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01-15-2018, 02:42 PM
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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.
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01-15-2018, 02:46 PM
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Swim noodles on the arms of the awning so you don't knock yourself out when you slam into them, like I do...
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01-15-2018, 03:09 PM
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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
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01-15-2018, 04:07 PM
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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
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Which pins are used for the loop.
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01-15-2018, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
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Tail-running lights and the 12V pins ( 7 pin connector anyway)
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01-15-2018, 06:57 PM
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I think my tip is the biggest so far.
Image courtesy of google. (Not my Truck)
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01-17-2018, 07:17 AM
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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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01-15-2018, 06:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
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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.
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01-15-2018, 07:01 PM
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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
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01-15-2018, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
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I put one on the ground then poke around always forget to mark it
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01-17-2018, 10:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Which pins are used for the loop.
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Jump pins 3 & 4 to turn on your running lights.
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01-18-2018, 01:14 AM
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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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01-16-2018, 04:53 PM
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Great idea. I will be doing this this weekend.
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01-15-2018, 09:26 PM
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Been there, done that! Good idea.
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01-16-2018, 07:36 AM
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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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01-17-2018, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NealBlue
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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Yes or you might end up with 5 staples in your head
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02-18-2018, 06:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyCain
Swim noodles on the arms of the awning so you don't knock yourself out when you slam into them, like I do...
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Great idea! After clonking my head a couple of times, I tied a ribbon of marking tape to each arm. I'll add the pool noodle to my list.
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01-15-2018, 04:09 PM
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Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.
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01-15-2018, 05:59 PM
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[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
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01-17-2018, 05:15 PM
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[QUOTE=Willie & Bev;269663]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.
I won't ask how you know this! LOL
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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!
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