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Forum: Travel Trailers 05-07-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,569
Posted By AlaskaJeff
We have boat houses up here in Alaska with the...

We have boat houses up here in Alaska with the same problem. Many people use some sort of netting, like a gill net or orange plastic fence netting. They use it as a "ceiling" so the birds are...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-30-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,237
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Well, I just looked at my Amazon orders and saw...

Well, I just looked at my Amazon orders and saw that I had ordered magnesium rods for the past several years. Interestingly, I ordered a couple of magnesium rods to be delivered to an Amazon Locker...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-30-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,237
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Yep, I used an aluminum anode as opposed to...

Yep, I used an aluminum anode as opposed to magnesium. I thought I read somewhere in this forum, I could be wrong, that aluminum would be better in the long run and I believe that's why I went that...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-30-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,237
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Water heater anode

I've had my fifth wheel for 5 years now, using it only for about 6 months a year, usually in Arizona with well water, from October to April. I used the water heater in electric mode until last...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-09-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Thanks for all your comments and insight....

Thanks for all your comments and insight. Apparently there were some issues with the park's electrical system earlier. My neighbors had the same issue. All good now. It's nice to know that these EMS...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-09-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Progressive EMS-PT30X. I found my manual and see...

Progressive EMS-PT30X. I found my manual and see that it will shut down power to the rig when there is low or high voltage. There was no error code but I think I shut the power down at the pedestal...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-09-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By AlaskaJeff
AC going off and on

I'm at a park in Mississippi and connected to shore power, showing 122 volts with an EMS surge protector. Today I noticed for the first time that my AC power turned off and then back on after a few...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-21-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Thanks for all the great tips! It seems parks are...

Thanks for all the great tips! It seems parks are getting booked up, maybe because of the holidays. I like to stay at state parks and tried Caddo Lake State Park, but there is only a day here and a...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-20-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Texarkana and Hot Springs

Hi folks. I am traveling through Texarkana, Texas and onto Hot Springs, Arkansas. Any recommendations for parks at these two locations? I'm in a 30-foot fifth wheel. Thanks, Jeff
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-03-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By AlaskaJeff
That's where I bought mine. Lots of locations...

That's where I bought mine. Lots of locations nationwide and, from my experience, great customer service. Also bought my truck tires there.

Camper tires were about $140 or so when I bought them in...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-13-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,603
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Haha! Borrowed my brother's hangar in Salome. I...

Haha! Borrowed my brother's hangar in Salome. I had to do something about the problem.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-13-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,603
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Beefed up "styrofoam floor"

Soft spots were driving me nuts. I added extra joists which were twice as thick as the original aluminum tubing. Much better now!
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Well, like I stated before, I live off grid in...

Well, like I stated before, I live off grid in Alaska and my propane fridge runs without any sort of battery or power. I light it with a piezo lighter. I was wanting to see if I could run my RV...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Yes, it is a group 24. Thanks for your help.

Yes, it is a group 24. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Interstate Deep Cycle 12v - 550CCA 690MCA ...

Interstate Deep Cycle 12v - 550CCA 690MCA

Thanks for your help.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Dometic DM2652LBX

Dometic DM2652LBX
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Ok, thanks. I live off grid in Alaska and use a...

Ok, thanks. I live off grid in Alaska and use a propane fridge. I light it with a piezo lighter and it will run forever as long as there is gas. Is there much of a draw on the RV fridge with 12 volt...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,417
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Battery/fridge question

I am putting my 5th wheel in storage for about a week in Daytona Beach while I travel to South Florida to visit relatives. I would like to keep my fridge/freezer on while it is in storage, and I...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 01-20-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Kartchner Caverns

I used to live in Sierra Vista back in the early 70s as a young teenager. This January I stopped by Kartchner Caverns State Park for two nights at $30 per night. What a great spot! Electric and water...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 12-23-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,381
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Alaska

Juneau, Alaska
$144 for two years for pickup
$34 for two years for fifth wheel

No inspections whatsoever.

https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/MVRTCost/
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-27-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,120
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Thanks for help. The barrel connector was rusty...

Thanks for help. The barrel connector was rusty as was one of the coax connectors. All new stuff with dielectric grease, Dicor, etc. Just scanned the television and I am getting more channels than I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-25-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,120
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Antenna cable routing

Hi folks ... I have a 2012 Cougar X-lite 26SAB. After a horrible few days of rain in the Phoenix area, my over-the-air antenna reception went down the tubes (I can only pick up about half of the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-17-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,681
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Thanks. Great info.

Thanks. Great info.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-16-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,681
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Along the same issue, I flush my tank on occasion...

Along the same issue, I flush my tank on occasion and have two questions: 1) about how long should it take for water to flow once being turned on? 2) how much water (approximately) should flow?
...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-18-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,037
Posted By AlaskaJeff
Having lived in Alaska all of my life, I am now...

Having lived in Alaska all of my life, I am now retired and can leave for the winters. I get out of here every winter for about six months and head south. I stay in my 5th wheel and travel around,...
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