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Forum: General RV Issues 11-14-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,494
Posted By Retired_Jim
awingairwedge

I purchased the air wedge several years ago. My slide cover is some 19 to 20feet long. The single wedge (while only 8 foot or so) works and has stopped water pooling. Over time I have experienced...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-14-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,648
Posted By Retired_Jim
water leak

Yes, my springdale storage compartment door leaked, but a $4.00 roll of self adhesive rubber weather sealing fixed the problem.
Forum: General RV Issues 08-12-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By Retired_Jim
Open Vents

I have 2 MaxxAir Vent covers and leave mine open all the time (except when the heat or AC is running). I am a believer that air flow through the camper is a good thing. Even in the hardest rain...
Forum: General RV Issues 05-03-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,215
Posted By Retired_Jim
The invention of MaxAir vents ranks right up...

The invention of MaxAir vents ranks right up there with the invention of slice bread.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-13-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,585
Posted By Retired_Jim
Thanks. After not getting through on the...

Thanks. After not getting through on the website, I was able to call and place an order over the phone. He said there were website problems. Received my order yesterday and have used all three...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-03-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,585
Posted By Retired_Jim
Webslave, is it possible your plastic blades site...

Webslave, is it possible your plastic blades site ref. has gone out of business? Tried to order but does not go through.
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-02-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Retired_Jim
I purchased my new Springdale in 2010. I too...

I purchased my new Springdale in 2010. I too questioned why no caulking. Dealer salesperson, dealer maintence shop person, and manager, all said no caulk was needed as bottom tub lip extended...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-21-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,223
Posted By Retired_Jim
Thanks for the quick replys. This is why this...

Thanks for the quick replys. This is why this forum is so great. No matter how long you have been camping, there is no end to what you can learn. Just when you think you know it all, who would...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-20-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,223
Posted By Retired_Jim
Fastest way to heat water

I understand that using the gas setting on my 6 gal. heater will heat water faster than the elec setting. Just curious. Is it possible to use both sources at the same time to increase the recovery...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-27-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,320
Posted By Retired_Jim
Yea, but the aluminum sure looks good and they...

Yea, but the aluminum sure looks good and they might make a difference in a quicker resale when the time is right. My wheels are two years old with no cracking issues. As already mentioned, with a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-21-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,465
Posted By Retired_Jim
Like Steve said earlier, applying a little heat,...

Like Steve said earlier, applying a little heat, like with a heat gun will loosen the decal and addhesive. You may need to adjust the heat temp. as you go. One mistake some make is applying "wax"...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-17-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,612
Posted By Retired_Jim
Like night and day, the difference after adding a...

Like night and day, the difference after adding a 2.5 inch gel memory foam topper purchased from Costco. Cut 5 inches off for the RV queen size and only added 29 lbs to our weight. Now we look...
Forum: Travel Trailers 12-22-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,934
Posted By Retired_Jim
Smile For your trip that short, just leave the trailer...

For your trip that short, just leave the trailer winterized, bring and use a porti-potty, and buy a supplement electric heater to stay toasty. Enjoy the campgrounds that are less crowded and the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-29-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,002
Posted By Retired_Jim
I second Bob's suggestion that everyone should...

I second Bob's suggestion that everyone should turn off those power pedestal breakers before connecting and disconnecting. When arriving at a new campsite, I am finding that almost always I find the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-21-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,676
Posted By Retired_Jim
I will chime in and recommend the airwedge...

I will chime in and recommend the airwedge Festus2 referenced. I have one and find it does the trick. It inflates creating a firm base that not only allows the rain to shed without puddling, but...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-01-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,651
Posted By Retired_Jim
If I level my trailer with the slide in, it will...

If I level my trailer with the slide in, it will drop a good 1/2 inch or so with the slide extended and raise the non-slide side of the trailer. I start by leveling the trailer with boards and or...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-19-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,951
Posted By Retired_Jim
Mark, this info seems strange and unbelievable...

Mark, this info seems strange and unbelievable coming from Keystone. Are you sure they were talking about the awning covers and not something like using "slide out supports" or "slide out locks"? I...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-13-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,402
Posted By Retired_Jim
I appreciate all the responses. With the trailer...

I appreciate all the responses. With the trailer winterized and in storage, I will try all the cleaning and adjusting suggestions when the trailer comes out of frozen status.
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-01-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,621
Posted By Retired_Jim
I use the "Flush King" and am impressed at how...

I use the "Flush King" and am impressed at how easily it is to install and how well it flushs and clears my tank. I usually perform two flushes until all flow is clear. Seems like $45 well spent. :)
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-19-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,402
Posted By Retired_Jim
Question Dometic Flush Ball Seal

My Dometic Sealand 310 Toliet will no longer hold water. Anyone know where to find a replacement rubber seal? Will replacing only the seal work or will I need to order a new ball also? I seem to...
Forum: New Member Check in! 01-18-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By Retired_Jim
Springdale 298. What you see is a Maxx Air Fan...

Springdale 298. What you see is a Maxx Air Fan Mate vent (a rain cover for High Powered Ceiling fans) installed over a Fan-tastic Remote Control Fan. This originally was only a plain ceiling vent...
Forum: New Member Check in! 01-13-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By Retired_Jim
Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of...

Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of useful information over time and a wealth of past threads about issues and mods you can use. We are owners for 10 months of a new TT Springdale 266 and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-13-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,956
Posted By Retired_Jim
Smile Pleased Springdale owner

Brett. We have had our 2010 Springdale travel trailer now 10 months and are extremely pleased. We bought this Keystone trailer following our older Jayco. The value added features, power jack,...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 01-06-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,121
Posted By Retired_Jim
Keystone support praise

Just my two cents worth on our 10 months of Keystone trailer ownership. Local dealer has been super fixing and getting parts support for warranty replacements. Keystone telephone support person was...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-03-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,007
Posted By Retired_Jim
Smile Winter Camping

We have camped in our 2010 Springdale 266RLssr a week in Nov. and 4 nights in Dec. Temps dropped below freezing in the mid-20's. We are winterized, using shore power only, and carry drinking water....
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