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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.

Or

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, 04:09 PM   #5
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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   #6
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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 01-15-2018, 06:05 PM   #7
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Chock BEFORE unhitching, not after. Doing this backwards can lead to a tense couple of seconds.

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Old 01-15-2018, 06:07 PM   #8
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Chock BEFORE unhitching, not after. Doing this backwards can lead to a tense couple of seconds.

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Been there with the brand new trailer. Almost rolled into a tree. 3 inches!!!!!!!

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Old 01-15-2018, 06:07 PM   #9
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Been there with the brand new trailer. Almost rolled into a tree. 3 inches!!!!!!!

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Tail-running lights and the 12V pins ( 7 pin connector anyway)
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Old 01-15-2018, 06:19 PM   #11
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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, 06:28 PM   #12
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I put one on the ground then poke around always forget to mark it
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Old 01-15-2018, 06:57 PM   #13
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I think my tip is the biggest so far.

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Old 01-15-2018, 07:01 PM   #14
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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, 09:26 PM   #15
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Been there, done that! Good idea.
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Old 01-16-2018, 07:36 AM   #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.
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Old 01-16-2018, 07:43 AM   #17
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Try to keep TV AWAY from trailer enough in case of emergency evacuation. No need in losing both.

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Old 01-16-2018, 12:23 PM   #18
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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)
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Old 01-16-2018, 12:35 PM   #19
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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.
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