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Old 01-16-2018, 03:21 PM   #21
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NEVER allow yourself to be distracted by the buxom young lass on the bicycle.
Being married to a woman of Italian heritage, I found that to be VERY hazardous (you could also have an accident).
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Old 01-16-2018, 04:30 PM   #22
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Jack, remember what my old pappy used to say: "When you're through looking, you're through." However my DW of 46 years reminds me on occasion that looking does not in any form include touching.
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Old 01-16-2018, 04:37 PM   #23
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Jack, remember what my old pappy used to say: "When you're through looking, you're through." However my DW of 46 years reminds me on occasion that looking does not in any form include touching.
Soooooo just don't sit on sniffers row? Ok that was not appropriate for a family friendly forum.
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Old 01-16-2018, 04:53 PM   #24
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Great idea. I will be doing this this weekend.
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Old 01-16-2018, 05:49 PM   #25
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1. Don’t sweat the petty stuff and
Don’t pet the sweaty stuff

2.When boondocking an LED motion light by the door lights up the way on a late night


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Old 01-16-2018, 06:50 PM   #26
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Jack, remember what my old pappy used to say: "When you're through looking, you're through." However my DW of 46 years reminds me on occasion that looking does not in any form include touching.
My dad always says "I'm married, I'm not dead!"

My response to my hubby has always been "you can't bring anything home". But I'm thinking that will have to change to what your wife says. I like it better!

But I forgot the camping part - a solar powered Luci light work great hanging from the pin box at night so kids don't run into it.
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Old 01-16-2018, 06:58 PM   #27
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Paint the lock latch red on the fifer hitch , when you do walk around it's easy to see that all the moving parts look the same.
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Old 01-16-2018, 07:01 PM   #28
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Also have the lady of the rig follow after you and get all the stuff you missed .
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Old 01-16-2018, 09:52 PM   #29
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Save money and drive the speed limit. I give that tip out often.
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Old 01-17-2018, 07:17 AM   #30
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I put the noodle on the slide above my pass through door. I've whacked that corner more time that i car to admit!
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Old 01-17-2018, 01:17 PM   #31
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I removed the anode rod to replace it a couple years ago. I noticed the threads where contaminated so I cut 4 groves at right angles to the threads on the old rod with a mini grinder and 1/16" cutting disc. The last thing was to cut the old anode off. I use it like a tap yearly it keeps the threads clean and makes the new anode easier to install.
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Old 01-17-2018, 05:15 PM   #32
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Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.


I won't ask how you know this! LOL
I KNOW!!! The valve on the second grey tank was left open when TT was picked up from dealer (unknown to me). SURPRISE on first camping trip with new TT after four days at CG!!!!! Great tip!
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Old 01-17-2018, 06:05 PM   #33
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I KNOW!!! The valve on the second grey tank was left open when TT was picked up from dealer (unknown to me). SURPRISE on first camping trip with new TT after four days at CG!!!!! Great tip!
At least it was the grey tank valve and not the black!

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Old 01-17-2018, 06:07 PM   #34
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Getting back to tips instead of annoying your neighbors with light pollution, put swim noodles on the edges of your slides when out.
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Old 01-17-2018, 07:10 PM   #35
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Knowing that the cable driven black and grey tank valves can fail at the most inconvenient times I installed a gate valve before the cover. Whether I need it or not it is cheap insurance.
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Old 01-17-2018, 09:21 PM   #36
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Knowing that the cable driven black and grey tank valves can fail at the most inconvenient times I installed a gate valve before the cover. Whether I need it or not it is cheap insurance.
I carry a new gate valve with the rig you can never tell when one will start leaking .
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Old 01-17-2018, 10:23 PM   #37
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Which pins are used for the loop.
Jump pins 3 & 4 to turn on your running lights.
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Old 01-18-2018, 01:14 AM   #38
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What Roadglide and AlleyCat both said. That gate valve on the end will save you one day. Maybe not today, but just like on Candid Camera..."when you least expect it."
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Old 01-18-2018, 05:41 AM   #39
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Get out and visually check the height of your pin box in relation to the hitch plate - every time.

After connecting, get out and visually check that the jaws are closed and locked around the king pin - every time.

Take most of the weight off of the landing gear and then do a tug test to make sure the jaws are locked - every time.

Keep your mind on what you are doing - every time!
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Old 01-18-2018, 08:29 AM   #40
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I disagree about tug test with any amount of weight on the landing gear. Doing a inspection if the jaws are locked and your not high hitched there is no reason to be tuging . I always do a trailer brake test before I go on a trip.
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