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RE: Jayco 23B?
I had a similar Jayco 2011 X20E hybrid. No issues with leaks or roof issues. That said..
I always checked the roof seams and bunk end seals, I would check/spot caulk 2 or 3 times per year. The bunk ends do seem to flex from usage and sometimes are a source for delamination. Just my experience
Good Luck
Mike
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mdcamping
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05/02/23 01:45pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Help making a decision on truck purchase.
I am thinking of buying a new truck to pull our winnebago micro Minnie 5th wheel. We currently have a 2006 gmc 2500 . I’d like to go with a smaller truck for gas mileage and was thinking of a Toyota Tundra or GMC 1500 4x4. While the trailer is fairly light and we’ve been told a 1500 can pull this trailer, I’d like to hear other opinions. Is there anyone who has any experience towing smaller 5th wheels with these trucks? . Gross Vehicle Weight is 7000 on the trailer.
If you do ever come back to this thread, this is one option if you order a 4X4 F-150 with both the trailer tow PKG & heavy duty payload PKG should give you a payload around 2500#. I have no issues pulling my Jayco 24 RBS. (GTW is 7500# and scaled at 7000#)
Mike
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mdcamping
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05/02/23 05:39am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Washing the exterior of our TT
I use the 303 RV Wash & Seal for my present aluminum sided trailer. Works very well
Mike
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mdcamping
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04/30/23 01:58pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show - 2/17-2/20
late reply.. yeah we made it this year, not much has changed. Always good to just get out for a cold february weekend.
Mike
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mdcamping
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04/27/23 07:35am |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Heater Specs on 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC
I am getting quite interested in a 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC that is available at a dealer. Since I will be using it in some late fall colder temps, I want to understand the heater capabilities. I can't find any BTU or other specs for this unit, other than "heater, automatic". What does it have? Thanks!
With my past not very well insulated hybrid trailer we had some cold nights close to freezing. Not sure what type of camping you plan on doing but if your plugged into shore power just bring a small space heater to off set the propane heat. Noticed the propane had a lot less cycles.
Mike
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mdcamping
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02/12/23 09:02am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 1st night camping in our yard, 2023.01.24
Thanks to all, and for the input.
Didn't think about killing the grass, a very good point! Don't want to be THAT guy. We should have already gotten doormats. They are on the list now. Been web surfing for what I need to know and saw that a lot of them had large carpets, but didn't notice the environment they were in.
TTYL
The large carpets are light, dry out fast when wet and fold up easy for storage. As mentioned, I agree about the carpets and grass but I think they do come in handy when on sand, packed dirt or crushed stone. (crushed stone is tough on bare feet)
Mike
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mdcamping
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01/27/23 07:42am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 1" to 3/8" thread adapter?
How about https://www.mcmaster.com
Mike
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mdcamping
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01/26/23 05:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: PEI
Cavendish Campground on opposite side of PEI I had noticed had some large sites. Campground located in a touristy area but park it's self is not. Lots of scenic biking, walking trails.
Mike
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mdcamping
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01/10/23 07:30am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Pet Peeves in RV Parks
^^
I agree, similar for us a few years ago a camping neighbor had a porch light on which was more like a flood light that burned through our canvas ends on our hybrid TT. I politely ask him to turn off the light, he was fine with the request.. problem easily solved. Respectful communication goes a long way
We also try to find the better maintained RV parks/campgrounds that enforce their own rules/security, this helps reduce the risk of running into a negative experience.
Mike
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mdcamping
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01/03/23 10:13am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: its about time
I noticed Algonquin Provincial Park was reduced to a 7 day minimum
Years ago I tried booking that place right at 9am when the window opened, tried for 3 days straight, could not reserve any available site . It seemed the locals have quicker keypad fingers than me...
Later in the week I noticed a cancellation had showed up which I grabbed quickly. Beautiful park, NOT easy to book..
Mike
Yes it is a beautiful park, at nearly 3,000 square miles its tha largest vehicle accessible park in Ontario, hopefully if you decide to visit it again you'll be able to get a site just a tiny bit easier, 7 am (park time) is the date change time, so have all your info entered by 6:58, and booking from a tuesday or wednesday in a busy park usually gets you the best odds as most people start vacations on fridays or saturdays.
