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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-27-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,578
Posted By cdotson
I have a Mini 1800BH also. I haven't noticed...

I have a Mini 1800BH also. I haven't noticed extreme tire wear as you have but I have noticed that the camper is more heavily weighted toward the door side. With matching tires (both OEMs and the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-14-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,945
Posted By cdotson
I've only ever used the Camco white drinking...

I've only ever used the Camco white drinking water hoses. My first one lasted a couple years but on one trip we started getting a very strong plastic/vinyl taste to the water. It was one of the few...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 06-18-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By cdotson
Head to Warrenton VA via Berkely Springs WV. Take...

Head to Warrenton VA via Berkely Springs WV. Take 17 south through Fredericksburg past 95 and get on 301 south. Then take 295 south to 460 east. Camped once near Lorton I know the pain. Heading to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-06-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,252
Posted By cdotson
I put a bumper-mounted hitch on my 1800BH the...

I put a bumper-mounted hitch on my 1800BH the first year we had it. Put a bike rack with 3 bikes on it. It didn't survive the first trip, but luckily we arrived at our destination with the bumper...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-13-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,721
Posted By cdotson
skids, you got pretty close with the "imaginary"...

skids, you got pretty close with the "imaginary" power. Microwaves are just about the worst items for power factor, which is the phase shift of the alternating current between the mains. As you...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-01-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,030
Posted By cdotson
I used to work at a place in Georgia that had a...

I used to work at a place in Georgia that had a large manufacturing plant without A/C of any kind. It was brutally hot in the summer, and pretty humid although not quite Florida levels. They...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-30-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,044
Posted By cdotson
Do you have your trailer inspected? I'm overdue...

Do you have your trailer inspected? I'm overdue on my VA state inspection, but haven't taken the trailer out yet this year.

I'd hope they'd catch something like that, neglecting the general...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 04-04-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,757
Posted By cdotson
If you're only looking to avoid the major DC...

If you're only looking to avoid the major DC metro area why not take 15 South to 17 South to I-95S? Waiting until south of Fredericksburg VA to join up to 95 eliminates most of the traffic hassles...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-04-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,825
Posted By cdotson
If taking the weight distribution bars off fixed...

If taking the weight distribution bars off fixed your issue, and in such condition the truck and trailer are both level, this is an easy fix.

You need more tongue weight.

Your trailer is listed...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 10-18-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,233
Posted By cdotson
It's the time of year for them to invade campers....

It's the time of year for them to invade campers. We had an infestation last year at a nearby state park the first day it was cool enough to not need the A/C my daughter turned it off as we left for...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 09-02-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,905
Posted By cdotson
cavediver, You're right, a welded gusset is...

cavediver,

You're right, a welded gusset is stronger in compression than it is in tension. The weld itself and areas around the weld are more brittle than the rest of the steel and brittle...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-02-2018, 08:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,516
Posted By cdotson
On your truck's capacity are you sure you've...

On your truck's capacity are you sure you've specified it correctly? F-150s have two different trailer tow packages, the "tow package" and the "Max Tow package." The max trailer weight of 12k...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 07-29-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,049
Posted By cdotson
Just drove the section between Martinsville and...

Just drove the section between Martinsville and South Boston last month and thought it was pretty easy. There's a few stoplights on hillside just west of South Boston, but the going is slow enough...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 07-26-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,011
Posted By cdotson
Hey Louie, My parents are in the Salisbury...

Hey Louie,

My parents are in the Salisbury area and I'm in the Richmond, VA area so I know the routes well. I've towed through the CBBT on a single round-trip but my camper's only 10'-6. The...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-25-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,140
Posted By cdotson
I haven't tried running my A/C when plugged into...

I haven't tried running my A/C when plugged into a 15A circuit with a 100ft extension cord at home, but might give it a shot to troubleshoot my drains.

There's some online calculators that help...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-25-2016, 04:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,140
Posted By cdotson
I took a look at mine last night. The "buttons"...

I took a look at mine last night. The "buttons" on the trim pieces around the face of the a/c unit pop off revealing a screw underneath. Pull those and you can see around the air conditioner.
...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-24-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,140
Posted By cdotson
I have a 2015 1800BH we bought used and picked up...

I have a 2015 1800BH we bought used and picked up in May of this year. Original owner only had it 13 months and everything looked new.

I'm towing with a 2002 Ram 1500 with a 4.7L, 5spd manual,...
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