|
|
01-15-2018, 02:42 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Pennsville
Posts: 231
|
Show your tips!
Anyone interested in a tips for safety or just things we have figured out? The idea for this thread is to post a camping tip or truck that may be helpful for all.
Try to keep all short and informative. I'll start.
Keep a fire extinguisher in the tow vehicle as well.
__________________
2018 Passport 2810bh Granite
TV 2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 02:46 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
|
Swim noodles on the arms of the awning so you don't knock yourself out when you slam into them, like I do...
__________________
TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
:
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 03:09 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bainbridge NY
Posts: 214
|
Loop a wire for the trailer plug to have running lights on when camping.
Or
use a old female plug looped and just plug it in.
NOT recommended for dry camping
__________________
2017 Keystone 1750rd
2006 Hummer H3
1968 Oldsmobile 442
1983 Honda CX650C
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 04:07 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fourfourto
Loop a wire for the trailer plug to have running lights on when camping.
Or
use a old female plug looped and just plug it in.
NOT recommended for dry camping
|
Which pins are used for the loop.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
__________________
Tom
2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 04:09 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
|
Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
__________________
Tom
2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 05:59 PM
|
#6
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 70
|
[QUOTE=Tbos;269639]Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.
I won't ask how you know this! LOL
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:05 PM
|
#7
|
Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
|
Chock BEFORE unhitching, not after. Doing this backwards can lead to a tense couple of seconds.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
__________________
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
2017 Silverado 3500HD SRW
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:07 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Pennsville
Posts: 231
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ctbruce
Chock BEFORE unhitching, not after. Doing this backwards can lead to a tense couple of seconds.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
|
Been there with the brand new trailer. Almost rolled into a tree. 3 inches!!!!!!!
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
__________________
2018 Passport 2810bh Granite
TV 2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:07 PM
|
#9
|
Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by earlzach
Been there with the brand new trailer. Almost rolled into a tree. 3 inches!!!!!!!
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
|
Bingo!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
__________________
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
2017 Silverado 3500HD SRW
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:08 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
|
Tail-running lights and the 12V pins ( 7 pin connector anyway)
__________________
TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
:
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:19 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Posts: 1,196
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
|
I made this box to have the lights flash during an emergency without the TV: http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...hp?albumid=673
It is mounted on the back of my propane tank cover.
__________________
2018 Jayco Eagle HT 265BHS (previous: 2015 23RB Passport Elite, ProPride)
2015 F250 XLT SB Crew, 6.2l gas
PullRite 16K SuperGlide w/SuperRail
Reese 5th Airborne (bagged) Pin Box
RoadMaster Shock Kit
X-Factor Cross Bracing
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:28 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bainbridge NY
Posts: 214
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
|
I put one on the ground then poke around always forget to mark it
__________________
2017 Keystone 1750rd
2006 Hummer H3
1968 Oldsmobile 442
1983 Honda CX650C
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 06:57 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WI
Posts: 424
|
I think my tip is the biggest so far.
Image courtesy of google. (Not my Truck)
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 07:01 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South Texas
Posts: 343
|
Ref slow's post: You can do the same thing with an auto flasher plugged into the same cord you plug in your truck. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DKJTVW..._t3_B0031GYS6W
__________________
Sandy & Ann
2019 Alpine 3401RS
2011 Ford F350 Diesel
|
|
|
01-15-2018, 09:26 PM
|
#15
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 84
|
Been there, done that! Good idea.
|
|
|
01-16-2018, 07:36 AM
|
#16
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Checotah
Posts: 52
|
Getting back to tips instead of annoying your neighbors with light pollution, put swim noodles on the edges of your slides when out.
__________________
2016 Keystone Laredo 5th wheel, 297SRE Andersen Ultimate
2002 Silverado Crew Cab, Duramax, Allison, 4x4
|
|
|
01-16-2018, 07:43 AM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Pennsville
Posts: 231
|
Try to keep TV AWAY from trailer enough in case of emergency evacuation. No need in losing both.
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
__________________
2018 Passport 2810bh Granite
TV 2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab
|
|
|
01-16-2018, 12:23 PM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,316
|
I was reminded today that when installing a rheostat to replace a light switch for those above the headboard, it is important to connect positive to positive. (I knew that)
__________________
Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
|
|
|
01-16-2018, 12:35 PM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 422
|
Short lengths of swimming noodle slit lengthwise to slip onto the edge of the slides that are at "head height". Cutting a notch allows the noodle to turn the edge corner.
|
|
|
01-16-2018, 03:15 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southeastern Connectiut
Posts: 1,306
|
Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!
Good Luck,
__________________
Pull Toy
Steve & Jan, Ava & Emma (Mini Schnauzers):
2016 F350 Lariat 4X4 Powerstroke CC/SB "PULLTOY V"
2013 Alpine 3535RE "MAGIC CARPET IV"
Proud Navy Vet!
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|