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Forum: Technical Corner 07-30-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,917
Posted By PopBeavers
I haven't used mine yet. Have had the trailer 1.5...

I haven't used mine yet. Have had the trailer 1.5 years. Maybe it is time to try it out.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-28-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,206
Posted By PopBeavers
One of my critical requirements is weight. Wheels...

One of my critical requirements is weight. Wheels do not help when lifting into the exterior storage of the 5er.

I will likely end up with a pair of Honda 2200s because of that.

Thanks for the...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 07-25-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,779
Posted By PopBeavers
Thinking out loud... Double bag it after...

Thinking out loud...

Double bag it after rinsing it with some full strength ammonia.
Forum: General RV Issues 07-21-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,741
Posted By PopBeavers
My brother drives into town and fills up a...

My brother drives into town and fills up a bladder with water. Back at camp he uses a small 12 volt water pump to transfer the water.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-19-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,150
Posted By PopBeavers
Tall a/c unit with a 4 inch lift.

Tall a/c unit with a 4 inch lift.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,150
Posted By PopBeavers
I am replacing my tall a/c unit with an ultra low...

I am replacing my tall a/c unit with an ultra low (8.5 inch). This will drop my height from 14 feet to 13 feet 7 inches.

14 feet is legal west of the Mississippi, except for Oklahoma. We are...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-17-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,748
Posted By PopBeavers
I have seen one all electric motorhome. No...

I have seen one all electric motorhome. No propane tanks at all.

I never asked how much power he needed.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,998
Posted By PopBeavers
My first RV was a 20 foot TT weighing 4100 pounds...

My first RV was a 20 foot TT weighing 4100 pounds wet and loaded. I started out towing it with a Silverado 1500HD crew cab short bed. Later on I upgraded to a GMC 2500HD crew cab long bed.

The...
Forum: Towing 04-10-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,837
Posted By PopBeavers
I triple check the interior and the exterior. I...

I triple check the interior and the exterior. I do not assign this task to anyone but myself. That way if anything goes wrong it is my fault. I do not want DW or anyone else feeling bad because they...
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-27-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,142
Posted By PopBeavers
I did that. The factory setting was pretty close...

I did that. The factory setting was pretty close but not close enough for me.

My definition of level includes:

1. all doors stay put instead of swinging on their own.

2. water on the counter...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-27-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,778
Posted By PopBeavers
I always suggest that you cable lock the frame...

I always suggest that you cable lock the frame and both wheels of all bikes to the frame. That way if it all separates from the frame you will be dragging it along instead of dropping it in front of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-27-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,873
Posted By PopBeavers
The F350 is paid for and has enough value, at...

The F350 is paid for and has enough value, at this time, to pay off the loan on the FW. If I sell them both I should get to keep a few bucks. The loan rate is 3.0%. I could withdraw the money from my...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-07-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,638
Posted By PopBeavers
It was 55 F at lunch time today. Highway 41 to...

It was 55 F at lunch time today. Highway 41 to southwest entrance of Yosemite was clear and dry. Had we entered the park chains were required.

I like living 35 miles from Yosemite. At 1,400 feet...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-07-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,181
Posted By PopBeavers
My 34 footer is in the shop having 4 inches added...

My 34 footer is in the shop having 4 inches added to the frame at the axles after replacing the Reese with the PowerGlide.

I broke the Reese.
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-03-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,142
Posted By PopBeavers
I always drive up on wood planks to get...

I always drive up on wood planks to get approximately level. Then I use the electric leveling system.

I just don't feel right with the tires off the ground.
Forum: General RV Issues 02-22-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,536
Posted By PopBeavers
My guess is about 5 units damaged, probably...

My guess is about 5 units damaged, probably severely seeing as the roof collapsed.

At least one is rumored to be a Prevost.

Another rumor is that at least one trailer was pulled out but all the...
Forum: General RV Issues 02-22-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,536
Posted By PopBeavers
Fire Paul Evert's RV Country Fresno CA

There was a fire in the service bays a few days ago at Paul Evert's RV Country (my local dealer) in Fresno, California.

About one third of the service bays were destroyed. No FWs were affected....
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-18-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,061
Posted By PopBeavers
Spring started 3 weeks ago. Trees are in full...

Spring started 3 weeks ago. Trees are in full bloom.

Daytime temps have not been much below 50. I live 30 miles from Yosemite NP.

It isn't that California has a high cost of living. We just...
Forum: Keystone Questions 02-09-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,615
Posted By PopBeavers
My dealer is backed up several months. Unable to...

My dealer is backed up several months. Unable to hire qualified technicians to do the work. They have a new director. Maybe he can figure out a solution.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 01-28-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,405
Posted By PopBeavers
I prefer to keep my portable grille portable. ...

I prefer to keep my portable grille portable.

Sometimes the site is designed backwards, meaning the picnic table and fire pit are on the street side of the trailer.

Sometimes, when traveling...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-28-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,475
Posted By PopBeavers
Several years ago I gave a speech titled...

Several years ago I gave a speech titled "Introduction to Dry Camping, Cutting the Umbilical Cords". It is about an hour long. It was taped and DVDs were created.

If I can find it would anyone be...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-28-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,475
Posted By PopBeavers
Several years ago I stopped at the Ranger Station...

Several years ago I stopped at the Ranger Station near Pinecrest Lake in CA. I wanted to know what the rules/law was regarding dumping gray water on the ground. Five rangers inside and no one could...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-28-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,475
Posted By PopBeavers
We have stayed in a lot of Forest Service...

We have stayed in a lot of Forest Service campgrounds over the years. The ones where the water spigots are scattered around the loops. On top of that, the faucet is not threaded for a hose.

Get a...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-28-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 55,612
Posted By PopBeavers
Up until a year ago we had a Forest River Solera...

Up until a year ago we had a Forest River Solera class C.

I know that the factory rep reads the posts and replies because I got his attention when I pointed out that the fresh water capacity was...
Forum: Keystone Recalls 01-23-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,238
Posted By PopBeavers
I got a letter today from Thor Industries for my...

I got a letter today from Thor Industries for my Keystone Cougar.
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