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RE: Water tank filling mod
My RV has a gravity fill port but when I stick a hose it it to fill it constantly burps and spews water back from around the hose. This mod eliminates all of that.
Sounds like a blockage in air relief/overflow line...I had similar issue and resolved once the blockage was removed.
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bigorange
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10/04/20 11:16pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Moving on up... to the mountains!
Awesome...congrats again and good luck with the move! You’ll have to change your nickname to MountainCaptain LoL
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bigorange
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09/26/20 03:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Adding USB and 12v outets to my 2 RVs
I cheated and used this to add usb charging ports to my rig.
Do those usb outlets work on 12v power or require AC power?
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bigorange
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09/20/20 11:23pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Anyone towing 5er with 6.7 ctd Ram 2500 short bed ???
I have a 2011 short bed Ram 6.7 and tow a 5th wheel with it. I can’t really speak to the pin weight question since my trailer is significantly lighter, but I’m very pleased with how the Ram tows. I have a B/W turnover ball with their Companion Slider hitch.
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bigorange
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09/14/20 11:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: No water pressure when connected to city water.
Agree with what other have said...assuming you bought it new, I’m betting on a debris clog somewhere between the inlet and the supply tee. Is there an in-line filter or strainer that might be clogged? Our trailer had several lines and one faucet that were slow flowing due to debris from manufacturing.
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bigorange
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09/13/20 05:34pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Moving on up... to the mountains!
Awesome...Payson is a great town. Enjoy!
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bigorange
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08/29/20 10:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Back to RVing
That’s awesome if you got a great deal on a new RV. I’ve been reading about the supply/demand and didn’t know if there were any deals to be had on new rigs. Welcome back to the RV world!
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bigorange
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08/28/20 07:53am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How often and how to clean black tank
If you can dump at home, just give it a good flush after you dump since nobody is waiting in line. We have a dump station at storage so there’s rarely anyone waiting...I dump the black then close the valve and turn on the hose to the flush for a minute or two...then dump again. Repeat as necessary based on what’s coming out the hose. Use the flush again to add a little water back into the tank for storage.
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bigorange
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08/28/20 07:49am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Travelling with Bathroom Fan Running
I don’t think I’ve ever closed our bathroom vent...I don’t think running the fan is necessary with the wind/draft of driving, but I’ve often wondered how much air really moves if another vent isn’t also open. “Less stuffy” is a good way to describe it. Doesn’t Seem to make any difference in temp towing here in the desert heat.
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bigorange
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08/28/20 07:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New rig for boondocking?
I agree with other’s comments, especially with regard to overall height and bed clearance. We like the increased space in our 30’ 5th wheel, but not as maneuverable as a shorter travel trailer in tight older campgrounds. I don’t think we’d go back to a travel trailer, but just something to consider. That said, from an overall length standpoint a 30’ 5th wheel is more like a 25’ travel trailer, but the full 30’ of usable space inside. Height has probably been our biggest barrier in boondocking...hasn’t stopped us, but have to be a little more careful.
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bigorange
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08/28/20 07:31am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Are all new RVs built this bad or is it just mine?
I figured out your problem when I got 7 words into your post.
bumpy
Same...I have a much longer list of issues from my brand new Forest River...luckily most of them were fixed under warranty.
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bigorange
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08/23/20 10:42pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What ONE feature do you really like/want in your next RV ?
Bigger tanks.
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bigorange
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08/12/20 11:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tailgate Bike Pad - any experience?
Just install a 2X6 in the front of the bed of the truck, attach a couple of skewer mounts to the 2x.That works great for road bikes, but you do have to store the wheels somewhere. But mountain bike tires are getting bigger, and removing the wheel isn't as straight forward as on a road bike. Something that allows you to carry without the hassle of front wheel removal is a real advantage.
Agree with this...I don’t use a pad since I’m not really worried about further damage to the truck beyond the desert pinstriping and also not worried about my low-end bike. Removing larger mtn bike wheels and tires has become a hassle. I have friends who use Dakine pads and are happy. I also have a PVC bike rack that I built to use in the garage...if the whole family is going I can put that in the bed of the truck to hold all 4 bikes nicely.
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bigorange
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07/21/20 09:37am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pet Peeves long road trip
Merging is a serious problem with the majority of drivers. They simply do not understand they need to be at the highways minimum speed by the time they merge. They also do not understand the car that is already on the freeway has the right of way under all circumstances and they need to avoid it.
The last time I remember getting pulled over I was in the right lane and didn’t yield to the merging vehicle. I asked the cop if I was in the wrong...answer was that we both were and I was easier to pull over...whatever. LoL
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bigorange
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07/17/20 12:06am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Battery Selector switches, best for tidy surface mount
I have had good luck with the BLUE SEA Rotary Battery Switches. These are sealed to prevent internal arcing... Like the idea of the using good same length cables with ring terminals connection
Blue Sea switches and cables purchased from AMAZON...
Roy Ken
Agree. Very pleased with Blue Sea and they surface mount nicely.
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bigorange
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07/16/20 11:36am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Frig in Outdoor Kitchen
Agree. Those that I’ve seen were AC power only.
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bigorange
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07/01/20 05:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Don't Panic
There was mention of the rabbit disease on a podcast I heard recently. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease if it’s the same thing...not a new disease, but sounded like more cases in the US than previous years.
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bigorange
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07/01/20 02:14pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Flashlights
Nothing fancy, but we like this one. Nice size and bright, USB rechargeable.
Anker Bolder on Amazon
I use headlamps most of the time, but this one is handy when a headlamp isn’t ideal.
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bigorange
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07/01/20 01:04pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Storage space vs phoney fireplace.
Go for it. My neighbor who is very handy with woodworking made me a cabinet door to match my existing...added a door under the back side of our kitchen sink where the optional outdoor kitchen would have been. Pretty big unused space under there. Sorry no pic...when I tried to upload from my phone it was sideways. LoL
We do like our fireplace too and surprising how much heat it puts out. Tiny space behind ours and that’s where the water pump lives so not a good storage option.
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bigorange
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06/26/20 11:30pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Portable grill/stove
Depends on your definition of small...I use a 2-burner camp chef stove with the grill box. Not small, but I’m able to store it inside our trailer so it might meet your needs. There are also some nice portable grill/stoves by Coleman, Cuisinart, and other companies.
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bigorange
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06/25/20 06:43pm |
Truck Campers
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