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Forum: Technical Corner 03-19-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By SummitPond
Yep, they didn't like it when we cut the cord for...

Yep, they didn't like it when we cut the cord for the landline. Had been trying to get them to lower the price for several years; we finally went with MagicJack. Only when we called to disconnect did...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 11-25-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,296
Posted By SummitPond
Double check to see if non-military are allowed...

Double check to see if non-military are allowed on base these days. I know it was locked out to the general public a while back. But it is a fantastic museum.

For Jacksonville, see if you can snag...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-25-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,950
Posted By SummitPond
Depending on where we are going, we shoot for...

Depending on where we are going, we shoot for about 300 miles/day. Of course, if we're stopping along the way for sightseeing then this could be considerably less.

As others have noted, we call...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 873
Posted By SummitPond
Certain 2020-2023 Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk

In today's newspaper:

Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk

Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 heavy-duty diesel Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-21-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,160
Posted By SummitPond
We bought an IKEA towel bar. At the time it was...

We bought an IKEA towel bar. At the time it was something like $8; I'm sure it's quite a bit more now. It expands and can hold three full-sized bath towels. It also pivots and can fold up tight...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-27-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,688
Posted By SummitPond
OK - don't laugh. Our winters in northern FL...

OK - don't laugh. Our winters in northern FL can't hold a candle to what a real winter is as experienced by our northern brethren. Regardless, we're anticipating a hard freeze here over the weekend,...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-06-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,202
Posted By SummitPond
Ditto for me, too. It works especially well if...

Ditto for me, too. It works especially well if you have a long wheelbase. For a really tight turn you may need a short extender to prevent a jackknife, but ensure the hitch you put on the front can...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-31-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,882
Posted By SummitPond
We have a Jensen JWM70A (link to manual...

We have a Jensen JWM70A (link to manual (https://fccid.io/2AL9FJWM70A/User-Manual/15-JWM70A-UserMan-3500289)). It plays CDs and DVDs (audio and video), has multiple speaker set capability, will take...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-29-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,126
Posted By SummitPond
Brian Do the building codes in your area...

Brian

Do the building codes in your area require permitting for a structure like that? I've thought about building one similar to yours - until I started checking with the city if it was possible...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 10-29-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,688
Posted By SummitPond
The DW is the person responsible for insurance,...

The DW is the person responsible for insurance, and she priced a lot of companies and settled on GS (covered through NGI, as noted above). We have a square dancing acquaintance who, while bringing...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-29-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,179
Posted By SummitPond
THIS...

THIS (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Primefit-100-PSI-Mini-Brass-Air-Filter-with-1-4-in-NPT-F1401/205149489) is not exactly what I use, but it's close. Moisture or gunk coming out of the tank is trapped...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-29-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,688
Posted By SummitPond
New Wireless Backup Camera

I purchased a Royal BC3000 wireless backup camera (https://cdn4.sharperimage.com/si/pdf/manuals/207516.pdf) from BJs at the start of summer and have been using it on my car to test it out. Today I...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-10-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,688
Posted By SummitPond
Gave the TT a bath. While I was up on the roof I...

Gave the TT a bath. While I was up on the roof I noticed one of the aftermarket vent covers had come loose from the flange on the roof vent. I removed the vent cover and noticed three of the...
Forum: Towing 07-17-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Posted By SummitPond
As John indicates ... "Everyone is entitled to...

As John indicates ... "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” (Daniel Patrick Moynihan)
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-27-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,776
Posted By SummitPond
Honda EG2200X generator

I bought an old Honda portable generator (https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31zb0010.pdf) at a garage sale - cheap! Yes, it works just fine. I bought it to power my electric chain...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-23-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,904
Posted By SummitPond
We have AAA that can be used on the TV (but it's...

We have AAA that can be used on the TV (but it's really for the cars) but not the plus variety that would cover the TT. We have the GS policy which covers both. We looked into the plus policy with...
Forum: Towing 06-23-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,891
Posted By SummitPond
Two articles of possible interest on a proposed...

Two articles of possible interest on a proposed Tesla CyberTruck pop-up camper:

article 1 (https://www.travelcamp.com/Proposed-Tesla-Cybertruck-Pop-Up-Camper-Receives-60-Million-In-Orders/)
...
Forum: Towing 06-23-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,891
Posted By SummitPond
Sorry for the delay ... have been on the road...

Sorry for the delay ... have been on the road (and with my fingers, tap-a-talk doesn't cut it!)

My brother says a fully charged battery gets him an indicated ~250 miles, and he never runs it to...
Forum: Towing 06-23-2021, 04:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,891
Posted By SummitPond
John Do you know the efficiency of a small...

John

Do you know the efficiency of a small generator versus a V8? I know during each energy transformation that occurs some useful energy is "lost" to waste heat, but in the end - which is better...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 06-23-2021, 03:41 AM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,688
Posted By SummitPond
This past August I had the dealer shop replace...

This past August I had the dealer shop replace both dump valves (under warranty) as it took a person with Atlas' strength to open or close them. On our last stop this past May I was unable to close...
Forum: Towing 05-12-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,891
Posted By SummitPond
Danny There are two models with similar...

Danny

There are two models with similar names:

VOLT = a hybrid (which I believe is discontinued)
BOLT = all electric

My brother has a BOLT. I'll check with him about charge times and range...
Forum: Towing 05-08-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,891
Posted By SummitPond
This is not a weight police entry, nor one on...

This is not a weight police entry, nor one on using an EV as a TV. It's more of a braking question entry. In that link the OP (ohmman) states:

"It was my first time towing anything, other than...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-28-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Posted By SummitPond
Brain fart!:facepalm: I knew that!

Brain fart!:facepalm: I knew that!
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-28-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Posted By SummitPond
Bumper End Caps & 12V Fridge

We were at CW the other day to get new bumper endcaps. It turns out they had the most cost-competetive price for two: $5.49. These are "ventilated...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-23-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,073
Posted By SummitPond
You actually do need the battery if your fridge...

You actually do need the battery if your fridge has an auto-ignite flame (pilot?) and a control board. I do not know how long you would be able to run the fridge if you were not getting some charge...
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