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RE: Unknow Electrical connection type.
Methinks I'd replace it with a 12V cigarette lighter power outlet.
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mbopp
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07/13/20 07:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Warning: Flojet portable waste pump
I never had my Flojet jam after storage, but it doesn't like to be run dry - it'll slow down and blow the fuse.
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mbopp
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07/06/20 08:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Flashlights
I have a Maglite AAA LED one on my keychain. We have 2 ancient AA Maglights in our hiking packs that I put LED bulbs in and run lithium batteries. My truck light is a 3-cell Maglight.
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mbopp
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06/30/20 08:15am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Is anyone towing with a Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton 3.0L Diesel?
You rarely pull at an RPM higher than 2500? You must have a really light trailer, live where there are no mountains, or just like lugging the engine to death.
You never towed with a F150 3.5 Ecoboost. 90% of the peak torque at 2000 RPM.
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mbopp
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06/29/20 08:39am |
Towing
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RE: Grey water pump into portable waste tank
My "tote" is a 30 gallon barrel ($10) strapped in my truck bed. I fill it with a Flojet macerator pump and it has a 1-1/2" gate valve and hose to empty it. I started with a Harbor Freight 12V marine pump but the macerator is faster and I can empty the black tank with it.
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mbopp
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06/29/20 08:33am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Question about solar panels
Do you plan to camp w/o hookups? If you're looking at solar it would be a good time to get 2 6-volt golf cart batteries and wire them in series.
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mbopp
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06/22/20 12:32pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Do most parks check/copy your ID? (Victims of ID theft)
OT, but I have a credit freeze with all 3 credit agencies.
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mbopp
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06/21/20 09:49am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: flojet macerator questions
I made a 10ga extension w/ a SAE connector and battery clamps. And I use a 45-degree clear adapter, it prevents the last cup of water from coming out when I disconnect the pump.
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mbopp
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06/19/20 09:41am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Using RV portable tote tanks
My "tote" is a 30 gallon barrel mounted in the truck bed. I fill it with a macerator pump and drain it through a 1-1/2" gate valve & sump pump hose. You could use a cheap HF 12V marine pump but it's slower to fill.
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mbopp
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06/19/20 09:37am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Which cell phone provider do you use in the US?
In the NY Adirondacks, Verizon has the best coverage.
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mbopp
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06/15/20 05:57am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: School me on waste totes
I took the wheels off of a 30 gallon Barker and used a Flojet to pump up to the bed.
Hate the Blue thunder.
I have a surplus 30-gallon plastic barrel mounted in the truck bed. I fill it with a macerator pump and have a 1-1/2" dump valve & hose to empty it.
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mbopp
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06/03/20 07:55am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking to buy, bunkhouse ~26ft, all advice welcome
We have a Grand Design. Anecdotal evidence says the early models were better built before GD was aquired by Winnebago and experienced explosive growth. But you'll be hard pressed to find a manufacturer with better service after the sale. There are stories about GD replacing walls on 4 year old trailers under a goodwill warranty.
The dealer makes or breaks your experience. Being told you need to leave your trailer for 2-3 months for warranty work is BS.
I don't know about your Expy. With 5 people you will probably be pushing your payload, rear axle, and maybe hitch ratings. Short of taking 2 vehicles many large families use a 1-ton passenger van.
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mbopp
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06/02/20 08:36am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tow vehicle advice
My F150 (3.5EB) was my daily driver for 7 years, including while working downtown and parking in a municipal garage. The new F250 isn't driven much since I'm now retired.
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mbopp
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06/01/20 07:52am |
Towing
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RE: % bleach to sanitize fresh water tanks
And remember - you must use real bleach, not the splashless type. Different chemical makeup.
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mbopp
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06/01/20 07:43am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: NY State Parks - interesting info
I thought NY said you could cancel reservations w/o a penalty fee. The only thing I object to is the 5:00 check-in, you now waste a day. But I'm keeping our August reservation since we cancelled our planned 6-week Western loop.
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mbopp
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05/30/20 08:07am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Forgot the battery??????
WFCO converters can be run w/o a battery. The (very) old Magnetek's needed a battery for filtering.
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mbopp
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05/30/20 07:58am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Trailer Braking Issue
Can you crawl underneath & see if there's a decal on the axle tube that lists the part number?
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mbopp
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05/23/20 08:21am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Weight distribution bars
Measure the height of the truck only, then again with the trailer hooked up but w/o the weight bars chained up. Ford says to split the difference when setting up the weight transfer.
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mbopp
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05/22/20 11:26am |
Towing
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RE: Bunkhouse trailer comparable to Jayco Eagle
Grand Design Imagine 3000QB?
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mbopp
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05/19/20 07:51am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Grand Design vs Keystone?
We bought our GD when they were the new kid on the block. GD built its reputation on outstanding service after the sale. When Winnebago bought them GD had explosive growth and introduced new models and product lines. But anecdotal stories seem to indicate the older ones were better built. You can temper that by saying there are many more GD's on the road now and people are more vocal about issues they have posting to social media. I'd buy another GD in a heartbeat and my brother is looking at a GD Solitude.
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mbopp
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04/14/20 08:02am |
Beginning RVing
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