them how to replace a tire. I barrel jack is really handy if they have a trailer. Rv tire changes are a little different than on a car. Mostly get them to understand that if they don’t get scared of a problem and think they can’t handle it, just stop and look at it and think it through. They can probably do more than they’re giving themselves credit for.
They also might enjoy a subscription to trailer life or motor home life magazine. There are some informative articles on maintenance and just plain fun stuff, especially for a beginner.
I hope they enjoy the new toy. Happy Travels!!!
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campigloo
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11/02/20 08:15am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Grease gun/ grease recommendations
I just looked at the maintenence schedule on Dexters site.
It states that annual inspection of the bearings is REQUIRED.
Since an inspection means you gotta disasemble it..... You might as well hand pack them at that time....Which means that the EZ lube feature is worthless. All downsides and no upsides.
Yeah you’re right! And while you have them out wash them before the fresh high heat grease goes in.
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campigloo
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11/02/20 07:32am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Incline and dips - determining clearance
I don’t know much about 5ers so this may sound stupid but here we go. Could you make something that would hold your tailgate part way open and part way closed while your crossing the dip?
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campigloo
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10/24/20 05:03pm |
Towing
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RE: Picture Posting Test Thread
https://i.imgur.com/DrsGDA2l.jpg
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campigloo
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10/24/20 10:39am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Grease gun/ grease recommendations
The void in the hub is meant to dissipate heat. Don’t fill it with grease. Best to grease and inspect them by hand.
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campigloo
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10/24/20 10:20am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: carpet dyeing
Good idea! Glad it worked so well for you.
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campigloo
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10/11/20 02:07pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Adding underbelly weather protection, is it safe?
I think you’ll be fine just going over it. If it looks questionable to you just replace it before you cover it. Even if it should somehow develop a leak, there is normally nothing under the floor that has a spark. You could also pressure test it before you do anything a check for a leak.
It should be a fun project. Enjoy!
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campigloo
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10/11/20 01:57pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Floors
The laminated floors are usually pretty good. His probably got wet. They’re used because they have some insulation value and they’re light. Unless maybe it’s a toy hauler I doubt you’ll find any camper made in the last 30 years that will have plywood flooring.
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campigloo
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09/22/20 01:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Trail Lite 7212 Underbelly access
I’m not familiar with your model but on mine and many in the industry it’s a corrugated plastic called cloroplast. (Not sure on the spelling) It’s sealed using expanding foam and held up with sheet metal screws and fender washers. Pretty easy to deal with but it’s also pretty bulky. Just remove the screws and work it loose. Hope this helps
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campigloo
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09/22/20 01:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: solar charger
If I’m reading this right you will have it basically in storage. I have my original house battery disconnected from the coach. All I use it for is the tongue jack. I use a $15 solar charger from Academy and it keeps it nicely topped off. If you’re just looking for a maintainer to supply the phantom loads on your trailer, a little plastic 50 watt or so plastic panel will probably work. The beauty of these is they’re cheap, no mounting required, no fancy controllers and will keep your battery charged.
Im holding on for the you’re an idiot posts!
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campigloo
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09/19/20 07:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Valley weight distribution hitch?
That type hitch is just fine. If you’re worried about quality, which is legit, see what the Eaz-Lift would cost. If you don’t have a whole lot of tongue weight go for the Valley.
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campigloo
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09/15/20 10:08am |
Towing
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RE: Great Smoky Mountains Bear FoundScavenging On Human Remains
When I was a kid we were camped in our little trailer in the Tetons. Down the way a family was grilling steaks. Yogi strolled up following his nose. He was just a small black, but these yahoos grabbed the streaks and WENT IN THE TENT! And just like sky guy said, one swipe and he was in. It sure didn’t take them long to get out though!
And Yogi enjoyed his steak in the tent.
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campigloo
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09/14/20 01:59pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Flying Floating Flooring
I think what he’s talking about is resilient tile. Super easy to install and looks good. Cut it with a utility knife. You don’t need expansion joints and water doesn’t phase it. You would still want to make accommodations for the slide rollers.
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campigloo
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09/14/20 01:32pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Flying Floating Flooring
If the weight of the rollers is a concern could you put a strip of flat aluminum there and paint to match the wood? It might not look TOO bad.
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campigloo
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09/13/20 04:00pm |
General RVing Issues
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