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RE: I know I wandered off...
Yes, it is sad. Pups are not dead, only on life support. I had one for many years and both of my daughters and their families still have 'em. I liked reading through the posts, reliving our great times and even occasionally offering up some advice.
I suppose it is a sign of the times.
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05/11/22 08:24am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: best brake controller 09 f150
He has an '09 truck. I doubt it came with an integrated controller. A built in one is better, as far as looks and not taking up space under the dash, but that is based on having a good one. I purchased my second Tundra (a 2017)partly because they finally went with an integrated BC. It was a real piece, a timed controller that was almost impossible to dial in. I replaced it with my old P2 and it is great. I also found an adapter that allowed me to install the P2 in the dash where the OEM controller went.
My suggestion: Get a Prodigy and search for an adapter so it will be a plug and play situation. I had no problem doing this myself and I am a regular sort of guy when it comes to fixing things.
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05/04/22 08:29am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Putty or butyl tape?
Wow, pretty strong statements here. I like working with the putty tape better. I picked up some butyl tape by mistake once and found it difficult to work with. Went back to the trailer supply store and got good information about the benefits and advantages of both types. For my application, on both my trailer and older tent trailer, the putty was actually better.
I do like the advice to "use what was there" before. I can't remember what the guy told me but it had to do with possible staining and black streaks on fiberglass siding. Again, talk to someone in the know.
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04/13/22 08:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: A Quick Question
KKELLER14K, I too like gizmos and my level mate pro is the best thing ever. That said, I don't go out and buy a gizmo just for the idea of buying something.
We have wonderful trailers these days. Indoor bathrooms and showers. Hot water heat, stoves and refrigerators that can run when you are out in the woods. I particularly like the automatic switch over feature on the double propane tanks. This little "gizmo" comes with the trailer! Open both valves and then pay attention. After you have camped for awhile, you will know about how long a tank will last. Check the indicator and when it turns red, it is time to fill the empty tank. I do not switch the valve until I remove the tank to get it filled. You will be drawing propane from the full tank and the indicator will still show red. The red reminds me to fill it up soon.
Some say it is no problem to get out of bed during the cold dark night to go out and open the valve. Well, I would consider it a huge issue. Of course, if you never pay attention to things, this would make sense.
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03/30/22 09:56pm |
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RE: Norcold fridge..green light blinking every ten seconds or so
Bob, I think this is a standard absorption fridge that runs on 120 or gas. It "runs" on gas but needs battery power to operate the board and the spark to ignite the gas when needed. Years ago there were 12 volt fridges and I am assuming this is not what he has. Today they have electric only fridges but since this is a gas/electric fridge, he doesn't have one of those either.
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03/19/22 04:10pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Level Mate Pro Questions
I have had mine for two seasons now and haven't had any trouble connecting or using it. Mine is in my Airstream, full aluminum trouble maker.
I have the battery version and I am very serious about turning it off after each use. We pull in to the campsite, I go in and turn on the LMP, park it and then as we set up, I turn it off. My battery easily lasts through the season. I am a strong believer of the KISS principle.
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01/19/22 03:55pm |
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RE: Why consider 12v fridge for boondocking?
12V compressor fridges are fantastic, but so are absorption units. It all depends on use. So, lets be fair here and agree that they both work well for your intended purpose. When making the point of compressor superiority it usually gets quickly followed with discussions of enhanced battery banks, large solar units and the use of portable generators. Well, many of us don't have much in the way of the first two but likely we do have a generator. I have an older Airstream. A few years back Airstream went with 12V fridges. Solar options became more popular and there were lots of discussions about fancy batteries. I also "feel" that most RVers are the type that use full hookups the vast majority of time. For these reasons, a compressor fridge is indeed a better option. For me, not so much. We do a lot of camping without hookups and we manage just fine. Fridge always works and if we don't need the furnace we can go days without using the generator. Again, both units are really good. So, let us argue the benefits and please try to avoid inflammatory statements like lugging around propane tanks to run your fridge. My word. Are you lugging around propane tanks to cook your food?
