Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-03-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 37,215
Most converters don't like not having a battery...
Most converters don't like not having a battery connected, and it may be operating normally by shutting off for a while when it doesn't sense a battery. I'd try putting a battery on it to see if it...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-08-2012, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,283
I tip mine myself because most of the sites I...
I tip mine myself because most of the sites I camp in aren't very even and I like to control where the rain water dumps to. I've been thinking about adding a rain chain or gutter to push the water...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
05-30-2012, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,145
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Forum: Towing
05-30-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,615
I'm quite happy with my setup using plain...
I'm quite happy with my setup using plain roundbar WDH and a single friction bar, once I got it dialed in. I tow a 5000 lb, 25 foot Passport 238ML with a 4x4 Tahoe with the Sachs self-leveling rear...
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Forum: Towing
05-23-2012, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,306
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Forum: Towing
05-23-2012, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,307
I drive over the hill on 26 quite often with my...
I drive over the hill on 26 quite often with my Tahoe pulling a 5000# Passport 238ML, definitely use tow/haul all the time when towing. It will also likely save your transmission from destruction....
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Forum: Towing
05-14-2012, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,863
I'm not sure I would trade one high mileage...
I'm not sure I would trade one high mileage vehicle for another just based on mileage, as the 1994 is much older and the things like rubber bushings and motor mounts are going to wear based on age...
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Forum: General RV Issues
05-09-2012, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,261
If it says to replace in 2010 then they put a...
If it says to replace in 2010 then they put a stale unit in at the factory and it is chirping because the propane detector wears out over time. It is past its lifetime. The detector is a consumable...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-09-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
100 degrees is a pretty high temperature...
100 degrees is a pretty high temperature differential. Some fridges have more cooling power on propane than on electric (the one in my old popup did). You may want to find out what the temperature is...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-07-2012, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,576
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-07-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 26,189
We use a standard wood baby gate on our lower...
We use a standard wood baby gate on our lower bunk in our Passport 238ML for our 6 month old daughter. It works well, and its easy to put in and take out. She probably won't appreciate it when she's...
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Forum: General RV Issues
05-07-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,282
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Forum: Towing
05-04-2012, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,593
A lot of the wireless units don't have enough...
A lot of the wireless units don't have enough range to communicate between the back of the trailer and the driver's seat reliably. I have the iBall unit and it usually does ok unless I drive by a...
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Forum: Towing
05-04-2012, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,045
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Forum: Towing
05-04-2012, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,045
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-30-2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,615
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
04-30-2012, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
Have a great trip. If you like logging stuff or...
Have a great trip. If you like logging stuff or old time equipment, Camp 18 restaurant at milepost 18 on US26 is a pretty cool place. It's loaded with old relics, big and small, and there is plenty...
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
04-30-2012, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
04-30-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
You will find that 205 is now clogged up with...
You will find that 205 is now clogged up with Suburbia. 405 is pretty short and just runs on the west side of the Columbia between the Marquam bridge and the Fremont Bridge, just bypassing the...
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
04-30-2012, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
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Forum: General RV Issues
04-30-2012, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,800
You shouldn't see any difference in the burner...
You shouldn't see any difference in the burner flame, but you do need good convection air flow to pull the heat out of the fridge. That's why some units use a fan in the vent stack. If you notice a...
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Forum: General RV Issues
04-30-2012, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,471
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Forum: General RV Issues
04-29-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,471
The reason to run less than full is often more...
The reason to run less than full is often more for tongue weight or stability. My tank is under my front bed so it puts most of the water weight on the tongue. That tends to make the whole rig...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-29-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,503
You can check if the red light works by turning...
You can check if the red light works by turning off the propane valves and then trying to run the water heater on propane mode. It sounds like we probably have the same unit. Mine only lights up if...
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Forum: General RV Issues
04-29-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
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