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RE: Budget temp sensors (data storing)
X2 on the Accurite. Been using it for several years works flawlessly.
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markchengr
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05/06/21 12:11pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: tool for dicor removal
Lately, I've been using white Gorilla tape. It only lasts one year but it's sooo easy. Just peel off the old tape, wipe with the solvent of your choice and reapply.
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markchengr
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03/26/21 09:12am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Moisture under the bed floor
When I drilled a hole through my 2008 NL roof, I was disappointed to find just how thin the layer of fiberglass is. It is truly just a very thin shell with styrofoam glued to it. The styrofoam probably has more stuctural strength than the egg shell thickness of fiberglass.
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markchengr
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03/25/21 06:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Water Filter Cartridge Replacement
A micron is one millionth of a meter. The micron rating of a filter is the maximum size diameter particle which can can pass through it. So, a 5 micron filter allows particles 10 times as large to pass as does a .5 micron filter.
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markchengr
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03/12/21 09:15am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How often do your remove the camper from the truck?
I have traveled across the U.S. in our camper a number of times. Sometimes an oil change is due while on the road. I never seem to be able to find a place with enough height clearance when in a new area. This means I have to take the camper off, usually in a parking lot. It's not a huge deal just have to allow some extra time for the process. I back under the camper very slowly and stop and get out several times to check my alignment before proceeding. Just be patient, you can do it.
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markchengr
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03/04/21 08:34am |
Truck Campers
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RE: New Cooper tires behavior
Weigh your axles loaded and unloaded then go to the tire manufacturers website checking the column for your tire width. Most of them have an inflation guide for different loads. These can vary quite a bit among different tire brands. There is no one-fits-all pressure among different 19.5's. I run my rears at 50psi empty and 110psi loaded.
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markchengr
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03/03/21 10:17am |
Truck Campers
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RE: New Cooper tires behavior
Both times with new 19.5's, they felt kind of drifty for nearly the first 1,000 miles and then it went away as they wore in. They're real stable now. I've had Hankooks and now Toyos. They drive pretty much the same. Mine were all aggresive tread. I'm on my second set now with a total of 205,000 miles.
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markchengr
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03/01/21 10:47am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Gas Credit Cards
For us, the credit card is all about convienence. I rarely ever use cash for anything. Can't remember the last time I used an ATM. All of our regular bills are auto-paid with the credit card plus you get a nice detailed statement of all your spending each month. However, if you can't pay off the card every month then you should NOT use a credit card.
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markchengr
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02/21/21 10:52am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Occupied RV Fire
It was most likely NOT an electric heater.
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markchengr
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02/20/21 12:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: It’s been a good run
I have very limited clearance at the top of my 2 battery compartments so I switched to two 6 volt AGM's not only due to no maintenance but also because they are any-position batteries so I can have the terminals facing outwards for much easier hookup.
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markchengr
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02/10/21 02:59pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 5th Wheel Broken Stud Theory
When I did maintenance on large marine engines for a living we were required to have all of our torque wrenches sent out and recalibrated once a year. They do get out of spec with regular use.
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markchengr
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02/07/21 09:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Flat
I made an axle tube cradle for my bottle jack. But then, I'm a pretty good welder.
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markchengr
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02/02/21 08:20am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Roadside Breakdown
When we had a breakdown the tow truck driver lifted the front end of the truck and disconnected the drive shaft. Any tow truck driver should know how to do this. They do it every day. We were able to stay in the camper overnight while repairs were made.
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markchengr
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02/02/21 08:05am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Is 70 to old to travel with a RV
I'll be 80 this year. Just drove the RV (a truck camper) 4,100 miles from Seattle to Fort Myers Florida with lots of camping along the way. I'll be driving it back in April. No worries.
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markchengr
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01/09/21 12:16pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: It’s been a good run
It is OK to put AGM batteries inside an RV. Many people do it.
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markchengr
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01/04/21 08:16am |
Truck Campers
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RE: No hot water during a freeze
Probably puts clothes pins on his gasoline line.
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markchengr
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12/26/20 07:39am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Small PSW Inverter
There is another version of the same inverter near the bottom of that Amazon page. It allows for threaded stud connections. Suggest you get this one and use no. 8 wire to connect direct to the battery. This will give you full output current ability.
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markchengr
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12/12/20 10:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What did you do to your Camper Today?
Put the truck and camper in storage after driving to SW Florida for the winter from our home in Seattle, a 4,000 mile trip.
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markchengr
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12/12/20 09:46am |
Truck Campers
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RE: New F350 Tremor with a SB Camper
Bad idea to use a truck with a lift kit to carry a camper. Raises the center of gravity making it more tippy, increases sway and it hits 2 more inches of low hanging branches. Been there done that, you won't be happy.
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markchengr
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12/07/20 08:15am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Northern Lite RAVE Customer Service
We had a similar experience shortly after we got our 2008 SE. I forgot to close the dinette window before we drove down the highway and didn't notice until it was long gone. We were far from home but plexiglas and gorilla tape worked to get us home. Keith sent our replacement in a timely manner but it was VERY expensive and we had to pay import duty on top of that. Sorry you had to wait so long.
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markchengr
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12/07/20 08:02am |
Truck Campers
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