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01/16/22 11:41am |
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RE: Ins and outs of DNA testing
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Fantasies,what ifs,and high adventure,was a topic of conversation around the campfire.
I started doing family tracing in the early eighties,and that nugget was the first one to come crashing down.
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This is something to think about before you get involved in DNA testing. Before I tell our story just remember that these companies are doing this to make money. They offer up "free" or "reasonable" fees to get started. Once links show up it is very normal to want to follow up. If you are doing a family tree you really do need to follow up and then you will notice extra fees to get to the next step. Don't be surprised by this.
We all have a family fantasy and many people really don't want to change this. We have found that a grandfather who was a hard working immigrant was actually a crook who did time in a penitentiary, a father that produced and unknown to us sibling and another cousin with a surprise father. Personally I found all of this to be interesting and enlightening but others considered it an affront to their beliefs and wanted to hear none of it. So beware, it can indeed open some wounds and challenge not only your belief system but also can do harm to some of your current family relationships.
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01/10/22 10:45am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Mystery Battery Draw While Parked UPDATE
Here is what I was told by my local Acura dealer mechanic. We had a new RDX that needed a battery replacement within the first two years. We parked it in our locked garage each night and usually did not lock it up. He said that when just sitting there, many sensors are still functioning like the proximity sensors. He told us to lock it each night, thus turning some of the sensors off, thus protecting the battery. I really don't know if this is true or not but we always lock the car and the truck each time we leave.
People typically drive their vehicles EVERY day, so charging occurs regularly. When you park one that isn't driven much, this really can become an issue. I hardly drive my truck, it sits for long periods of time.
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01/10/22 10:29am |
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RE: Electric Chevy Silverado Debut
I'll let all the guinea pigs figure this EV thing out, until then I'll be buying and using ICE vehicles, no questions about what to expect with them...heck, I might not even live long enough to even have a chance at using an EV.
I agree with this. I also appreciate the clear statement that is a simple truth and not overflowing with negativism. I am excited for the future of EVs and it is indeed interesting to see the truck market getting involved. They have a long way to go, especially if you want to pull a trailer like all of us do. Right now, in all honesty, many half tons are used for going to the dump, picking up a small load of building materials so you can build that dog house you needed to build a long time ago. They seldom go off road, they have 4 doors and plush interiors. This crowd will be the first to use the new technology. There will come a day when they improve the range and then they will really take over. So, until that day, let us not rip the new technology, it is good for a start. I think my grandkids will all be driving them.
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01/07/22 03:32pm |
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RE: Truck of the Year
OK, here is another one...First though I am a guy who believes that electric vehicles are the thing of the future. Problem is, that future is still a long ways off, especially for anything long distance. If I were commuting to work every day in a big city I would probably own one.
Right now it all comes down to marketing. The more people willing to buy an EV, the more sales which make more cars and so on. In our local paper this morning they had a story about EVs, and mentioned Ford's "Frunk" F-150 that is coming soon. Yes, Frunk, as the battery will be in the frame, the motors located at the 4 wheels which leaves plenty of space under the hood for a "frunk". They said that they have 200,000 pre-orders and will not take any more at this time. WOW, what interest, what a great truck this should be! Then, I read that you could pre-order one with a $100 refundable deposit. Talk about marketing.
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12/15/21 07:56am |
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RE: Truck of the Year
Whoops
Here it is
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12/14/21 08:37am |
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Truck of the Year
If you haven't heard...
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12/14/21 08:36am |
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RE: Sailun Recall
From everything I have read or heard, Sailun makes good, really good tires. Over the years there seems to be a continuing war over "China Bombs". I have always believed that it is the company who stands behind the tire that is more important than where it is made. Here is a case in point.
Place of Manufacture
So, am I missing something? After reading through more of this link I saw where most major manufactures produce tires in China. Michelin is one.
