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RE: DYI Electric brakes
With only 15K on them your brakes should still be in very good condition. If you have standard wheel bearings then it's time to clean and repack them.
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corvettekent
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01/18/21 04:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Turning Radius w/Ladder
Why would you trust someone on the internet that no idea how far out your ladder is if it will hit the Jeep? Go to the parking lot and try it, then you will know for sure.
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corvettekent
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01/15/21 08:30pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Options for new 5er - help choosing
If you are planning to add solar panels to your roof the low AC may help with no shadows on the panels.
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corvettekent
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01/10/21 06:15pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: help furnace again
I had the same problem and did not figure it out until the wife complained about the low flame on the stove, then I replaced the propane regulator to fix the stove. I then tried the furnace again and it works great.
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corvettekent
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12/15/20 06:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Advice on towing a 5th wheel
The overall length of a truck and 5th wheel would be 3-4 feet shorter than a truck and trailer.
The truck and 5th wheel can turn a much tighter turn then a truck and trailer.
There has only been a few times that I have had issues at a fuel station and it has to do with the height of the 5th wheel. I was still able to get fuel but I had to back out of the fuel dock.
If you go with a 5th wheel I would recommend getting a truck with a 8 foot box.
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corvettekent
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11/18/20 02:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Garmin GPS
I have the Garmin 770RV. It has some nice features but I don't trust it to take me on the best route so I also use my I phone with Waze.
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corvettekent
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11/16/20 04:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Canadians still crossing into the USA
I think it's sad that the border has been closed. I Like seeing the Canadians in Arizona and hope to see a few this winter.
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corvettekent
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11/14/20 04:35pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: 12 volt blanket?
We use a 120 volt mattress pad and a PSW inverter. Works great for us but we have four 6 volt batteries.
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corvettekent
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11/13/20 05:42pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Brake question
Take a closer look. On a lot of trailers the brake wires will run inside the axle tube from one side to the other side.
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corvettekent
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11/13/20 08:02am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: House batteries didn't charge while driving
It could be any of the those or it could be as simple as a blown fuse in your charge line. It could take four hours to recharge your house batteries and your drive today was not that long. Do you have a volt meter to check your house batteries?
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corvettekent
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11/09/20 07:48pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Pure sine wave inverter suggestions?
I have been using this Samlex inverter for five years and it has worked great. I know that you asked for a 1000 watt but you can get a 2000 watt for just a little bit more.
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corvettekent
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11/09/20 09:26am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Do we have to winterize if we use our RV during the winter?
No, not if you can get it above freezing in the daytime. I put an electric heater in my 5th wheel that will keep the inside just above freezing temperature.
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corvettekent
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11/08/20 10:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5th wheel hitch removal
I would leave the B&W turnover ball installed in the truck. The Companion could be reused and if it does not fit your new truck you could sell it.
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corvettekent
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11/03/20 06:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Advice on inverter size
I think you will be fine with a 400 watt inverter but if you go bigger find a place inside but close to the batteries to place it.
We run a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter to watch TV and power the laptop, but we also use it to power the microwave once in a awhile and the wife uses her hair drier in the morning.
BTW it's not hard to mount four batteries end to end on the trailer tongue.
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corvettekent
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10/17/20 03:34pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 6 volt batteries, discharge limits
Most people will tell you 50% discharge, but my first pair of 6 volt batteries I discharged until the lights got dim because I did not know any better and I still got 7 years out of them. 50% is a very safe number but don't freak out if you drop below that.
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corvettekent
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10/15/20 05:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: no Can/US border opening for a long time
We will miss our Canadian friends in Arizona this winter.
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corvettekent
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10/15/20 05:31pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Handling freezing temperatures
We have been down as low as 23 degrees with no frozen pipes but we were not hooked up to power or water.
If you are planning to be in a RV park with hook ups you will need to disconnect your water hose.
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corvettekent
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10/14/20 07:59am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Interstate 12volt golf cart battery
Use Google to find your local Interstate battery dealer. I bought four Interstate industrial golf cart 6 volt batteries that are 235 AH each. So that's 470 AH at 12 volts.
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corvettekent
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10/10/20 11:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery storage with solar
Continue doing want you are doing now. I have been doing the same as you for the last seven years expect my batteries get down to 85% charged in the morning before the sun comes out.
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corvettekent
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10/10/20 11:02am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: cleaning the outside of the 5'er
We removed our decals last year and after a few hours of trying to remove to oxidation myself I gave up and called a local RV shop in Washington, their quote was over $4,000. To me that is a we don't want your business quote. Last winter in Arizona I had it power buffed and waxed for $320 so now the oxidation is gone but you can still see where the decals were removed.
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corvettekent
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10/10/20 10:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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