Forum: Travel Trailers
07-28-2022, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,880
fire extinguisher
We have three 5# ABC's. One at the door, next to the silly little one, a 5# in the bedroom, and one in the basement. We also installed more detectors. The original in the hallway, one in the...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-12-2022, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,498
Black tank flush
We do the same thing as Dutchmensport does. A day or so before leaving the site, I close off the grey water valve and let the tank fill up. We've come up with the formula that three showers and...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
01-09-2022, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,269
Worst vehicle ever..........
Well, I guess for us it would have to be a 1981 Chevrolet Chevette (shove-it) with the Isuzu diesel in it and an automatic transmission. In the first year, the power steering went out, literally...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-04-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,597
Train horn thoughts
Just got kind of tired of plain old black! Just me, I guess. And since you asked, a "blue flag or blue light" hung on ANY piece of train equipment means that it can NOT be started, moved, or...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-04-2021, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,597
Couldn't Mancini??? Aw, c'mon! The theme from...
Couldn't Mancini??? Aw, c'mon! The theme from "Peter Gunn", TV show "Newhart", theme from "The good, the bad, and the ugly", the "baby elephant walk", and many others? Oh oh, I think I just dated...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-04-2021, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,597
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-02-2021, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,597
Train horns
True, it was "easy" but it ain't over yet! I guess I'm just coming from the RR side of things. Putting train horns on a vehicle (any vehicle) takes away from the true purpose of the horns, warning...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
09-02-2021, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,597
Train horn thoughts
I'm sure I'll get lambasted, but........as a railroad person I have to say that in most, if not all states the use of train horns is illegal. If you read the laws, most say that they are only legal,...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
08-18-2021, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 13,164
Mice
We too are of the "I want to see the dead bodies" camp. We set out trips with peanut butter and a cheerio stuck in the middle. Has worked well in both the farmhouse and the RV. I even have a trap...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-29-2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,099
ductwork
After having our 2017 Montana all these years, I finally got into the discharge louvers. We have two 15K units, main and bed areas. First year, I checked and improved the return plenums with the...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
06-27-2021, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,809
Camping foods
My my, everyone is forgetting the midday snacks one must have. And, what is a better snack (or dessert) than.....TWINKIES!!!:D
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
06-20-2021, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,476
facebook?
You mean "farce-book"......??!! :nonono:
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Forum: New Member Check in!
11-26-2020, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,237
Our why?
My wife grew up going to her folks primitive log cabin in Montana, complete with outhouse and outside washbasin. I grew up going to my folks beach cabin, which at least had indoor plumbing. I spent...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-29-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,878
Gm erv
I would like one for one simple reason......next time one of the "young folk" pull up alongside me with their high powered Tesla car and dare me to a race, I'd say "sure, bring it on".......and then...
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Forum: New Keystone Classifieds | For Sale and Wanted
09-14-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,495
TV mount
MORryde TV mount, model TV40 001H. Like new, used once then sold trailer. Great addition for your trailer. Shipping cost will be cheapest cost to whatever location you are in.
View this ad...
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-27-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,805
insurance
We went with a company that most have never heard of, but are fairly large. It's American National Insurance (also known as ANPAC). The agent was at a car show we were attending. Discovered they...
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Forum: General RV Issues
07-26-2020, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,918
Emergency exits
We have also pondered this situation many times. I like the guy who said a while back that he graciously lets his wife go first (out the window) so that "he has a cushion when he goes out".......!! ...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-09-2020, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 14,079
Tpms
WOW, I must be the only one out there that is using Pressure Pro. Bought it new in 2008. Original sensors were still working when I decided to replace them in 2017 when we got a new fiver. Still...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
01-12-2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,531
New rig
Hi Sean. Your "first" is always exciting. I remember our "first" which was 13 years ago. It was a 26 foot Cougar. Pulled with a 1/2 ton GMC. Worked fine for that trailer. But, as you may find...
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-29-2019, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,618
Batteries
OK, plain and simple explanation regarding batteries. Everyone touts the 6 volt golf car batteries as the greatest thing since sliced bread, and they are.....for certain things. Yes, they do have a...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
04-07-2019, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,620
I retired as a chief engineer of a high rise...
I retired as a chief engineer of a high rise building. Fire protection and safety was part of my job. Regarding the "baby" extinguisher that comes with an RV, it's required. It is good for putting...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-20-2019, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,684
DEF warning
We just had the "engine warning" light come on recently on our 2015 GMC. It's 4 years old with 28,000 miles on it. As to the first part about new and being filled, probably not. The dealership we...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
12-13-2018, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,067
Propane issue
'Tis true. I had this happen once as well, except in my case it wasn't in the line, it was in the furnace solenoid valve. Oil had migrated to, and filled up the valve, and wouldn't allow propane to...
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-06-2018, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 15,642
Dish for RV
We like our Dish very much. Have it both at home and for the RV. Have the 211K receiver, and the original tailgater "cube" unit.
One thing to note, that I found out after the fact, is that if...
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Forum: Technical Corner
08-30-2018, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,686
Dish for RV
We've had Dish at home for years. Bought the equipment for the RV and set up that service. Have had it several years now and like it. In the winter, when the RV is "laid up" I just take the...
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