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RE: Water tanks
Some caution is advised.
I've been told the drain plug melts as a last ditch safety feature.
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RickLight
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04/16/21 08:27pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Holding tanks
So they are not all plumbed together? I too have three tanks in similar configuration as yours (1 grey rear of trailer, 1 grey, 1 black near front) but they are all plumbed to a single dump connection in the center of the trailer.
You got luck, or smart. What rig?
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RickLight
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04/16/21 08:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Holding tanks
We have a rear kitchen so it has it's own grey tank with the other up front for the shower/bathroom sink. So 3 tanks to dump when it comes time and I have to pull forward about 15' to get to the third.
This and 3 short hoses does it 90% of the time for me.
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/d507abae-6a13-4af1-b09b-e110a96d7575_1.246ecf512c9c0fa29b48f368d871c97a.jpeg
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RickLight
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04/16/21 01:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Holding tanks
I think it's not so much different levels as the distance between drains.
The general rule is 1/4" drop per 12" run. If the drains are too far apart then they can't connect to the same outlet. Mine are about 20' apart, so 5" drop!
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RickLight
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04/10/21 09:30pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: LION ut1300 Lithium
I've had 3 of those for a year.
Very happy except that we haven't gotten out yet this year. We aren't big power users but love to dig back into the forest. So far a week is easy.
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RickLight
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04/04/21 09:02pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Installing a dimmer switch
Have you tested the voltage of each wire against a known ground?
Is there already some additional switch for the light?
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RickLight
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03/25/21 04:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Rear Kitchen - good idea or bad idea?
We too were warned of fridges in the rear, breaking eggs. 2 years no issues.
We have been down some baaaad roads. Smooth driving with hidden dips, breaks and worse. Last summer after 100 miles of that, a jar of spaghetti sauce leaped out of the upper cupboard and hit the sink edge. Looked like an axe murder scene.
Turns out the cheap bin on the shelf had broken releasing enough weight to open the cupboard. Took a while to clean up and get the smell out,
Our canned food now lives in drawer.
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RickLight
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03/23/21 03:27pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Making a Pie Pan Dutch Oven
We have "Cooking on a Stick" a small book of kids campfire cooking. Half of it is right out of boy scouting. More than hotdogs, less than Dutch ovens.
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RickLight
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03/23/21 03:13pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: What are your campfire cooking essentials?
My boy scout days taught me only a knife is really necessary!
What we use most is a fish or burger holder, we've had several. 2 grates that hold flattish food pieces. Then with the heavy leather mitt, you just hold it over whatever is hot. Good wood smoke flavor, infinitely adjustable cooking. Easy cleanup by burning off anything stuck on.
I haven't tried using it for s'mores, cause we carry way too much other stuff!
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RickLight
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03/23/21 02:56pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Installing a dimmer switch
The problem is that I don't know how to hook it up.
The three wires on the existing switch go to the three wires on the new switch.
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RickLight
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03/21/21 06:57pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Installing a dimmer switch
Most 12V dimmers that look like that one are fine for most modern LEDs. I've put a lot of dimmers in my rig!
I agree that it's probably best to disconnect the switch in the panel. I did that because I hated opening the cover just to turn on a light. Remove the switch leads one at a time to see what they do. As I recall, mine are just as you suggest. But testing is smart.
The dimmer needs the neg/ground to properly dim LEDs, where a switch doesn't. If you want to just run the switch lines to the new switch you should be OK.
Hook the wires up as directed by purpose NOT by color. There are several color patterns in use in automotive/RV products, including ones where black and white are reversed! Generally if you get it wrong things just won't work, rather than lighting on fire. Worst case you blow a fuse.
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RickLight
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03/21/21 05:35pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Montana "hi-line"
Some good ideas here.
Thanks and keep them coming!!
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RickLight
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03/13/21 06:56pm |
Roads and Routes
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Montana "hi-line"
Anyone have tips for north or east Montana? Cool places, great sights, places to skip??
We are looking at going from Spokane, WA to Bozeman, MT via the Dakotas! We have 8 weeks (April-June) and haven't been to TR National Park. Naturally a swing through Badlands, Black Hills, Devils Tower are in order. But it's early enough that high mountain snow will keep us out of Glacier and Yellowstone.
Fort Peck lake has a bunch of campgrounds, but I don't know anything about the area and what's good. Are they all for fishing/boating?
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RickLight
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03/12/21 10:02pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Cleaning Fresh water tank and water heater
If it's been awhile then definitely drain the water heater. Replace the anode rod if your model uses one.
And flush! Maybe even descale it.
https://youtu.be/TL7AtXJYNcc
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RickLight
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03/11/21 03:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Used “Canadian” trucks
Looser emissions standards in CA, I believe.
Mine is great.
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RickLight
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03/11/21 03:28pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RV Campground recommendations for OR coast
We may see you there!
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RickLight
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03/11/21 03:20pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Bluetooth Adjustable Converter?
NO
I went lithium partially to avoid such complications. When a system is well designed you don't need to tweak it or even monitor it!
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RickLight
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03/11/21 03:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Northeast Oregon
We were there last fall.
+1 Oregon Trail museum, and was open during pandemic!
+2 Travel Oregon website, it's all there!
Bookmark tripcheck.com the OR DOT website.
Gas is infrequent, plan ahead.
Smith Rocks are cool, with paved trails. Watch the rock climbers and cliff birds from a safe place.
Pendleton is nice if things are open. The casino RV park is good. Their cultural center is supposed to be good but was closed last summer.
John Day NM visitor centers are closed.
I'm sensing a theme...
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RickLight
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03/02/21 02:37pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: LifePo4 Charge Performance
Mentioning your charger. I do hope it's lithium compatible, so you can charge to full. That's the real reason I got a new one!
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RickLight
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02/06/21 08:17am |
Tech Issues
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RE: LifePo4 Charge Performance
LiFePo can be discharged to 0%, as defined by it's own BMS!
Reliable manufacturers rate their products in real world terms. Whatever point the BMS shuts off power is likely 10-20% of capacity. The important part is getting the amp hours you pay for.
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RickLight
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02/05/21 10:15pm |
Tech Issues
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