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12/13/21 11:42am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New GMC 2500 Wont Engage Trailer Brakes
Paroled, I have been where you are and I feel for you. Since the GMC crowd say their controlers are very good, I would fight with the company for a solution. You can even ask for a new truck if it gets to that point.
That said, I had a P2 controller on my first Tundra and it was great. I moved up(?) to a 2017 Tundra with a built in controller and it was terrible. It was a timed controller and after meeting with Toyota, writing letters and making phone calls they told me it had been tested and that it was performing to standards which was all true. I still had my controller, found an in dash bracket and You Tube video and installed it myself. It is still working and working well.
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12/12/21 08:31am |
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RE: Can't imagine a world without internal combustion engines
Deep breath, ICEs will not disappear anytime soon. We might see (notice) a change in proportion but they will be here for as long as I live, along with my children and I will even say my grandchildren. Things will be different, and probably much better by then.
I am still reeling from the loss of my lawn dart game! And then, they took all the lead out of gasoline. Well, we all know what kind of mess that caused. No, no changes for me....Things were better a long time ago. There was a movement for a KETO diet. It was a diet that the cavemen ate and was supposed to be far better for you. Of course the life expectancy of a cave man wasn't so high, but that didn't slow them down.....
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12/11/21 12:44pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Best generator
Here is one of those areas where I do believe, you will get what you pay for. Granted, there are lots of options out there and some are more affordable than others. Does that make them a "better deal"? I purchased my Honda 2000i just about 16 years ago. I always have used premium fuel mixed with a stabilizer. I always drain it each fall and run it dry. In the spring it does take a few pulls to get it all going but after that, only a pull or two each time.
My cousin saved something like $500 when purchasing a different brand on sale at COSTCO. His lasted about a year and a half. Couldn't get it serviced and no one had parts. He went out and got a Honda and is still using it. So....in the long run....how much money did he save? I am also in favor of getting the quietest generator you can find. Decibel ratings are confusing. These are measurements of SOUND created by the energy produced by sound waves. There is a huge difference between 80 and 90 decibels. It is a logarithmic scale. Research this a bit before you make your decision.
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11/06/21 01:56pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: How could this be?
I agree with the need to calculate your mileage over a long period of time. I also agree with the winter formula for gas, and I don't have a clue about diesel. I don't have a clue, not because I am a west coaster, I have no idea because I have never driven diesel pickups.
All that said, I do believe that aerodynamics plays a huge part in mileage. I towed a white box 21 ft trailer and got about 11-12 mpg. I traded for a 25 ft. Airstream that weighted 2000 pounds more and got the same mileage. Airstreams are one of the best when it comes to airflow around and behind their trailers.
The interesting observation came when, after owning this trailer for a few years, I added the bike rack to the back. Now, after a few more years with this setup, I am getting between 10 and 11 mpg. It doesn't matter if bikes are attached or not, the rack itself has impacted the turbulence at the back of the trailer.
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11/02/21 11:43am |
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RE: Puzzled by Refrigerator Problem
rfloyd99, You have gotten a lot of excellent, and accurate, advice. Opening the valve on your tank can cause many issues.
My take on all of this is, you never had a problem. When you run the fridge on propane it takes some time to cool down. I found that it actually takes longer when on electricity. I listen carefully for the click and can hear the flame ignite. It NEVER roars, and if it did I would turn it off quickly. Something is wrong if you hear this.
Pay attention to the back side, where the access panel is. Keep it as clean as you can. Vacuum out, or blow out the dust and cobwebs if there are any. It doesn't take much to block the flow to the burner.
As long as you see the flame, you are good to go.
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10/23/21 09:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Add Awning To Slide?
Not 100% sure about your Jayco, but from what I understand it needs to be done during the build..
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I don't think so. Take a look online and you should be able to see many options. A friend of mind just did this and said it was pretty easy. I was looking into one just before I sold my trailer back in 2009.
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10/23/21 09:01am |
Travel Trailers
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