Forum: Odds 'n Ends
10-09-2019, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,654
The only beers I won't drink have the words...
The only beers I won't drink have the words "light", "ultra", or "select" in the name - not my flavor of water. And I cannot drink the spoiled beer in the clear bottles - Corona, Heineken....
IPA's...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
08-19-2019, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,989
Is it just me, or does it seem that gas prices...
Is it just me, or does it seem that gas prices fluctuated less 30 years ago? I seem to recall that gas only fluctuated a few cents through the 90's. Today it seems to suddenly jump as much as $.30 a...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
07-19-2019, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,946
This reminds me of a funny story about my late...
This reminds me of a funny story about my late father. He was an aerospace engineer and nothing was declared broken until it had been disassembled and reassembled at least once.
He flipped on the...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
07-18-2019, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Tariffs
I don't plan for this to be a political post. I'm not advocating for or against tariffs, but this article has some good information about what's going on in the RV industry - partially tariff...
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Forum: Towing
07-11-2019, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
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Forum: Towing
07-11-2019, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
StrapTek
I recently replaced the chains on my standard WD hitch with StrapTek, and I'm actually shocked by the difference. I was dubious of the claim the friction sway bar was no longer necessary so I kept it...
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Forum: Keystone Questions
06-12-2019, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,136
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Forum: Technical Corner
04-18-2019, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
I saved over $100 buying spark plugs from Ali...
I saved over $100 buying spark plugs from Ali Express. They were delivered more quickly than promised and were exactly what I ordered. For some things I feel kind of "dirty" about ordering. In some...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
03-19-2019, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,554
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Forum: Keystone Questions
02-28-2019, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
If you have an air compressor just blow out the...
If you have an air compressor just blow out the lines and add anti-freeze to the traps. Drain the water heater and turn the bypass valve first. You can do a quick winterization this way in about 15...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
01-22-2019, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,874
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
01-04-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,178
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
01-02-2019, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,178
While at home I do conventional exercise -...
While at home I do conventional exercise - strength training and running. We always camp near a hiking trail so I bought some decent hiking boots and a day pack. It's great to get some exercise and...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
11-26-2018, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,674
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
10-26-2018, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 16,754
That's the anti-backflow valve for your black...
That's the anti-backflow valve for your black tank flush. It's a vacuum breaker. I've only heard of them leaking when using the black tank flush. There's no pressure in that line otherwise. It's a...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
10-15-2018, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
If you have a couple of gallons of water in a...
If you have a couple of gallons of water in a tank with a capacity of 30+ gallons it isn't any concern. Freezing causes problems because water expands when it freezes. Water expands about 9% when it...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-05-2018, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,739
I tow with a body-on-frame SUV with no issues,...
I tow with a body-on-frame SUV with no issues, but my RV is a little smaller (25'). I get why someone would want to use an SUV. If that's the case, you might want to look at the Expedition. It is...
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Forum: Towing
09-25-2018, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 24,745
Tires are rated for 81, but I set the cruise to...
Tires are rated for 81, but I set the cruise to 65. I will do 70-75 for brief periods if it's necessary to pass another vehicle. I don't want to hold up traffic by creeping by so I accelerate to get...
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-24-2018, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,057
Dryer sheets is a myth. I worked as an...
Dryer sheets is a myth. I worked as an exterminator many years ago. It wasn't unusual to find that mice had chewed up dryer sheets and used them for bedding.
They server two purposes - your RV will...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-21-2018, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,435
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Forum: Travel Trailers
09-20-2018, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-18-2018, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
08-30-2018, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
08-30-2018, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,793
Something you don't see every day
Spotted this Chevy Colorado and 5th wheel combo. It's not a Keystone, but it is probably the smallest 5th wheel I've seen. Never dreamed someone would tow a 5er with a Colorado!
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-29-2018, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,178
It might be freezing up. At 66 degrees, the air...
It might be freezing up. At 66 degrees, the air it's pulling in to cool further is already pretty cool. This can lead to ice developing on the coils. The system is designed to pull warm inside air...
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