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Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-20-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,117
Posted By steamboatscott
Generator owners

To those running your generator all day to “recharge the batteries,” do you ever wonder why other nearby RVs don’t need to do this?

Pro tip: if you don’t dip your deep cycle batteries below 50%,...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 07-14-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,997
Posted By steamboatscott
I'll throw a solution idea out there: the USFS,...

I'll throw a solution idea out there: the USFS, state parks, etc need to increase the responsibilities of a camp host, even if that means paying them and increasing fees. If a camp host was more...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-10-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,189
Posted By steamboatscott
Lippert power stabilizier jacks vs basic scissors + JT Strong Arm

Any opinions/experience on which is a more solid solution for taking the RV movement out of wiggly kids moving around in the camper when I'm trying to sleep: the Lippert Power Stabilizer Jack System...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 07-07-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,997
Posted By steamboatscott
Anyone else about to call it quits?

I’ve been camping regularly since I was 12 in Boy Scouts (eventually became an Eagle). About 10 years ago I got a popup and then a hard sided trailer to make it easier for taking the kids. We camped...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-21-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By steamboatscott
Fridge performance at higher altitude

I’ve read a lot of the threads about fridges not working at higher elevation. This makes sense to me, generally. I’ve also read the Dometic manual recommending electric operation above 5,500 feet....
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-04-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By steamboatscott
It's definitely excess pressure. Doesn't happen...

It's definitely excess pressure. Doesn't happen if I go flip the pressure relief valve a bit. Like I said, I like to overengineer and know that a switch has totally disabled something. For example,...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-04-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By steamboatscott
I'm probably going to install the 3-valve setup...

I'm probably going to install the 3-valve setup in my RV as well. It worked flawlessly in my last trailer and ensured that I NEVER had water coming from my hot water tank if I didn't want to whereas...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-02-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By steamboatscott
How often drain water heater?

We use the RV about every 3-4 weeks for 3-7 night trips and have been keeping the water heater tank full of water during storage, only draining it at winterization and keeping it drained until...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-01-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,532
Posted By steamboatscott
For more context, I have already implemented all...

For more context, I have already implemented all other water-saving techniques, including low flow faucet aerators and not using the shower. What I am looking for is possible tweaks to the toilet...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-31-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,532
Posted By steamboatscott
low flow / water saving toilet

Has anyone done anything to save water on toilet flushes? I can't talk the wife into a composting toilet, so am looking to save water on each flush.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-31-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By steamboatscott
Improved hot water heater bypass

I'm thinking of changing my one-valve hot water heater bypass to a two-valve system. The single valve works fine for bypassing the inlet to prevent antifreeze from entering. But recently, I noticed a...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-31-2019, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,548
Posted By steamboatscott
I ended up getting an "Eastern Edition" Passport...

I ended up getting an "Eastern Edition" Passport purely because of the longer awning. It does not have the enclosed underbelly. I assumed that was a nearly worthless feature after looking at the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-31-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,548
Posted By steamboatscott
outdoor freezing temperature alarm

What are others doing to get an alert in the middle of the night if temps drop close to or below freezing? All the weather stations I've found (ie. AcuRite) that do any sort of alerting run on AC...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-15-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By steamboatscott
PITA entry step replacement

I flipped the axle springs for 4" of additional ground clearance, so now I want to replace the double folding entry steps with a triple unit. Problem is, the 25.5" wide mounting bracket on the...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-07-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,086
Posted By steamboatscott
This article is in context of a popup camper, but...

This article is in context of a popup camper, but applies to any RV really: https://www.popupcamping101.com/weight/
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-05-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,078
Posted By steamboatscott
KidsCamping101.com

After 100 nights of camping with the family, starting when my daughter was only 18 months old, I launched KidsCamping101.com this weekend to share some words of wisdom and stories of our mistakes...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-31-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,538
Posted By steamboatscott
Simple "Chain of Screaming:"...

Simple "Chain of Screaming:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ANdDKzl2E
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-21-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,530
Posted By steamboatscott
Passport roof gutter

My Passport 239ML has a black gutter that goes from front to back with little spouts at each end for pushing the water out away from the camper. Problem is, the gutter isn’t seamless and one of the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-20-2018, 05:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,538
Posted By steamboatscott
Pearl Lake campground was definatepy cleared for...

Pearl Lake campground was definatepy cleared for pine beetle. I find there and other areas of Northwest Colorado to be better than average for crowds and people respecting the environment. Probably...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-18-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,538
Posted By steamboatscott
Grump alert: camp apps, drones, generators, loud music, etc

Does anyone else miss the “good ol’ days” of camping where campers were quiet without generators/music, enjoyed the outdoors without flying their drones, left with whatever trash they brought, and...
Forum: General RV Issues 07-13-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,218
Posted By steamboatscott
couple RV fridge questions

Never used the fridge in our popup but getting ready to do so in a new hardside travel trailer. A few questions for the crowd so I'm educated instead of guesing out in the middle of nowhere while...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 07-08-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,312
Posted By steamboatscott
I went with Passport over Bullet despite the $2k...

I went with Passport over Bullet despite the $2k price increase, mostly for some of the small things...like black tank flush port. Came from Forest River and found Keystone’s Passport quality to be...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-23-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,563
Posted By steamboatscott
To clarify, this is NOT the full camper width...

To clarify, this is NOT the full camper width bumper, but the ~24" long sleeve in certain Passport/Bullets that runs from the back of camper forward.
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-23-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,563
Posted By steamboatscott
Built-in Passport/Bullet sewer hose storage

Who has fit an actual sewer hose inside the tiny 24” storage tube that comes stock on Bullet / Passport models? I haven’t found any that will fit, especially with the elbow arm.

On a side note,...
Forum: Towing 06-18-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,262
Posted By steamboatscott
Towing w/ truck topper

Thinking of ditching my truck topper and curious if anyone has personal comparisons of towing a travel trailer with and without a topper. I'm assuming most started without and then got a topper. I'm...
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