Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
02-29-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,121
I have used velcro both inside and outside the...
I have used velcro both inside and outside the camper. Did it work? NO. Shortly after mounting the part glued to the interior or exterior wall started to slide off. On the inside of the camper we...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
01-21-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,691
Had that happen several times on my Laredo. The...
Had that happen several times on my Laredo. The dealer replaced the pump and later the check valve but it happened again. Finally I got them to get a brass check valve from ACE (about $ 10.00) at the...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
11-02-2023, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,534
Exhaust fans
My 2015 Keystone Laredo did have a fan BUT it was not vented to the outside so I took it out. It was only an ineffective noisy thing that spread the smell in the camper. But with over 15 years of...
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Forum: Technical Corner
10-01-2023, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,436
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-24-2023, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,741
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Forum: Toy Haulers
08-20-2023, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,978
[QUOTE=Raptor 429;544418]Tell you the truth it...
[QUOTE=Raptor 429;544418]Tell you the truth it really didn't dawn on me until I ran up on a 70's ford with no tint. Guy had his arm around his girl sitting in the middle front. There was absolutely...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-20-2023, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,339
I once had the same problem identifying which...
I once had the same problem identifying which tank was what. But I got it solved by pouring a few drops of food coloring into the sink than water and that checking what color the water that came out...
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-17-2023, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,281
[QUOTE=dutchmensport;544021]You can put a cap...
[QUOTE=dutchmensport;544021]You can put a cap full of cooking oil in the bottom of the toilet to use as a lubricant for the seal. (Make sure the water is turned off first). Then push the peddle a...
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-13-2023, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,734
No good
OP stated this: Of course I broke off part of the key in the deadbolt just to make sure it never worked again!!.
So what good would it do to have a spare key or 2 on hand? They wouldn't fit into the...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
07-21-2023, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
All too often I hear that argument from people...
All too often I hear that argument from people either buying a new car, house or in this case a travel trailer. We found a trailer (keystone Laredo MK240) that we liked---some. The bench in the slide...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
06-18-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,895
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
06-18-2023, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,191
Speed can kill.
There is a reason many states have a 55 mph speed limit for semi's and travel trailers. Years ago going north on I10 at 55 mph just south of Phoenix we were passed by a truck pulling a 30' travel...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
05-07-2023, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,427
You're not quite alone, I've been using that...
You're not quite alone, I've been using that system for over 10 years. I place the sending units on the stem when I am ready to go, and when we arrive I take them off again. Not a big deal. When...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
04-30-2023, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,719
Are you sure that there are only 3 wires...
Are you sure that there are only 3 wires available at the thermostat?
Here is what I have:
-white- goes to the furnace (WF)
- gray is for the low fan speed (GL)
- green is for the high fan...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
04-14-2023, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,306
Not true. The breakers are the same as used in...
Not true. The breakers are the same as used in homes. They are all UL listed.
And more:
The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) requires that all manufacturers displaying the RVIA tag...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
03-30-2023, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,231
My Keystone Laredo 240MK came with el-cheap-o ...
My Keystone Laredo 240MK came with el-cheap-o thermostat. I went to Walmart and got a Honeywell Home RTH221B1039 1-Week Programmable Thermostat for about $ 20.00 That was years ago I see that it is...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
03-02-2023, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,831
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
01-04-2023, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,083
Far too often we see members here looking for...
Far too often we see members here looking for thermostats for their camper, be it Motorhomes, 5th wheels or travel trailers. I have a 2015 Keystone Laredo 240MK that came with a “mechanical’...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
11-06-2022, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,830
Why not get a bottle jack? They come in many...
Why not get a bottle jack? They come in many sizes and take up very little room, and they are relatively inexpensive. Probably around $ 40-60. It can be used both for the TV and the trailer. They are...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-05-2022, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,040
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-22-2022, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,632
He should be able to clean the crack and than...
He should be able to clean the crack and than "weld" it with ABS glue. I have fixed several things that way. ABS is workable with Acetone. After it dries overnight you can sand it and it'll look like...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-22-2022, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,869
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
05-22-2022, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,434
For years I have stamped by checks on the back...
For years I have stamped by checks on the back "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY". But I don't hardly use checks any more. When I get a bill I pay it thru the bank service. Saves time and stamps.
Happy camping to...
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
05-12-2022, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,236
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-21-2022, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,055
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