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Old 01-15-2018, 02:42 PM   #1
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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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Old 01-15-2018, 02:46 PM   #2
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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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Old 01-15-2018, 03:09 PM   #3
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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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Old 01-15-2018, 04:07 PM   #4
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Loop a wire for the trailer plug to have running lights on when camping.

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use a old female plug looped and just plug it in.

NOT recommended for dry camping


Which pins are used for the loop.


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Old 01-15-2018, 06:08 PM   #5
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Tail-running lights and the 12V pins ( 7 pin connector anyway)
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Old 01-15-2018, 06:57 PM   #6
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I think my tip is the biggest so far.

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Old 01-17-2018, 07:17 AM   #7
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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 01-15-2018, 06:19 PM   #8
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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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Old 01-15-2018, 07:01 PM   #9
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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.

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Old 01-15-2018, 06:28 PM   #10
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I put one on the ground then poke around always forget to mark it
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Old 01-17-2018, 10:23 PM   #11
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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   #12
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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 01-16-2018, 04:53 PM   #13
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Great idea. I will be doing this this weekend.
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Old 01-15-2018, 09:26 PM   #14
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Been there, done that! Good idea.
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Old 01-16-2018, 07:36 AM   #15
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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, 06:07 PM   #16
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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.
Yes or you might end up with 5 staples in your head

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Old 02-18-2018, 06:58 PM   #17
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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...
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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Old 01-15-2018, 04:09 PM   #18
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Always make sure your dump valves are closed before you take off the cover.


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Old 01-15-2018, 05:59 PM   #19
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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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Old 01-17-2018, 05:15 PM   #20
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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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