If you coming from a distance try one of the lesser known parks way up north,( whats an extra few hours on the road if your already driving 10 or more), they are just as beautiful but don't get as many of the weekend warriors from southern ontario, like myself a lot of folks won't do a 5 hour or more drive for a 2 or 3 day stay, and a lot of bookings occur on weekends for 2 to 3 days/nights.
actually I think it was 7am, this was some years ago and I am getting forgetful. I had 3 reserve windowns open with all the info entered. When the "reservation system time" showed the correct time I clicked reserve on all 3 windows and still I lost the reservations, repeated the same the next 2 mornings, same result. I think this was also the week day.
I Hope to be exploring the area again in the years to come :C
Mike
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mdcamping
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01/01/23 07:57am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: its about time
I noticed Algonquin Provincial Park was reduced to a 7 day minimum
Years ago I tried booking that place right at 9am when the window opened, tried for 3 days straight, could not reserve any available site . It seemed the locals have quicker keypad fingers than me...
Later in the week I noticed a cancellation had showed up which I grabbed quickly. Beautiful park, NOT easy to book..
Mike
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mdcamping
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12/30/22 07:03am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Issues Posting to the Forums?
Windows 10, Google Chrome
No troubles so far
Mike
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mdcamping
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12/20/22 06:48am |
Forum Posting Help and Support
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RE: Norcold fridge - clogged drain tube?
Put a cup to catch any water on the out side drain, then let it defrost completly on the inside. If you find no water in the cup then you probably have food/dust plugged in the drain hose. If you can find some compressed air to blow out the drain from the outside, this will usually work
Good luck
Mike
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mdcamping
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12/14/22 06:21am |
Tech Issues
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RE: RV park "STANDARDS"
I have never had an issue with a KOA.
lately noticed lots of turnover on who ownes/runs parks. All boils down to finding a clean park with level sites, good utilities and enforced policies. Do your research :C
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/29/22 07:51am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: How much of rise on front of truck acceptable when hitched?
Equalizer WD hitches list on their setup instructions for a 50% to 100% return. But they also recommend following the TV ratings
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/28/22 06:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Where to for Thanksgiving?
Tailer winterized and covered. Thanksgiving I will be watching some football. Going to change things up and do a ham and over the weekend I'll cook the turkey and do a turkey soup.
Safe travels everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/22/22 07:04am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Easy way to raise trailer's nose while hitched in campground
^^^
yup most RV's are anchored down to their sites where it would take time to move out in an emergency like you described. You did the right thing looking out for your camping neighbors. :C
If I'm not disconnecting the truck from trailer, I will crank the tongue jack a few inches if I find the trailer way-unlevel. Most times I drop the trailer jacks also as I find the trailer bounce annoying.
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/16/22 01:20pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Beware *** Poor Build Quality 2021 Heartland North Trail
Thank you for letting me join the forums!
Has anyone had serious build quality issues with their Heartland Travel Trailers?
I have had everything from water leaks to the AC going bad to improperly tightened hoses and sink drains, to the fresh water tank falling out of the bottom of the RV?
Just looking to see if anyone had or has the same issue.
Suggesting to avoid this manufacturer
Sorry to hear about your troubles, with you owning a 21 model I hope your were able to get some coverage under a warranty?. yeah the fresh water tank sounds scary.
The quality of RV's has always been questionable, even worse with covid
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/14/22 02:54pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Not bad for 11 years and 240,000 miles.
https://i.postimg.cc/bwQm6ZXd/IMG-1108.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/6pNk5Jt2/IMG-1111.jpg
Still running the factory brakes.
New fuel pump at 180,000.
Miscellaneous items and regular maintenance.
Doesn't use a drop of oil between oil changes
and that's carrying the 4000 lb camper fulltime.
It sure has been and still is a great truck.
I think it's just broken in, truck looks like it's in great shape.. congrats!
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/09/22 07:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Grease Lippert electric tongue jack?
The one I have/had the gearbox can be taken apart and greese can be added. The junk motor was a non-serviceable sealed unit. I ended getting the whole unit replaced under a warranty. Noticed they were fairly priced on amazon.
Mike
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mdcamping
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11/09/22 05:57am |
Travel Trailers
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